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[NICK BERG] EXECUTION: FOUR HELD
Sky News ^ | 18 May, 2004 | Sky News

Posted on 05/18/2004 6:36:49 AM PDT by Eurotwit

Edited on 05/18/2004 8:07:29 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Updated: 15:19 UK, Tuesday May 18, 2004

EXECUTION: FOUR HELD
Four people have been arrested over the beheading of American Nicholas Berg, Iraq sources say.

The 26-year-old businessman's decapitated body was found 10 days ago in Baghdad.

His killing was shown around the world on the internet.

The poor quality website video showed Berg dressed in orange overalls kneeling on the floor with his hands tied back.

There were five masked men behind him. One read a statement urging Muslims to take revenge over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers.

The masked men then pushed the American contractor to the floor and shouted "God is greatest" above his screams.

His head was cut off with a knife and then held aloft.

The website said the execution was performed by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a top ally of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

It is not known if he was among the four people arrested.

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To: blam
Baghdad - Four people have been arrested over the beheading of US businessman Nicholas Berg, whose decapitated body was found in Baghdad, senior Iraqi sources said on Tuesday.

Nicholas Berg's headless body was found May 9 in western Baghdad. Three days later, a videotape posted on an al-Qaeda-related website showed him being decapitated by hooded men.

Berg's captors said the killing was to avenge abuses of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison by US forces.

News 24 South Africa

75 posted on 05/18/2004 9:57:28 AM EDT by Dog Gone
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TOPICS: Breaking News
KEYWORDS: captured; iraq; muslims; nickberg
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To: TomGuy

That no members of the CPA has gone on record so far to confirm this story leads me to believe one of two things.

1- It is not true (Not likely IMHO)
2- That they are unsure of the people in custody really are related to the beheading, or don't want to release the info yet for other reasons.

IMHO if these people arrested are close to Zarqawi, they might provide VERY valuable intelligence that could lead to his capture. Letting the world know that these people are in custody could help Zarqawi get away.

I guess we will find out whether it pans out or not.


201 posted on 05/18/2004 8:05:52 AM PDT by Eurotwit
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To: Sabertooth; river rat; Squantos
Sounds like a job for Secret Agent Lynndsie England.

A one month TAD is in order.

202 posted on 05/18/2004 8:06:25 AM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: magua
Maybe someone should ask Michael Berg what should happen to them.That should be very interesting.

Very.

203 posted on 05/18/2004 8:06:34 AM PDT by null and void
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To: ride the whirlwind

Who is this gal, Bridget, on Fox? She talks like Porky Pig.


204 posted on 05/18/2004 8:06:39 AM PDT by BulletBobCo
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To: Musketeer

Here comes the briefing.


205 posted on 05/18/2004 8:06:39 AM PDT by leadpenny
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To: leadpenny

Fox just announced, said had been holding off on the French report...


206 posted on 05/18/2004 8:07:04 AM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security!)
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To: EQAndyBuzz
They will then be offered chocolate milk and cookies before being tucked in and the 42 inch Sony TV is turned to "Leave it to Lenin".

Close. "Leave it to cleaver"...

207 posted on 05/18/2004 8:07:40 AM PDT by null and void
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To: unixfox; Trinity_Tx

Our current national priorities are beyond amazing.


208 posted on 05/18/2004 8:08:19 AM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: MEG33

BG Kimmitt is not saying anything about it. Will have to come during the questions from the media.


209 posted on 05/18/2004 8:08:46 AM PDT by leadpenny
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To: mel
People are complaining about the pictures causing all this media outrage.

Frankly, I think the pictures have shown the media to be the partisan hypocrits they are.

Real Americans are not horrified at these pictures.

210 posted on 05/18/2004 8:08:48 AM PDT by OldFriend (LOSERS quit when they are tired/WINNERS quit when they have won)
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To: All

http://www.defenselink.mil/home/briefings/BriefingStatus.html


211 posted on 05/18/2004 8:08:58 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
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To: Publius6961; Admin Moderator

I agree, this was murder not an execution.


212 posted on 05/18/2004 8:09:13 AM PDT by No Blue States
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To: Eurotwit
Sky News is just reporting the AFP wire story.

I suppose we shouldn't trust the French.

213 posted on 05/18/2004 8:09:33 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Travis McGee

They could not get the French report confirmed is the reason they gave.


214 posted on 05/18/2004 8:10:13 AM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security!)
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To: Eurotwit

If it turns out to be true that that are captured, I guess we can't interrogate them for information because they may get upset. (sarcasm)


215 posted on 05/18/2004 8:10:20 AM PDT by Keen-Minded
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To: Peter J. Huss

Exactly. Those who say we should teach respect for the law to murdering terrorists who live to slit our daughters' throats are fatally naive.


216 posted on 05/18/2004 8:10:28 AM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: null and void
Close. "Leave it to cleaver"...

I have already dispensed the "Line of the Day" for this thread, but yours qualifies for a second one!

217 posted on 05/18/2004 8:10:30 AM PDT by Chieftain (To all who serve and support those who serve - thank you!)
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To: OXENinFLA

They will believe anything that is anti-Bush. You could make up any kind of story against Bush and they will believe it without any proof.


218 posted on 05/18/2004 8:10:58 AM PDT by areafiftyone (Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
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To: null and void
"Leave it to cleaver"...

Ouch!

219 posted on 05/18/2004 8:11:50 AM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: leadpenny
My work here is done.

:D

220 posted on 05/18/2004 8:12:53 AM PDT by SquirrelKing ("...US Marines have done more for world peace than all the Ben & Jerry's ever made." - PJ O'Rourke)
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