Iraq News Links 06/01/05

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	January 6 2005

	news.inq7.net/breaking/index.php?index=3&story_id=23518 Iraq leader extends emergency laws as bomb kills 7 US troops Philippine Daily Inquirer – Makati City,Philippines BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi extended emergency laws aimed at thwarting violence ahead of January 30 elections, and the US military said a … www.nytimes.com/2005/01/07/international/middleeast/07military.html Retired General Is Going to Iraq for Full Review New York Times – USA … 6 – The Pentagon is sending a highly regarded retired four-star general to Iraq next week to conduct an unusual “open-ended” review of the military’s entire … www.nytimes.com/2005/01/07/international/middleeast/07iraq.html Some Iraq Areas Unsafe for Vote, US General Says New York Times – USA By DEXTER FILKINS. BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. … General Metz said Iraq’s 14 other provinces were more or less ready to hold elections as scheduled. … www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1186294,00050003.htm French daily says its reporter missing in Iraq Hindustan Times – New Delhi,India … French, Iraqi and US authorities have been alerted, the newspaper said. French authorities in Iraq are searching hospitals and elsewhere, officials said. … www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/0107robb07.html A ‘democratic’ Iraq may just kick us out Arizona Republic – Phoenix,AZ,USA President Bush frequently dismisses skeptics of the current US mission in Iraq as having an inadequate faith in democracy. Bush … timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/983018.cms Iraq polls on time: There’s no choice Times of India – Mumbai,India BAGHDAD: Iraq’s prime minister is sticking to his position said that the country’s elections should be held on January 30, despite daily insurgent attacks and … www.nytimes.com/2005/01/07/international/middleeast/07volcker.html No ‘Smoking Gun’ in the Inquiry Into Iraq’s Prewar Oil Sales New York Times – USA … 6 – Paul A. Volcker says a report of his investigation into the scandal-tainted oil-for-food program in Iraq will clarify the roles of Secretary General Kofi … news.inq7.net/breaking/index.php?index=3&story_id=23518 Iraq leader extends emergency laws as bomb kills 7 US troops Philippine Daily Inquirer – Makati City,Philippines BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi extended emergency laws aimed at thwarting violence ahead of January 30 elections, and the US military said a … www.nytimes.com/2005/01/07/international/middleeast/07military.html Retired General Is Going to Iraq for Full Review New York Times – USA … 6 – The Pentagon is sending a highly regarded retired four-star general to Iraq next week to conduct an unusual “open-ended” review of the military’s entire … abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=390826 Nine American Troops Killed in Iraq ABC News – USA Iraqi army tanks roll past Iraqi Interim Premier Ayad Allawi, not seen, during a military parade at the al-Taji base, north of Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Jan. … www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1385204,00.html Two Britons held in Iraq Guardian – UK Two British nationals are being held in Iraq on suspicion of involvement in the insurgency, it emerged yesterday. The first, believed … www.nytimes.com/2005/01/07/international/middleeast/07volcker.html No ‘Smoking Gun’ in the Inquiry Into Iraq’s Prewar Oil Sales New York Times – USA … 6 – Paul A. Volcker says a report of his investigation into the scandal-tainted oil-for-food program in Iraq will clarify the roles of Secretary General Kofi … www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/world/10584025.htm Parts of Iraq unprepared for elections as surge in violence … Kansas City Star (subscription) – Kansas City,MO,USA BAGHDAD, Iraq – (KRT) – Iraqi election officials have been unable to operate – either freely or at all – in parts of the country where a third of the … www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1385204,00.html Two Britons held in Iraq Guardian – UK Two British nationals are being held in Iraq on suspicion of involvement in the insurgency, it emerged yesterday. The first, believed … www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=649918 US only spent small part of Iraq rebuilding funds Reuters – UK WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has still only spent a small portion of the $18.4 billion (9.8 billion pounds) it set aside for rebuilding Iraq and is … www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-01/07/content_406713.htm Iraq extends emergency laws for elections China Daily – Beijing,China Iraq’s US-backed government said on Thursday it was extending emergency powers equivalent to martial law for a further 30 days to try to safeguard Jan. … www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/special_packages/iraq/10583531.htm Attacks on US Targets in Iraq San Jose Mercury News (subscription) – San Jose,CA,USA … _Nov. 7, 2004: Coordinated attacks on police