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Obama Moves to Bar Release of Detainee Abuse Photos - New York Times Thu, 14 May 2009 07:09:22 GMT

Canoe.ca

Obama Moves to Bar Release of Detainee Abuse Photos New York Times, United States By JEFF ZELENY and THOM SHANKER WASHINGTON — President Obama said Wednesday that he would fight to prevent the release of photographs documenting abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan by United States military personnel, reversing his position on ... Video: Obama reverses course on prisoner abuse photos UPI Iraq general swayed Obama on detainee photos Christian Science Monitor Is Obama embracing Bush-Cheney terrorism policies? Los Angeles Times CNN International - People's Weekly World all 2,107 news articles

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Did Doctors Deny Iraq Shooter's Stress? - CBS News Thu, 14 May 2009 20:21:35 GMT

Boston Globe

Did Doctors Deny Iraq Shooter's Stress? CBS News, NY Wilburn Russell, the father of the US soldier accused of killing five fellow troops in Iraq says he believes counselors in a military stress center "broke" his son before the shootings. Wilburn Russell spoke with reporters Tuesday, May 12, 2009. ... Video: Remains of Stress Clinic Victims Arrive in US The Associated Press Iraq base shooting victims united by circumstance The Associated Press When combat stress kills Boston Globe New York Daily News - ABC News all 851 news articles

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US House backs $96.7 bln bill for Iraq, Afghan wars - Reuters Thu, 14 May 2009 20:16:14 GMT

CTV.ca

US House backs $96.7 bln bill for Iraq, Afghan wars Reuters WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $96.7 billion measure to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan through Sept. 30 as well as rush critical economic and security aid to Pakistan. ... Video: US looking to boost military funding for right war RT House Passes War Funds As 51 Democrats Dissent Washington Post House Roll Call: How the House voted on a $97 billion war funding ... Los Angeles Times Wall Street Journal - Huffington Post all 753 news articles

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Even in custody, Abu Omar al Baghdadi proves elusive - Los Angeles Times Thu, 14 May 2009 23:12:12 GMT

Chicago Tribune

Even in custody, Abu Omar al Baghdadi proves elusive Los Angeles Times, CA For the last three weeks, the Iraqi government has been trumpeting its capture of Baghdadi, the leader of the Al Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq and one of the country's most wanted terrorists. But it turns out there may be at least two people ... Treasury Targets Key al-Qa'ida in Iraq Operative eNews Park Forest Spike in suicide attacks: Is Al Qaeda in Iraq coming back? Christian Science Monitor Iraq says insurgent leader still in custody The Associated Press AFP - Reuters all 258 news articles

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Counseling Was Ordered for Soldier in Iraq Shooting - New York Times Wed, 13 May 2009 12:46:10 GMT

BBC News

Counseling Was Ordered for Soldier in Iraq Shooting New York Times, United States Now, just weeks from finishing his third tour in Iraq, Sgt. John M. Russell was in trouble with his commanding officer, who ordered him to turn in his gun and receive psychological counseling. John Michael Russell and Wilburn Russell, the son and the ... Video: US Soldier Guns Down 5 Fellow Soldiers in Iraq The Associated Press US soldier charged with murder for Iraq shooting Reuters Victim allegedly gunned down by Sgt. John Russel in Iraq made ... New York Daily News Voice of America - Christian Science Monitor all 3,801 news articles

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New Strikes Against Taliban Are Expected - Wall Street Journal Fri, 15 May 2009 00:41:57 GMT

New Zealand Herald

New Strikes Against Taliban Are Expected Wall Street Journal David Rodriguez to Afghanistan to oversee day-to-day military operations, duplicating the command structure long used in Iraq. Several officers who talk regularly with Gens. McChrystal and Rodriguez said they expect them to step up the military ... Video: US changes commander in Afghanistan RT A General Steps From the Shadows New York Times EDITORIAL: Irony in departure timing of general San Angelo Standard Times The Associated Press - Independent all 1,978 news articles

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Annan unfairly tainted by Iraq scandal - ex-aide - Reuters Thu, 14 May 2009 18:01:36 GMT

3 News NZ

Annan unfairly tainted by Iraq scandal - ex-aide Reuters By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, May 14 (Reuters) - Former United Nations chief Kofi Annan was unfairly tainted by the Iraqi oil-for-food scandal, which was whipped up by right-wing media in countries that backed the US-led invasion of Iraq, ... Former UN spokesman defends Annan in book The Associated Press all 63 news articles

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In Iraq, an exodus of Christians - The Associated Press Thu, 14 May 2009 09:51:07 GMT

The Associated Press

In Iraq, an exodus of Christians The Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq has lost more than half the Christians who once called it home, mostly since the war began, and few who fled have plans to return, The Associated Press has learned. Pope Benedict XVI called attention to their plight during a Mideast ...

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Iraq Expects To Award Nassiriyah Contract In June - Oil Min - Wall Street Journal Thu, 14 May 2009 21:56:17 GMT

Reuters

Iraq Expects To Award Nassiriyah Contract In June - Oil Min Wall Street Journal AMMAN (Dow Jones)--Iraq expects to award the contract to develop the giant Nassiriyah oil field in the southern part of the country to one of three competing international companies in June, Iraq's oil minister said Thursday. "We hope that the contract ... Video: Iraqis concerned at US hosting of oil conference - 13 May 09 Al Jazeera Iraq oil showdown Iraq Oil Report Iraq looks to pump 2.8m bpd by 2010 Upstream Online Forbes - Korea Times all 25 news articles

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US toll in Iraq - San Francisco Chronicle Thu, 14 May 2009 07:09:36 GMT

Pasadena Weekly

US toll in Iraq San Francisco Chronicle,  USA As of Wednesday, at least 4294 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The latest deaths reported by the military: Yates Jr., Michael E., 19, Army Pfc.; Federalsburg, ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4295 Examiner.com US military deaths in Iraq war at 4295 Philadelphia Inquirer US toll in Iraq San Francisco Chronicle all 38 news articles