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Two days of mass killings in Iraq - CNN International Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:57:17 GMT

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Two days of mass killings in Iraq CNN International BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Suicide bombers killed 60 people near a holy Shiite shrine in Baghdad on Friday and a car bomber left seven people dead in Diyala, according to security and medical officials. A little girl whose parents are missing in the ... Major attacks in Iraq since Jan. 1 The Associated Press Two suicide attacks in Iraq kill dozens Seattle Times Saturday editorial: Bombing attacks the fabric of life in Iraq Kansas City Star guardian.co.uk - Telegraph.co.uk all 2,480 news articles

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US Releasing Iraq, Afghan Prison Photos - Wall Street Journal Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:57:05 GMT

BBC News

US Releasing Iraq, Afghan Prison Photos Wall Street Journal By CAM SIMPSON WASHINGTON -- Defense Department officials will release photographs depicting alleged prisoner abuses at US facilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, amid a political firestorm over controversial interrogation methods. ... US to release pictures of prisoner abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan guardian.co.uk Pentagon to release prisoner abuse probe photos Washington Post Photo evidence bring new claims US abused prisoners in Iraq and ... Times Online The Associated Press - BBC News all 518 news articles

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Could Iraq violence affect US withdrawal plan? - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:57:35 GMT

Voice of America

Could Iraq violence affect US withdrawal plan? Christian Science Monitor, MA By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - A raft of sensational attacks in Iraq is raising new questions about President Obama's plans to draw down troops in Iraq so he can send more to Afghanistan. ... It will take Iraq time to put down extremists AFP Petraeus: Tunisian militants attacking Iraq The Associated Press Petraeus: US, Iraqi Forces Can Expect More Attacks Voice of America The Hill - Politico all 145 news articles

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New US envoy arrives in Baghdad - Minneapolis Star Tribune Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:07:52 GMT

New US envoy arrives in Baghdad Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN The new US ambassador to Iraq has arrived in Baghdad to take up his post. Christopher Hill formally presented his credentials Friday to Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari. International and Afghan troops clashed with Taliban insurgents in heavy ...

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Iraqi death toll at least 110600 - Philadelphia Inquirer Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:10:41 GMT

Boston Globe

Iraqi death toll at least 110600 Philadelphia Inquirer, PA But Iraq Body Count, a private, Britain-based group, has tallied civilian deaths from media reports and other sources since the war's start. The AP reviewed Iraq Body Count's analysis and confirmed its conclusions by sifting the data and consulting ... At least 87215 Iraqis killed in violence since 2005, Health ... Dallas Morning News AP Exclusive: Secret tally has 87000 Iraqis dead The Associated Press AP Reports 87215 Iraqis Killed Since 2005 Newsweek News10.net - The Associated Press all 483 news articles

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Iranian pilgrims in Iraq need better security - Tehran Times Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:28:44 GMT

AFP

Iranian pilgrims in Iraq need better security Tehran Times, Iran By our staff writer The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that the Iranian pilgrims who were killed and wounded in a suicide attack at a roadside restaurant on Thursday had been sent to Iraq by travel agencies working under the supervision ... Blast in Iraq kills 20 Iranians Trend News Agency Iranian Resistance condemns barbaric terrorist attack on Iranian ... NCR-Iran.org (press release) Death visits Iranian pilgrims in Iraq Tehran Times all 73 news articles

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US soldier dies in noncombat incident in Iraq - The Associated Press Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:50:36 GMT

US soldier dies in noncombat incident in Iraq The Associated Press It does not identify the soldier or provide any further details. It says the incident is under investigation. At least 4277 members of the US military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

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Pipeline repairs for Iraq - United Press International Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:24:26 GMT

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Pipeline repairs for Iraq United Press International BAGHDAD, April 23 (UPI) -- Syria and Iraq moved a step closer to normalizing relations during meetings in Baghdad by moving on plans to repair an oil pipeline between the two countries. US forces bombed the pipeline to Syria shortly after the 2003 ... Iraq and Syria in pipeline repair deal AFP Syria reaches out to 'friend' Iraq Asia Times Online What did Syrian PM's visit to Iraq achieve? Alsumaria ISRIA (subscription) - Antiwar.com all 107 news articles

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Iran bans nationals' pilgrimages to Iraq - United Press International Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:03:23 GMT

Iran bans nationals' pilgrimages to Iraq United Press International Reza Moussavi, spokesman for Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, told the Islamic Republic News Agency the ban will be in effect until further notice because of bombings and attacks in Iraq that have killed Iranian citizens. ... Iranians have been warned by Iran to not enter Iraq Gather.com all 5 news articles

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FACTBOX: Iraq's disputed city of Kirkuk - Reuters Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:08:00 GMT

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FACTBOX: Iraq's disputed city of Kirkuk Reuters (Reuters) - The United Nations has handed Iraq a report on disputed territories that it hopes will help ease Kurdish-Arab tensions over the disputed city of Kirkuk. Kirkuk, 250 km (155 miles) north of Baghdad, is the capital of Tamim province, ... UN Report Lays Out Options for an Oil-Rich Iraqi Region New York Times UN report on Iraq says no break-up of Kirkuk AFP UN launches report on Iraq's contested Kirkuk Reuters UK Irish Times - Reuters all 285 news articles