Posted on 02/18/2004 4:46:08 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl
Edited on 04/22/2004 12:39:02 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
BAGHDAD, Iraq
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two suicide bombers tried to drive explosives-laden trucks into a Polish-run base south of Baghdad, but coalition forces opened fire, triggering blasts that killed at least 11 Iraqi civilians and wounded dozens, including more than 30 coalition soldiers, officials said. More than 64 people were injured in the blasts, including at least 31 Iraqis, 12 Filipinos, 10 Poles, 10 Hungarians and an American, officials said. Polish Gen. Mieczyslaw Bieniek, commander of the 9,500-strong Polish military contingent, called it a "well coordinated terrorist attack." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Interesting. An AP story using the term 'homicide bomber' rather than 'suicide bomber' or 'militant' or 'insurgent'. I think AP probably wanted to use the term 'martyr' or 'hero', but the FoxNews folks made them tell the truth.
AP and co. know the power of headlines to influence public opinion.
Best headline writers in America ~ aiding our war efforts and lifting our troops: New York Post. EVILDOERS THWARTED BY AMERICAN HEROES IN COURAGEOUS OVERNIGHT RAIDS (paraphrasing (^: ).
Much better headline for sure!!
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