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GOP senators offer new timeline for Iraq - 28 Sep 2007 at 2:37pm - WASHINGTON -- A small group of Republicans facing election fights next year have rallied around war legislation they think could unite the GOP: Call for an end to U.S. combat in Iraq, but wait until President Bush is out of office.

What's the particular appeal in that timeline?

Blackwater guard in Iraq said "stop shooting": media - 28 Sep 2007 at 10:06am - BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A Blackwater security guard screamed at colleagues to "stop shooting" in an incident that left 11 Iraqi civilians dead, enraged the government and sparked reviews of security firms in Iraq, U.S. media said on Friday.

US-led forces kill top al-Qaida leader - 28 Sep 2007 at 11:32am - WASHINGTON -- U.S.-led forces have killed one of the most important leaders of al-Qaida in Iraq, and recent similar operations have left the organization fractured, a top American commander said Friday.

Thought for the day:
I just need enough to tide me over until I need more. -Bill Hoest