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Stephen Colbert shaves head for U.S. troops in Iraq. Funny or off ... - Los Angeles Times Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:49:20 GMT

CTV British Columbia

Stephen Colbert shaves head for U.S. troops in Iraq. Funny or off ... Los Angeles Times, CA Comedy Central's faux pundit Stephen Colbert has declared victory in Iraq and shaved his head to show support for the troops. In front of about 300 US troops who had gathered for the taping of "The Colbert Report" in Baghdad on Sunday, ... In Iraq, Colbert Does His Shtick for the Troops New York Times Stephen Colbert shaves head for US troops in Iraq The Associated Press Colbert Goes Commando in Iraq ABC News Huffington Post - Christian Science Monitor all 956 news articles

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Court: Iraq can't be held responsible for Saddam - The Associated Press Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:58:37 GMT

Antiwar.com

Court: Iraq can't be held responsible for Saddam The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Iraq's current government cannot be sued for the actions of Saddam Hussein's regime, the Supreme Court said Monday as it threw out lawsuits filed by Americans who were held by the government of the now-deceased dictator. ... US court: Iraq immune from Saddam-era lawsuits Reuters Court: Iraq no longer subject to suits United Press International Supreme Court: US Courts Have No Jurisdiction To Hear Suits ... Talk Radio News Service JURIST - Courthouse News Service all 253 news articles

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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 8 - Reuters Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:02:24 GMT

The Associated Press

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 8 Reuters BAGHDAD - A bomb attached to a minibus killed seven people and wounded 24 others at a bus terminal in southern Baghdad. An aide to Baghdad security spokesman Major General Qassim Moussawi gave a lower toll of five killed, 18 wounded. ... Iraq: Bombing of minibus in Shiite area kills 9 The Associated Press Bomb blast kills seven in Iraq PRESS TV Minibus bombing in Iraq kills nine, injures 24 Wikinews McClatchy Washington Bureau - Voice of America all 372 news articles

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5 Americans Arrested in Death of Iraq Contractor - New York Times Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:45:12 GMT

Chicago Tribune

5 Americans Arrested in Death of Iraq Contractor New York Times, United States Before a new security agreement between Iraq and the United States took effect on Jan. 1, American contractors were immune from prosecution under Iraqi law. That immunity was stripped in the security deal. The men were arrested as part of the ... Justice in Iraq Baltimore Sun Iraq says 4 US contractors detained, not 5 The Associated Press 5 US contractors face Iraqi legal process CNN International Los Angeles Times - BBC News all 635 news articles

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UN chief's report: Encouraging signs of progress seen in Iraq - Xinhua Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:09:13 GMT

UN chief's report: Encouraging signs of progress seen in Iraq Xinhua, China UNITED NATIONS, June 8 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General said in his latest report to the Security Council on Iraq that there have been "encouraging signs of progress" in that country in recent months, including successful and largely peaceful ... UN chief urges Iraqis not to revert to revenge The Associated Press UN chief urges Iraqis not to revert to revenge eTaiwan News all 59 news articles

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Pienaar should be fit to face Iraq at Confed Cup - USA Today Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:29:02 GMT

Goal.com

Pienaar should be fit to face Iraq at Confed Cup USA Today JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar appears to be winning his race to be fit for South Africa's Confederations Cup opener against Iraq. Pienaar twisted his ankle in the second half of South Africa's 1-0 victory over Poland in a ... South Africa's Steven Pienaar Vows To Return For Iraq Encounter Goal.com Benni factor sparks Bafana The Times Let the games begin Independent Online iAfrica.com - Football365.co.za all 36 news articles

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Major problems found in Iraq, Afghan war spending - The Associated Press Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:20:30 GMT

CharlotteObserver.com

Major problems found in Iraq, Afghan war spending The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent panel investigating contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan has a bleak assessment for how tens of billions of dollars have been spent since 2001. A report by the Wartime Contracting Commission, obtained by The Associated ... Panel finds lax oversight of wartime contracting NewsWest9.com What US War Spending Tells Us FITSNews Major problems found in war spending Motley Fool The Associated Press all 412 news articles

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Face of Attacks in Iraq Turns Younger, US Says - New York Times Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:35:01 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Face of Attacks in Iraq Turns Younger, US Says New York Times, United States By MARC SANTORA BAGHDAD — Even as American combat troops move to withdraw from Iraq's cities by the end of the month, several recent episodes have highlighted the dangers Americans still face here, complicated by what the military says is an increasing ... US Military: Children Being Used to Carry Out Iraq Attacks Voice of America US: Insurgents using teens to stage Iraq attacks The Associated Press Insurgents use teenagers in attacks in Iraq Xinhua Xinhua - New York Times all 372 news articles

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2008 Military Spend Hits Record On Iraq, Russia, China - Study - CNNMoney.com Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:02:11 GMT

Reuters South Africa

2008 Military Spend Hits Record On Iraq, Russia, China - Study CNNMoney.com STOCKHOLM (AFP)--World military spending hit a new record in 2008, boosted by the Iraq war, the return of Russia as a global player and the emergence of China , a Swedish think tank said in its annual report Monday. World arms expenditure totalled ... Military spending sets new record BBC News Global military spending hits a record in 2008 MarketWatch Global military spending surges Aljazeera.net Reuters - The Associated Press all 237 news articles

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IRAN: Presidential candidate says those who dodged Iraq war are ... - Los Angeles Times Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Voice of America

IRAN: Presidential candidate says those who dodged Iraq war are ... Los Angeles Times, CA Amid the tumult of the Iran-Iraq war, Rezai assumed command, at age 27, of the elite Revolutionary Guard. The war changed the country and shaped Rezai's life. The war years taught him to appreciate peace, he said in an interview with The Times ... Video: World: Iranian Election Draws Out Supporters - nytimes.com NYTimes Rezai takes digs at Ahmadinejad's ability to run Iran AFP Iran's Election and US Atlantic Online Los Angeles Times all 841 news articles