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Attacks Muddle American Plans to Draw Down in Iraq - New York Times Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:25:05 GMT+00:00

New York Times

Attacks Muddle American Plans to Draw Down in Iraq New York Times BAGHDAD — In the worst day of violence against American soldiers in Iraq since combat troops moved out of the cities this year, two bombings ... 4 soldiers killed in deadliest day for U.S. troops in Iraq since ...Los Angeles Times Blasts kill four US troops in northern IraqReuters US troops killed in Iraq bombingsBBC News The Associated Press -Voice of America -Reuters all 1,215 news articles »

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Divisions emerge in Iraq's stand against Syria - Reuters Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:02:11 GMT+00:00

BBC News

Divisions emerge in Iraq's stand against Syria Reuters DUKAN, Iraq, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Rifts emerged in Baghdad's stand against Syria on Tuesday as the Iraqi president criticised Prime Minister ... Iraq-Syria row intensifiesLong War Journal Arab League to try to reconcile Syria, IraqRIA Novosti Deadly bomb blasts in Iraq citiesBBC News Los Angeles Times -دار الحياة -United Press International (subscription) all 731 news articles »

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AP NewsBreak: State Dep't contractor electrocuted - The Associated Press Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:10:43 GMT+00:00

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AP NewsBreak: State Dep't contractor electrocuted The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A State Department contractor apparently has been electrocuted while showering in Baghdad even as US authorities in Iraq try to remedy wiring ... AP NewsBreak: Contractor electrocuted in showerThe Associated Press all 274 news articles »

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4343 - The Associated Press Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:00:52 GMT+00:00

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4343 The Associated Press 8, 2009, at least 4343 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. ... FACTBOX-Military and civilian deaths in IraqReuters US military deaths in Iraq war at 4343Atlanta Journal Constitution all 65 news articles »

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Big US Bases Are Part of Iraq, but a World Apart - New York Times Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:31:09 GMT+00:00

Big US Bases Are Part of Iraq, but a World Apart New York Times JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq — It takes the masseuse, Mila from Kyrgyzstan, an hour to commute to work by bus on this sprawling American base. ... and more »

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History Lessons and Counterinsurgency - New York Times Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:02:24 GMT+00:00

CBS News

History Lessons and Counterinsurgency New York Times Rather I wished to point out that when discussing Afghanistan or Iraq, people are often quick to use a historical analogy (selective history) as a straw man ... Obama needs a Bush moment in AfghanistanSalt Lake Tribune President Obama to 9th Graders Thinking About Politics: Watch Out ...ABC News Patience a hard pill to swallow regarding AfghanistanAtlanta Journal Constitution Huffington Post -Wall Street Journal -New York Times all 531 news articles »

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Wis. legislator called to duty in Iraq - Chicago Tribune Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:35:32 GMT+00:00

MyFox Wausau

Wis. legislator called to duty in Iraq Chicago Tribune Members of the wing were ordered to Iraq in August. They're expected to leave later this month. Suder has been a member of the 115th since 2003. ... State RepresentativeMyFox Wausau all 23 news articles »

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Clooney plays hippie soldier in comedy set in Iraq - Reuters Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:21:14 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Clooney plays hippie soldier in comedy set in Iraq Reuters Ewan McGregor plays a reporter who stumbles across a member of the unit as he prepares to enter Iraq, and he and Clooney's character Lyn Cassady go on an ... and more »

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Fine Print: As U.S. Forces in Iraq Withdraw, Need for Private ... - Washington Post Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:26:38 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

Fine Print: As U.S. Forces in Iraq Withdraw, Need for Private ... Washington Post The US recently awarded contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars for more private guards in Iraq. (By Steve Fainaru -- The Washington Post) By Walter ... and more »

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Power problems mean Iraq suffers hot summer, again - The Associated Press Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:02:15 GMT+00:00

Washington Times

Power problems mean Iraq suffers hot summer, again The Associated Press Despite nearly two years of relative calm in Iraq, a combination of factors including political posturing, sandstorms, terrorist attacks and increased ... Iraq PM urges increased Russian energy investmentMalaysia Star Maliki meets Russian energy ministerUnited Press International Russian oil chief on charm offensive in BaghdadArabianOilandGas.com Atlanta Journal Constitution all 146 news articles »