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Stories from 2004-04-08

Dostum's Forces Capture Afghan Town

STAFF | Al Jazeera | April 8, 2004

"Forces of ethnic Uzbek strongman General Abd al-Rashid Dostum invaded Faryab province on Wednesday, prompting the central government to dispatch national army troops there on Thursday in an attempt to restore order." [more]

Insects of Mass Destruction

Lee Dye | ABC News | April 8, 2004

"It's possible...that even a stable fly, or something as tiny as an aphid, could be used to distribute deadly pathogens over a wide geographical area in a surprisingly rapid and efficient manner. Bugs as delivery systems for weapons of mass terror." [more]

Lockheed Martin Opens U.S. Visit Office

Roseanne Gerin | Washington Technology | April 8, 2004

"Lockheed Martin Corp. will open an office dedicated to homeland security, in advance of the government’s award next month of a hotly chased, $10 billion contract to track the entry and exit of foreign visitors, the company said today." [more]

US Military: "We Will Destroy This Cleric's Army"

Khaled Yacoub Oweis | Scotsman | April 8, 2004

"...within hours, Brig-Gen Kimmitt’s stance was undermined by members of the Iraqi Governing Council, who said they had discussed a proposal to drop the prosecution of Sadr if he agreed to halt a Shiite uprising./ The council added that using more force against the cleric and his followers could lead to greater civilian casualties and bolster his support." [more]

US Troops Hit Mosque in Iraq

STAFF | Xinhuanet | April 8, 2004

"The fighting erupted when a rocket-propelled grenade fired from the mosque hit a US military vehicle Wednesday, US Lt. Col. Brennan Byrne said./ US Marines fired a rocket and dropped a 225-kg, laser-guided bomb on the mosque. Part of a wall surrounding the mosque was destroyed, witnesses said." [more]

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