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17 Iraqis, 2 US soldiers killed in wave of bombings - Los Angeles Times Sun, 22 May 2011 23:09:30 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

17 Iraqis, 2 US soldiers killed in wave of bombings Los Angeles Times Attacks in central Iraq, most of them in the Baghdad area, highlight the tenuous security situation as militant groups continue to strike ahead of the planned US withdrawal by year's end. Boys sit near the scene of a car bomb attack in Baghdad. ... Wave of bombings hit Iraq's capitalWashington Post Wave of deadly explosions kills 16 across IraqDaily Star - Lebanon US Army Says Two Soldiers Killed In Central IraqWall Street Journal Xinhua -The Associated Press -Aljazeera.net all 772 news articles »

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Eight years and two months, 179 dead ... Britain finally pulls the last of its ... - Herald Scotland Mon, 23 May 2011 02:08:35 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Eight years and two months, 179 dead ... Britain finally pulls the last of its ... Herald Scotland Withdrawal: A recent ceremony in Iraq marked the end of the UK/Iraq Training and Maritime Support Agreement. Picture: MoD/PA EIGHT years of UK military engagement in Iraq ended at midnight amid criticism the operation was dragged out due to a lack of ... Britain ends military mission in IraqCNN Final farewellBBC News British military ends its 8-year mission in IraqUSA Today Telegraph.co.uk -Mirror.co.uk -Sky News all 693 news articles »

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Runners help raise funds for Home Base - MLB.com Mon, 23 May 2011 00:03:00 GMT+00:00

WHDH-TV

Runners help raise funds for Home Base MLB.com After a mortar blast to the head while serving in Iraq in 2003, the then-19-year-old was left with a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Zagami's life was miserable. Headaches caused him to pass out immediately, and his mental ... 'Run to Home Base' raises $2.6M for veteransWHDH-TV Run To Home Base a successBoston Globe Over 2000 Runners Raise $2.6 Million, Cross Home Plate at Fenway Park for Run ...NESN.com all 7 news articles »

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Kuwait urged to reconsider ban - The Nation, Pakistan Mon, 23 May 2011 01:33:18 GMT+00:00

The Express Tribune

Kuwait urged to reconsider ban The Nation, Pakistan The ban, imposed on Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, includes suspending all tourism, visit and trade visas as well as visas sponsored by spouses. The ban was attributed to the 'difficult security conditions in the five countries' and to ... Kuwait blacklists Pakistan, Syria, Iran nationalsArabianBusiness.com all 21 news articles »

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2400 Minn. Guardsmen deploying for Kuwait - Minnesota Public Radio Sun, 22 May 2011 18:52:49 GMT+00:00

2400 Minn. Guardsmen deploying for Kuwait Minnesota Public Radio The soldiers are leaving to begin training for a one-year deployment overseas to support Operation New Dawn, which is the drawdown phase of the US military operations in Iraq. They'll be stationed in Kuwait. And they'll be responsible for providing ... Departure ceremony held Sunday for members of the Red Bulls, heading to KuwaitGreenfield Daily Reporter Red bulls packing, waiting: 2400 soldiers will go to Kuwait for year-long missionWinona Daily News all 24 news articles »

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Iraq moves on with gas development, awaits Shell deal - Arab News Sun, 22 May 2011 17:33:37 GMT+00:00

Iraq moves on with gas development, awaits Shell deal Arab News By REUTERS KHOUR AL-ZUBAIR, Iraq: Iraq, struggling with power shortages, is installing compressor facilities to use huge volumes of gas being flared in southern oilfields, the director general of state-run South Gas Co said. Ali Al-Khudhier also said ... and more »

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ONGC sizes up assets in Iraq - Calcutta Telegraph Sun, 22 May 2011 22:07:58 GMT+00:00

ONGC sizes up assets in Iraq Calcutta Telegraph New Delhi, May 22: State-owned explorer ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) has submitted pre-qualification bids for 12 blocks in Iraq in line with the Centre's strategy to strengthen the country's energy security. The auction of the oil and gas blocks will take ... and more »

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Questions Swirl Around Two-Tour Iraq Vet Shot 60 Times by AZ SWAT Team - Fox News Sun, 22 May 2011 18:21:09 GMT+00:00

Fox News

Questions Swirl Around Two-Tour Iraq Vet Shot 60 Times by AZ SWAT Team Fox News AP File By Fernanda Echavarri, Arizona Daily Star The man shot and killed by Pima County SWAT officers was linked to a home-invasion crew, the attorney representing the officers said Thursday. Attorney Michael Storie said authorities found rifles, ... Jose Guerena Evidence: Don't Buy Your Kids the Jesús Malverde BobbleheadReason Online (blog) all 3 news articles »

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Teaching Beyond the Test, to Make Room Again for Current Events - New York Times Mon, 23 May 2011 01:44:16 GMT+00:00

New York Times

Teaching Beyond the Test, to Make Room Again for Current Events New York Times Chris Doyle, who teaches Advanced Placement United States History at Farmington High School in Connecticut, includes a course on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars after the AP exam. By MICHAEL WINERIP FARMINGTON, Conn. — To Robert Barry, a senior at ... and more »

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EC Secretary Urges Iran-Turkey- Iraq Front to Support Regional Nations - Fars News Agency Sun, 22 May 2011 15:00:23 GMT+00:00

EC Secretary Urges Iran-Turkey- Iraq Front to Support Regional Nations Fars News Agency He further suggested that Iran, Turkey and Iraq form a united front to extend their support to the regional nations and take more constructive action in this ground through tripartite cooperation and consultation. The former commander of the Islamic ... and more »