--- U.S. war planes strike a building in Fallujah . Local sources say the strike killed a family of six, including four children. The U.S. military, however, denies a family was killed and issues a statement saying that "intelligence sources indicate a known ZarqawiPropagandist is passing false reports to the media". (Reuters: 1 , 2 )
--- CARE International , a health and water aid agency, announces that it is suspending operations in Iraq. Its local manager, Margaret Hassan , was abducted yesterday. (BBC)
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri resigns and says he will leave the government, ending several weeks of conflict between Hariri and the Syria n-backed President , Émile Lahoud . Lahoud's term in office was extended last month, allegedly as a result of pressure from Syria; in response, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution condemning foreign interference in Lebanon and demanding the withdrawal of foreign troops. (Reuters)(Daily Star [Lebanon])(ABC)
The Boston Red Sox top the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS, and win the series after being down 3-0, winning four straight games. The Red Sox continue on to face the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.
