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Top British commander calls Iraq "a civil war in miniature" 
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Britain's top commander in Iraq has joined a growing debate over whether Iraq has descended into civil war, insisting it was "at the very best, a civil war in miniature."Lieberman Warns of Danger of the U.S. Pulling Out of Iraq New York Times - 29 minutes ago
Senator Joseph I. Lieberman said that the United States would create a dangerous world if it left Iraq too soon.Bush faces revolt on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - 48 minutes ago
US President George W. Bush has defiantly reaffirmed his "stay-the-course" message on Iraq, even as some of the unpopular war's strongest defenders have turned critical ahead of key November elections.McCain faults administration on Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Republican Sen. John McCain, a staunch defender of the Iraq war, on Tuesday faulted the Bush administration for misleading Americans into believing the conflict would be "some kind of day at the beach."Most in US see no tie between Iraq, terror war: poll Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
A majority of Americans no longer see a link between the war in Iraq and Washington's broader anti-terrorism efforts despite President George W. Bush's insistence the two are intertwined, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released on Tuesday.Biden faults Bush's hardline Iraq view AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
President Bush has staked out a hardline position on Iraq that is out of step with even his top military advisers and leaves the United States few options, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden said in Iowa Tuesday.Marines issue involuntary call for up to 2,500 for Iraq or Afghanistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:29 PM
The US Marine Corps said it has been authorized to involuntarily call up 2,500 members of its inactive reserves for duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.Report: Iran wields influence in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:42 PM
Iran wields more influence than the United States in Iraq and has established itself as America's chief rival in the Middle East, a British think tank said in a report released Wednesday.Iraq war has helped me reconcile Vietnam questions USA Today - Aug 22 4:58 PM
I'm grateful for the war in Iraq. Not for the violence. I'm grateful because it resolves a question that has haunted me since childhood: Why did America fight the Vietnam War? For nearly 40 years, I have struggled to understand a conflict that had a profound influence on the world in which I grew up. But it took a second war, in another land and in another century, to help me comprehend it.Poll: GOP better against terrorism, Dems better on Iraq CNN.com - Aug 22 2:06 PM
Americans believe Democrats would do a better job of dealing with the situation in Iraq and handling the economy, but Republicans would do a better job against terrorism, according to a poll released Tuesday.Iraq looking into young girl's death AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 2:28 PM
Iraq has launched its own probe into the alleged rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl by American soldiers even though they face a possible U.S. court-martial in the case, an official said Tuesday.Marines to recall troops on involuntary basis for Iraq, Afghanistan USA Today - Aug 22 11:13 AM
The Marine Corps will soon begin ordering thousands of its troops back to active duty because of a shortage of volunteers for Iraq and Afghanistan the first involuntary recall since the early days of the war.Most in U.S. doubt link of Iraq to terrorism fight International Herald Tribune - Aug 22 2:46 PM
A majority of Americans now see the war in Iraq as distinct from the fight against terrorism.McCain Faults Administration on Iraq ABC News - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
Sen. McCain Faults Bush Administration for Not Better Managing Public's Expectations in IraqBiden Faults Bush's Hardline Iraq View ABC News - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
Sen. Joe Biden Says Bush's Hardline Position on Iraq Leaves the U.S. Few OptionsJohn Amato: When Iraq Vets Collide HuffingtonPost - Aug 22 6:02 PM
Tonight on Hardball we got a rare glimpse of what a debate between a Republican Iraq War Vet and a Democratic Iraq War Vet. Or should I say the Republican Iraq War Vet, at least as far as candidates for Congress go. It was Republican Van Taylor, who's running against Democrat Chet Edwards in TX-17. He's one of a tiny number of challengers the NRCC says they're supporting, and they're already British gen. calls Iraq mini 'civil war' AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 7:45 AM
