IRAQ: RESISTANCE

The Battle For Al-Qaim : The U.S. Version: "Insurgents" Attack U.S. Base In Iraq : "Insurgents" claiming links to al Qaeda tried to overrun a U.S. Marine base near the Syrian border Monday using gunmen, suicide car bombs and a firetruck loaded with explosives, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.

The Battle For Al-Qaim : The Iraq Version: Resistance fighters take over Al-Qaim : Fierce fighting erupted since 7am. More than 70 'Iraqi policemen' deserted their positions. An influx of 150-200 Resistance fighters from the neighboring cities of Hit, Haditha and Fallujah join the battle, including 16 women Resistance fighters.