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Iraq holds state funeral for murdered lawmaker - Reuters Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:01:21 GMT

New York Times

Iraq holds state funeral for murdered lawmaker Reuters By Waleed Ibrahim BAGHDAD, June 13 (Reuters) - Iraq buried a murdered Sunni Muslim leader on Saturday in the first formal state funeral held by the government since the US-led invasion in 2003. Harith al-Ubaidi, head of the biggest Sunni bloc in ... Iraq holds state funeral for MP Aljazeera.net Iraq blames al-Qaida for Sunni killing The Associated Press Iraqi Lawmaker Is Buried in State Funeral Washington Post NPR - Los Angeles Times all 693 news articles

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US Embassy: 2 more US contractors released in Iraq - The Associated Press Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:10:21 GMT

Washington Post

US Embassy: 2 more US contractors released in Iraq The Associated Press 1 lifted the immunity that had been enjoyed by American contractors in Iraq for much of the six-year war. The move was provoked by outrage over a deadly September 2007 shooting in Baghdad involving another North Carolina security firm, ... 2 more US contractors released from Iraqi custody CNN International all 134 news articles

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US soldier killed in bomb attack in Iraq - Xinhua Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:33:07 GMT

New York Times

US soldier killed in bomb attack in Iraq Xinhua, China A military statement gave no further details about the incident, but said the soldier is assigned to Multi-National Corps - Iraq (MNC-I) which is the Tactical Unit responsible for command and control of operations in Iraq. About 4312 US soldiers have ... US mil: American soldier killed by bomb in Iraq The Associated Press Bomb blast kills US soldier in Iraq PRESS TV Round-up of Daily Violence in Iraq - Saturday 13 June 2009 McClatchy Washington Bureau Monsters and Critics.com - Reuters all 190 news articles

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NJ guard soldiers welcomed home from Iraq - Philadelphia Inquirer Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:10:24 GMT

The Southern Ledger

NJ guard soldiers welcomed home from Iraq Philadelphia Inquirer, PA By Edward Colimore Blackhawk helicopters flew over the Statehouse, artillery boomed, and cheering crowds lined the streets yesterday as more than 2800 New Jersey National Guard soldiers officially ended their Iraq deployment and marched to their ... Video: Parade Welcomes NJ Troops Home From Iraq The Associated Press Troops in NJ are welcomed home from Iraq The Associated Press NJ GUARD RETURNS FROM IRAQ Asbury Park Press WSAV-TV - WFMZ-TV Online all 176 news articles

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Dutch football to take off in Iraq thanks to Akram - USA Today Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:56:43 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

Dutch football to take off in Iraq thanks to Akram USA Today By Stuart Condie, AP Sports Writer JOHANNESBURG — Dutch football is likely to become a whole lot more popular in Iraq thanks to Nashat Akram. The Netherlands' national league lags behind those of England, Spain, Italy and Germany in terms of ... For Iraq, football is the only war in town The Times all 10 news articles

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Funnyman Colbert is serious about the Iraq war - Los Angeles Times Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:01:35 GMT

Washington Post

Funnyman Colbert is serious about the Iraq war Los Angeles Times, CA Raymond Odierno this week it was both the least and the most important moment in his four-night sojourn in Iraq. The Comedy Central star gave up a thick head of hair, and shelved his beloved blow-dryer. America won't soon forget the shtick -- Colbert ... Troops in Iraq hailed by Bush on 'Colbert Report' The Associated Press The TV Watch Bob Hope's Spirit, but No Cheesecake New York Times After Iraq broadcasts, can Stephen Colbert declare “Mission ... Reuters Blogs Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles Times all 258 news articles

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Pressure builds to produce result against Iraq - USA Today Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:57:49 GMT

ABC News

Pressure builds to produce result against Iraq USA Today By Raf Casert, AP Sports Writer JOHANNESBURG — In bad need of credit and momentum ahead of next year's World Cup, South Africa's Bafana Bafana must make the most of Sunday's Confederations Cup opener against Iraq. Entering the World Cup as rank ... South Africa prepares for unfamiliar challenge of Iraq The Canadian Press South Africa v Iraq BBC Sport South Africa all set to start party against Iraq guardian.co.uk AFP - The Canadian Press all 1,568 news articles

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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

Voice of America

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 950 news articles

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US Marines will exit Iraq by spring of next year - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:18:13 GMT

Washington Times

US Marines will exit Iraq by spring of next year Christian Science Monitor By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - They are considered the "soldiers of the sea," but US Marines have been deployed to landlocked Anbar Province in western Iraq since 2003. Gen. James Conway, commandant of the ... Marine chief: Troops out of Iraq by spring USA Today Marines will come out of Iraq by spring 2010 The Associated Press US Marines out of Iraq by spring 2010: general AFP Granite Bay View - Systems all 300 news articles

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Milutinovic, Soccer's Happy Nomad, Has Deadly Serious Job in Iraq - New York Times Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:54:34 GMT

guardian.co.uk

Milutinovic, Soccer's Happy Nomad, Has Deadly Serious Job in Iraq New York Times, United States Hassan Ammar/AP Since winning the 2007 Asian Cup, Iraq has lost its way through a maze of coaching changes, complacency and government interference that led briefly a year ago to the suspension of its soccer federation by FIFA. ... Nomadic Bora says Iraq is his toughest challenge guardian.co.uk How the Lions of Mesopotamia brought a sense of unity to Iraq guardian.co.uk Iraq's "Lions" eye crucial first Cup game guardian.co.uk all 15 news articles