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Two Iraqi refugees in US charged in terrorism-related case - Los Angeles Times Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:33:50 GMT+00:00

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Two Iraqi refugees in US charged in terrorism-related case Los Angeles Times Two men are charged with sending cash, explosives and missiles to Iraq for use against Americans. Their case underscores gaps identified in the US refugee vetting process before last year. Waad Ramadan Alwan, 30, and Mohanad Shareef Hammadi, 23, ... 2 Iraqis arrested in Kentucky, charged with aiding al Qaeda in IraqCNN Iraqi insurgents arrested in KentuckyLong War Journal Iraqi refugees in Kentucky charged with planning to help arm Al QaedaChristian Science Monitor ABC News -Washington Times -msnbc.com all 564 news articles »

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Army sergeant who saved 2 comrades to get Medal of Honor - msnbc.com Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:50:47 GMT+00:00

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Army sergeant who saved 2 comrades to get Medal of Honor msnbc.com WASHINGTON — An Army sergeant who lost his right hand throwing an armed grenade away from other wounded soldiers will become only the second living service member from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars to be awarded the Medal of Honor. ... Obama to award Medal of Honor to living soldierCBS News Wounded 75th Ranger to Receive Medal Of HonorShadowSpear Special Operations Obama to award Medal of Honor to Army sergeantBlueRidgeNow.com Stars and Stripes -TheNewsTribune.com all 216 news articles »

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House appropriators release draft budget bill - Marine Corps Times Tue, 31 May 2011 21:29:41 GMT+00:00

Care2.com (blog)

House appropriators release draft budget bill Marine Corps Times The House Appropriations Committee released its draft of the 2012 Defense Appropriations bill Tuesday, making small cuts to the defense base budget and boosting spending for Iraq and Afghanistan by $841 million. ... House panel presents defense spending billThe Associated Press all 194 news articles »

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A Fighting General - Wall Street Journal Tue, 31 May 2011 22:59:03 GMT+00:00

WBUR

A Fighting General Wall Street Journal Which makes it encouraging that President Obama has nominated General Martin Dempsey, a battle-tested veteran of Iraq, to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Editorial Board Member Matt Kaminski on Gen. Martin Dempsey. ... No Wisconsin Service Members Die In Iraq In Past YearWISN Milwaukee An Open Letter to the TroopsMWC News The War Blogs: Stories From The Frontline & The HomefrontWBUR New York Post -KXLY Spokane -NEWS JUNKIE POST all 46 news articles »

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The US Defeated Al Qaeda In Iraq - Business Insider Tue, 31 May 2011 17:26:49 GMT+00:00

USA Today

The US Defeated Al Qaeda In Iraq Business Insider But the question of how to commemorate those who have given their lives for our country is still a vexing one — and especially now, as the US role in Iraq winds down and we think about the 4434 Americans who died there to date, the 32074 who will ... Veterans Memorialize Iraq and Afghanistan FallenKEZI TV Eighteen servicemen from New York have died in Afghanistan and Iraq since last ...New York Daily News California home to more wounded and killed veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan ...Whittier Daily News HollandSentinel.com -WBEZ -Patch.com all 1,022 news articles »

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Va. Beach woman sentenced to 15 months for role in Iraq bribery scheme - Washington Post Tue, 31 May 2011 23:27:50 GMT+00:00

Va. Beach woman sentenced to 15 months for role in Iraq bribery scheme Washington Post A 44-year-old Virginia Beach woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for her role in a bribery scheme to obtain US government contracts for work in Iraq. Michelle Adams was sentenced in federal court in Norfolk on Tuesday. ... Virginia Beach woman sentenced for Iraq bribery schemeDaily Press all 19 news articles »

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High Rate Respiratory Problems Plague Veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq - Fox News Tue, 31 May 2011 21:14:05 GMT+00:00

High Rate Respiratory Problems Plague Veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq Fox News So in 2005, after returning from serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Kuwait the former Army major was baffled why he was not able to do simple things. "When I got back I could barely run a quarter of a mile," Weakley says. ... and more »

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Amid talk of democracy, Iraqi activists decry detentions - Los Angeles Times Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:27:50 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Amid talk of democracy, Iraqi activists decry detentions Los Angeles Times 'Obama is talking about Iraq as a symbol of freedom,' says one young man angry over the detainment of several demonstrators, whose whereabouts are still unknown. 'We don't have such freedom. Where is it?' A woman carries a portrait of anti-US cleric ... and more »

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Iraq arrests suspect in anti-Baath chief murder - AFP Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT+00:00

FRANCE 24

Iraq arrests suspect in anti-Baath chief murder AFP BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities have arrested a man in connection with the assassination last week of the head of Iraq's controversial anti-Baath committee, Baghdad's security command centre said on Tuesday. Ali al-Lami was killed by a gunshot to the head ... Iraq police arrest suspect in anti-Baathist deathThe Associated Press Iraq police arrest suspect in anti-Baathist deathNewsday (subscription) all 65 news articles »

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Iraqis wary of decision on US troops - Hillsboro Times Gazette Tue, 31 May 2011 23:45:00 GMT+00:00

Iraqis wary of decision on US troops Hillsboro Times Gazette The Obama administration is ready to play ball on keeping thousands of US troops in Iraq beyond this year. But for Iraq's government, in the words of one lawmaker, the issue is like playing with fire. No amount of advising, ... No dialogue with parties involved in occupying Iraq - Sadrist TrendAswat Al Iraq When Iraq War Ends, How Many Troops Will Stay?NPR Will US troops stay in Iraq?People's Daily Online MEMRI (blog) -NEWS JUNKIE POST -The Media Line all 245 news articles »