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Iraq attacks raise new concerns about US pullout - Los Angeles Times Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:24:02 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Iraq attacks raise new concerns about US pullout Los Angeles Times Victims of a car bombing in Kut, Iraq, are treated at a hospital. Bombings and other attacks occurred across the nation. (Hadi Mizban, Associated Press / August 16, 2011) By Jeffrey Fleishman and Raheem Salman, Los Angeles Times A series of blasts and ... Threat Resurges in Deadliest Day of Year for IraqNew York Times More than 80 killed in attacks across IraqWashington Post Iraq bomb blasts across 13 cities leave dozens deadThe Guardian Xinhua -Irish Times -Christian Science Monitor (blog) all 1,401 news articles »

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Why are there no living Medal of Honor recipients for the Iraq War? - Washington Post Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:23:17 GMT+00:00

KXLY Spokane

Why are there no living Medal of Honor recipients for the Iraq War? Washington Post The number of living American troops who have been awarded the nation's highest military decoration for service in Iraq: Zero. It's a curious twist in the history of America's recent conflicts. While the Iraq war at its peak involved more troops than ... Austin Marine who went after fallen troops to get Medal of HonorHouston Chronicle White House: Meyer to receive MoH on Sept. 15 - Marine Corps News | News from ...Marine Corps Times all 205 news articles »

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IRAQ: Nouri Maliki's uneasy alliance with Muqtada Sadr's movement - Los Angeles Times Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:08:19 GMT+00:00

Stars and Stripes (blog)

IRAQ: Nouri Maliki's uneasy alliance with Muqtada Sadr's movement Los Angeles Times Prime Minister Nouri Maliki is among those who seem to be aware of this change as he consolidates his rule over Iraq. The Sadrists -- the Shiite militia-turned-political movement nominally led by cleric Muqtada Sadr -- have the appropriate tools to ... IRAQ: Is al-Maliki taking sides with US enemies?Stars and Stripes (blog) Iraq's PM condemns Monday explosions, calls on security bodies to chase the ...Aswat Al Iraq Maliki officially requests Electricity Minister resignationIraq Oil Report Antiwar.com (blog) all 26 news articles »

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True cost of Afghan, Iraq wars is anyone's guess - News & Observer Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:28:42 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

True cost of Afghan, Iraq wars is anyone's guess News & Observer WASHINGTON — When congressional cost-cutters meet later this year to decide on trimming the federal budget, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq could represent juicy targets. But how much do the wars actually cost the US taxpayer? ... A golden decade for defense companies is endingThe Associated Press Guest column: It's time America brought troops home from wars in AsiaThe Daily Advertiser Defense-lessEnter Stage Right ABC News all 156 news articles »

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Michigan war veteran to challenge US Rep. Upton - The Detroit News Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:53:25 GMT+00:00

WSJM

Michigan war veteran to challenge US Rep. Upton The Detroit News An Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran announced Monday he will challenge US Rep. Fred Upton in 2012, saying the longtime congressman has been hijacked by the tea party and is too radical for the moderate 6th Congressional District. ... Portage Democrat joins SW Mich. congressional raceChicago Tribune all 27 news articles »

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American Credibility at Risk On Foreign Policy Front, Too - Fox News Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:12:31 GMT+00:00

Reuters

American Credibility at Risk On Foreign Policy Front, Too Fox News But the setbacks of “Obamanomics” should not obscure the administration's equally critical foreign policy missteps toward Iran and Iraq that threaten to downgrade American credibility in yet another arena. In particular, the White House seems to be ... Iraq could be 'bridge' for Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, HamasWND.com “Iraq the Model” Sides with AssadAmerican Conservative Magazine The Neocons' Undemocratic DominoThe National Interest Online (blog) Firedoglake -truthout -Daily News Egypt all 45 news articles »

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Vet thrown from coaster receives military funeral - Wall Street Journal Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:35:51 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Vet thrown from coaster receives military funeral Wall Street Journal AP BUFFALO, NY — A double-amputee Iraq war veteran who was thrown to his death from a western New York roller coaster was laid to rest Monday at Arlington National Cemetery. About 150 friends and relatives were at the historic Virginia cemetery for ... Veteran Thrown From Rollercoaster Buried at Arlington13WHAM-TV Covering America Veteran HonoredWGBA-TV Batavia Morning NewsWBTA AM 1490 YNN -WENY-TV all 155 news articles »

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Baker Hughes Shares Pop on Iraq Deal - TheStreet.com Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:04:54 GMT+00:00

Baker Hughes Shares Pop on Iraq Deal TheStreet.com NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Baker Hughes(BHI) shares were popping Monday as the services company's latest contract in Iraq gave analysts yet another reason to be confident about its ability to reap the rewards of $100 ... Lukoil, Baker Hughes to Start Wells at Iraq's West Qurna-2Bloomberg LukOil inks deal for production drilling in IraqIBTimes Lukoil, Baker Hughes to Start Wells at Iraq's West Qurna-2San Francisco Chronicle all 5 news articles »

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Dying Wish of One Marine Saves Another, With the Help of Google - International Business Times Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:09:41 GMT+00:00

ABC News

Dying Wish of One Marine Saves Another, With the Help of Google International Business Times An Iraq veteran in desperate need of a kidney transplant has a new lease on life, thanks to the dying wish of a fellow Marine who asked for his organs to be donated to members of the military. Without this intervention, Sgt. Jacob Chadwick of San ... Semper Fi; Brain Dead Marine Donates Kidney To Fellow WarriorMedical News Today Iraq vet gets kidney transplant from fellow MarineLos Angeles Times Iraq vet receives kidney transplant from fellow MarineBurbank Leader Tucone -WVLT all 27 news articles »

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White House: No change to Iraq troop withdrawal timetable despite violence - The Hill Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:05:53 GMT+00:00

Yahoo! News Blogs (blog)

White House: No change to Iraq troop withdrawal timetable despite violence The Hill The White House said Monday there are no changes in the timetable for US forces to leave Iraq on a day in which attacks killed more than 70 people in the country. US troops are scheduled to leave Iraq in December ... Iraq shaken by wave of attacks, killing over 68 peopleYahoo! News Blogs (blog) all 2 news articles »