U.S. uses 'get-tough' plan on militants in Iraq

Friday, November 14, 2003

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Japan put off a decision Thursday on sending troops to Iraq, a day after the deadliest attack on coalition forces since the war, and South Korea capped its contribution at 3,000 soldiers -- new setbacks to U.S. hopes for easing the pressure on its forces.

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