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Iraq's Maliki wins backing for US trainers, but no immunity - Reuters Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:13:09 GMT+00:00

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Iraq's Maliki wins backing for US trainers, but no immunity Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Nuri al-Maliki on Tuesday won more backing from the political blocs in his power-sharing government to negotiate on plans to keep US troops in Iraq as military trainers, but without granting them immunity if they commit ... Iraqis Say No to Immunity for Remaining US TroopsNew York Times 'No need' for US troop immunity post-2011: Iraq leadersAFP Iraqi political leaders discuss U.S. training missionCNN Press TV -The National -Times of India all 114 news articles »

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Iraq awards $518 mln oil expansion deal to Leighton - Reuters Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:01:17 GMT+00:00

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Iraq awards $518 mln oil expansion deal to Leighton Reuters BAGHDAD, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Iraq's cabinet awarded a $518 million contract for an oil export expansion project to Leighton's Singapore-registered Leighton Offshore Pte Ltd, an Iraqi government spokesman said. Leighton is the Australian unit of Germany ... Iraq awards oil project to Australian firmAFP Prolonged presence of US troops in Iraq vital for Iraq, region's stabilityallvoices Iraq announces $US518M Leighton contractFinance News Network Middle East North Africa Financial Network all 53 news articles »

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W Iraq Hostage Crisis Ends: 3 Dead - TIME Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:40:09 GMT+00:00

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W Iraq Hostage Crisis Ends: 3 Dead TIME (BAGHDAD) — Gunmen disguised as police officers seized control of a police station in western Iraq Monday morning, killing at least three people and taking dozens more hostages before Iraqi forces swept in and ... Iraq hostage standoff comes to a bloody endmsnbc.com Insurgents Take Police Hostage in Western IraqFox News Iraq police station standoff ends after security forces storm buildingThe Guardian BBC News -USA Today -Reuters all 369 news articles »

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War in Numbers - ABC News (blog) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:02:33 GMT+00:00

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War in Numbers ABC News (blog) With a new report this week, one organization is attempting to highlight the toll the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have taken in human terms. More than 2 million service members have deployed overseas – almost half have deployed more than once. ... Study: A fifth of war veterans have mental health issuesKansas City Star Link Savoie: Honor fallen Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans nowShreveport Times Don't skimp on mental health care for veteransBaltimore Sun Miller-McCune.com -TIME (blog) all 40 news articles »

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US adds al Qaeda in Iraq's emir to list of designated terrorists - Long War Journal Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:28:38 GMT+00:00

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US adds al Qaeda in Iraq's emir to list of designated terrorists Long War Journal The US government today has added the leader of al Qaeda's affiliate in Iraq to the list of specially designated global terrorists and offered a $10 million reward for information leader to his capture. ... US puts al-Qaida in Iraq leader on terrorist blacklist, offers $10 million bountyWashington Post State Department Sanctions Al Qaeda In Iraq LeaderWall Street Journal (blog) US puts $10 million bounty out for Al Qaeda leader in Iraq, Ibrahim Awwad ...New York Daily News AFP -USA Today all 227 news articles »

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4477 Tuesday, according to Associated Press ... - Washington Post Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:32:30 GMT+00:00

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4477 Tuesday, according to Associated Press ... Washington Post By AP, As of Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at least 4477 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes nine military civilians killed in action. ... and more »

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After Deadly Attacks in Iraq, Iran Lays Low While US Plans Withdrawal - Fox News Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:49:40 GMT+00:00

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After Deadly Attacks in Iraq, Iran Lays Low While US Plans Withdrawal Fox News By Jennifer Griffin & Justin Fishel A failed Improvised Rocket-Assisted Missile attack on a US military outpost in eastern Iraq led an explosives team to this nearby weapons cache in July. Analysis indicates that the 107mm rockets are unique to Iranian ... and more »

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Rep. Hunter asks that combat awards be upgraded to Medal of Honor - Los Angeles Times Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:03:29 GMT+00:00

Rep. Hunter asks that combat awards be upgraded to Medal of Honor Los Angeles Times Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine), who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine officer, has asked the new secretary of Defense to consider upgrading the medals given to several service personnel for combat bravery to Medals of Honor. ... MILITARY: Hunter continues press for more Medal of Honor recipientsNorth County Times Congressman calls for Pentagon review, upgrades to Medal of HonorSignOnSanDiego.com SD Marine Could Receive Medal of HonorNBC San Diego all 8 news articles »

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Rumsfeld's battle with Al Jazeera - Politico (blog) Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:00:12 GMT+00:00

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Rumsfeld's battle with Al Jazeera Politico (blog) Foukara asked Rumsfeld whether, in hindsight, the Bush administration had sent enough troops into Iraq to secure the borders of the country, and whether that made the United States culpable in the death of innocent Iraqis. Foukara said people in the ... 'Do you want to yell or do you want an interview?' Donald Rumsfeld's explosive ...Daily Mail Donald Rumsfeld's Hate-Love-Hate Relationship with Al JazeeraThe Atlantic Wire A Furious Donald Rumsfeld Refuses To Answer Questions In Al Jazeera Interview ...Mediaite Hot Air all 11 news articles »

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Panel warns U.S. may repeat contracting mistakes in future wars - CNN Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:41:01 GMT+00:00

Panel warns U.S. may repeat contracting mistakes in future wars CNN "The Obama administration is about to see a major surge of contractors there in Iraq --17000 contractors, 5500 private security contractors -- as the military goes away," said Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah. "Are we just playing a little bit of a shell ... Experts: Workforce investment today saves dollars tomorrowFCW.com all 3 news articles »