There is no doubt at all a sentiment within this country, particularly among the Islamic fundamentalist militants who support the al Qaeda ideology of using indiscriminate force by way of suicide bombs and car bombs to attack U.S. forces in Iraq.

CNN: Sadler: No evidence of anti-Western animosity

The official says there also is evidence of some individuals having their entire family held by extremists who then force them into suicide car bomb attacks.

CNN: Some Iraq suicide bombers 'forced'

Canadian troops currently serving in the south under US command, but who will make up one of the key components of the Nato force there in the New Year, have been hit by suicide bombers three times in recent weeks.

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