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Behind Iraq's protests, a call for better democracy - Washington Post Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:47:16 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Behind Iraq's protests, a call for better democracy Washington Post The mood in Iraq has shifted with the uprisings across the Arab world. Frustration over jobs, corruption and services inspired Iraqis to take to the streets last Friday and over the weekend, precipitating the resignations of at least ... Iraq's Petroleum ImpasseCarnegie Endowment for International Peace The Origin Of Iraq's Rage: Hollow PromisesThe Atlantic Iraq: Work in Progress, Wishful Thought Or Propaganda Vehicle?The Public Record UN News Centre -NYU Washington Square News -The New Age Online all 119 news articles »

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Ex-Army Officer Convicted in Iraq Contract Fraud - Voice of America Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:24:07 GMT+00:00

al.com (blog)

Ex-Army Officer Convicted in Iraq Contract Fraud Voice of America A federal jury in Alabama has convicted a former US Army officer and his wife of bribery, fraud and other charges for a scheme that netted them millions of dollars in illegal payments related to contracts in Iraq. Eddie Pressley and his wife, Eurica, ... US Army major convicted for bribery on Iraq contractsAFP US couple guilty in ongoing Iraq probeUPI.com Former Army Major Eddie Pressley and Wife Convicted for Roles in Iraq Bribery ...Imperial Valley News The Canadian Press all 52 news articles »

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new charges for US WikiLeaks suspect - CNN Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:21:24 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

new charges for US WikiLeaks suspect CNN ... DC Washington (CNN) -- The US Army Wednesday notified Pfc. Bradley Manning, a prime suspect in the WikiLeaks case, that he now faces 22 more charges in connection with allegedly downloading secret information from computers in Iraq. ... 22 New Charges Against Pvt. Bradley Manning, Accused WikiLeaks SourceABC News Manning Charged With 22 New Counts, Including Capital OffenseWired News WikiLeaks 'whistleblower' to face 22 chargesIndependent Washington Post -New York Times -New York Daily News all 496 news articles »

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VA accelerates plan for caregivers - The Associated Press Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:50:00 GMT+00:00

McClatchy Washington Bureau

VA accelerates plan for caregivers The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department said Wednesday that help is on its way as early as this summer for family members of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who have been waiting for a long-delayed program to help care for severely wounded ... Families of severely wounded veterans still waiting for helpKansas City Star all 158 news articles »

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Is the State Department Ready For The U.S. Military To Leave Iraq? - ABC News (blog) Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:58:11 GMT+00:00

Press TV

Is the State Department Ready For The U.S. Military To Leave Iraq? ABC News (blog) The State Department is not ready to assume leadership for the US role in Iraq as the military draws down its mission there, Commissioners Grant Green and Michael Thibault of the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan argued before ... Congress balks at war contractors price tagPress TV all 6 news articles »

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A Big Push to Expand Mobile Service in Iraq - New York Times Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:53:40 GMT+00:00

Reuters India

A Big Push to Expand Mobile Service in Iraq New York Times DUBAI — The International Finance Corp. has provided a $400 million, seven-year debt facility to Zain Iraq, the largest mobile phone operator in Iraq, to expand its telecommunication services and promote job creation. ... World Bank lends $400m to Zain IraqGlobal Telecoms Business IFC-led financing for Zain Iraq to improve telecoms services, support growth ...AME Info Zain Iraqi unit gets $400 mln debt facilityReuters TeleGeography -Zawya all 60 news articles »

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Iraq is left wondering: Where are the tourists? - msnbc.com Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:27:03 GMT+00:00

msnbc.com

Iraq is left wondering: Where are the tourists? msnbc.com Maya Alleruzzo / AP A guide walks through the ruins of the north palace in the ancient city of Babylon on May 1, 2010, in southern Iraq. Government entry fee data show 23777 locals and only 70 foreign tourists visited Babylon last year. ... Iraq tourist sites still waiting for visitorsIBNLive.com all 4 news articles »

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Rumsfeld responds to Woodward's charges - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:07:15 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Rumsfeld responds to Woodward's charges Washington Post (blog) Donald Rumsfeld's chief of staff says Bob Woodward is promoting “a one-sided narrative of events” about the Iraq War and accuses him of putting “his storyline ahead of the facts.” It's the latest volley in the back-and-forth between ... Rumsfeld Blames Iraq on BushThe National Interest Online (blog) Rumsfeld attacks Bob Woodward -- on Facebook!Salon It wasn't meThe Express Tribune Foreign Policy -The AtlanticWire (blog) all 21 news articles »

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Sad, but true: Americans are out of touch with wars - Washington Post Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:18:54 GMT+00:00

Washington Post (blog)

Sad, but true: Americans are out of touch with wars Washington Post If you want to know how removed we are from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -- heck, from military matters altogether -- read Greg Jaffe's moving story in The Post about Lt. Gen. John Kelly and the loss of his son, 2nd Lt. Robert ... Submit this storyHuffington Post Officer's loss of son gives voice to military familiesAZ Central.com all 14 news articles »

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Judge withholds bail for suspected Sudbury terrorist - Boston Herald Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:06:35 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Judge withholds bail for suspected Sudbury terrorist Boston Herald There will be no bail for a suspected Sudbury terrorist held in solitary confinement since 2009 and facing life in prison on charges he wanted to slaughter American troops in Iraq on behalf of al-Qaeda, a federal judge ruled ... No bail for Mass. suspect in plot to kill US polsNewsday (subscription) all 142 news articles »