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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4439 - Atlanta Journal Constitution Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:41:21 GMT+00:00

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4439 Atlanta Journal Constitution AP As of Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at least 4439 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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KBR Managers Got Kickbacks From Subcontractor in Iraq, Kuwait, US Says - Bloomberg Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:53:45 GMT+00:00

KBR Managers Got Kickbacks From Subcontractor in Iraq, Kuwait, US Says Bloomberg KBR Inc. (KBR) managers in Iraq and Kuwait took $45000 in kickbacks from a dining facility subcontractor from late 2002 through 2003, the US said in a lawsuit. Terry Hall, who was KBR's regional food ... US Files Countersuit Against KBR, Alleging KickbacksWall Street Journal (blog) U.S. government countersues KBRUPI.com USDOJ: United States Files Counterclaims Against KBR Alleging False Claims and ...7thSpace Interactive (press release) all 10 news articles »

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Deadly Bombing in Iraq's Kirkuk - Voice of America Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:46:07 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Deadly Bombing in Iraq's Kirkuk Voice of America Tensions have been high in the ethnically divided region, where Kurds and Arabs have been feuding for control. On Friday, at least 20 people were wounded in a car bombing in the city. Overall, violence has declined in Iraq from the height of sectarian ... Iraq 'to let armed Iranian security teams guard Shiite pilgrims'The National Car bomb kills 2, wounds 35 in Iraq's KirkukXinhua Two killed, eight wounded in Iraq's violencePeople's Daily Online AFP -Channel 6 News Online -Agenzia Giornalistica Italia all 149 news articles »

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Iraq's Sadr Calls for Mass Rally to Support Bahraini Shiites - Bloomberg Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:50:52 GMT+00:00

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Iraq's Sadr Calls for Mass Rally to Support Bahraini Shiites Bloomberg By Kadhim Ajrash - Wed Mar 16 15:33:28 GMT 2011 Moqtada al-Sadr, a leading Shiite Muslim cleric in Iraq, called on his followers in Baghdad and Basra to march in support of Shiite protesters in Bahrain, said an Iraqi lawmaker who is close to al-Sadr. ... Iraq against Bahrain interventionTVNZ Parliament speaker calls on Iraq to take a stand on BahrainMonsters and Critics.com AP Interview: Senior US diplomat says budget fight could squander military's ...The Canadian Press Jerusalem Post -Reuters all 90 news articles »

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Vet suing over 'Hurt Locker' says film hurt him - BusinessWeek Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:33:24 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Vet suing over 'Hurt Locker' says film hurt him BusinessWeek An Iraq war veteran who claims he is the basis for "The Hurt Locker" writes in a court filing that the film has subjected him to ridicule and doubts about his bomb disposal prowess. Sgt. Jeffrey Sarver states that the Oscar-winning film relies heavily ... Iraq Vet Files The Hurt Locker Legal Papers From AfghanistanContactmusic.com Iraq war veteran suing over 'Hurt Locker' tells court film damaged credibilityThe Canadian Press all 165 news articles »

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Olympians lobby Congress with contest - ESPN Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:01:36 GMT+00:00

Olympians lobby Congress with contest ESPN AP WASHINGTON -- Carlos Leon was a 20-year-old Marine sergeant when he broke his neck in a 2005 diving accident shortly after returning from duty in Iraq. A program that's run jointly by the US Paralympics and the Veterans Administration helped him ... and more »

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Trial begins in hammer killing of Iraq War veteran - Victorville Daily Press Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:54:05 GMT+00:00

Trial begins in hammer killing of Iraq War veteran Victorville Daily Press Neiman, served three tours in Iraq before he joined Charter Communications where his father works. Acosta's sister, Debra Lucero, testified that Acosta began to argue with her after she asked him, “Are you doing dope?” Acosta then grabbed the hammer ... and more »

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Shadow of Iraq could leave Libya rebels in dark - Financial Times Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:12:06 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Shadow of Iraq could leave Libya rebels in dark Financial Times Well, the shadow of Iraq does loom large over Libya. But in a profound irony, Libya could, if the US and its allies fail to act, end up reminding us of the western attitude to Iraq in 1991, when the US abandoned the fast-advancing rebels in the wake of ... Libya: Iraq all over again?The Periscope Post Libya: Barack Obama is in no hurry to see Gaddafi goTelegraph.co.uk Opinion: Why rush to war over Libya?GlobalPost Sydney Morning Herald -The Guardian -Daily Mail all 6,686 news articles »

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Private firms fighting wars - Loach - The Press Association Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:55:00 GMT+00:00

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Private firms fighting wars - Loach The Press Association Director Ken Loach has spoken out about the "big, big consequences" of using private security firms in war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan. His latest film, Route Irish, tells the story of two private security contractors working in Iraq. ... Route Irish - Interview with Liverpudlian MARK WOMACKMovies.ie Ken Loach and Mark Womack Interview for Route IrishHeyUGuys.co.uk Bristol film and cinema review: Route Irish and Q&A with Ken Loach, WatershedGuide2Bristol all 125 news articles »

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Fred Meyer relents, gives Iraq war vets back pay, benefits - kgw.com Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:26:35 GMT+00:00

OregonLive.com

Fred Meyer relents, gives Iraq war vets back pay, benefits kgw.com BEAVERTON -- Joe Aispuro has won a year long battle with Fred Meyer for a pay raise since returning from active duty in Iraq with the Oregon National Guard. "I'm entitled to get any raises that I would have earned had I not ... Fred Meyer agrees to pay some veterans' back pension benefits and pay increasesOregonLive.com all 10 news articles »