U.S.-led authority to create new Iraqi army

Tuesday, June 24, 2003

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Police got new uniforms, weapons and responsibilities Monday, and the U.S.-led central authority said it will recruit a national army -- parallel moves meant to give Iraqis a sense of empowerment and help coalition forces with the huge task of securing Iraq.

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