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Iraq bars U.S. visit to Iranian camp - Washington Post Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:54:40 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Iraq bars U.S. visit to Iranian camp Washington Post Rohrabacher said that the delegation had hoped to visit the camp Friday on their way to Kurdistan but that Maliki denied their request, citing Iraq's sovereignty. Rohrabacher, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said he will now ... US lawmakers, Iraq's al-Maliki clash over killing of IraniansMiamiHerald.com US congressman wants Iraq to repay US for war costThe Associated Press Pro-government demonstrators attack protesters in BaghdadLos Angeles Times CNN -AFP all 199 news articles »

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US Troops Look Set To Stay In Iraq Beyond 2011 - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:39:26 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

US Troops Look Set To Stay In Iraq Beyond 2011 RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty US soldiers prepare to pull out of Iraq at Tallil Air Base near Nassiriyah in August 2010. By RFE/RL Signs are mounting that some US forces could remain in Iraq after President Barack Obama's declared December 31 full withdrawal date. ... Iraq Shiite insurgents claim attack on US soldiersAFP Iraqi Shi'ites claim attack on US troopsHerald Sun Shiite Militia Claims Responsibility for Attack in BaghdadNew York Times Boston Globe -Reuters Africa -Move One InMotion (blog) all 160 news articles »

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Panetta tells Congress that Iraq will ask for extended US troop commitment - Hot Air Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:42:24 GMT+00:00

New York Times (blog)

Panetta tells Congress that Iraq will ask for extended US troop commitment Hot Air Iraq will likely ask the US to extend its troop commitment beyond the departure date negotiated by George W. Bush in 2008 in the Status of Forces Agreement, which Barack Obama has used to claim as a promise kept to get America out of Iraq. ... Iraq 'To Request' US Troops Stay Beyond Deadline, Panetta Tells SenateRTT News Iraq will ask US troops to stay post-2011, says PanettaBBC News Iraq 'to request' US troops to stayAljazeera.net Washington Times -Boston Globe -CBS News all 809 news articles »

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Foreclosed from Iraq: Father Seeks to Preserve Home As Son Fights Abroad - Fox News (blog) Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:55:12 GMT+00:00

Fox News (blog)

Foreclosed from Iraq: Father Seeks to Preserve Home As Son Fights Abroad Fox News (blog) AP Huffington Post - WASHINGTON -- In August, Tim Collette's son Aaron will spend 15 days on leave from Iraq. Aaron is 20 years old, and he's been in the Army for about a year and a half. A few weeks ago, his squad was hit with an improvised explosive ... Oregon Dad Facing Foreclosure as Senator Tries to Help in Time for Soldier's ...ABC News Homeless homecoming: Bank refuses to delay foreclosure on home of soldier ...Daily Mail all 35 news articles »

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Hocking County soldier killed in Iraq - Chillicothe Gazette Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:32:37 GMT+00:00

Columbus Dispatch

Hocking County soldier killed in Iraq Chillicothe Gazette ROCKBRIDGE -- Friends, neighbors and acquaintances are trying to cope this week after the loss of a quiet, humble soldier who was killed Monday in Iraq. Spc. Robert P. Hartwick, 20, of Rockbridge, was one of five soldiers killed when enemy forces ... Hocking County medic killed in IraqColumbus Dispatch Fort Hood soldier killed in IraqHouston Chronicle Soldier from Homer Glen killed in IraqChicago Tribune Examiner.com -WGNtv.com -NBC Chicago all 118 news articles »

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US hikers abused in Iran jail, companion says - CBS News Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:02:51 GMT+00:00

The Inquisitr

US hikers abused in Iran jail, companion says CBS News Sarah Shourd, who was arrested along with Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer after the trio crossed into Iran from Iraq during a July 2009 hiking trip, told "The Early Show" Wednesday that "fear for their safety has reached an all-time high" as their families ... Most commented: Those dumb Americans who went hiking in IranLos Angeles Times Free but haunted by fate of friendsThe Australian What's with the 'hiker hate'?Merced Sun-Star all 24 news articles »

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Carson City man charged with illegally selling military ammunition meant for ... - Reno Gazette-Journal Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:56:10 GMT+00:00

Carson City man charged with illegally selling military ammunition meant for ... Reno Gazette-Journal A Carson City man — working as a supervisor for a US Department of Defense contractor — has been charged with selling military-owned ammunition to private citizens and businesses in Iraq, and then laundering the cash proceeds that co-conspirators ... Carson gym owner arrested on federal warrantNevada Appeal Ex-defense contractor indicted on charges of stealing and selling US military ...Washington Post all 218 news articles »

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In Iraq, military still seen as dysfunctional - Washington Post Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:15:38 GMT+00:00

FRANCE 24

In Iraq, military still seen as dysfunctional Washington Post KHOR AZ-ZUBAIR, Iraq — Eight years after the United States disbanded the Iraqi army and set out to build a new one, uniformed Iraqi soldiers seem ubiquitous and increasingly professional. But Iraqi politicians and military officers ... Iraq's Chalabi, who sought invasion, now wants US outKansas City Star Rocky road ahead for Iraqisgulfnews.com Maliki asks for patience on Iraq reformsAljazeera.net Middle East Online -Reuters Africa -Alsumaria TV all 75 news articles »

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Why Iraq should back Syria's uprising - The Guardian Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:00:20 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Why Iraq should back Syria's uprising The Guardian Having tasted (and enjoyed) democratic elections in Iraq, politicians there should also want the same for Syria, and a principled stance in Syria would not just be healthy for Iraq itself, but a breath of fresh air in a world filled with mutual ... and more »

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Haines City Soldier Critcally Injured in Iraq by IED Explosion - The Ledger Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:24:31 GMT+00:00

Haines City Soldier Critcally Injured in Iraq by IED Explosion The Ledger LAKELAND | A former Haines City resident was critically injured in Iraq this week when the tank he was in drove over an improvised explosive device in An Najaf, according to his sister. Spc. Charles Lemon was wounded by an IED in Iraq ... and more »