The British deputy to the top U.S. commander in Iraq said Tuesday the country's sectarian conflict is not a full-blown civil war but could be described as a "civil war in miniature."Iraq attacks kill 13 as British troops snatch 'terrorist' AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 7:07 AM
Insurgent attacks have killed at least 13 people across Iraq, police said, as British troops stormed into a southern city to arrest a suspected "terrorist".McCain: Bush Misled Country On Iraq CBS News - 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
Republican Sen. John McCain, a potential 2008 presidential candidate, said the Bush administration misled Americans into believing the war in Iraq would be "some kind of day at the beach."Iraq's wars, past and present International Herald Tribune - Aug 22 6:19 AM
It would be another tragedy of the war in Iraq if Americans came away believing that they have no responsibility and no means for stopping genocide.On Iraq, US public trusts neither party The Christian Science Monitor - Aug 22 3:54 PM
As the war in Iraq escalates, Americans are finding less comfort in political rhetoric. UK may cut Iraq force in half by mid-2007: commander Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 4:46 AM
Britain may cut its force in Iraq in half by the middle of next year after handing over security responsibility for the south to Iraqis within nine months, a senior British commander said on Tuesday.Bush: Iraq 'straining psyche' of America AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 4:01 AM
President Bush said Monday the Iraq war is "straining the psyche of our country" but leaving now would be a disaster.Iraq Looking Into Young Girl's Death ABC News - Aug 22 2:48 PM
Iraq Launches Investigation of Alleged Rape-Slaying of Girl by American SoldiersRelative Calm In Iraq CBS News - Aug 22 11:06 AM
There were relatively few incidents of violence across Iraq as residents made special efforts to watch opening day television coverage of Saddam Hussein's trial for genocide.Iraq Oil Workers on Strike AP via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 22 10:21 AM
Hundreds of oil company employees went on strike Tuesday for higher pay, officials said. The job action cut supplies to power stations and factories as Iraq faces its worst fuel shortage since Saddam Hussein's 2003 ouster.My Housekeeper's War in Iraq NPR - Aug 22 3:26 PM
Day to Day , August 22, 2006 · Writer and Day to Day commentator Marcos McPeek Villatoro has strong opinions about the Iraq War. But he recently reexamined his views about the conflict after talking to someone who is experiencing the real consequences of the continued occupation: Aminta, his housekeeper, has a son serving in Iraq.McCain: U.S. Underestimated Size of Task, Sacrifices of Iraq Fox News - Aug 22 10:59 AM
Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona said Tuesday one of the biggest mistakes the United States made for the war in Iraq was underestimating the size of the task and the sacrifices that would be required.U.K. Planning to Cut Iraq Force in Half by Mid-2007 (Update5) Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 8:34 AM
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Britain plans to cut the number of troops it has in Iraq in half by the middle of 2007, handing over control for security earlier than previously forecast, two government officials with knowledge of the plan said today.UK troop levels in Iraq could halve by next summer Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
UK troops in Iraq could be cut from their current level of 7,000 to between 3,000 and 4,000 by the middle of next year, a senior military commander said today.Pentagon considers recalling thousands of reservists for Iraq duty Financial Times - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
The Pentagon could recall thousands of reserve marines to active duty to make up for shortfalls in volunteers to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. The US Marine Corps yesterday said as many as 2,500 reservists could be forced to return to active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan at any time.Military police deploy to Iraq Fayetteville Observer - 19 minutes ago
