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Stories from 2003-08-19

Analysis: Behind the Hambali Hype, Tension Rises

Philip Bowring | International Herald Tribune | August 19, 2003

"Any arrest of genuine terror plotters reduces the likelihood of further attacks. But the decentralized nature of the cells and the variety of motives and objectives behind them suggests that the arrest of Hambali, while important symbolically, will of itself do little to reduce regional threats." [more]

Bush Revises Views On 'Combat' in Iraq

Dana Milbank and Bradley Graham | Washington Post | August 19, 2003

"The description of active combat in Iraq was one of several statements Bush made in the interview that differed with earlier administration positions." [more]

Saudis in Iraq 'Preparing for a Holy War'

Mark Huband | Financial Times | August 19, 2003

"Saudis who have gone to Iraq have established links with sympathetic Iraqis in the northern area between Baghdad, Mosul and Tikrit, where they have hidden in safe-houses." [more]

The Two Cowards

Amos Oz | New York Times | August 19, 2003

"Public opinion surveys both in Israel and Palestine consistently show that a clear majority on both sides endorses the cease-fire, supports the road map to peace and favors the idea of a two-state solution, Israel next to Palestine." [more]

UN Envoy Killed in Baghdad Blast

Dexter Filkins and Richard A. Oppel, Jr. | New York Times | August 19, 2003

"Up to 50 people were wounded in the blast, and body parts were scattered around the rubble, a witness said. The witness added that he had seen bodies being dragged out of the rubble, and American soldiers sent to the scene pulling sheets over the faces of others lying on the ground." [more]

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