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Iran Funnels New Weapons to Iraq and Afghanistan - Wall Street Journal Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:31:59 GMT+00:00

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Iran Funnels New Weapons to Iraq and Afghanistan Wall Street Journal TEHRAN—Iran's elite military unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has transferred lethal new munitions to its allies in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent months, according to senior US officials, in a bid to accelerate the US ... Iraq Cracks Down on Iran-Backed Shiite MilitiasNew York Times As The US Plans To Withdraw Its Troops, Problems Loom In IraqBusiness Insider US Sees Iran Behind Troop Deaths in IraqNewsMax.com World Tribune -Daily Beast -TakePart - Inspiration to Action all 19 news articles »

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3 US troop deaths in Iraq lead to highest toll in 3 years - CNN Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:10:01 GMT+00:00

Atlanta Journal Constitution

3 US troop deaths in Iraq lead to highest toll in 3 years CNN Mourners pay respects at the funeral of Pfc. Michael Olivieri, who was among 14 US troops to die in Iraq combat in June. Three more US service members were killed in Iraq, making June the deadliest month for American troops in combat since 2008. ... Gunmen ambush, kill 2 Iraqi police officersAtlanta Journal Constitution Iraq death toll rises to 271 killed in JuneAlsumaria TV all 7 news articles »

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Panetta takes office as defense secretary - Washington Post Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:14:29 GMT+00:00

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Panetta takes office as defense secretary Washington Post Video: On his first day as Pentagon chief, Leon Panetta said his top priorities are preserving US military power despite budget cuts, defeating al-Qaeda, stabilizing Afghanistan and forging a "real and lasting partnership" with Iraq. ... New defense chief Panetta sees tough budget choicesReuters Secretary of Defense Robert Gates steps down todayKTNV Las Vegas Panetta takes over at Pentagon, cites prioritiesSeattle Post Intelligencer New York Times -The Hill -Bloomberg all 677 news articles »

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Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth may be prepping another House run - Los Angeles Times Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:58:00 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth may be prepping another House run Los Angeles Times Duckworth, who was an assistant VA secretary, lost both her legs in Iraq after the Black Hawk helicopter she was piloting was hit by enemy fire. After she recuperated from her injuries, she ran for Congress in 2006 and lost to Peter Roskam, ... Duckworth eyeing another congressional bid?Chicago Daily Herald Tammy Duckworth moving closer to congressional runChicago Sun-Times (blog) all 41 news articles »

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Jailed military photographer spurns pre-trial deal - MiamiHerald.com Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:22:38 GMT+00:00

Jailed military photographer spurns pre-trial deal MiamiHerald.com A US military veteran of Iraq and Guantánamo on Friday spurned a government offer of pre-trial probation and instead faced the prospect of the Fourth of July in a Miami lockup while awaiting a federal passport fraud trial later this ... Navy vet arrested on passport fraud charges rebuffs feds' offerCNN International Sen. Nelson slams detention of immigrant veteranAZ Central.com He Fought For Our Freedom, Now He Fights DeportationWFMY News 2 Yorkdispatch.com all 14 news articles »

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Iraq casualties grow as numbers on ground drop - Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:54:59 GMT+00:00

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Iraq casualties grow as numbers on ground drop Sydney Morning Herald Photo: AP THREE more US soldiers were killed this week, the US military has announced, bringing the combat-related deaths for United States forces in Iraq to a monthly toll not seen since 2008. The deaths occurred on Wednesday in southern Iraq. ... June Was Deadliest Month for US in Iraq Since 2008New York Times US suspects Iran behind increase in troop deaths in IraqBoston Globe US death toll in June in Iraq hits 2-year highSan Francisco Chronicle The Associated Press -swissinfo.ch -Think Progress all 678 news articles »

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Iraq takes over billions in oil revenue set aside by UN - CNN Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:59:14 GMT+00:00

Iraq takes over billions in oil revenue set aside by UN CNN (CNN) -- Iraq took control Friday of billions of dollars in oil revenues set aside by the United Nations following the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein, money intended to be used build up the country's economy. ... UNSC welcomes Iraq''s assumption of "full" autonomy over DFI proceedsKuwait News Agency Security Council welcomes Iraq's assumption of oversight over development fundUN News Centre UN welcomes Iraqi takeover of development fundThe Associated Press all 87 news articles »

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US wars leave 225000 dead, cost $4.4 trillion: study - AFP Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:30:00 GMT+00:00

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US wars leave 225000 dead, cost $4.4 trillion: study AFP The study published by Brown University this week focused on the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and counter-terrorism campaigns in Pakistan and Yemen, which came in the wake of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. The authors argued that governments ... Wars' Costs Pegged at $4 trillion; $20 billion a Year for Air ConditioningThe New American Four trillion for war - and risingThe Nation, Pakistan Study: Iraq, Afghan wars cost nearly $4 trillionThe Hill Al-Arabiya -Tampabay.com -Pakistan Observer all 43 news articles »

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UNESCO deplores killings of journalists in DR Congo, Iraq and Mexico - UN News Centre Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:44:11 GMT+00:00

UN News Centre

UNESCO deplores killings of journalists in DR Congo, Iraq and Mexico UN News Centre The United Nations agency tasked with defending and promoting press freedom today voiced outrage at the recent killings of journalists working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Iraq and Mexico. Witness-Patchelly Kambale Musonia, ... and more »

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Fort Hood soldier deaths in Iraq hitting hard at home - KCEN-TV Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:04:18 GMT+00:00

Fort Hood soldier deaths in Iraq hitting hard at home KCEN-TV A rocket attack on US forces in Southern Iraq killed three more Fort Hood soldiers on Wednesday. The Pentagon has not released the names or units of the soldiers who died, though leaders on Fort Hood tell us the soldiers are from the post. ... and more »