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The Iraq Timetable - New York Times Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:33:13 GMT+00:00

The Iraq Timetable New York Times You are missing the point when you single out the increase in violence in Iraq as a reason for some United States troops to stay there, if asked (“Drawdown in Iraq,” editorial, July 14). The precise reason Shiite groups are ramping up attacks on United ... Iraq likely to miss deadline on U.S. troop decision, officials sayWashington Post Opinion: Rubin: US doing too little to help Iraqis who aided troopsSan Jose Mercury News Iraqis waiting on U.S. promisesNews Chief all 11 news articles »

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Syria Conflict May Be Shifting Flow Of Fighters - NPR Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:01:29 GMT+00:00

Syria Conflict May Be Shifting Flow Of Fighters NPR The crackdown on protesters in Syria is spreading to the far corners of the country — recently, to a remote town on the border with Iraq in Syria's eastern desert. This tribal region has long been known as a transit point for fighters ... and more »

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Iran steps up assault on terror - Asia Times Online Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:50:49 GMT+00:00

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Iran steps up assault on terror Asia Times Online Iran, after all, had been identified as part of the "axis of evil, and Iraq, one of the "axis" powers, had been invaded and defeated. The third member of the "club" was North Korea. Iran thwarted the neo-conservative ambitions by directing Shi'ite ... Iran Revolutionary Guard Invades IraqExaminer.com Kurdish nationalism rises with Arab unrest, Sudan splitPakistan Daily Times Iranian Shelling Of Border Villages Inside Iraq ContinuesMEMRI (blog) World Tribune -Aswat Al Iraq -Jerusalem Post all 276 news articles »

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Iraq harnesses technology to protect ancient treasures - CNN Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:40:22 GMT+00:00

Iraq harnesses technology to protect ancient treasures CNN (CNN) -- Known to many as the "cradle of civilization," Iraq is a treasure trove of important archaeological sites including Babylon, Ur and Nimrud. Yet hostile circumstances on the ground have left the country's antique ... and more »

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No Longer 'Wine And Roses' For Defense Spending - NPR Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:47:15 GMT+00:00

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No Longer 'Wine And Roses' For Defense Spending NPR The size of the Marine Corps could be reduced with the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, as the Pentagon focuses its resources on other types of threats, like cyberattacks. The size of the Marine Corps could be reduced with ... Wars not only reason for rise in defense spendingWashington Post (blog) Hollow Growth in Defense SpendingAntiwar.com (blog) all 9 news articles »

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Iraq's economy needs more than yuan to rebuild - The National Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:06:30 GMT+00:00

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Iraq's economy needs more than yuan to rebuild The National Iraq has oil and needs money. So the principal question about this week's visit to Beijing and Shanghai by several Iraqi ministers, led by the prime minister, Nouri al Maliki, is what took them so long? China has been wooing Iraq for some time. ... Analysis: Legal safeguards for US troops key to an Iraq dealReuters Two Analysts don't expect al-Iraqiya's withdrawal from the political processAswat Al Iraq Iraq's Never-Ending Process of Forming a GovernmentCarnegie Endowment for International Peace Stars and Stripes -Arab Times Kuwait English Daily -Knoxville News Sentinel all 38 news articles »

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Respiratory disease found in troops returning from Iraq - The State Column Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:54:17 GMT+00:00

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Respiratory disease found in troops returning from Iraq The State Column A rare respiratory disease has been discovered in US troops returning from Iraq, raising concerns that the war in Iraq may have long-term consequences for the respiratory health of soldiers. Reporting in the July 21 New England Journal of Medicine, ... Lung disease found in soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq; most ...Washington Post Breathing Problems Strike Soldiers Returning From IraqU.S. News & World Report Toxic Air Causes Long-Term Damage for Deployed TroopsKBOI The Tennessean -International Business Times -Press TV all 153 news articles »

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Deputy loses both legs in crash of cruiser - Buffalo News Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:20:31 GMT+00:00

Deputy loses both legs in crash of cruiser Buffalo News Niagara County Sheriff Deputy Allen Gerhardt, a decorated veteran who flew combat missions in Iraq, lost both of his legs when his cruiser crashed into a guardrail Monday night in Ransomville. Gerhardt, 36, of Newfane, was listed in ... and more »

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U.S. Army Chief of Staff Nominee Warns Against Troop Reductions - Bloomberg Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:46:03 GMT+00:00

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U.S. Army Chief of Staff Nominee Warns Against Troop Reductions Bloomberg Odierno, the top US commander in Iraq until last year, is the commander of US Joint Forces Command, which crafts doctrine and joint-service training for the military. He would succeed General Martin Dempsey, who was tapped by Obama to succeed Navy ... Next Army Chief Isn't So Cool With A Smaller ForceWired News (blog) Pentagon nominees talk about future threats and funding cutsStars and Stripes Odierno testifies at SASC hearing for CSA nominationUnited States Army (press release) Department of Defense -Washington Post all 195 news articles »

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Iraq Army recruits women to inspect women at checkpoints - World Tribune Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:08:46 GMT+00:00

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Iraq Army recruits women to inspect women at checkpoints World Tribune Officials said the Iraq Army and police were recruiting young women for field missions. They said many of the recruits, in a program overseen by the US military, have been stationed at checkpoints and inspect female pedestrians for explosives. ... Al-Qaida-linked group claims recent attacks in northern Iraq that killed 40 peopleWashington Post Al-Qaeda claims Iraq suicide attacksNews24 Al-Qaeda claim Iraq suicide attacksHerald Sun Fox News -Newsday (subscription) all 101 news articles »