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Iraq car bombing kills 26 in Baghdad - Los Angeles Times Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:56:27 GMT

CBS News

Iraq car bombing kills 26 in Baghdad Los Angeles Times, CA Although the overall number of civilian deaths is far lower than during the country's civil war several years ago, hopes that Iraq could completely end the bombings and killings that have defined it since the US-led invasion in 2003 have proved ... Video: Car Bomb Attack Kills 2 Dozen in Iraq The Associated Press Iraq bombing leaves 22 dead CNN International Major attacks in Iraq since Jan. 1 The Associated Press Reuters - New York Times all 1,006 news articles

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Shoddy wiring 'everywhere' on Iraq bases - CNN Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:08:14 GMT

Boston Globe

Shoddy wiring 'everywhere' on Iraq bases CNN It's all put in wrong," inspector says WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Thousands of buildings at US bases in Iraq and Afghanistan have such poorly installed wiring that American troops face life-threatening risks, a top inspector for the Army says. ... US troops in Iraq victims of faulty wiring guardian.co.uk Troops In Iraq Face Danger Even In The Shower WEHT-TV, IN Deadly Threat for Troops in Iraq Far Off Battlefield: The Shower FOXNews The Associated Press - Merced Sun-Star all 324 news articles

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FACTBOX-Turkey improves ties with Iraq - Reuters Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:03:27 GMT

The Age

FACTBOX-Turkey improves ties with Iraq Reuters March 25 (Reuters) - President Abdullah Gul has been on a visit to Iraq, the first by a Turkish head of state since 1976, consolidating relations with Iraqi leaders and seeking closer relations with Iraq's largely autonomous Kurdistan region. ... Iraqi general's presence in Kirkuk stirs dark memories Los Angeles Times Turkey's Gul urges Iraqi Kurds to fight PKK in northern Iraq Southeast European Times Iraq: al-Qaeda plot to spark Kurdish conflict? World War 4 Report Asia Times Online - AFP all 1,234 news articles

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US watchdog says billions of US aid wasted in Iraq - Reuters Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:17:00 GMT

Voice of America

US watchdog says billions of US aid wasted in Iraq Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About $3 billion to $5 billion in US aid for rebuilding Iraq has been wasted since 2003, and similar problems will likely haunt development in Afghanistan, a top US watchdog said on Wednesday. Stuart Bowen, the US special ... US risks Iraq reconstruction mistakes AFP Auditors Advise on Future US Reconstruction in Afghanistan, Iraq Voice of America Potential Afghan Reconstruction Challenges Cited Washington Post MyStateline.com - The Associated Press all 262 news articles

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US Iraq nominee issues Iran warning - Aljazeera.net Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:34:53 GMT

Voice of America

US Iraq nominee issues Iran warning Aljazeera.net, Qatar Iran remains the "real problem" for Iraq, the US nominee for ambassador to Baghdad has said, pledging to work to ensure Tehran respects Iraqi sovereignty. "The real problem in the region for Iraq is its ancient neighbour, Iran," Christopher Hill told ... Video: Christopher Hill Optimistic on Iraqi Security The Associated Press Republican senator opposes Obama's Iraq envoy pick Reuters Kerry touts Obama's nominee for Iraq envoy Boston Globe AFP - PRESS TV all 351 news articles

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4262 - San Jose Mercury News Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:22:39 GMT

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4262 San Jose Mercury News,  USA By AP As of Thursday, March 26, 2009, at least 4262 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians killed in action. ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4262 Rocky Mount Telegram all 36 news articles

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Students protest Iraq, Afghanistan wars - Minnesota Daily Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:10:06 GMT

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Students protest Iraq, Afghanistan wars Minnesota Daily, MN BY Hillary Kline Members of Students for a Democratic Society and other coalitions marched through campus Thursday afternoon, waving an upside down American flag and chanting to protest military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. ... Video: Inside Story-Obama's Afghanistan strategy-24 March 09-Part 1 Al Jazeera Further Military Commitment in Afghanistan May Be Toughest Sell Yet FOXNews Obama overhauls US Afghan strategy Christian Science Monitor Al-Ahram Weekly - Deutsche Welle all 434 news articles

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US soldier dies of non-combat injuries in Iraq - The Associated Press Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:01:04 GMT

US soldier dies of non-combat injuries in Iraq The Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — The US military says an American soldier has died of non-combat injuries in Iraq. A statement says the Multi-National Division — Baghdad soldier died Wednesday but doesn't give more details. At least 4262 American service members have ...

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Afghan Plan Detailed As Iraq Surge "Lite" - CBS News Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:41:58 GMT

Sify

Afghan Plan Detailed As Iraq Surge "Lite" CBS News, NY "The rhetoric is 180 degrees turnabout from the actual policy. The White House spin-meisters today make it sound like Obama is trumpeting counter-terrorism, not nation-building," he says. But the plan is actually an Iraq-surge-lite, he says. ... Video: Sources: More US Troops for Afghan War The Associated Press Deeper into Afghanistan San Francisco Chronicle Pakistan is the central front in the war MiamiHerald.com Stars and Stripes - Minneapolis Star Tribune all 1,922 news articles

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Iraq buys 24 French helicopters, Paris says - International Herald Tribune Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:55:35 GMT

PRESS TV

Iraq buys 24 French helicopters, Paris says International Herald Tribune, France AP PARIS: Iraq has bought 24 French-built helicopters worth nearly a half-billion dollars to help rebuild its devastated air force, French officials said Thursday. The deal marks France's return into the lucrative Iraqi arms market, which has been ... France sells 24 military helicopters to Iraq AFP Iraq Orders Eurocopter’s EC635s Defense Industry Daily France Seals Deal For 24 Military Choppers For Iraq RTT News Radio France Internationale - Avionews all 26 news articles