Spc. Natalya Myers was excited about leaving for Iraq on Tuesday. She was excited for the same reasons as other members of her Fort Bragg unit she wanted to put her training to use, serve the country and earn combat pay.Most in US See No Tie between Iraq, Terror War: Poll RedNova - 35 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A majority of Americans no longer see a link between the war in Iraq and Washington's broader anti-terrorism efforts despite President George W.British Gen. Calls Iraq Mini 'Civil War' ABC News - Aug 22 8:18 AM
British General in Iraq Says Sectarian Violence Could Be Called 'Civil War in Miniature'Bush: Iraq straining US psyche, issue in election Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 8:26 PM
President George W. Bush said on Monday the Iraq war was "straining the psyche" of Americans and conceded it would be a major issue in November elections, when control of the U.S. Congress is up for grabs.Bush Says Leaving Iraq Now Would be 'Mistake' Voice of America - Aug 22 4:50 PM
President Bush has rejected calls for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq, saying it would be a "huge mistake" at this point. At a news conference Monday, Mr. Bush said that leaving the country now would send the wrong message to reformers in the Middle East, and embolden Iran and extremists.Fort Bragg troops deploy to Iraq News 14 Carolina - 11 minutes ago
FORT BRAGG -- Another round of Fort Bragg troops have deployed to fight in the war in Iraq. The 100 men and women of the 16th Military Police Brigade will serve for a year providing security for other soldiers and conducting detainee operations.Fort Lewis soldier killed in Iraq Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Aug 22 5:07 PM
A Fort Lewis solider who returned with the Stryker brigade on its second deployment to Iraq in June has been killed in action.Illinois native killed while working for contractor in Iraq Journal Gazette & Times Courier - 17 minutes ago
PEKIN, Ill. - An Illinois native who had been working for a military contractor in Iraq for less than a month was killed when his vehicle struck a roadside mine, relatives said.Swedish report: Norway knew of Iraq bribes UPI - 52 minutes ago
OSLO, Norway, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A Swedish Foreign Ministry report says Norwegian officials knew Iraq was demanding kickbacks from the U.N. "Oil for Food" program.Fort Lewis Soldier Killed In Iraq KOMO - 54 minutes ago
Sergeant Gabriel G. DeRoo died Sunday in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy small arms fire.A look at U.S. military deaths in Iraq WOAI - 40 minutes ago
As of Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at least 2,612 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,075 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.Van Buren County soldier killed in Iraq WOOD TV 8 - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
The Paw Paw native was serving his second tour in Iraq.American Samoan soldier killed in Iraq KHNL News 8 Honolulu - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa Staff Sergeant Jeff Sifoa Loa is the eighth soldier from American Samoa to be killed in Iraq.Army in Iraq to be cut within a year The Scotsman - Aug 22 5:24 PM
BRITAIN'S military presence in Iraq could be halved within a year as Iraqi forces assume responsibility for security in the south of the country, senior defence sources said yesterday.U.K. Planning to Cut Iraq Force in Half by Mid-2007 (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 6:03 AM
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. intends to cut the number of British soldiers in Iraq in half by mid-2007, reducing the force to 3,000 to 4,000, two government officials with knowledge of the plan said today.Iraq Violence Grows Despite U.S. Security Plan NPR - Aug 22 6:08 AM
The rising death toll and number of insurgent attacks in Iraq has forced the U.S. to add troops in Baghdad to try and reverse the trend in the country's capital. The U.S. plans to eventually turn over security responsibility to Iraqis. Steve Inskeep speaks to Gen. George Casey, the Commanding General of the multinational Force in Iraq.Mattis: Success in Iraq now a test of wills North County Times - Aug 22 6:01 PM
CAMP PENDLETON -- The war in Iraq is now a test of perseverance, the commanding general of Marine Corps forces in the Middle East said Monday.A look at U.S. military deaths in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 8:09 PM
As of Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at least 2,610 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,072 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.American Samoan Soldier Killed In Iraq The Hawaii Channel - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
