Bush Hails New Iraqi Leaders, Warns Of More Violence
U.S. Pick Turns Down Position Of President; Rice Hails 'Terrific List'
In a Rose Garden news conference, President George W. Bush hailed the new Iraqi leaders and said the creation of the government, by U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, "takes us one step closer to realizing the dreams of Iraqis." He said the interim body has the "talent, committment and resolve to guide Iraq through challenges that lie ahead.""This is a very hopeful day for the Iraqi people ... and the American people," he said.Bush warned that despite the "progress," Iraq still faces "violent people who oppose freedom." He said violence likely sould increase as militants test the strength of the new government. There have been deadly car bomb blasts in Baghdad and the north since the new leaders were announced.National security adviser Condoleezza Rice portrayed the formation of the new government as an "extremely important" step to begin to end the U.S.-led occupation of the country.The head of Iraq's Governing Council, Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer, was named president of the interim government after the Americans' preferred candidate turned down the post.
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Allawi Backs Keeping U.S. Troops Around
Iraq's new prime minister made clear Tuesday he wants troops from the U.S.-led coalition to stay.Allawi said Iraq needs help from those forces, to defeat what he calls "the enemies of Iraq."His statement is seen as setting the stage for an agreement from Iraq's new government, letting the coalition troops keep operating.At a ceremony presenting the interim government, Allawi said Iraqis don't like living under foreign military occupation but added that Iraqis need help defeating their enemies and will enter into agreements with allies to accomplish that goal.3 Dead, 20 Hurt In Bombing In Baghdad
At least three people were killed and 20 hurt in a car bombing Tuesday outside Kurdish headquarters in Baghdad. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan has its headquarters near the green zone headquarters of the U.S.-run coalition. The blast ripped through the building shortly after a party attended by hundreds of people. The event was intended to celebrate the founding of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which is seen as being close to the Americans. A U.S. military spokesman said most of the injured were outside the offices and were struck by flying glass. Television footage showed debris and a charred wall of a building. Arab TV stations initially reported that about 10 people were killed.11 Iraqis Killed, 23 Hurt
Eleven Iraqis were killed and 23 other people hurt, including two Americans, in a roadside bombing Tuesday near a U.S. military base in northern Iraq. Seven of the dead Iraqis were members of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps. Two of the wounded were soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division. The blast occurred outside the gates of the 1st Infantry Division's forward operating base in Beiji, about 155 miles north of Baghdad.Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.







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