In total a five-figure number of vehicles will roll off the production line in Hambach, France.

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Now, if this is indeed a U.S. bombing raid against these front-line positions it may signify the beginning of a campaign to roll back these Iraqi defenses toward Kirkuk and begin a campaign against that city in earnest.

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After a few sets of sit-ups, the women, dressed in gym clothes, roll up their mats and line up behind Ms. Barrett, facing mirrors.

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