The Department of Defense says a 32-year-old soldier from Waianae -- Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Sifoa Loa -- was killed in combat last week in Iraq.Marines recalled for service in Iraq, Afghanistan Baltimore Sun - Aug 22 2:50 PM
Call-up of first 2,500 expected soon, with no cap on total to return to duty The Marine Corps will soon begin ordering thousands of its troops back to active duty because of a shortage of volunteers for Iraq and Afghanistan -- the first involuntary recall since the early days of the war. Utah Marine killed in combat in Iraq Deseret Morning News - Aug 22 3:12 PM
A Marine from Salt Lake City has died in fighting in the Iraq province of Anbar, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday.Marines announce involuntary recall for Iraq, Afghanistan duty WABC-TV New York - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
Thousands of Marines will be recalled involuntarily to active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.Marines to recall troops on involuntary basis for Iraq, Afghanistan Boston Herald - Aug 22 2:56 PM
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Marine Corps said Tuesday it has been authorized to recall thousands of Marines to active duty, primarily because of a shortage of volunteers for duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.Marines Stretched Thin By Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan WOAI - Aug 22 6:03 PM
WASHINGTON - The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are stretching the U.S. Marine Corps, forcing the service to take extraordinary measures to bolster both manpower and equipment.UK troops to stay in Iraq 'to protect investment' Independent - Aug 22 4:29 PM
A force of around 4,000 British troops will stay behind in Iraq for an indefinite period, even after all provinces controlled by the UK are handed over to the Baghdad government in nine months' time, senior defence sources said yesterday.Biden: Bush's hardline view puts U.S. in box on Iraq WHO-TV Des Moines - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
CEDAR RAPIDS Delaware Senator Joe Biden says President Bush has staked out a hardline position on Iraq that is out of step with even his top military advisers and leaves the United States few options.Bush defends presence in Iraq Pulse-Journal - 4 minutes ago
WASHINGTON President Bush offered another vigorous defense of the war in Iraq on Monday while acknowledging that it is taking a toll on the nation's psyche.Bush: Iraq 'Straining Psyche' of America ABC News - Aug 22 4:43 AM
President Bush Says Iraq War Is 'Straining the Psyche' of U.S., but He Would Not Change CourseUtah Marine killed in Iraq The Salt Lake Tribune - Aug 22 2:12 PM
Posted: 3:03 PM- A 21-year-old Marine from Utah was killed Sunday alongside a fellow Marine while conducting combat operations in the volatile Al Anbar province in Iraq.Soldier from southwest Michigan killed in Iraq WOOD TV 8 - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
DETROIT A soldier from southwest Michigan was killed while supporting military operations in Iraq. The U-S Department of Defense reports that Army Sergeant 25-year-old...McCain has critical words on Iraq USA Today - Aug 22 12:17 PM
Potential presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., today added his voice to those of conservatives who have voiced doubts about the Bush administration's handling of the war with Iraq. I think one of the biggest mistakes we made was underestimating... U.K. Planning to Halve Force in Iraq by Mid-2007 (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 4:48 AM
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. aims to halve its troop level in Iraq to between 3,000 and 4,000 by mid-2007, said two government officials with knowledge of the plan.UK Iraq force could be halved The Herald - Aug 22 6:04 PM
The number of British troops in Iraq could be dramatically reduced by the middle of next year if the Iraqi army continues to develop at its present pace.Bush Warns It Would Be 'Disaster' to Leave Iraq Washington Post - Aug 21 4:26 PM
President Bush laid down an impassioned defense of his Iraq policy yesterday, saying the United States must stay in the fight despite an escalating death toll, increasing calls for the withdrawal of U.S. troops and growing public sentiment against the war.U.K. Plan to Pull 3,000 to 4,000 Troops Out of Iraq by Mid 2007 Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 4:18 AM
