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How General Petraeus led Iraq out of its darkest moment - Times Online Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:18:25 GMT

Boston Globe

How General Petraeus led Iraq out of its darkest moment Times Online, UK - 6 hours ago When he assumed overall command in Iraq in February 2007, General David Petraeus described the situation as “hard but not hopeless”. ... Video: Petraeus Gives Up Iraq Command to Odierno AssociatedPress US concern rises about future of Iraq's detainees Christian Science Monitor Can Iraq Withstand Upcoming US Troop Pullouts? FOXNews Voice of America - ABC Online all 1,966 news articles

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5 US soldiers die in chopper landing in Iraq - The Associated Press Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:11:20 GMT

WBT

5 US soldiers die in chopper landing in Iraq The Associated Press - 48 minutes ago BAGHDAD (AP) — An American Chinook helicopter made a "hard landing" early Thursday in southern Iraq and five US soldiers were killed, the military said. ... Chinook crash kills 5 soldiers in Iraq ArmyTimes.com 5 US troops killed in Iraq chopper crash PRESS TV 5 US soldiers die in chopper landing in Iraq MLive.com The Associated Press all 267 news articles

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Soldier in Iraq held in deaths of 2 unit members - The Associated Press Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:21:35 GMT

Soldier in Iraq held in deaths of 2 unit members The Associated Press - 3 hours ago (AP) — A soldier was detained in Iraq after he allegedly opened fire on a superior and another unit member, killing them both, the Army said Wednesday. ... Media Slow to Cover Shocking Iraq Incident: 2 US Soldiers Killed ... Editor & Publisher Soldier opens fire at performance review NEWS.com.au Fort Stewart soldier held in 2 shooting deaths Houston Chronicle Pensacola News Journal - WFtv.com all 250 news articles

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US troops face Iraq murder charge - BBC News Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:40:30 GMT

AFP

US troops face Iraq murder charge BBC News, UK - 3 hours ago US troops in Iraq have faced several accusations of unlawfully killing civilians and abusing detainees, prompting inquiries into their conduct. ... US military charges three soldiers with Iraq murder AFP 3 US soldiers charged with murder in Iraq deaths The Associated Press 3 soldiers charged in deaths of Iraq detainees Stars and Stripes KGAN - CBC.ca all 290 news articles

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Iraq PM questions US troop deal - BBC News Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:40:30 GMT

BBC News

Iraq PM questions US troop deal BBC News, UK - 3 hours ago Iraq's prime minister has said there are "serious and dangerous obstacles" to a deal with the US on the future status of American forces in Iraq. ... US-Iraq security pact facing 'dangerous' obstacles: PM AFP Maliki: US hesitant to respond to Iraq PRESS TV Another pair of bombs explodes in Baghdad Los Angeles Times The Associated Press - WZTV all 128 news articles

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Sources: Charges against Blackwater guards debated - BusinessWeek Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:15:22 GMT

Sources: Charges against Blackwater guards debated BusinessWeek - 9 hours ago In a test case last month, a former Marine accused of war crimes in Iraq was acquitted on federal manslaughter charges. The civilian jurors said later the ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4159 The Associated Press all 63 news articles

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Petraeus leaves Iraq to second-in-command - Globe and Mail Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:06:26 GMT

BBC News

Petraeus leaves Iraq to second-in-command Globe and Mail, Canada - 19 hours ago WASHINGTON -- General David Petraeus, the "hero of the hour" whose controversial surge strategy may have avoided a US defeat in Iraq, has another war - in ... Gen. Petraeus Ends Time In Iraq With Handover NPR US seeking sole command of Nato's war against the Taliban Independent Fingers crossed, Petraeus leaves Iraq MLive.com BBC News - New York Daily News all 310 news articles

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Palin And McCain Hold First Joint Town Hall - FOXNews Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:21:18 GMT

3 News NZ

Palin And McCain Hold First Joint Town Hall FOXNews - 38 minutes ago He misstated next when he said Palin’s son, Track deployed to Iraq on September 11th this year. He had his ceremony that day, but was not deployed. ... McCain camp rejects reality as irrelevant Atlanta Journal Constitution McCain's record of flip-flops Rutland Herald Sarah Palin's "Iraq Trip"—All the Way up to the Border U.S. News & World Report WMUR - NewsBusters all 806 news articles

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Gates On Iraq - Voice of America Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:32:51 GMT

ABC News

Gates On Iraq Voice of America - 9 hours ago The success of the US troop surge in Iraq is making it possible to continue handing over security responsibilities to the Iraqis. On his eighth trip to Iraq ... Gates Calls Petreaus the 'Hero of the Hour' ABC News Synchronized car bombings in Baghdad kill 12 WBOC TV 16 all 42 news articles

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Roadside bomb casualties dropping in Iraq - ArmyTimes.com Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:50:41 GMT

Voice of America

Roadside bomb casualties dropping in Iraq ArmyTimes.com, VA - 4 hours ago By William H. McMichael - Staff writer The number of roadside bombs in Iraq that exploded or were discovered and neutralized tumbled from a high of roughly ... US general: I need more troops to fight in Afghanistan Detroit Free Press Bob Ray Sanders: Iraq caused the US to lose focus in the war on ... Fort Worth Star Telegram General: far more US troops needed in Afghanistan The Associated Press Pakistan Dawn - Peoria Journal Star all 852 news articles