stations throughout Iraq kill more than 50 people. … _May 2, 2004: Attacks across Iraq kill nine American soldiers. … www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-010605 snowcroft_lat,0,6076828.story?coll=la-home-headlines Snowcroft: Iraq Election May Lead to Civil War Los Angeles Times (subscription) – Los Angeles,CA,USA WASHINGTON — The election scheduled for later this month in Iraq could deepen the country’s conflict and increase the risk of civil war, Brent Scowcroft, the … www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1384926,00.html Allawi to lock down Iraq on election day Guardian – UK Iraq’s government last night extended a state of emergency for another 30 days ahead of a major security lockdown for the first elections since the US-led … thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=17522005 Two Britons held in Iraq on suspicion of terrorism The Scotsman – Edinburgh,Scotland,UK AT LEAST two Britons have been detained in Iraq suspected of joining the insurgency against coalition forces, the Foreign Office has confirmed. … www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=8&id=324063 Iraq extends emergency laws for elections Japan Today – Tokyo,Japan BAGHDAD — Iraq on Thursday extended a state of emergency by 30 days to battle militants whose attacks have surged ahead of this month’s elections, and the … www.itv.com/news/world_2112725.html Iraq extends emergency powers ahead of poll ITV.com – UK Iraq’s government is extending emergency powers equivalent to martial law for a further 30 days to try to safeguard elections on January 30. … www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=7259489 Iraq Prison Abuse Soldier Was ‘Following Orders’ Reuters – USA … HOOD, Texas (Reuters) – US soldier Charles Graner, who has come to symbolize the Iraq prison abuse scandal, is expected to argue that he was following orders … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/07/content_2426204.htm French Foreign Ministry confirms journalist missing in Iraq Xinhua – Beijing,China … “We renew our advice to all our nationals, including media representatives, to avoid going to Iraq given the current securityrisks in this country,” he added. … www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=62221 Iraq extends emergency law Indian Express – New Delhi,India BAGHDAD: Iraqi Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Thursday he had extended for 30 days emergency laws that give his government special powers to crack … wireservice.wired.com/wired/story.asp?section=Breaking&storyId=971391&tw=wn_wire_story Struggling Iraq Forces Need More Help, Says US Wired News – USA WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iraq’s struggling security forces have had mixed results against a mounting insurgency and the United States is examining if more funds … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/07/content_2426229.htm Top UN envoy calls for broad participation in Iraq’s elections Xinhua – Beijing,China 6 (Xinhuanet) — The top UN envoy to Iraq, Ashraf Qazi, repeated on Thursday his call to all parties in Iraq to participate in their country’s upcoming … www.boston.com/dailynews/006/nation/A_daily_look_at_U_S_military_d:.shtml A daily look at US military deaths in Iraq Boston Globe – Boston,MA,USA 6, 2005, at least 1,341 members of the US military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. … www.itv.com/news/world_2112725.html Iraq extends emergency powers ahead of poll ITV.com – UK Iraq’s government is extending emergency powers equivalent to martial law for a further 30 days to try to safeguard elections on January 30. … www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=7259489 Iraq Prison Abuse Soldier Was ‘Following Orders’ Reuters – USA … HOOD, Texas (Reuters) – US soldier Charles Graner, who has come to symbolize the Iraq prison abuse scandal, is expected to argue that he was following orders … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/07/content_2426204.htm French Foreign Ministry confirms journalist missing in Iraq Xinhua – Beijing,China … “We renew our advice to all our nationals, including media representatives, to avoid going to Iraq given the current securityrisks in this country,” he added. … www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=62221 Iraq extends emergency law Indian Express – New Delhi,India BAGHDAD: Iraqi Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Thursday he had extended for 30 days emergency laws that give his government special powers to crack … www.itv.com/news/world_2112725.html Iraq extends emergency powers ahead of poll ITV.com – UK Iraq’s government is extending emergency powers equivalent to martial law for a further 30 days to try to safeguard elections on January 30. … www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=62221 Iraq extends emergency law Indian Express – New Delhi,India BAGHDAD: Iraqi Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Thursday he had extended for 30 days emergency laws that give his government special powers to crack … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/07/content_2426204.htm