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US willing to leave 10000 troops in Iraq past year's end, officials say - Los Angeles Times Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:02:43 GMT+00:00

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US willing to leave 10000 troops in Iraq past year's end, officials say Los Angeles Times Keeping US troops in Iraq after the departure deadline would require accord of Iraq's deeply divided government. The Iraqis have not made a formal request for US troops to stay. A US soldier moves the American flag as troops were preparing to leave ... Sources: US offers 10000 troops for Iraq as option to extend American missionWashington Post Reid Changes the Game on IraqHuffington Post IRAQ IS OFFERED 10000 TROOPSMinneapolis Star Tribune RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -CNN International -Reuters Africa all 216 news articles »

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Weapons prove Iranian role in Iraq, US says - Washington Post Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:31:18 GMT+00:00

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Weapons prove Iranian role in Iraq, US says Washington Post By Ed O'Keefe and Joby Warrick, BAGHDAD — Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are using more sophisticated weapons than in the past to target US troops and military installations in Iraq, according to senior US officials. ... Linked bombings kill 36 in Iraq townLos Angeles Times Twin Bombings Near Baghdad Cast Doubts on Iraq's Fragile SecurityPBS NewsHour Explosion in Iraq Draws Victims for a Second BlastNew York Times Voice of America -International Business Times -The Guardian all 614 news articles »

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4469 - Houston Chronicle Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:05:19 GMT+00:00

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4469 Houston Chronicle At least 3517 military personnel died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers. The AP count is the same as the Defense Department's tally, last updated Friday at 10 am EDT. Since the start of US military operations in Iraq, ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4469Newsday (subscription) US military deaths in Iraq war at 4469 Tuesday, according to Associated Press ...Washington Post all 57 news articles »

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LA City Council Votes To Support Troop Withdrawal - MyFox Los Angeles Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:44:13 GMT+00:00

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LA City Council Votes To Support Troop Withdrawal MyFox Los Angeles Los Angeles - The Los Angeles City Council voted today to support the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Iraq and to redirect any savings to domestic needs. The council voted 12-1 to support any federal legislation that funds a "safe and ... LA City Council calls for US to end Afghanistan, Iraq warsLos Angeles Times Cost of US Wars: $4 Trillion and 225000 DeadAllGov The Eight Outrageous Costs Of The War On Terror24/7 Wall St. (blog) DefenceWeb (press release) -Charleston Post Courier -WND.com all 13 news articles »

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New project aims to help Iraq rebuild, boost Michigan economy - Detroit Free Press Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:32:48 GMT+00:00

New project aims to help Iraq rebuild, boost Michigan economy Detroit Free Press Sami Al-Araji, a graduate of Michigan State University, wants Michigan businesses to design and build at least 100000 housing units in Iraq. He recently visited with state and local economic development leaders to promote the project. ... AP-MI--Iraqi Housing-Michigan, 1st Ld-Writethru,329Chicago Tribune Feedback At 5:00- Should Michigan Companies Help Rebuild Iraq?9&10 News all 15 news articles »

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Mental Problems of Soldiers' Kids Tied to Wars - Fox News Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:53:25 GMT+00:00

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Mental Problems of Soldiers' Kids Tied to Wars Fox News The longer US soldiers were deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan, the more likely their children would be diagnosed with mental health problems, according to a study published Monday. The study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent ... Kids with parent in Iraq or Afghanistan more likely to have mental health problemsHouston Chronicle (blog) Parents' Military Deployment May Harm Kids' Mental HealthU.S. News & World Report Children of Deployed Parents Suffer More Mental Problems, Study SaysKPBS all 44 news articles »

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Scientists say Pentagon misleads on dust study - USA Today Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:12:24 GMT+00:00

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Scientists say Pentagon misleads on dust study USA Today WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is falsely claiming its research shows that airborne dust in Iraq and Afghanistan poses no health risk to US troops, say three scientists whose review of that research found it riddled with mistakes ... and more »

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Captain Mathew Nielson remembered: soldier, son, brother, hero - Radio Iowa Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:16:21 GMT+00:00

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Captain Mathew Nielson remembered: soldier, son, brother, hero Radio Iowa Twenty-seven-year-old Captain Mathew Nielson of Jefferson died June 29th in an insurgent attack in Iraq while serving with the US Army. Nielson's dad Roger and mother Christine met with reporters in Jefferson along with his four sisters and three ... PR: Iowan serving on active duty in the US Army killed in IraqIowa Independent Fallen soldier "always gave his all'Carroll Daily Times Herald Soldier from Jefferson, Iowa killed in Iraq1380 KCIM Houston Chronicle (blog) -Times of Oman -KHAS-TV all 82 news articles »

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Iraq's 'Flying Bombs' Return, Killing 6 GIs - Wired News (blog) Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:15:39 GMT+00:00

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Iraq's 'Flying Bombs' Return, Killing 6 GIs Wired News (blog) About three years ago, Shiite militias in Iraq got a big weapons tech upgrade. Baghdad briefly became home to jury-rigged rocket bombs, explosives turned into artillery thanks to rockets, supposedly supplied by Iran's elite military ... Obstacles to Iranian Influence in IraqISN Iran influence in Iraq?KDRV Iraq military cracks down on militias and arms smugglingReuters Africa Antiwar.com all 26 news articles »

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Iran, Iraq to discuss natural gas transference to Europe - People's Daily Online Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:45:02 GMT+00:00

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Iran, Iraq to discuss natural gas transference to Europe People's Daily Online Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Mohammad Majeed al-Sheikh said Tuesday Tehran and Baghdad are set to discuss transferring Iran's natural gas to Europe via Iraq and Syria, the local Press TV reported. Mohammad Majeed al-Sheikh said that the two sides will ... Iran, Iraq to discuss gas dealPress TV MKO members should leave Iraq by 2011 end: ambassadorTehran Times Iran, Iraq stress bilateral cooperationIranian Students News Agency Press TV -Islamic Republic News Agency -Trend News Agency (subscription) all 29 news articles »