Iranian dissidents in Iraq want refuge in 3rd country MiamiHerald.com BAGHDAD -- BAGHDAD-Warning that the US military soon will stop its regular visits, the US ambassador to Iraq this weekend urged a group of Iranian dissidents stranded in this country since 2003 to dissolve their "paramilitary ... |
Sydney Morning Herald | Iraq documents raise questions about conduct of war ABC Online TONY EASTLEY: When coalition forces invaded Iraq in April 2003 much was made of the early successes of Australian Special Forces troops. It was reported that about 60 men, mostly senior Iraqi officials were snatched in the country's western desert ... Iranian's death kept secret after capture by SAS troops "Little white lies" when our prisoner dies |
DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) | Iowa Soldier Killed in Iraq KIMT JEFFERSON -- An Iowa native serving on active duty has died in an insurgent attack in Iraq. According to the Department of Defense, 27-year-old Army Capt. Matthew Gunnar Nielson, of Jefferson, died on June 29 in Badrah. He and two other soldiers, ... Army Confirms Details Of Jefferson Soldier's Death Three Fort Hood soldiers killed in Iraq Soldier from Warner Robins killed in Iraq |
Indian Express | Iraq military cracks down on militias and arms smuggling Reuters Africa BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq has launched a military crackdown on smuggling gangs, al Qaeda militants and Shi'ite militias responsible for recent attacks US forces, security officials said on Sunday. Triggered in part by a spate of ... Official: Militias using Iranian weapons to target US in Iraq Iraqi public differ over planned US pullout Iran smuggling weapons to US ENEMIES in Iraq and Afghanistan to destabilize ... |
Trend News Agency | 8 killed, 4 injured in Iraq's violence People's Daily Online A total of eight people were killed, including six policemen, and four civilians wounded in separate bomb and gunfire attacks in Iraq on Sunday, the police said. In northern Iraq, a civilian was killed and another wounded when a roadside bomb exploded ... Separate attacks kill 12 in Iraq Gunmen Kill 6 Iraqi Policemen 4 police officers killed in attack in western Iraq |
New York Times | Taking lead, Iraqis hope U.S. commandos stay Bend Bulletin Members of Iraq's well-trained special operations force say that American troops must stay longer to continue training and advising. By Tim Arango / New York Times News Service BAGHDAD — In darkness and dressed in black, the US and Iraqi special ... US still mulls stay of its Iraq force Taking lead, Iraqis hope US special operations commandos stay Washington asks Iraq to allocate $6.2bn to US forces |
Lexington Herald Leader | Kentucky Guard unit prepares to deploy to Iraq to help US end its stay Lexington Herald Leader Photo by Hannah Potes | Staff Kentucky National Guard soldiers deploying to Iraq at Camp Atterbury, IN, on Wednesday June 29, 2011. Photo by Hannah Potes | Staff HANNAH POTES | STAFFBuy Photo The scream goes up as gunfire snaps furiously from the ... Civilians Get Glimpse of National Guard Life |
Gothamist | Maureen Dowd Compares DSK Mess To, Um, Iraq Gothamist They were right about Iraq and America's rush to war. And they may be right about Dominique Strauss-Kahn and America's rush to judgment." In both cases, French credibility was undermined, so we resisted seeing things from their point of view. ... |
76-year-old Army medic on 4th tour in war zones CBS News In recent years, he survived 27 roadside bombings while deployed in Iraq. CBS News correspondent Mandy Clark reports on another long-serving veteran with a great story. In Afghanistan being a doctor can be a frontline position. ... |
New York Times | Done With the Minors, Back to the Army New York Times CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq — It is a familiar outcome for the legions of young minor league players chasing their major league dreams. Keep up with the latest news on The Times's baseball blog. ... |