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Personal data on millions of US veterans stolen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Personal data on 26.5 million U.S. veterans was stolen from the residence of a Department of Veterans Affairs employee who was not authorized to take the material home, exposing them to possible identity theft, the department said on Monday.

Abuse trial begins for US soldier
FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - A U.S. Army sergeant went on trial on Monday on charges of abusing Iraqi inmates with his dog in the military's latest prosecution of low-ranking soldiers in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal.

Jefferson says innocent in bribery probe
Speaking to reporters, Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson said he could not discuss details of the pending federal investigation.

Vaccines protect birds from bird flu, other virus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bird flu vaccine piggybacked onto a widely used vaccine against another bird virus could be a quick and easy way to protect poultry against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, researchers said on Monday.

Bush sees US taking more of a support role in Iraq
CHICAGO (Reuters) - President George W. Bush, under pressure to show progress in Iraq, said on Monday the United States will increasingly play a supporting role as Baghdad's new unity government gains its footing.

US-led attack kills 76 in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan killed more than 60 Taliban fighters and 16 civilians in attacks on their strongholds in the south on Monday, the governor of Kandahar province said.

Iraq, Britain eye troop pullout as Blair visits
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The new Iraqi prime minister said on Monday his forces could be in charge in most of Iraq by December and officials with visiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair said all foreign troops may be gone within four years.

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