[lbo-talk] US Marines bring democracy and mercy to Iraqis

[Leigh Meyers]

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From: Doug Henwood
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Word is that the assault on Falluja could begin as soon as tomorrow...
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It appears to have begun:

Saturday November 6, 00:53 AM
U.S. Jets Strike Fallujah With Five Raids
http://asia.news.yahoo.com/041105/ap/d865r0882.html

U.S. jets struck Fallujah with five air raids in 12 hours, softening up the
insurgent stronghold for an expected major assault. Guerrillas responded with a
rocket attack Friday, killing a U.S. soldier and wounding seven others, the
U.S. military said.

Iraq's interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi, warned that the "window is closing"
for a peaceful settlement to avert an offensive on Fallujah, west of Baghdad.
U.S. troops sealed off roads into the city overnight.
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Leigh Meyers
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