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Pentagon: Troop-numbers talks with Iraq 'are ongoing' - CNN Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:37:49 GMT+00:00

AFP

Pentagon: Troop-numbers talks with Iraq 'are ongoing' CNN Washington (CNN) -- The Pentagon on Monday denied claims that the United States and Iraq have been unable to come to an agreement that would allow some US troops to remain in Iraq after the end of 2011, telling reporters that talks are still going on. ... Panetta hopeful of striking deal with Iraq to keep US troops there as trainers ...Washington Post No resolution on US troops in Iraq, Iran threat seenReuters Panetta “Not Discouraged” by Pace of Iraq Troops TalksABC News (blog) AFP all 1,115 news articles »

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Senate bill extends benefits for elderly and disabled refugees - Washington Post Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:28:46 GMT+00:00

Politico

Senate bill extends benefits for elderly and disabled refugees Washington Post By AP, WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to extend a program that keeps elderly and disabled refugees eligible for federal benefits, including those who helped American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, ... Senate extends aid to elderly and disabled refugeesThe Hill (blog) all 85 news articles »

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Iran: US plot allegations resemble Iraq WMD claims - Reuters Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:01:11 GMT+00:00

USA Today (blog)

Iran: US plot allegations resemble Iraq WMD claims Reuters TEHRAN, Oct 17 (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday US allegations of an Iranian assassination plot resembled its claims of weapons of mass destruction that formed the basis for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and would ... Obama deals (again) with Iraq, IranUSA Today (blog) Obama, U.S. deals (again) with Iraq, IranTucson Citizen Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denies Saudi plot claimsBBC News Wall Street Journal -The National all 1,957 news articles »

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Iraq: bomb blast near liquor store kills 7 people - IBNLive.com Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:31:03 GMT+00:00

IBNLive.com

Iraq: bomb blast near liquor store kills 7 people IBNLive.com Security has improved dramatically in Iraq since the black days of the 2006 and 2007, when death squads roamed the streets and as many as 100 bodies a day would turn up at the morgues. But attacks such as Monday evening's still happen regularly. ... and more »

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Dad Fights Zoning Board's Order to Destroy Backyard Tree House - Fox News Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:53:40 GMT+00:00

Fox News

Dad Fights Zoning Board's Order to Destroy Backyard Tree House Fox News A Virginia dad is fighting the local zoning board for the right to keep this backyard tree house, a gift to his sons on his return home from serving in Iraq. A zoning board in Fairfax County, Va., is standing firm in its decision to ... and more »

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US, Iraq at impasse over troops - UPI.com Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:43:42 GMT+00:00

AFP

US, Iraq at impasse over troops UPI.com Washington is making preparations to withdraw the estimated 40000 troops remaining in Iraq by the end of December. A senior US military official in Iraq told CNN on condition of anonymity that a combat brigade was returning to the United States early ... Only 20 US bases left in Iraq: spokesmanAFP Ethnic tension explodes in Iraq disputed territoriesPress TV Iraqi Kurds rally over right to raise Kurdish flagCBS News Washington Post all 143 news articles »

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Iraq, the Forgotten War - New York Times (blog) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:11:30 GMT+00:00

Iraq, the Forgotten War New York Times (blog) This was sadly a common occurrence during my recent deployment to Iraq. As I would talk to friends from home, they would ask me about Afghanistan, the Afghans and if Pakistan was playing a huge role in the region, as well as the ... Why continue two useless wars?OpEdNews DE BORCHGRAVE: Calculating the costs of warWashington Times all 3 news articles »

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Congressman Lynch Talks Iraq, Afghanistan and the US Economy in West Roxbury - Patch.com Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:56:54 GMT+00:00

Congressman Lynch Talks Iraq, Afghanistan and the US Economy in West Roxbury Patch.com Congressman Stephen Lynch spoke about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the American economy, in a meeting with constituents at the Roche Family Community Center on Monday afternoon. Lynch was introduced by State Rep. ... and more »

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Video: Marine Sergeant Tears Cops A New One At Times Square Protest - Gothamist Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:44:57 GMT+00:00

TechEye

Video: Marine Sergeant Tears Cops A New One At Times Square Protest Gothamist After the NYPD clashed with demonstrators at the Occupy Wall Street protests in Times Square Saturday night, an Iraq war vet named Sgt. Shamar Thomas gave the cops a piece of his mind. It seems Thomas, who served with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance ... Occupy Wall Street: Sergeant Shamar Thomas Yells At NYPD Officers After Times ...Huffington Post Marine veteran of Iraq confronts N.Y. police over beatings of Occupy Wall ...newjerseynewsroom.com Video: U.S. Marine Lectures NYPD "This is Not a War Zone"Opposing Views The Economic Voice -allvoices all 21 news articles »

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Last Marines to Leave Iraq are Camp Pendleton-based - Patch.com Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:19:05 GMT+00:00

Military Times (blog)

Last Marines to Leave Iraq are Camp Pendleton-based Patch.com The last Marine team in Iraq is based at Camp Pendleton. The 12 Marines trained their Iraqi counterparts. By Daniel Woolfolk A Marine Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle crosses the Iraqi border into Kuwait transporting the last remaining US Marine ... Camp Pendleton Marines were the last unit to leave IraqNBC San Diego Last Marine training team in Iraq returns homeMilitary Times (blog) MILITARY: Pendleton unit is last Marine team to leave IraqNorth County Times ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII -Military.com all 6 news articles »