French Foreign Ministry confirms journalist missing in Iraq Xinhua – Beijing,China … “We renew our advice to all our nationals, including media representatives, to avoid going to Iraq given the current securityrisks in this country,” he added. … www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=35705 Iraq emergency measures extended as 18 workers killed in Mosul … Turkish Press – Turkey Meanwhile, Iraq’s neighbours meeting in Jordan pledged not to interfere in elections and urged all Iraqis to head to the polls and decide their future. … news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4151027.stmIraq extends emergency measures BBC News – London,England,UK Iraq’s authorities have said the state of emergency which gives them special powers to fight insurgents is being extended for another month. … www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=35699 Iraq’s neighbours pledge non-interfence in January polls Turkish Press – Turkey AMMAN, Jan 6 (AFP) – Iraq’s six neighbours wrapped up a conference in Jordan Thursday with a pledge of non-interference in the embattled country’s election … www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/01/06/contractors.deaths.ap/ NC security firm sued over deaths in Iraq CNN – USA RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) — Families of four slain security contractors whose bodies were burned and dragged through the streets of Falluja, Iraq, sued the … www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=649888 French journalist missing in Iraq Reuters – UK PARIS (Reuters) – A female journalist working for French newspaper Liberation and her Iraqi interpreter have been missing in Iraq since early on Wednesday, the … olympics.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=7257943 US Only Spent Small Part of Iraq Rebuilding Funds Reuters – USA WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has still only spent a small portion of the $18.4 billion it set aside for rebuilding Iraq, a new government report… www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,11875300%255E1702,00.html Iraq’s neighbours meet on vote NEWS.com.au – Australia IRAQ and its six neighbours met today in Jordan to back landmark polls in the embattled country as Syria and Iran voiced their opposition to calls referring to … www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=6581 18 bodies found in Mosul, Iraq’s neighbors meet in Amman Aljazeera.com – London,UK … Meanwhile, Iraq’s six neighbors were meeting in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to discuss their roles in supporting the elections in the war-torn country. … www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,11875296%255E1702,00.html Zarqawi group claims Iraq blasts Melbourne Herald Sun – Melbourne,Victoria,Australia A GROUP led by al-Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility today for two suicide bombings in Iraq, a day after another militant group said it was … www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=6749 Iraq’s government extends state of emergency Aljazeera.com – London,UK Iraq’s interim government said on Thursday that it will extend the state of emergency for another month due to the escalating violence in the country. … www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,11873433%255E2703,00.html Suicide bombers kill 25 in Iraq The Australian – Australia BAGHDAD: AT least 90 people have been killed in Iraq this week as the violence aimed at derailing this month’s elections continues. … www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1014361,00.html Iraq’s Bloody Election Season TIME – USA When Iraq’s tough-talking interim Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan suddenly starts talking about postponing the January 30 election, it’s clear that the issue is … www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52534-2005Jan6.html US Marine Killed in Western Iraq Washington Post – Washington,DC,USA … We want to give you the opportunity to show firsthand what it is like to live and work in Iraq. Portraits of US service members … seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apmideast_story.asp?category=1107&slug=Iraq%20Emergency Iraq extends state of emergency Seattle Post Intelligencer – Seattle,WA,USA BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq extended a state of emergency for another 30 days on Thursday because of continued insurgent attacks in the country. … www.theage.com.au/news/Iraq/Families-sue-US-firm-over-Iraq-murders/2005/01/06/1104832235566.html Families sue US firm over Iraq murders The Age (subscription) – Melbourne,Victoria,Australia … governing their activities. He believed this was the first lawsuit of its kind filed since the Iraq war began. The families face … edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/01/06/iraq.main/ US commander says Iraq’s insurgents weaker CNN International – USA BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — The commander of US ground forces in Iraq called recent deadly attacks on Iraqi police and political figures “desperate efforts” at … www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=649626 Iraq’s neighbours to urge Sunnis to vote Reuters – UK AMMAN (Reuters) – Iraq’s Sunni Arab neighbours are to urge Sunnis to vote in upcoming Iraqi elections to ensure the minority plays a role in Iraq and curb Shi … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20050106-075052-8426r.htm Iraq elections must go ahead, says Blair Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA London, England, Jan. 6 (UPI) — British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday the Iraqi elections must go ahead as planned Jan.30. … www.turkishpress.com/world/news.asp?id=050106113825.d3mdzl4z.xml Iraq’s neighbours meet in Jordan to back poll Turkish Press – Turkey AMMAN (AFP) – Iraq and its six neighbours gathered in Jordan to discuss landmark polls in the embattled country as Syria and Iran voiced their opposition to … www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/01/06/MNG2VALRQM1.DTL Iraq won’t delay elections, prime minister says San Francisco Chronicle – San Francisco,CA,USA … Jan. 30, while President Bush tried to quash any momentum toward delaying the election by calling Iraq’s interim president. The … news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3967919 Briton Held in Notorious Iraq Jail Scotland on Sunday – Edinburgh,Scotland,UK Consular officials in Iraq are to visit a British national detained in the notorious Abu Ghraib prison on suspicion of joining insurgent attacks against … www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=7252967 Sistani Pushes Shi’ites to Vote in Iraq Poll Reuters – USA … If the list, mostly composed of Shi’ites, sweeps the polls as expected, Iraq’s once dominant Arab Sunnis, many of whom distrust Sistani, could be excluded from… www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/iraq/complete/la-fg-carbombs6jan06,1,5620388.story?coll=la-iraq-complete Car Bombs in Iraq Kill 25 as Violence Continues Los Angeles Times (subscription) – Los Angeles,CA,USA … Despite the mounting death toll, Iraq’s interim leader reiterated that the balloting would go ahead as planned. “We will not allow … www.boston.com/dailynews/006/nation/Marine_charged_with_desertion_:.shtml Marine charged with desertion in Iraq now declared deserter again … Boston Globe – Boston,MA,USA RALEIGH, NC (AP) A Marine charged with desertion in Iraq after mysteriously disappearing from his post has again been declared a deserter this time for failing … www.freep.com/news/nw/iraq6e_20050106.htm Attacks in Iraq won’t stop vote Detroit Free Press – Detroit,MI,USA BAGHDAD, Iraq — Facing relentless guerrilla attacks on security forces and government officials, including car bombings Wednesday that killed more than 26 … www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=7252248 US Marine Killed in Action in Western Iraq Reuters – USA … Since the US invasion of Iraq in March 2003, at least 1,055 American military and Pentagon personnel have been killed in action in Iraq. … www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~53~2637407,00.html Carson GIs ready for return to Iraq Denver Post – Denver,CO,USA Fort Carson – Almost 2,000 soldiers wearing hats, gloves and parkas began their final dress rehearsal Wednesday for redeployment to Iraq. … www.indystar.com/articles/7/207330-6667-010.html Report: Up to 30,000 terrorists are in Iraq Indianapolis Star – Indianapolis,IN,USA CAIRO, Egypt — As many as 30,000 well-trained terrorists are actively operating throughout Iraq at the behest of former regime leaders based in Syria, Iraq’s … english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200501/200501060015.html US Marine Charged with Deserting Unit in Iraq Missing Again Chosun Ilbo – Seoul,South Korea A US Marine charged with deserting his unit while serving in Iraq has been labeled a deserter for a second time. The Marines Corps … news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3966818 New Iraq Attacks ‘Will Not Postpone Elections’ Scotland on Sunday – Edinburgh,Scotland,UK … Despite the mounting attacks and death toll, Iraq’s interim leader again insisted the ballot would go ahead as planned. “We … www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=35631 Turkey, US And Iraq To Hold Meeting On Security In Ankara Next … Turkish Press – Turkey … the tripartite meeting is not clear, adding that officials will discuss elimination of PKK/Kongra-Gel terrorist organization from the north of Iraq during the … www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1184694,001300180038.htm Intelligence chief says 20,000 to 30,000 terrorists in Iraq Hindustan Times – New Delhi,India Between 20,000 and 30,000 terrorists are operating throughout Iraq, led by Syria-based former regime leaders, Iraq’s intelligence chief told a pan-Arab … www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=35643 Iraqi Citizens In Turkey Can Vote For Elections In Iraq Turkish Press – Turkey ANKARA (AA) – Iraqi citizens in Turkey can vote for the elections in Iraq which is planned to be held on January 30th, 2005. Turkish … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/06/content_2422965.htm Suicide bombings kill 21 in Iraq Xinhua – Beijing,China BAGHDAD, Jan. 5 (Xinhuanet) — Two separate suicide bombings killed 21 people in Iraq on Wednesday as part of a campaign to derail the Jan. … www.voanews.com/english/2005-01-06-voa7.cfm US Marine Charged with Deserting Unit in Iraq Missing Again Voice of America – USA By VOA News. A US Marine charged with deserting his unit while serving in Iraq has been labeled a deserter for a second time. The … news.ft.com/cms/s/459404be-5f88-11d9-8cca-00000e2511c8.html Delaying Iraq poll is a bad idea Financial Times – UK The seemingly unstoppable insurgency in Iraq was always going to step up attacks on the interim government, nascent Iraqi security forces, poll organisers and … www.manoramaonline.