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A Calmer Iraq Prepares for Another Try at Ballot - New York Times Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:36:00 GMT

ABC News

A Calmer Iraq Prepares for Another Try at Ballot New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS BAGHDAD — Four years ago, Iraq had its purple finger moment, when voters proudly displayed their ink-stained index fingers as proof that ... Video: Iraq in Lockdown on Eve of Provincial Vote AssociatedPress Iraq elections: Security tight for provincial vote Los Angeles Times TIMELINE-Iraq holds provincial elections Reuters Aljazeera.net - Chicago Tribune all 2,517 news articles

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US will not renew Blackwater contract in Iraq - Reuters Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:02:35 GMT

Los Angeles Times

US will not renew Blackwater contract in Iraq Reuters - 2 hours ago The move was not a surprise following Iraq's decision to deny a license to Blackwater, which drew intense criticism after its guards opened fire in Baghdad ... Video: Blackwater's Iraq Deal Not to Be Renewed AssociatedPress State Department Cancels Iraq Contract With Blackwater Washington Post US not to renew Blackwater contract for Iraq: report Xinhua ABC News - New York Times all 1,257 news articles

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After Promising Quick Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Works Through Details - Voice of America Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:07:42 GMT

BBC News

After Promising Quick Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Works Through Details Voice of America - Jan 29, 2009 By Al Pessin President Barack Obama is working toward a decision on how quickly to withdraw US troops from Iraq. He has had two meetings with senior ... Video: Obama: Tough Decisions on Iraq, Afghanistan Loom AssociatedPress Obama Seeks Accord With Military on Iraq New York Times Obama says tough decisions soon on Iraq, Afghan wars Reuters AFP - The Associated Press all 2,265 news articles

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Boy's wrapped birthday gift is dad back from Iraq - The Associated Press Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:58:39 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Boy's wrapped birthday gift is dad back from Iraq The Associated Press - 7 hours ago "One of the first things (Gabriel) shared about himself was that his dad was in Iraq and that he was waiting for his dad to come home," she said. ... Back From Iraq, Army Dad Surprises 6-Year-Old Son NPR Dayton kindergartner unwraps soldier dad during classroom celebration Nevada Appeal Soldier wrapped in box for son's birthday Times of the Internet The Sun - ShortNews.com all 437 news articles

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Iraq, Afghan auditors issue quarterly reports - The Associated Press Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:00:18 GMT

The Miami Herald

Iraq, Afghan auditors issue quarterly reports The Associated Press - 12 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — The often chaotic and wasteful $125 billion international rebuilding effort in Iraq will face new trouble and uncertainty this year ... Iraq, Afghan auditors issue quarterly reports KFVS US Auditors Issue Afghan Report Voice of America all 177 news articles

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Blair 'not concerned' over release of Iraq secrets - CNN International Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:42:33 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Blair 'not concerned' over release of Iraq secrets CNN International - 9 hours ago Blair committed UK forces to the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 despite strong domestic opposition to British involvement. "My reaction is that this is for ... Blair 'troubled daily' by Iraq toll The Press Association Tony Blair admits daily doubts about the war in Iraq Telegraph.co.uk Blair: Iraq likely worse off with Saddam MarketWatch (press release) TeleText all 125 news articles

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Suicides of Soldiers Reach High of Nearly 3 Decades - New York Times Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:30:37 GMT

ABC News

Suicides of Soldiers Reach High of Nearly 3 Decades New York Times, United States - 23 hours ago Seven suicides took place in Afghanistan and 31 in Iraq. The most common factors in suicides were financial, personal and legal problems, ... Army reports record suicide rates among soldiers San Jose Mercury News Army suicides at record high, passing civilians The Associated Press WAR DEVELOPMENTS Atlanta Journal Constitution Reuters - Voice of America all 786 news articles

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Iraq encouraged by US reassurances, minister says - The Associated Press Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:23:02 GMT

Iraq encouraged by US reassurances, minister says The Associated Press - 12 hours ago DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Iraq's foreign minister has told The Associated Press Friday his government is very encouraged by reassurances from the Obama ...

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Colville soldier killed in helicopter crash in Iraq - MSNBC Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:57:11 GMT

WIVB

Colville soldier killed in helicopter crash in Iraq MSNBC - 9 hours ago The crash in northern Iraq involved two OH-58D Kiowa helicopters. According to the Department of Defense, the cause of the crash is unclear right now, ... Colville soldier killed in helicopter crash in Iraq Seattle Times Colville man dies in Iraq crash Seattle Post Intelligencer • Iraq helicopter crash kills 4 from Fort Drum The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com New York Times - Minneapolis Star Tribune all 84 news articles

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Bush shoe sculpture 'taken down' - BBC News Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:40:23 GMT

Daily Mail

Bush shoe sculpture 'taken down' BBC News, UK - 4 hours ago A sculpture of a shoe erected in Iraq to honour a journalist who threw his footwear at George W Bush has been dismantled, reports say. ... Video: Iraqi Artist Builds Monument for Shoe-thrower AssociatedPress Shoe monument for man who threw footwear at Bush Reuters Shoe monument in Iraq demolished Independent Online Fort Worth Star Telegram - The Associated Press all 462 news articles