A draft of the new Iraqi constitution passed in October, paving the way for parliamentary elections in December. Progress on the political front, however, has not stemmed the insurgency. Bombings and other attacks continue on a near daily basis even as the debate over a U.S. exit strategy intensifies.
President Bush countered diminishing support for the U.S.-led Iraq war in a speech outlining what he believes must be accomplished before withdrawing any force. Full story
The German government and the British anti-war movement say they are trying to contact gunmen in Iraq who kidnapped a female German archeologist and four peace activists. Full
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President Bush countered diminishing support for the U.S.-led Iraq war in a speech outlining what he believes must be accomplished before withdrawing any force. 
