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Date: Mar 26, 2009 4:18 PM
Subject: news articles for 3/26
Here are the latest articles added to http://operationrooster.110mb.com/
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Iraqi Security Forces continue to take weapons from insurgent hands in southern Iraq
BAGHDAD — Elements of the Amarah Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics and a Tactical Security Unit, with Coalition advisors, discovered and destroyed a weapons cache in southern Iraq March 16.
U.S., Iraqi Troops Deliver Aid to Baghdad Community
BAGHDAD, March 26, 2009 – Iraq soldiers of the 11th Iraqi Army Division and members of the 11th U.S. Military Transition Team delivered much-needed medical supplies to the residents of northeastern Baghdad’s al-Shaab community March 19. This joint humanitarian-aid mission was the first glimpse of government assistance for some residents of this poverty-stricken neighborhood in the Adhamiyah district.
Iraqi Children Showered with Toys
DAHUK — Children at the House of Angels School here were showered with toys during a recent visit from members of the Gulf Region Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Promise Fulfilled: Former Sons of Iraq Continue Vocational Skills Training
BAGHDAD — The classrooms bustle with activity as former Sons of Iraq members attend a Demobilization, Demilitarization and Reintegration (DDR) Center here to learn the skills necessary to make a living and support their families.
Blundering Afghan suicide bomber blows up 6 militants
KABUL, March 26 (Reuters) - A would-be suicide bomber accidentally blew himself up on Thursday, killing six other militants as he was bidding them farewell to leave for his intended target, the Interior Ministry said.
Coalition Mentors Afghan Army, Police on Jurisprudence
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2009 – Coalition forces have placed an emphasis on the rule of law as they serve as mentors for the Afghan army’s military justice system, a senior officer involved with the effort said.
USO Metro Salutes Exceptional Troops, Volunteers
ARLINGTON, Va., March 26, 2009 – The United Services Organizations honored members of the U.S. military and those who support them during an event held here last night that recognized selfless service and volunteerism.
Fed begins move that could sink dollar
NEW YORK – The Federal Reserve began today to buy longer-term U.S. Treasury securities in a move some economists believe will end up "monetizing" the dollar, a process that could inflate the amount of money in circulation and cause serious devaluation of the currency on world markets.
Administration unveils financial system overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration on Thursday unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the financial system designed to impose greater regulation on major players like hedge funds.
U.S. to blame for much of Mexico violence: Clinton
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - An "insatiable" appetite in the United States for illegal drugs is to blame for much of the violence ripping through Mexico, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday.
Senate reviewing how college football picks No. 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Everyone from President Barack Obama on down to fans has criticized how college football determines its top team. Now senators are getting off the sidelines to examine antitrust issues involving the Bowl Champion Series.
Good to see the Senate is making good use of thier time (yes, I'm being sarcastic).
China's power threatens U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 26 (UPI) -- China is expanding its military capabilities at high speed, and no one knows what they are going to do with them, a new Pentagon report warned.
Here is today's break from all the serious stuff.
Spider-Man Saves Boy (Really!)
A Bangkok fireman rescued an autistic eight-year-old boy who had climbed on to a third-floor window ledge by dressing up as his favorite comic book super-hero, Spider-Man.
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