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. plans to withdraw 3,000 to 4,000 troops from Iraq by mid-2007, said two government officials with knowledge of the plan.Sailor killed when explosive device hits vehicle in Iraq KVOA Tucson - Aug 22 5:17 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. The Iraq war has claimed the life of another Arizonan.Bush: Iraq 'Straining Psyche' of America ABC News - Aug 22 2:43 AM
President Bush Says the Iraq War Is 'Straining the Psyche' of AmericaPekin High graduate killed in Iraq WHOI - Aug 22 4:35 PM
PEKIN -- A Pekin family is mourning the death of their son after he was killed by an explosion in Iraq. Dottie Rhodes said her son always had an adventuresome sprit.Marines to recall troops on involuntary basis for Iraq, Afghanistan Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Aug 22 12:06 PM
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Marine Corps said today it has been authorized to recall thousands of Marines to active duty, primarily because of a shortage of volunteers for duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.Journalist Says Iraq Security Outlook is Bleak NPR - Aug 22 6:11 AM
Morning Edition , August 22, 2006 · One observer of the security situation in Iraq says that the U.S. response to Iraq's growing violence is failing to quell the trouble.US says it's captured dozens of known or suspected terrorists in Iraq WLUC TV 6 - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq As the U-S military tries to restore law and order in Iraq, it's pointing to some new successes.Iraq Violence Grows Despite U.S. Security Plan NPR - Aug 22 6:11 AM
Morning Edition , August 22, 2006 · The rising death toll and number of insurgent attacks in Iraq has forced the U.S. to add troops in Baghdad to try and reverse the trend in the country's capital. The U.S. plans to eventually turn over security responsibility to Iraqis.Marines announce involuntary recall for Iraq and Afghanistan duty WLUC TV 6 - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
PENTAGON The Marines say not enough are volunteering. So thousands will be recalled involuntarily to active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.Foreign Affairs - The Dream Palace of the Empire: Is Iraq a "Noble Failure"? - L. Carl Brown Foreign Affairs Magazine - Aug 22 9:36 AM
The Foreigner's Gift: The Americans, the Arabs, and the Iraqis in Iraq . Fouad Ajami. : Free Press, 2006, 378 pp. $26.00 Summary: The Foreigner's Gift is vintage Fouad Ajami: bold, crisp, wide-ranging, and discursive, it will surely both inform and provoke.Iraq looking into young girl's death Syracuse.com - Aug 22 2:50 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) Iraq has launched its own probe into the alleged rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl by American soldiers even though they face a possible U.S. court-martial in the case, an official said Tuesday.Public is invited to welcome Fort Polk soldiers home from Iraq on Wednesday The Town Talk - Aug 22 3:48 PM
About 15 soldiers returning from Iraq will be reunited with their families and friends in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the 1st Combat Support Brigade Gym at Fort Polk. The public is invited to attend.Bush Warns It Would Be 'Disaster' to Leave Iraq Washington Post - Aug 21 1:41 PM
President Bush said Monday the United States would lose "our soul as a nation" if it gave up on the Iraq war now, warning it would be a "disaster" if U.S. troops left before the new Iraqi government can control the country.McCain: Administration failed to prepare Americans for Iraq war 'sacrifices' WLUC TV 6 - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio Senator John McCain is criticizing the Bush administration -- saying it led Americans to believe the Iraq war would be "some kind of day at the beach."Wilmington resident killed while working for contractor in Iraq News 14 Carolina - Aug 22 3:20 PM
PEKIN, Ill. -- A Wilmington resident who had been working for a military contractor in Iraq for less than a month was killed when his vehicle struck a roadside mine.Poll Shows a Shift in Opinion on Iraq War New York Times - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
Americans increasingly see the war as distinct from the fight against terrorism, according to a new poll.Flagpole Dedicated Here In Memory Of GHS Grad Who Was Killed In Iraq Greene County - Aug 22 3:01 PM
Sun Photo by Tom Yancey A flagpole was dedicated Sunday at the Kevin Lane home of the mother of Sgt. Brandon Read, who was killed in Iraq in 2004. The flagpole was built and dedicated by members of Rolling Thunder, a mostly-veterans motorcycle club that also seeks to keep alive the memory of prisoners of war and those missing in action.Indians detained in Iraq released New Kerala - 37 minutes ago
