Iraq Orders Driving Ban to Prevent Attacks

[Eugene]

Iraq Orders Driving Ban to Prevent Attacks


Friday June 9, 2006 12:01 PM

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By KIM GAMEL

Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq's prime minister imposed a daytime driving ban in Baghdad and
in the province where Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed by American bombs, fearing insurgents
will seek to avenge the death of the al-Qaida in Iraq leader.

As Iraqi and U.S. leaders cautioned that al-Zarqawi's death was not likely to end the
bloodshed in Iraq, an American general said another foreign-born militant was already poised
to take over the terror network's operations.

Maj. Gen. William Caldwell said Egyptian-born Abu al-Masri would likely take the reins
of al-Qaida in Iraq. He said al-Masri trained in Afghanistan and arrived in Iraq in 2002
to establish an al-Qaida cell.

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Full article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5874836,00.html

[Roland99]

1. But...but...but....the wicked witch is dead!

[cantstandbush]

2. It's a helluva democracy going on in Iraq. Banning the attacking of

occupiers and invaders. What has the world come to?

[quaoar]

3. Ban cars

and insurgents will just start detonating bicycle bombs or hot-air balloon bombs or grocery cart bombs or .....

[Barrett808]

4. It's comforting to know they've already replaced Mr. Goldstein

But Mr. al-Masri has some pretty big shoes to fill.

[GodlessBiker]

5. I wish they would ban driving in New York.