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Stories from 2003-06-16

Bush Aide Takes Aim at 'War on Terror'

Laura Blumenfeld | Washington Post | June 16, 2003

"The focus on Iraq has robbed domestic security of manpower, brainpower and money, [the counterterrorism adviser] said. The Iraq war created fissures in the United States' counterterrorism alliances, he said, and could breed a new generation of al Qaeda recruits. Many of his government colleagues, he said, thought Iraq was an 'ill-conceived and poorly executed strategy.' " [more]

Analysis: Pressure Mounts on Nuclear Iran

William M. Reilly | United Press International | June 16, 2003

"Diplomats at the United Nations see the latest International Atomic Energy Agency annual report seeking Iran's cooperation on nuclear plant inspections as yet another sign of mounting pressure on Tehran." [more]

US Anti-Guerrilla Campaign Draws Iraqi Ire

Ilene R. Prusher | Christian Science Monitor | June 16, 2003

"[T]here are signs that operations such as this one, code-named 'Spartan Scorpion,' may be creating as many problems as it solves. Here in Fallujah, lately the hub of anti-US resistance, locals say they are seeing far too few signs of promised reconstruction — and far too many of an outright occupation." [more]

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