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Confusion in Najaf
The Iraqi interim government reported that the Mahdi militia had left the Imam Ali Mosque. But then later reports came from the ground in Najaf saying that the struggle was not yet over. We had the latest on the situation there and we looked at the strategy of the interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi as he tackles the greatest threat since he took office. Who will emerge the victor from his showdown with Moqtada al-Sadr? And how important is it for his government to be seen to be running operations in Najaf even if the bulk of the fighting is a US led operation?
Pregnancy and Murder
Two high profile murder cases are gripping the US. Two middle-class pregnant women were allegedly killed by their husbands. But behind the story lies a disturbing statistic: homicide is the leading cause of death in pregnant women in the US. Being pregnant doubles your chances of being murdered. Adam Brookes reported from Washington.
Black Economy
The Black Economy might be good for Britain. That is the view of academics, who have been doing research for the government. They describe the "informal" economy of tax fiddles and illegal working as a "major resource" for many deprived areas. We' examined their conclusion that the government should build on the illegal economy, rather than clamping down on it.
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