Embattled Bush sticks to Iraq guns (AFP)

US President George W. Bush, under fire on many fronts over Iraq, tied his Republicans' election-year fortunes to an unwavering defense of the unpopular war and sharp attacks on his critics in a Washington speech.(AFP/Mandel Ngan)AFP – US President George W. Bush accused critics who say the Iraq war has fueled terrorist recruitment have bought into "the enemy’s propaganda."