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01/31/2005:

"Terror Has Been Defeated Says Iraq PM"

Iraq's interim leader has called on the country to unite following the weekend's historic elections and says terrorists have been defeated.Speaking in a televised address for the first time since the election, Interim Prime Minister Ayd Allawi said: "I call upon those who cast their ballot and those who did not to unite.

"The terrorists have been defeated."
Full Article: news.yahoo.com

PRO-U.S. MAYOR HAS TARGET ON HIS BACK
January 30, 2005 -- BAGHDAD — The man replacing the mayor of Baghdad — who was assassinated for his pro-American loyalties — says he is not worried about his ties to Washington.

In fact, he'd like to erect a monument to honor President Bush in the middle of the city.

"We will build a statue for Bush," said Ali Fadel, the former provincial council chairman. "He is the symbol of freedom."
Full Article: nypost.com