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Attacks in Iraq Heighten Political Tensions - New York Times Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:30:18 GMT+00:00

AFP

Attacks in Iraq Heighten Political Tensions New York Times BAGHDAD — One day after insurgents unleashed the most lethal series of attacks in Iraq this year, political tensions flared as Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki appointed a member of his governing coalition as acting defense ... Iraq PM names interim defence minister: aideAFP 'US devises plots to stay longer in Iraq'Press TV Al Maliki has to make some tough choicesgulfnews.com Irish Independent -MEMRI (blog) -The Voice of Russia all 18 news articles »

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U.S. official says Iraq can defend itself - USA Today Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:19:57 GMT+00:00

USA Today

U.S. official says Iraq can defend itself USA Today A spokesman for US forces in Iraq told USA TODAY Tuesday that Iraqi forces can defend their country from an insurgency in spite of two days of violence that has some military experts calling on US troops to remain beyond a Dec ... Iranian-Backed Militants Pose Main Threat to Iraq After Attacks, U.S. SaysBloomberg Biggest threat to Iraq? Iran-backed militias, not Al Qaeda, US official saysChristian Science Monitor US general: Iran-backed groups biggest Iraq threatThe Associated Press AFP -CNN International -Jerusalem Post all 232 news articles »

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US court rejects appeal in Iraq rape, slaying - The Associated Press Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:50:00 GMT+00:00

AFP

US court rejects appeal in Iraq rape, slaying The Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals panel has upheld the conviction of a former US soldier serving five consecutive life sentences for killing an Iraqi family while he was on active duty in Iraq. Three judges on the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ... Ex-US soldier loses appeal of Iraq rape, murdersAFP US court rejects appeal in Iraq rape, slayingForbes all 166 news articles »

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With Syria out of the picture, Iran looking to Iraq as its new strategic ally - Ha'aretz Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:42:12 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

With Syria out of the picture, Iran looking to Iraq as its new strategic ally Ha'aretz Iraq swelters and wilts. Iran is paying attention but so is its economic rival, Turkey. By Zvi Bar'el It's hot in Baghdad. This week the thermometer hit 46 degrees Celsius, but that was a big relief from the 51 degrees recorded last week. ... Iraq could be 'bridge' for Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, HamasWND.com Syrian army shells Latakia for third consecutive dayLink TV A problem on Turkey's door that only Ankara can solveThe National Daily News Egypt -News Sentinel -Jerusalem Post all 801 news articles »

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Monday deadliest day in Iraq this year - GlobalPost Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:47:29 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Monday deadliest day in Iraq this year GlobalPost Forty-two seemingly coordinated strikes by suicide bombers, car bombs and roaming gunmen killed scores of civilians and police officers across Iraq. Monday was the deadliest day so far this year for Iraqis, with 42 seemingly coordinated strikes by ... Iraq profile - timelineBBC News Surging Iraq violence: Have we seen this story before?Christian Science Monitor Arab drama stirs sectarian debate in IraqReuters Fox News -Hurriyet Daily News -Boston Globe all 1,716 news articles »

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Lessons of two wars: We will lose in Iraq and Afghanistan - Foreign Policy Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:43:06 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Lessons of two wars: We will lose in Iraq and Afghanistan Foreign Policy Two cases in point: the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. We are constantly told that that "the surge worked" in Iraq, and President Obama has to pretend the situation there is tolerable so that he can finally bring the rest of the troops there home. ... True cost of Afghan, Iraq wars is anyone's guessMiamiHerald.com What The Money Spent In Iraq And Afghanistan Could Have Bought At Home In AmericaBusiness Insider US military deaths in Iraq war at 4474Kansas City Star The Associated Press -Press TV all 355 news articles »

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Iraq, Shell Eye Gas Windfall - Wall Street Journal Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:05:30 GMT+00:00

Iraq, Shell Eye Gas Windfall Wall Street Journal AMMAN—A development deal with Royal Dutch Shell PLC would more than double Iraq's natural-gas production, according to an official agreement summary reviewed by Dow Jones Newswires. The deal, signed in July with Shell and Japan's ... Cost hike on Shell Iraq dealUpstream Online all 6 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 ... Why are there no living Medal of Honor recipients for the Iraq War?Stars and Stripes White House: Meyer to receive MoH on Sept. 15 - Marine Corps News | News from ...Marine Corps Times Austin Marine who went after fallen troops to get Medal of HonorHouston Chronicle all 208 news articles »

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Iraq's Seven-Month Oil Export Revenue Exceeds $48 Billion - Bloomberg Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:45:48 GMT+00:00

Iraq's Seven-Month Oil Export Revenue Exceeds $48 Billion Bloomberg Iraq earned more than $48 billion in revenue from crude oil exports in the first seven months of this year, Oil Minister Abdul Kareem al-Luaibi said. The country's 2011 oil exports will ... Iraq oil exports now at 2.2 mln bdp -minReuters Africa Contract for next auction in SeptemberIraq Oil Report all 9 news articles »

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AMES: Tehran's 'Butler' in Iraq - UPI.com Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:22:25 GMT+00:00

Daily Mail

AMES: Tehran's 'Butler' in Iraq UPI.com 16 (UPI) -- Unimaginable to say the least; recent remarks made by Ambassador Lawrence E. Butler, a top US State Department official, about the status of 3400 members of an Iranian opposition group taking refuge in Iraq has left him being labeled ... Stop Iraq's massacre at Camp AshrafDaily Mail What can the US do to protect Camp Ashraf?Telegraph.co.uk (blog) American Credibility at Risk On Foreign Policy Front, TooFox News Khaleej Times -truthout -NCR-Iran.org (press release) all 41 news articles »