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Study: Army morale down in Afghanistan, up in Iraq - CNN International Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:45:13 GMT+00:00

Aljazeera.net

Study: Army morale down in Afghanistan, up in Iraq
CNN International
Washington (CNN) -- Increased fighting in Afghanistan has caused a drop in morale among US soldiers while the reduction in combat in Iraq has bolstered ...
Afghan war taking psychological toll on troops-ArmyReuters
War-Zone Counselors in Short SupplyWall Street Journal
Army says morale down among troops in AfghanistanThe Associated Press
GovExec.com -AFP
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VIDEO: Know someone serving in Iraq? Go see the Oscar-buzzed 'The Messenger' - Los Angeles Times Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:04:43 GMT+00:00

New Yorker

VIDEO: Know someone serving in Iraq? Go see the Oscar-buzzed 'The Messenger'
Los Angeles Times
She comes from a military family and her brother served in Iraq and Afghanistan. "We have our TV and our movies, and our life isn't really affected unless ...
Ben Foster Talks about The MessengerBlogcritics.org (blog)
REVIEW | After Words: Oren Moverman's “The Messenger”Indie Wire (blog)
'The Messenger' is a moving, compelling war-time drama filmed in New Jersey at ...newjerseynewsroom.com
Moviefone -Kansas City Star -SILive.com
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MoD probes new Iraq abuse claims - BBC News Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:32:52 GMT+00:00

AFP

MoD probes new Iraq abuse claims
BBC News
The Ministry of Defence has said it is investigating 33 new allegations of abuse by the UK military in Iraq. Lawyers acting for former Iraqi detainees are ...
MoD investigating alleged rape and torture of Iraqi civilians by troopsguardian.co.uk
Britain's Abu Ghraib: Did Britain collude with US in abuse of Iraqis?Independent
Abuse claims against troops probedThe Press Association

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Former US Ambassador to profit from Iraq oil contracts - Free Speech Radio News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:45:50 GMT+00:00

Times Online

Former US Ambassador to profit from Iraq oil contracts
Free Speech Radio News
A former American ambassador who shaped the policy in Iraq stands to profit from oil contracts in that country. Peter Galbraith was an ambassador to Croatia ...
Editors' NoteNew York Times
Analysis: Passing of Iraq election law brings reliefGlobalPost
Former US diplomat Peter Galbraith grabs hundreds of millions in Iraqi oil moneyAxis of Logic
Kurdish Aspect -Politics Daily (blog) -Media Research Center
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Iraq probes 'Blackwater bribes' - BBC News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:36:07 GMT+00:00

New York Daily News

Iraq probes 'Blackwater bribes'
BBC News
Iraq has ordered an investigation into whether the US security firm Blackwater paid bribes to officials following the fatal shootings of 17 people in 2007. ...
Blackwater approved payments in Iraq shooting - NYTReuters
Charges Prompt Iraqis to Look Into BlackwaterNew York Times
US firm Blackwater in Iraq bribery scandal: reportAFP
guardian.co.uk -Columbus Dispatch -Media Matters for America
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IRAQ: Kurdish leader talks about Turkey and the prospects for peace - Los Angeles Times Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:16:07 GMT+00:00

BBC News

IRAQ: Kurdish leader talks about Turkey and the prospects for peace
Los Angeles Times
At the PKK's main camp in the remote Qandil mountains in northern Iraq's Kurdistan region, the PKK leader, Murat Karayilan, spoke to Babylon and Beyond ...
Turkey Plans to Ease Restrictions on Kurds and Help End Decades of ConflictNew York Times
Turkish government moves to heal Kurdish woundsExaminer.com
More PKK members surrender to Turkish authoritiesSoutheast European Times
Reuters -Xinhua -The Associated Press
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Blair to face Iraq war inquiry - United Press International Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:45:30 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Blair to face Iraq war inquiry
United Press International
Blair and US President George W. Bush lobbied aggressively for the invasion of Iraq, tying the regime of Saddam Hussein to threats to international security ...
Blair faces Iraq probe next yearBBC News
British ex-PM Blair faces Iraq inquiry next yearReuters
Tony Blair to give public evidence on Iraq warThe Associated Press
AFP -PRESS TV -TeleText
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An Iowa Veteran's Perspective on Afghanistan - Blog for Iowa Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:54:50 GMT+00:00

Canoe.ca

An Iowa Veteran's Perspective on Afghanistan
Blog for Iowa
Hoh, a former Marine Corps captain with Iraq combat experience, resigned in September as the senior US State Dept. official in Zabul province, Afghanistan. ...
IAVA Honors Veterans And Friends Of Vets At Third Heroes Awards GalaHamptons.com
Accept that we can't always winRepublican Eagle
In Defense of CautionRantRave | Published Opinion.
Reuters -AllGov -San Francisco Chronicle
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Wisconsin Air Guard unit returns from Iraq deployment - WXOW.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:46:42 GMT+00:00

Wisconsin Air Guard unit returns from Iraq deployment
WXOW.com
12 as they return to Madison from a two-month deployment to Iraq. Wisconsin Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Dan Richardson MADISON (PRESS RELEASE) ...
115th Fighter Wing Returns from IraqToday's TMJ4
Wisconsin Rep. Roger Roth, a Republican from Grand Chute, returns from tour of ...Appleton Post Crescent
Families and friends welcome home airmen from the 115th Fighter WingDaily Cardinal
Chicago Tribune -New Richmond News -WEAU-TV 13
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Defense secretary pays visit to Oshkosh contractor - Pierce County Herald Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:42:50 GMT+00:00

New York Times

Defense secretary pays visit to Oshkosh contractor
Pierce County Herald
Oshkosh Corp., already makes mine resistant vehicles for use in Iraq. Secretary Gates told a group of company employees the product is appreciated by ...
Gates to tackle roadside bombsPhiladelphia Inquirer
Pentagon to focus on IED threat in Afghanistan: GatesAFP
Gates to lead 6-month push against roadside bombsThe Associated Press
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -New York Times -Reuters
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