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Al Qaeda in Iraq Pledges Support for Al-Zawahiri - Fox News Mon, 09 May 2011 17:12:41 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

Al Qaeda in Iraq Pledges Support for Al-Zawahiri Fox News AP BAGHDAD – Al Qaeda's front group in Iraq reaffirmed its support Monday for the terror network's second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahri, a week after US commandos killed Usama bin Laden. Al Qaeda has not yet announced a successor and there is some ... Al-Qaida in Iraq backs terror group's No. 2 leader al-Zawahri after bin Laden ...Washington Post Al-Qaeda in Iraq claims Hilla attack, vows revengeAFP Iraq's Qaeda pledges support to Zawahri, vows attacksReuters Xinhua -The Guardian -DAWN.com all 267 news articles »

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At Iraq's hospitals, a man-made emergency - Washington Post Tue, 10 May 2011 01:28:24 GMT+00:00

At Iraq's hospitals, a man-made emergency Washington Post Sidewalks are being cemented and marigolds planted, gestures of civility virtually impossible during the war, when Iraq's marquee public hospital was overwhelmed with casualties and itself targeted by mortar shells and bombs. Inside, Iraqis marvel at ... and more »

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U.S. in limbo over Iraq troop presence - Washington Post Mon, 09 May 2011 22:53:59 GMT+00:00

Stars and Stripes

U.S. in limbo over Iraq troop presence Washington Post BAGHDAD — The United States' pleas for Iraq's government to decide “within weeks” whether American troops should stay beyond a year-end deadline to leave will not be met, Iraqi politicians say, complicating plans for the US military ... Calls Mount to Push US Troop Presence in Iraq Past 2011Inter Press Service Iraq drags its feet as US races to decide on extending troop presenceStars and Stripes all 3 news articles »

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Mom of 1 of 2 US hikers held in Iran says she worries about their well-being ... - Washington Post Mon, 09 May 2011 23:45:00 GMT+00:00

Modesto Bee

Mom of 1 of 2 US hikers held in Iran says she worries about their well-being ... Washington Post Their families say the men were hiking in northern Iraq when they were arrested by Iranian soldiers in 2009. Bauer's fiancée was arrested with them but was released in September and is back in the US Bauer's mother Cindy Hickey, who lives in Pine City, ... Lawyer expects verdict for Americans held in Iranfox4kc.com Detained US hikers return to Iran dockKhaleej Times all 194 news articles »

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Factbox: Security developments in Iraq, May 9 - Reuters Mon, 09 May 2011 17:06:03 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Factbox: Security developments in Iraq, May 9 Reuters * BAGHDAD - A roadside bomb exploded near a grocery shop and wounded two people in eastern Baghdad, an Interior Ministry source said. AL-ZAB - A roadside bomb went off and wounded a teacher in the town of al-Zab near the city of Kirkuk, ... 17 killed in prison uprising in IraqBoston Globe Officers and Inmates Are Killed in Iraq Jail RevoltNew York Times 17 killed in Baghdad prison escape attemptLos Angeles Times Sacramento Bee -People's Daily Online all 852 news articles »

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Iraqi singer Kadhim al-Sahir named UNICEF ambassador - Reuters Mon, 09 May 2011 18:56:46 GMT+00:00

ABC News

Iraqi singer Kadhim al-Sahir named UNICEF ambassador Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - UNICEF named Iraqi singer Kadhim al-Sahir, known as the "Czar of Arab Song," as a goodwill ambassador to Iraq on Monday. Sahir, whose song "Me and Layla" is one of the most popular in Middle East music, was introduced by the United ... Famous Iraqi singer returns in UNICEF roleThe Associated Press Unicef names ambassador to IraqTrade Arabia Famous Iraqi singer returns in UNICEF roleNewsday (subscription) all 122 news articles »

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MoD tries to block payout for soldier accidentally killed by Black Watch - Scotsman Mon, 09 May 2011 23:08:14 GMT+00:00

BBC News

MoD tries to block payout for soldier accidentally killed by Black Watch Scotsman FAMILIES of four British soldiers killed in Iraq, including a corporal shot by the Black Watch in a "friendly fire" incident, should not be allowed to seek compensation, lawyers acting for the UK government have said. ... MoD blocking compensation bidDefence Management Ministry of Defence tries to block payout for soldiersMetro Forces News BulletinBritish Forces News Belfast Telegraph -Daily Mail all 307 news articles »

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At War: Among Thousands of Film Festivals, One About G.I.s - New York Times (blog) Mon, 09 May 2011 14:03:22 GMT+00:00

At War: Among Thousands of Film Festivals, One About G.I.s New York Times (blog) Both were dismayed at how Hollywood was treating the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. So they came up with a plan: They would hold their own festival featuring films they thought portrayed troops in a more accurate, and positive, light. ... and more »

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UPDATE: Schlumberger To Get Contract In Iraq's West Qurna-1 - Source - Zawya Mon, 09 May 2011 16:07:35 GMT+00:00

Upstream Online

UPDATE: Schlumberger To Get Contract In Iraq's West Qurna-1 - Source Zawya (XOM) and its partners are in the process of awarding a deal to the international oil services company Schlumberger Ltd. to drill 15 new wells in Iraq's West Qurna phase one oil field in southern Iraq, a source with Iraq's state-run South Oil Company ... Schlumberger wins contract in Iraq's W.Qurna-sourceReuters Schlumberger in 'West Qurna win'Upstream Online all 23 news articles »

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Memorial Walk Honors Tulsa Police Officer Killed In Iraq - News On 6 Tue, 10 May 2011 01:23:35 GMT+00:00

Memorial Walk Honors Tulsa Police Officer Killed In Iraq News On 6 The Tulsa Police rookie had just graduated first in his academy class when he was called up to serve in Iraq. Shoemaker was killed in 2006 when his vehicle drove over a bomb. Those he served beside are trekking to Stillwater, sharing laughs and tears ... and more »