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US Studies Withdrawing More Troops from Iraq - Voice of America Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:54:45 GMT

Voice of America

US Studies Withdrawing More Troops from Iraq Voice of America - 1 hour ago By Al Pessin A top American military commander says there could soon be a further reduction in the US troop presence in Iraq, based on recommendations from ... Petraeus: Afghan, Pakistan problems are really one The Associated Press As attention returns to Afghanistan, emphasis should be on local help Seattle Times Petraeus: Afghan success needs cooperation ArmyTimes.com CNN - The Washington Independent all 332 news articles

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Soldiers in Iraq to get a taste of home: Beer during Super Bowl - San Jose Mercury News Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:02:00 GMT

AFP

Soldiers in Iraq to get a taste of home: Beer during Super Bowl San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 1 hour ago By Ernesto Londono BAGHDAD — Of all the missives the top US military commander in Iraq has signed, none is likely to generate more cheer than the one issued ... Bombs kill five Iraqi soldiers in northern Iraq International Herald Tribune 'Sons of Iraq' Retirement Accelerates Wired News Police: Roadside bombs kill 6 Iraqi soldiers The Associated Press AFP - Monsters and Critics.com all 318 news articles

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Army sends 'John Doe' letter to 7K relatives of Iraq, Afghanistan ... - USA Today Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:07:52 GMT

TVNZ

Army sends 'John Doe' letter to 7K relatives of Iraq, Afghanistan ... USA Today - 14 hours ago The relatives of soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan were shocked to receive form letters from the US Army that were addressed "Dear John Doe," The ... Video: Notebook: Unknown Soldiers CBS Army apologizes for error in letters Los Angeles Times Army Sends 'Dear John Doe' Letters to Families of Fallen Troops Washington Post New York Times - CBS News all 300 news articles

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FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq - Reuters Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:09:12 GMT

FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq Reuters - 13 hours ago NORTHERN IRAQ - A US soldier died Tuesday of wounds he received when shot by militants in northern Iraq, the Department of Defence said. ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4223 The Associated Press all 87 news articles

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Iraq's Sadr calls for attacks on US troops over Gaza war - Xinhua Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:13:11 GMT

The Southern Ledger

Iraq's Sadr calls for attacks on US troops over Gaza war Xinhua, China - 17 hours ago 8 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on Iraqi insurgents to attack US troops in Iraq over Washington's support to Israeli war against ... Largest Graveyard In Iraq Used For Election Campaign RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Strife leads Iraqi cleric to urge revenge against US troops Los Angeles Times Iraq: Cleric urges 'revenge operations' over Gaza The Associated Press Times Online - AlterNet all 207 news articles

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Cheney: Iraq Will be a Top Challenge for Obama - IBTimes Hong Kong Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:01:52 GMT

Washington Times

Cheney: Iraq Will be a Top Challenge for Obama IBTimes Hong Kong, CA - 58 minutes ago Vice President Dick Cheney said on Thursday that Iraq would one of the top foreign policy challenges President-elect Barack Obama, according to an interview ... Video: Power Of The Vice President CBS Cheney: US close to achieving its goals in Iraq Reuters Cheney: Bush took 'bold action' on economy, has no reason to apologize USA Today MSNBC - CBS News all 515 news articles

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Shi'ites Mark Ashura in Iraq - Voice of America Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:25:44 GMT

Voice of America

Shi'ites Mark Ashura in Iraq Voice of America - Jan 7, 2009 Iraqi officials say the government has deployed more than 30000 police and soldiers in Baghdad, Karbala, and other parts of Iraq to safeguard the ceremonies ... Shiite politicians in Iraq use holy day to stir fervor Kansas City Star Shi'ites in Iraq mark Ashura in show of force Reuters Iraq sends 30000 troops to guard Karbala pilgrims The Associated Press CBS News - AFP all 263 news articles

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Kid Rock challenges judge who ruled Iraq concerts aren’t community ... - Detroit Free Press Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:11:20 GMT

Contactmusic.com

Kid Rock challenges judge who ruled Iraq concerts aren’t community ... Detroit Free Press, United States - 6 hours ago “How 'bout you go to Iraq for a while if you're such a badass,” Rock says to TMZ. This comes after Rock posted the judge's name, work number and address on ... Kid Rock Tells the Judge to Suck It! TMZ.com KID ROCK - ROCK CHALLENGES JUDGE TO VISIT IRAQ Contactmusic.com Kid Rock feuds with judge over community service DetNews.com all 29 news articles

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Iraq Looks To Year Of Political Change 2009 Could Be Most ... - CBS News Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:29:50 GMT

The Associated Press

Iraq Looks To Year Of Political Change 2009 Could Be Most ... CBS News, NY - 22 hours ago Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki speaks at his home village of Hindiya, Iraq, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, as he kicked of the start of his election campaign. ... US General: Anbar lacks support of Iraq government The Associated Press In the war: Marine commander in Anbar voices regrets Newsday Sovereign, sort of Economist The Olympian - Post-Bulletin all 89 news articles

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Purple Heart Is Ruled Out for Traumatic Stress - New York Times Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:58:05 GMT

ABC News

Purple Heart Is Ruled Out for Traumatic Stress New York Times, United States - Jan 7, 2009 The decision, made public on Tuesday, for now ends the hope of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who have the condition and believed that the Purple Hearts ... Pentagon should revise standards for awarding Purple Heart to ... Kansas City Star Purple Heart won't be awarded for PTSD The Associated Press No Purple Heart for traumatic stress United Press International The Age - AFP all 188 news articles