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The article discusses the bomb attack in Iraq in June 2006 which killed Iraq's most wanted terrorist Abu Musab Zarqawi. The article details the operation which was eventually responsible for Zarqawi's death but also questions whether or not the death will lead to much, if any, real change in the area of terrorism in Iraq.

The article explores the life of terrorist Abu Musab Zarqawi and also discusses the history of the brutal killings which were carried out by Zarqawi and his well organized band of followers. The article notes that even in the bloody world of jihadist terrorism, Zarqawi stood out for his barbarism. Prior to his death, Zarqawi had had a $25 million bounty on his head.

This article offers world news briefs. Iran has agreed to talks with the U.S. on ways of curbing sectarian violence in Iraq. The body of Slobodan Milosevic has been returned to Serbia for burial. The South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan resigned over his decision to play golf rather than attend to a railway strike. The U.S. military will no longer operate facilities in Iceland. U.S. intelligence is monitoring criminal rackets run by the government of North Korea.

Studies the methods used by Saddam Hussein to circumvent sanctions placed on Iraq by the United Nations. Profits gained by Hussein through illegal trade with neighboring countries; Hussein's fraudulent participation in the U.N.-controlled oil-for-food program; Acquisition of military hardware, including missile-related components.

Discusses insurgency in Iraq. Concern over why United States forces have not yet been able to capture or kill al-Zarqawi; Beheadings of two Americans last week; Fact that foreign terrorists like Zarqawi are only a small part of the insurgency in Iraq; Home-grown opposition that poses a larger threat; High-profile attacks that Zarqawi has been blamed for.

Profiles the United States Central Intelligence Agency and their operations. How George Tenet was sworn in as the fifth CIA director in six years; How the presence of terrorism abroad has made it more difficult for the CIA to operate in embassies under diplomatic cover; How the CIA blame their own spies for handing down bogus information regarding the war in Iraq.

Investigates Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's pursuit of weaponry on the black market. Examples of individuals arrested for trying to ship products to Iraq; Factors leading to Iraq's ability to acquire weapons and the methods used; Role of Ukraine, Syria and Jordan in supplying Iraq with weapons and U.S. efforts to stop them.

Provides quotations from various notable persons as of September 15, 2003. Consideration of the reaction of California gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger regarding being hit wih an egg during his campaign; Comments from Jayson Blair, an former reporter from the 'New York Times' on his eating habits; Views from under secretary of state John Bolton about the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

Discusses the testimony of David Kay, a former weapons inspector for the United Nations, on the failure of the U.S. to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Claims from Kay that U.S. intelligence agencies should be blamed for the mistake; Investigation of the role of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush in using the plight to find weapons weapons as a reason for war in Iraq; Lack of reliability regarding the possibility of nuclear weapons programs in Iraq; Analyzation of the intelligence information taken from Iraqi scientists.

Discusses the investigation into the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq. Finding of Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Miller that United States oversight of Iraqi prisons was almost nonexistent, which he reported to Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, commander of U.S. forces in Iraq; Question of who is responsible for prisoner abuses carried out by the 372nd Military Police Company; Number of low-level soldiers facing court-martial, including Spc. Jeremy Sivits; Speculation that blame will be placed on Brig. Gen. Janis Karpinski and others further up the chain of command; The role of intelligence operatives in the scandal; Details of the U.S. Congressional hearing on Abu Ghraib; Two factors that confuse the issue of who was in charge of the prison; The controversy over interrogation practices and detainees held at the Pentagon's base at Guantánamo Bay; Mention of Donald Rumsfeld's visit to Iraq; Concern that the Abu Ghraib photographs will further endanger Americans.

Presents striking quotes from various public figures. Haider, a supporter of Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Sadr's potential arrest by American forces; Burt Rutan, California aviation maverick on a rocket for private-citizen space travel; Others.

Offers political news briefs. Lowered threat of terrorism in the U.S.; Black-market beer in Iraq that U.S. troops are buying; Montana Senator Max Baucus who brings his dog to meetings; Other news.

Several reports are offered regarding the office of U.S. President George W. Bush. Democrats are gaining points in public opinion on national security issues, following news of a sale of U.S. ports to a company operating in the United Arab Emirates. Republican activists are starting to wonder if Arizona Senator John McCain is conservative enough to warrant the 2008 presidential nomination. Also discussed are revisions to the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism, and long-term troop commitment in Iraq.

Presents news briefs from Washington, D.C. Comments being made by Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean; Increase seen in drug trafficking in Iraq, from Afghanistan; How opposition to Mohamed elBaradei taking a third term as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Mentions that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush is considering appointing a civilian 'superboss' to oversee the rebuilding program in Iraq. Expectation that the post would be headquartered in Baghdad; Disagreement between the U.S. State Department and the Pentagon over who is in charge in the rebuilding program; Role of Lt. Gen. Jay Garner in the rebuilding.

Offer political quotations. U.S. Marine Shawn Basco on the decor of Saddam Hussein's presidential palace; Representative Dick Gephardt on how he would fare in a debate with President George W. Bush; Chief United Nations Inspector Hans Blix on further weapons searches in Iraq; Others.