New Delhi, Aug 22: Five Indians, who were detained in Iraq about a month ago, have been released and reached Kuwait today.Kane'ohe squadron leaving for Iraq Honolulu Advertiser - Aug 22 2:12 PM
About 30 Kane'ohe-based Marines from the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 will leave for Iraq tomorrow afternoon for a seven-month deployment. MALS-24 will merge with MALS-16 to maintain and support the CH-53Ds from MAG-24 already operating in Iraq.Bush voices concern over talk of an Iraq civil war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 12:17 PM
President George W. Bush voiced concern on Monday over talk in the United States of a civil war in Iraq, prompting speculation he may be coming around to the idea and considering a future exit strategy.Marines to recall troops for Iraq The Times of India - Aug 22 5:32 PM
The Marine Corps is ordering thousands of its troops back to active duty because of a shortage of volunteers for Iraq and Afghanistan.Poll: Opposition to Iraq war at all-time high CNN.com - Aug 21 1:22 PM
Opposition among Americans to the war in Iraq has reached a new high, with only about a third of respondents saying they favor it, according to a poll released Monday.Marine From Utah Dies In Iraq KUTV2 Salt Lake City - Aug 22 1:57 PM
A Utah marine supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom died Sunday in Iraq.Poll Shows a Shift in Opinion on Iraq War New York Times - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
Americans increasingly see the war as distinct from the fight against terrorism, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.Soldiers Deployed to Detect Explosives in Iraq First Coast News - Aug 22 2:09 PM
STARKE, FL -- Local troops specializing in detecting explosives are headed to Iraq. The military held a departing ceremony Tuesday morning at the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center for 20 soldiers from the 221st Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company.Wai'anae soldier killed in Iraq Honolulu Advertiser - Aug 22 1:42 PM
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey S. Loa, 32, of Wai'anae, died Wednesday in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol, the Department of Defense announced this morning.Tucson Sailor Killed In Iraq KOLD News 13 Tuscon - Aug 22 5:21 PM
A Tucson sailor has died fighting in Iraq. 20-year-old Chad Kenyon was killed Sunday when an improvised explosive device, or "IED," hit him. Kenyon graduated from Mountain View High School in 2004. He is the second person from that class to die in Iraq.More Arizona Soldiers Sent To Iraq KOLD News 13 Tuscon - Aug 22 5:21 PM
Dozens of Fort Huachuca soldiers are on their way to Iraq. 140 members of the 11th Signal Brigade left Tuesday morning. 160 others left Saturday. They'll provide communications services in Iraq for the next year.Should we still be in Iraq? Ridgecrest Daily Independent - Aug 22 2:56 PM
With everything that's been going on in our country, should we still be trying to save Iraq or should we be concentrating on saving our selves?N.C. Man Killed While Working For Contractor In Iraq WRAL-TV 5 Raleigh - Aug 22 12:39 PM
A North Carolina man who had been working for a military contractor in Iraq for less than a month was killed when his vehicle struck a roadside mine, relatives said.Marines announce involuntary recall for Iraq and Afghanistan duty Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Aug 22 12:33 PM
PENTAGON The Marines say not enough are volunteering. So thousands will be recalled involuntarily to active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The call-up affects Marines in the...Iraq straining psyche of Americans: Bush The Times of India - Aug 22 3:17 PM
President George W Bushsaid on Monday the Iraq war was 'straining the psyche' of Americans.Mountain View graduate killed in Iraq Tucson Citizen - Aug 22 4:16 PM
A Mountain View High School graduate was killed Sunday in Iraq. Hospitalman Chadwick T. Kenyon, 20, died as a result of injuries suffered when the vehicle he was in was blown up by an improvised explosive device in the Al Anbar province of Iraq.Bush: Democrats wrong on Iraq CNN.com - Aug 21 10:52 AM
The attitude of many Democrats on Iraq -- a quick pullout of U.S. troops -- shows a lack of understanding of world politics and increases the threat of attacks in the United States, President Bush said Monday.Iraq soldiers withheld evidence: investigator Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 22 7:16 AM
THE officer who conducted an initial assessment into the death of Private Jake Kovco in Iraq said he believed the soldier's roommates had withheld information. -