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Iraq needs help defending its borders after US troops leave in 2011 - Los Angeles Times Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:02:05 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Iraq needs help defending its borders after US troops leave in 2011 Los Angeles Times Iraq's inability to defend its airspace is a key concern. Iraqi army officers talk to US soldiers during an exchange of intelligence at an Iraqi army base ... Iraq army will not be ready to take control until 2020Telegraph.co.uk Attack in Iraq Kills 8 Soldiers, 3 CiviliansVoice of America Iraq won't be ready to defend itself until 2020, Iraqi official says as US ...New York Daily News Xinhua -AFP -Washington Times all 474 news articles »

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Ambassador hopeful Iraq will form government soon - The Associated Press Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:12:51 GMT+00:00

PoliJAM (blog)

Ambassador hopeful Iraq will form government soon The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The outgoing US ambassador to Iraq said Wednesday that after five months of post-election "pushing and shoving" by Iraqi politicians, ... Outgoing US Envoy Defends Iraq ProgressNPR U.S. envoy Hill sees progress in IraqUPI.com SUBJECT: "OUTGOING US ENVOY DEFENDS IRAQ PROGRESS" REPORTER: STEVE INSKEEPFederal News Service (subscription) Vermont Public Radio all 158 news articles »

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US 'on target' for Iraq departure - BBC News Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:38:35 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

US 'on target' for Iraq departure BBC News The US says it is on target to end combat operations in Iraq by the end of August and meet its deadline for removing all troops by the end of 2011. ... Obama Meets with National Security Team While Iraq Fate Remains UncertainFOXNews (blog) Obama, top advisors review Iraq drawdownCNN White House: US on track to end Iraq combat roleThe Associated Press The Hill -AFP -Hindustan Times all 790 news articles »

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Iran opens trade center in Iraq's Soleimanieh - Tehran Times Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:31:13 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

Iran opens trade center in Iraq's Soleimanieh Tehran Times In the first four months of the current Iranian year (ended on July 21), Iran exported $1.2 billion worth of goods to Iraq. Last April, Iran's commercial ... Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Promises Closer Trade TiesWall Street Journal There Goes the NeighborhoodNewsweek (blog) It's Time to Get Tough on Iran - By Michael Eisenstadt and David CristForeign Policy BusinessWeek -Press TV -AFP all 94 news articles »

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Amputee trio climb Kilimanjaro on one good leg - BBC News Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:44:49 GMT+00:00

Stuff.co.nz

Amputee trio climb Kilimanjaro on one good leg BBC News The veterans - of Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq - hiked to the top of the 5891m (19330ft) high Tanzanian mountain in six days to show that disability need ... 3 war vets, 1 good leg: Amputees climb KilimanjaroTampabay.com Amputee veterans stand up to Mount Kilimanjaro and achieve peak conditionWashington Post 3 US war vets, 1 good leg: Afghan, Iraq, Vietnam vets summit Mt. Kilimanjaro ...The Canadian Press all 262 news articles »

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US commander stresses importance of funding Iraq security forces - Washington Post Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:01:24 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

US commander stresses importance of funding Iraq security forces Washington Post BAGHDAD -- The outgoing commander of US forces in Iraq said Tuesday that Iraqi security forces will continue to rely heavily on American ... Ramadan Unease: US Fears Iraq Attack WaveABC News US Military Confident on Iraq WithdrawalVoice of America Gen. Raymond Odierno says Iraq ready to take over security as U.S. troop ...Examiner.com Ynetnews -Politico (blog) -New York Daily News all 522 news articles »

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Obama Discusses Troop Withdrawal from Iraq - WBKO Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:49:03 GMT+00:00

New York Post

Obama Discusses Troop Withdrawal from Iraq WBKO President Barack Obama met today with his national security team to discuss the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq. Vice President Joe Biden and ... Obama to hold national security sitdown on IraqThe Associated Press Will Iraq Fall Victim to the Oil Curse?Wall Street Journal US and Iraqi Interests May Work Against PulloutNew York Times Voice of America -ABC News (blog) -Ynetnews all 119 news articles »

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Iraq reconstruction 'hindered by shortfall in US funds' - Telegraph.co.uk Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:19:35 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Iraq reconstruction 'hindered by shortfall in US funds' Telegraph.co.uk The reconstruction of Iraq is set to be hindered by a huge shortfall in American funds after US troops begin leaving the country later this month, ... State Dept. faces skyrocketing costs as it prepares to expand role in IraqWashington Post State Dept.: Can't pay for new Iraq roleUPI.com US Military starting to struggle due to low Iraq budgetAustin New.net all 34 news articles »

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New CentCom chief vows to work with Mideast allies - The Associated Press Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:08:47 GMT+00:00

KRQE

New CentCom chief vows to work with Mideast allies The Associated Press The general who will now oversee the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is vowing "unrelenting engagement" with allies in the Mideast and Central Asia. ... Mattis takes over as CENTCOM chiefAFP No rest for the warriorPolitico (blog) As Mattis takes helm of CENTCOM, Gates praises his leadershipStars and Stripes Tbo.com -Department of Defense all 166 news articles »

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7 Killed In Bombings, Militant Attacks Across Iraq - RTT News Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:24:04 GMT+00:00

New Zealand Herald

7 Killed In Bombings, Militant Attacks Across Iraq RTT News Bombings and militant attacks have left seven people dead and 23 others injured across Iraq on Tuesday, according to officials and local news reports. ... Attacks target Iraq security forces, killing 6The Associated Press Anti-Qaeda militia leader among four killed in IraqAFP Extremist groups 'very much alive' in Iraq, US Special Forces official saysWashington Post Aljazeera.net -New York Times (blog) -UPI.com all 759 news articles »