Bush's bible-thumping bothered German leader
Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, whose second term was marked by vehement opposition to the war in Iraq, described in an advance copy of his memoirs how he was suspicious of President Bush's constant references to his Christian faith.
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More Americans die in Iraq war's deadliest 2006 month
Five bicycle bombs and a hail of mortar shells ripped apart a market south of Baghdad on Saturday, killing 18 people in yet another sign that Iraq's government and U.S. forces were struggling to contain sectarian violence. Three U.S. Marines also were killed, making October the deadliest month for American forces this year.
America at War

American Envoy: U.S. showed 'stupidity' in Iraq war
A senior U.S. diplomat said the United States had shown "arrogance" and "stupidity" in Iraq but was now ready to talk with any group except Al-Qaida in Iraq to facilitate national reconciliation.
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As doubt grows, Bush sticks stubbornly to Iraq strategy
President Bush conceded Friday that "right now it's tough" for American forces in Iraq, but the White House said he would not change U.S. strategy in the face of pre-election polls that show voters are upset.
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In this election, many races are really just about sex
Cover your eyes, kids, it's time to round up a few of this week's headlines from the midterm elections.
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