Iraq general kidnapped, dead found

[Robbien]

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- In northern Baghdad, gunmen kidnapped Gen. Abdullah Ishada, head of Baghdad's residency office, when he was en route to work Wednesday morning, Iraqi Emergency Police said. The residency office is a part of Iraq's Interior Ministry.

A roadside bomb exploded in southeastern Baghdad, killing one civilian.

Police recovered five bodies across the Iraqi capital Wednesday. All had been shot and showed signs of torture.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/07/26/iraq.violence/

[Captain Hilts]

1. They can't protect generals? That's not a good sign. nt

[Roland99]

2. Is there a typo on that headline? Doesn't read correctly.

Oh, I understand it now. It's a poor use of English, though.

[Robbien]

4. CNN did a direct translation of an Iraqi article

Appears CNN can no longer report news but just reprints news gathered by real reporters.

[MaineDem]

6. Poor headline. Two separate stories it appears (n/t)

[Nihil]

7. Headline written by Yoda was!

:-)

[MaineDem]

12. Thanks for the laugh over an unfunny topic

But I did chuckle. Your reply was perfect. :)

[RCinBrooklyn]

3. Yep, their military is ready to take over security. Thanks Bush!

[QuettaKid]

5. "last throes" nt.

.

[saigon68]

9. Just a Few Dead Enders

[MindPilot]

8. Excuse me while I pick a nit...

Wouldn't a general be "captured" not "kidnapped"?

[Zynx]

10. Only if it is a war.

The definition of kidnapped is simply "To seize and detain unlawfully and usually for ransom.". That would apply in this situation.

[Straight Shooter]

11. We'll stand down when all the Iraqis are lying down.

Lying down dead, that is.

So, FUGWB.