A general's new plan to battle radical Islam
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General John Abizaid of the United States Army is in the Middle East building schools, health clinics and wells in an effort to rebuild the economic infrastructure of a broken community. To contain the violence of al Qaeda the United States is killing terrorists and supporting local politicians through the reconstruction.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Attack on helicopter kills 15 U.S. soldiers; a struggle for control
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A missile launched by anti-American Iraqi guerillas struck a helicopter and killed 15 US soldiers, emphasizing the difficulties faced by the coalition. The incident marks the highest number of casualties in one day since March 23, during which 28 soldiers died in combat.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Wolfowitz Nominated for World Bank
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Deputy Defense Secretary of the United States, Paul Wolfowitz has been nominated by President George W. Bush for the position of president of the World Bank. The nomination is a controversial one.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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