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Veteran's journey from Iraq to Oakland protests - Reuters Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:01:27 GMT

Reuters

Veteran's journey from Iraq to Oakland protests Reuters By Noel Randewich, James Kelleher and Mary Slosson (Reuters) - In downtown Oakland, California, where protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement demonstrated on Wednesday, a makeshift shrine honors Scott Olsen, an Iraq war veteran who ... Tammerlin Drummond: Occupy Oakland tries to get back on messageSan Jose Mercury News US veteran's journey from Iraq to Oakland protestsReuters India Occupy Oakland protesters effectively shut down busy city seaside port, group ...New York Daily News Wall Street Journal -WXXA all 3,267 news articles »

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APNewsBreak: US to move a brigade of Iraq troops to nearby Kuwait as ... - Washington Post Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:35:21 GMT

Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

APNewsBreak: US to move a brigade of Iraq troops to nearby Kuwait as ... Washington Post WASHINGTON — While all but a small number of US troops will be out of Iraq by the end of the year, they won't all be home for the holidays as President Barack Obama promised last month. The Pentagon is poised to move at least 4000 soldiers from Iraq ... APNewsBreak: US Brigade in Iraq Heading to KuwaitABC News APNewsBreak: US Brigade In Iraq Heading To KuwaitNPR US brigade in Iraq likely heading to KuwaitSacramento Bee all 246 news articles »

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Gallup poll: Obama scores points with Iraq withdrawal pledge - Los Angeles Times Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:10:53 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Gallup poll: Obama scores points with Iraq withdrawal pledge Los Angeles Times In a presidential race in which the importance of foreign affairs has been eclipsed by the domestic economy, President Obama has scored a popular success with his pledge to withdraw nearly all US troops from Iraq by the end of the ... Conservative Hawks Are Incoherent Regarding Iraq Troop WithdrawalThe National Interest Online Americans widely back Obama on Iraq withdrawalXinhua Three in Four Americans Back Obama on Iraq WithdrawalGallup.com Politico -The Atlantic -Voice of America all 96 news articles »

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Three blasts kill at least 8 in Iraq's Basra - Reuters India Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:46:27 GMT

AFP

Three blasts kill at least 8 in Iraq's Basra Reuters India BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - At least eight people were killed and dozens wounded in three explosions in Iraq's southern oil hub Basra on Wednesday, officials said. Bombings and attacks remain a daily occurrence in Iraq nearly nine years ... Triple bombings in southern Iraqi oil city kill 7CBS News Eight killed in Iraq motorbike bombings: doctorAFP Motorbike bombs kill 8 in IraqABC Online Washington Post all 214 news articles »

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U.S. forces begin withdrawal from Iraq - Washington Post Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:35:27 GMT

U.S. forces begin withdrawal from Iraq Washington Post US troops began leaving Iraq on Wednesday in the first stage of their withdrawal from the country that will continue until the end of the year. (Nov. 2) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, ... and more »

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Condi Rice Talks Freedom, War, Working For Bush - NPR Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:58:20 GMT

ABC News (blog)

Condi Rice Talks Freedom, War, Working For Bush NPR In her new memoir No Higher Honor, she defends and explains Bush's decision to engage in war in Iraq, and shares how her work took a toll on her personal life. She speaks with host Michel Martin. MICHEL MARTIN, host: But first, we turn to a major ... Late Night: Condoleezza Rice, Jon Stewart talk Kadafi's crushLos Angeles Times The Cable: Condoleezza Rice: We never expected to leave Iraq in 2011Foreign Policy (blog) Jon Stewart interviews Condoleeza Rice on Iraq (Video)Examiner.com ABC News (blog) -ThinkProgress -TPMDC all 158 news articles »

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Iraq's looming massacre - Washington Times Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:05:56 GMT

OfficialWire (press release)

Iraq's looming massacre Washington Times It was the “mission accomplished” moment that millions of Americans had been waiting for and many of us considered long overdue: the official end to the war in Iraq and the return of all US troops. Whether you believe the operation ... Iraq Is To Close Camp Ashraf At Behest Of Iranian Regime In Defiance Of ...OfficialWire (press release) One Thousand Women on the Verge of a Massacre in Camp AshrafThe Women's International Perspective all 6 news articles »

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Iraq's Lousy Odds - Newsweek Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:15:04 GMT

AFP

Iraq's Lousy Odds Newsweek Iraq lacks formidable air and border defenses, suffers weaknesses in its military supply chain, and may face difficulties defending itself after US troops exit at year's end, the top American watchdog in the country warns. “As we pull out of Iraq, ... Iraq air traffic controllers prepare to fly soloAFP all 5 news articles »

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National Guard unit makes early return from Iraq - Louisville Courier-Journal Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:07:26 GMT

WFPL

National Guard unit makes early return from Iraq Louisville Courier-Journal 9:20 pm Staff Sgt. Phillip Wilson embraces his son Randal, 10 days, for the first time after he returned from Iraq as part of the Headquarters Detachment of the 198th Military Police Battalion. Nov. 2, 2011 / Sam Upshaw Jr.;The Courier-Journal Maj. ... Families Welcome Military Police Home From IraqWLKY Louisville KY National Guard troops return from IraqWAVE St. Augustine National Guard unit to return from IraqWJXT Jacksonville WDRB -WFPL all 18 news articles »

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Iraq War veteran named Rose Parade grand marshal - Boston.com Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:37:37 GMT

Bradenton Herald

Iraq War veteran named Rose Parade grand marshal Boston.com JR Martinez, the “Dancing With the Stars'' contestant, “All My Children'' daytime soap opera star and Iraq War veteran seriously burned when his Humvee hit a land mine, was picked Tuesday to lead Pasadena's 123rd Tournament of Roses. ... Photo gallery: Iraq vet JR Martinez of DWTS is 2012 Rose Parade Grand MarshalExaminer.com Iraq War veteran named Rose Parade grand marshalSan Francisco Chronicle Iraq veteran, 'DWTS' contestant and soap star JR Martinez picked Rose Parade ...Washington Post PR Newswire (press release) -Pasadena Now all 204 news articles »