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename= manorama/ MmArticle/CommonFullStory&cid=1104907106235&c=MmArticle&p=1002366 458912&channel=Home&count=9 Two car bomb attacks in Iraq kill 25 Malayala Manorama – India Baghdad: A suicide attacker detonated his explosives-laden car outside a police academy south of Baghdad, killing 20 people, and another car bomb left five … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_6-1-2005_pg3_1 EDITORIAL: More clouds over Iraq elections Daily Times – Pakistan A roadside ambush killed the governor of Baghdad, Ali al-Haideri, on Tuesday, the biggest hit by Zarqavi’s Al Qaeda in Iraq since the killing of Baghdad’s … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/06/content_2422965.htm Suicide bombings kill 21 in Iraq Xinhua – Beijing,China BAGHDAD, Jan. 5 (Xinhuanet) — Two separate suicide bombings killed 21 people in Iraq on Wednesday as part of a campaign to derail the Jan. … timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/981438.cms Iraq blast kills two, injures 10 Times of India – Mumbai,India … two others wounded after their patrol was attacked with small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire yesterday afternoon in Tal Afar in northern Iraq, the US … www.voanews.com/english/2005-01-06-voa7.cfm US Marine Charged with Deserting Unit in Iraq Missing Again Voice of America – USA By VOA News. A US Marine charged with deserting his unit while serving in Iraq has been labeled a deserter for a second time. The … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20050105-101056-6140r.htm Defense contractor sued over Iraq killings Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA 5 (UPI) — The families of four defense contractors killed last year in Fallujah, Iraq are suing their employer, claiming they were not given proper equipment. … www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=100680&Sn=WORL&IssueID=27292 48 are killed in Iraq violence Gulf Daily News – Manama,Bahrain HILLA, Iraq: Three suicide bombings and a spate of ambushes and shootings rocked Iraq yesterday leaving at least 48 people dead during the last 24 hours as … www.voanews.com/english/2005-01-05-voa74.cfm US Raises Prospect of New Iraq-Related Sanctions Against Syria Voice of America – USA … to take aggressive and proactive action against those elements, to stop those activities consistent with their stated pledge to support Iraq, Iraqi sovereignty … www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/ RTGAM.20050105.wegyirk0105/BNStory/International/ 30,000 trained terrorists operating in Iraq, intelligence chief … The Globe and Mail – Toronto,ON,Canada Cairo — As many as 30,000 well-trained terrorists are actively operating throughout Iraq at the behest of former regime leaders based in Syria, Iraq’s … seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apmideast_story .asp?category=1107&slug=Iraq%20U.S.%20General US general: Iraq bomb-finding improving Seattle Post Intelligencer – Seattle,WA,USA BAGHDAD, Iraq — The number of insurgent attacks in Baghdad has dropped in recent weeks, and American forces are getting better at finding car bombs before … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_6-1-2005_pg4_16 REGION: Iraq blames Iran for unrest at home Daily Times – Pakistan … Defence Minister Hazem al Shaalan took a fresh swipe at Iran, accusing it of being mainly responsible for the deteriorating situation in Iraq, in statements … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_6-1-2005_pg3_1 EDITORIAL: More clouds over Iraq elections Daily Times – Pakistan A roadside ambush killed the governor of Baghdad, Ali al-Haideri, on Tuesday, the biggest hit by Zarqavi’s Al Qaeda in Iraq since the killing of Baghdad’s … www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=11558 Jordanian FM: Iraq neighbors conference aims to support elections Daily Star – Beirut,Lebanon AMMAN: Jordanian Foreign Minister Hani Mulki said Wednesday a conference in Amman of Iraq’s six neighbors will aim to back “appropriate and transparent … www.iht.com/articles/2005/01/05/opinion/ediraq.html The Iran factor in Iraq’s vote International Herald Tribune – France A lot could go wrong with Iraq’s elections on Jan. 30. … But their politics, aspirations and main constituencies are now firmly rooted in Iraq. …

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