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Iraq army delays pullout from cities over security - USA Today Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:51:18 GMT+00:00

CTV.ca

Iraq army delays pullout from cities over security USA Today The delay is an acknowledgment that even after four years of declining violence, Iraq's police force is not capable of maintaining security on its own. The other worry is that violence will increase when American troops complete their own withdrawal ... Iraq postpones handover of city security to policeReuters Iraq army delays pullout from cities over securityNewsday (subscription) all 174 news articles »

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US seeks to redraw Iraq training plan - Washington Post Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:39:47 GMT+00:00

Stars and Stripes

US seeks to redraw Iraq training plan Washington Post The number of American troops in Iraq will fall to roughly 40000 by the end of this month as the US winds down the war, US military officials said Tuesday. (Sept. 20) Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta stipulated Thursday that any remaining US troops ... Defense secretary to US troops in Iraq: 'I want to make damn sure you're ...CNN International Panetta: Immunity for US troops in IraqUPI.com 'Iraq under pressure to give immunity to US troops'Press TV Fars News Agency -Stars and Stripes -Akron Beacon Journal (blog) all 18 news articles »

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Iraq, siding with Iran, sends essential aid to Syria's Assad - Washington Post Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:50:08 GMT+00:00

NCR-Iran.org

Iraq, siding with Iran, sends essential aid to Syria's Assad Washington Post More than six months after the start of the Syrian uprising, Iraq is offering key moral and financial support to the country's embattled president, undermining a central US policy objective and raising fresh concerns that Iraq is ... Declaration by more than 30 thousand Iraqi students for Camp AshrafNCR-Iran.org (press release) all 6 news articles »

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UPDATE 1-Bombs shut Iraq's Rumaila south output, exports OK- Oilmin - Reuters Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:58:03 GMT+00:00

AFP

UPDATE 1-Bombs shut Iraq's Rumaila south output, exports OK- Oilmin Reuters BASRA, Iraq, Oct. 8 (Reuters) - Output at Iraq's Rumaila oilfield has been cut to 530000 barrels per day from about 1.24 million bpd after two bombs hit pipelines on Friday and halted some production, a senior Iraqi oil official said ... Iraq says blasts partially halt Rumaila oil outputMarketWatch Bombs hit pipelines, halt Iraq oil productionVancouver Sun Blasts partially halt output at south Iraq oil fieldAFP Voice of America all 69 news articles »

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AP Interview: George W. Bush still supports troops - CBS News Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:34:25 GMT+00:00

Austin American-Statesman

AP Interview: George W. Bush still supports troops CBS News Bush, who sent troops to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, says, "I was a little concerned that our veterans don't think that I still respect them and care for them a lot." Bush is hosting events for wounded military members to make sure troops know they ... AP Interview: George W. Bush lives quiet life back in Texas, devotes time to ...Washington Post all 220 news articles »

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Federal jury finds Navy SEAL guilty in weapons smuggling trial in Las Vegas - Washington Post Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:22:59 GMT+00:00

Central Florida News 13

Federal jury finds Navy SEAL guilty in weapons smuggling trial in Las Vegas Washington Post By AP, LAS VEGAS — An active-duty Navy SEAL was found guilty Friday in Nevada on 13 federal charges alleging he headed a scheme to sell machine guns, explosives and military hardware from Iraq and Afghanistan in the United States. ... Navy SEAL Convicted Of Weapons ChargesKPBS all 201 news articles »

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Vacuum Is Feared as US Quits Iraq, but Iran's Deep Influence May Not Fill It - New York Times Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:23:59 GMT+00:00

New York Times

Vacuum Is Feared as US Quits Iraq, but Iran's Deep Influence May Not Fill It New York Times NAJAF, Iraq — As the United States draws down its forces in Iraq, fears abound that Iran will simply move into the vacuum and extend its already substantial political influence more deeply through the soft powers of culture and commerce. ... Hikers not stupidSalt Lake Tribune Reader's view: When the nation is wrong, it must be pointed outDuluth News Tribune all 3 news articles »

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State Department readies Iraq operation - Washington Post Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:30:17 GMT+00:00

Stars and Stripes

State Department readies Iraq operation Washington Post The State Department is racing against an end-of-year deadline to take over Iraq operations from the US military, throwing up buildings and marshalling contractors in its biggest overseas operation since the effort to ... State Dept. prepares to take over in IraqUPI.com State Department readies Iraq operation, biggest since Marshall PlanStars and Stripes 2012 Iraq: US State Department's Biggest Operation Since Marshall PlanAntiwar.com all 12 news articles »

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IRAQ: US offers $10-million reward for Al Qaeda in Iraq leader - Los Angeles Times Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:41:34 GMT+00:00

IBNLive.com

IRAQ: US offers $10-million reward for Al Qaeda in Iraq leader Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM WASHINGTON -- As the US military heads for the exits in Iraq, the State Department is providing a sobering reminder of the dangers still there. It has offered a $10-million reward for information that helps authorities capture or kill ... $10 million bounty on al Qaeda in Iraq leaderCNN International US puts $10 million bounty on Iraq al Qaeda leaderIBNLive.com all 48 news articles »

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Defeating the US in Iraq & Afghanistan - The Express Tribune Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:33:08 GMT+00:00

The Express Tribune

Defeating the US in Iraq & Afghanistan The Express Tribune The US was defeated in Iraq with much help from Iran; the US was defeated in Afghanistan with much help from Pakistan. Both were neighbours of the targeted states, but Iran was an adversary and Pakistan an ally. ... War in Afghanistan led to death in IraqLancashire Evening Post Afghanistan: 10 year mark89.3 KPCC USA Anti-War Afganistan Demonstration PicturesMonsters and Critics.com Huffington Post -The Faster Times -Western Front all 640 news articles »