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Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan honor their fallen - The Associated Press Mon, 25 May 2009 20:40:29 GMT

Northern Arizona Today

Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan honor their fallen The Associated Press In Iraq and Afghanistan, the US military remembered the toll so far on the troops — more than 4900 dead — with the outcome still unclear. In Iraq, soldiers and Marines stood solemnly during a playing of Taps at Baghdad's Camp Victory. ... Video: Flags honor those who serve WISH TV As holidays come and go, war barely takes a break New York Daily News Their day of honor San Francisco Chronicle Los Angeles Times - WJLA all 554 news articles

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Iraq trade minister resigns amid corruption claims - AFP Mon, 25 May 2009 13:46:27 GMT

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Iraq trade minister resigns amid corruption claims AFP Sudani, a member of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's Shiite Dawa faction, had already been questioned by parliament over claims relating to imports for Iraq's food rationing programme. The minister was accused of importing expired commodities -- sugar ... Iraqi government says trade minister resigns The Associated Press Iraq trade minister quits amid corruption allegations The Age Iraq trade minister quits amid corruption scandal GulfNews New York Times - Alsumaria all 294 news articles

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US military says large-scale attacks in Iraq down by half - Los Angeles Times Mon, 25 May 2009 05:34:34 GMT

Los Angeles Times

US military says large-scale attacks in Iraq down by half Los Angeles Times, CA Associated Press Baghdad -- High-profile attacks in Iraq so far in May are down nearly 60% from a year ago, the US military said Sunday, though violence continues to plague the northern city of Mosul, where a suicide car bomber targeting an American ... At Least 22 Killed in Iraq Attacks New York Times US Says Attacks in Iraq Are Down 50% So Far in May Wall Street Journal Round-up of Daily Violence in Iraq - Monday 25 May 2009 McClatchy Washington Bureau Reuters - United Press International all 288 news articles

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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 23 - Reuters Sat, 23 May 2009 11:03:07 GMT

AFP

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 23 Reuters * BAGHDAD - A roadside bomb targeting a US army patrol wounded one soldier and damaged a vehicle in northern Baghdad's Husseiniya district, US military said. MOSUL - A roadside bomb targeting a police patrol wounded three policemen in central Mosul, ... American Killed in Baghdad's Green Zone Identified Washington Post US contractor killed in Green Zone United Press International Two Americans killed in Baghdad's Green Zone CNN International New York Daily News - RTT News all 356 news articles

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Missouri National Guard soldier killed in Iraq - Kansas City Star Mon, 25 May 2009 01:22:48 GMT

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Missouri National Guard soldier killed in Iraq Kansas City Star, MO AP JEFFERSON CITY | A Missouri Army National Guard soldier from Joplin has died of wounds he suffered in Iraq. Sgt. Paul Faris Brooks was injured May 21 when his unit was attacked near Baghdad, Iraq. Two others — Maj. Jason E. George, of Tehachapi ... EMOTIONAL HOMECOMING FOR NJ TROOPS BACK FROM IRAQ WMGM Families greet New Jersey soldiers returning from Iraq NJ.com Death announced of Missouri National Guard sergeant with family at FLW Pulaski County Daily News KTTS - KGO-TV all 44 news articles

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Memorial Day's toll of patriots - Albany Times Union Mon, 25 May 2009 05:05:52 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Memorial Day's toll of patriots Albany Times Union, NY By 2003, Memorial Day brought brutally fresh reminders of the sacrifices members of the armed forces were making in Iraq. By 2004, remembering the nation's war dead meant mourning the passing of US Army Sgt. Thomas Robbins of Delmar, ... Remembering those who sacrificed their lives for freedom Lehigh Acres Citizen Women's front-line role reviewed BBC News Virginia's War Dead Richmond Times Dispatch Palm Beach Post - Fresno Bee all 99 news articles

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Iraq seeks seven-billion-dollar loan from IMF - AFP Mon, 25 May 2009 23:01:17 GMT

AFP

Iraq seeks seven-billion-dollar loan from IMF AFP BAGHDAD (AFP) — Iraq wants a seven-billion-dollar loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to cover its budget deficit, Finance Minister Baqer Jabr Solagh said in an interview published on Monday. "Iraq is trying to secure a seven-billion-dollar ...

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EU, Iraq open new round of talks on cooperation deal - Xinhua Mon, 25 May 2009 21:26:07 GMT

EU, Iraq open new round of talks on cooperation deal Xinhua, China BRUSSELS, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Negotiators from the European Union (EU) and Iraq opened another round of talks on Monday, moving closer to the conclusion of a comprehensive cooperation deal between the two sides. This will be the eighth round of talks ...

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Army National Guardsman from New Bremen is killed in Iraq - Dayton Daily News Mon, 25 May 2009 20:57:40 GMT

10TV

Army National Guardsman from New Bremen is killed in Iraq Dayton Daily News, OH According to the Department of Defense, Naseman died May 22 in Taji, Iraq of a non-combat related incident. By Steve Bennish A New Bremen native died in Iraq on Friday, May 22, from injuries received in “a non-combat related incident” that is under ... Wisconsin remembers service members who died in Afghanistan, Iraq Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Racine serviceman dies in Iraq Journal Times Soldier Remembered in Racine Newsradio 620 Janesville Gazette all 48 news articles

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Letter: America 'getting tired of footing the bill' for wars in ... - TCPalm Mon, 25 May 2009 10:14:01 GMT

Thaindian.com

Letter: America 'getting tired of footing the bill' for wars in ... TCPalm, FL By reader submitted After six years of increasingly disastrous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, American voters felt ready for change. But with Congress on the verge of approving another $94 billion for a political, economic and diplomatic quagmire, ... US relying on allies for terror probe in Iraq, Afghanistan Hindustan Times US probes divisions within Taliban Boston Globe US Relies on Allies to Detain Terror Suspects FOXNews Joplin Globe - Corvallis Gazette Times all 377 news articles