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5 US contractors in Iraq cleared in colleague's killing - Los Angeles Times Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:24:02 GMT

BBC News

5 US contractors in Iraq cleared in colleague's killing Los Angeles Times, CA But Iraqi officials say two of the American security contractors remain in custody on drug-related charges, and that the other three will still face weapons and documents charges. Baghdad -- Five US security contractors arrested in Baghdad have been ... Iraq says frees 3 of 5 arrested US contractors Reuters Iraq releases three of five US contractors BBC News Iraq Clears 5 US Contractors in Killing of American Businessman Voice of America Christian Science Monitor - AFP all 942 news articles

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Marine chief: Iraq troops out by next spring - USA Today Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:17:34 GMT

The Associated Press

Marine chief: Iraq troops out by next spring USA Today James Conway says all but about 30 of the 16000 Marines in Iraq will be out by next spring, the Associated Press reports. Speaking at the National Press Club, Conway said commanders are removing equipment from Anbar province, where his forces have ... Marines will come out of Iraq by spring 2010 The Associated Press US Marines out of Iraq by spring 2010: general AFP Face of Defense: Marine Puts Her Dreams on Hold Systems Stars and Stripes - Federal News Service (subscription) all 246 news articles

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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 11 - Reuters Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:02:17 GMT

Washington Post

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 11 Reuters BAGHDAD - A roadside bomb targeted a US military patrol, wounding one soldier and one Iraqi civilian, in the Talbiya area of east Baghdad, the US military said. Iraqi police said one civilian was killed and four wounded in the blast. ... Video: Bomb kills dozens in southern Iraq - 10 Jun 09 Al Jazeera Bombings spread to southern Iraq Seattle Times Southern Iraq car bomb kills 30 Los Angeles Times Washington Post - The Associated Press all 1,282 news articles

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Gitmo detainees sent to Iraq, Chad - The Associated Press Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:30:57 GMT

CTV.ca

Gitmo detainees sent to Iraq, Chad The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials say two more Guantanamo Bay detainees have been released, sent to their home countries of Iraq and Chad. The Justice Department says Jawad Jabber Sadkhan was sent to Iraq Wednesday night. Mohammed el-Gharani, the youngest ... Two Guantánamo detainees sent to Iraq, Chad Telegraph.co.uk Two Gitmo Detainees Transferred To Iraq, Chad AHN Two Guantanamo detainees sent to Iraq, Chad AFP FOXBusiness - BBC News all 198 news articles

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Lawmakers Blast Use of 'Deadly' Burn Pits at US Bases in Iraq and ... - FOXNews Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:21:33 GMT

FOXNews

Lawmakers Blast Use of 'Deadly' Burn Pits at US Bases in Iraq and ... FOXNews Two members of Congress are pushing for legislation to regulate the use of "burn pits" at US military bases across Iraq and Afghanistan. A "burn pit" at Balad Air Base in Iraq (US Military). Open-air "burn pits" that incinerate toxic waste materials at ... Five new lawsuits filed against KBR over Iraq and Afghanistan burn ... RTT News More War Veterans Sue KBR Over Iraq and Afghanistan Burn Pits ... PR Newswire (press release) Vets protest open-pit fires in war zones The Hill Talk Radio News Service - WBZ all 22 news articles

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US Commander Wants Civilian-Military Approach in Afghanistan - Voice of America Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:01:54 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

US Commander Wants Civilian-Military Approach in Afghanistan Voice of America General Petraeus did not provide specific figures, but he told the Center for a New American Security's annual conference that while violent incidents in Iraq have gone down in recent months, Afghanistan has experienced the opposite trend. ... Petraeus: Afghan violence at peak level last week The Associated Press US Gains More Control As It Fights Afghan War New York Times Record violence in Afghanistan in early June: Petraeus AFP Australia.TO - Reuters all 465 news articles

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Iraq warns attacks will intensify before election - Reuters Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:01:41 GMT

Reuters

Iraq warns attacks will intensify before election Reuters By Waleed Ibrahim and Daniel Wallis BAGHDAD, June 11 (Reuters) - Iraq's government said on Thursday that violence would increase before a parliamentary election due in January, a day after a car bomb killed at least 33 people at a marketplace in the ... PM warns of worse to come after Iraq bombing AFP Iraq arrests two over al-Bathaa terror attack PRESS TV Iraqis Attack Police After Bombing New York Times Antiwar.com - Times Online all 76 news articles

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US likely to release insurgent accused of killing five US soldiers - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:19:23 GMT

CTV.ca

US likely to release insurgent accused of killing five US soldiers Christian Science Monitor The deal would be part of a reconciliation effort between Iraq's government and extremist Shiite groups. By Jane Arraf | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor Baghdad - Marking a gradual but dramatic shift in policy, the US appears prepared to ... Iraq releases Shiite insurgent United Press International Iraq prisoner release brings hope for British hostages Reuters Iraq releases man held in slayings of US soldiers CNN guardian.co.uk - The Associated Press all 373 news articles

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Norway's DNO awaiting payment for Iraq oil exports - Forbes Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:14:59 GMT

Globe and Mail

Norway's DNO awaiting payment for Iraq oil exports Forbes, NY AP , 06.11.09, 08:11 AM EDT OSLO -- Norwegian oil company DNO has not yet received payment for oil exports that started this month from northern Iraq and warned Thursday that failure to resolve such issues could jeopardize foreign investments in the ... DNO expects payment for Iraq oil exports soon guardian.co.uk Iraqi oil exports reach 2003 levels United Press International First Iraq Oil Bidding Round June 29 -Official Wall Street Journal guardian.co.uk - United Press International all 123 news articles

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4311 - The Associated Press Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:50:53 GMT

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4311 The Associated Press As of Thursday, June 11, 2009, at least 4311 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 nine military civilians killed in action. ...