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Army will cut length of combat tours to 9 months - MiamiHerald.com Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:57:51 GMT+00:00

MiamiHerald.com

Army will cut length of combat tours to 9 months MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON -- The US Army announced Friday that it will reduce the amount of time soldiers are deployed in combat zones to nine months, the shortest combat rotation since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began nearly 10 years ago. ... Army Tours of Duty Expected to Drop to 9 MonthsABC News Army to trim war tours to 9 monthsThe Associated Press Time Change: Army Shortens Tours in Iraq and AfghanistanNational Journal My Fox Boston -AFP all 344 news articles »

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Jury rules in favor of Blackwater in lawsuit - Sacramento Bee Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:13:43 GMT+00:00

Jury rules in favor of Blackwater in lawsuit Sacramento Bee A jury has ruled in favor of the security firm once known as Blackwater and rejected two former employees' claims that the company overbilled the State Department for its work in Iraq and Afghanistan. The verdict Friday ends a two-week trial brought by ... and more »

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Iraq begins negotiations to keep US troop presence - Hot Air Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:21:25 GMT+00:00

Irish Times

Iraq begins negotiations to keep US troop presence Hot Air This story began four months ago, when then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates told troops in Iraq that the US would keep a troop presence there if requested to do so by the Iraqi government — which contradicted an avalanche of campaign pledges from ... Why Iraqis in oil-rich Kirkuk want US troops to stayChristian Science Monitor US Troop Withdrawal Rests on Decision From IraqU.S. News & World Report Iraqi leaders agree to continued US troop presence beyond 2011Long War Journal Press TV -International Business Times -Aswat Al Iraq all 23 news articles »

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Iraqi terror suspect says he shouldn't be tried in Kentucky federal court on ... - Louisville Courier-Journal Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:22:31 GMT+00:00

Iraqi terror suspect says he shouldn't be tried in Kentucky federal court on ... Louisville Courier-Journal One of two Iraqi refugees indicted in Bowling Green on terrorism-related charges says he should only be prosecuted in an Iraqi court or by a military tribunal for allegedly planting roadside bombs in Iraq. A lawyer for Waad Ramadan Alwan says in a ... and more »

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US admits Iraq might need some help - UPI.com Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:17:56 GMT+00:00

The Nation, Pakistan

US admits Iraq might need some help UPI.com A report from US reconstruction officials for Iraq painted a dour picture of the country, saying the security situation there was worse than 12 months ago. Toner dismissed the suggestion, however, saying the overall outlook for Iraq was positive. ... US drags its feet in IraqAsia Times Online Unclear future ahead for US troops in IraqXinhua Iraq, US Inclined to Keep 10000-15000 Trainers In Iraq For Two YearsMEMRI (blog) all 11 news articles »

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Washington Sen. Murray wants veterans' suicides tracked nationally - MiamiHerald.com Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:52:03 GMT+00:00

Washington Sen. Murray wants veterans' suicides tracked nationally MiamiHerald.com Her goal is to quantify an under-reported number that could help health agencies improve their outreach to service members who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Department of Veterans Affairs has an incomplete picture of suicide among former ... and more »

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Majority of US military equipment moved out of Iraq - Xinhua Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:32:11 GMT+00:00

Majority of US military equipment moved out of Iraq Xinhua 5 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 60 percent of US military equipment has been moved out of Iraq and the remaining is on track, as the deadline for US forces to be out of Iraq approaches, the American Forces Press Service reported Friday. ... Iraq Drawdown on Track, Transcom Official SaysDepartment of Defense Soldiers transfer materiel in Iraq drawdownUnited States Army (press release) all 6 news articles »

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Obama offers tax credits for companies that hire US war veterans (VIDEO) - GlobalPost Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:29:36 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Obama offers tax credits for companies that hire US war veterans (VIDEO) GlobalPost Following turmoil on world markets partly caused by US economic woes, President Barack Obama on Friday announced new tax credits for businesses that hire US veterans returning home from war in Iraq and Afghanistan. President Barack Obama shakes hands ... White House launches program to help jobless veteransNOLA.com Obama proposes tax credits for hiring US veteransReuters POTUS Makes it Clear: Hiring Vets Is Good BusinessHuffington Post AirForceTimes.com -KY3 -The Associated Press all 1,100 news articles »

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Judge Gives Go-Ahead for Another Torture Lawsuit against Donald Rumsfeld - AllGov Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:30:46 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Judge Gives Go-Ahead for Another Torture Lawsuit against Donald Rumsfeld AllGov Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will have to defend himself in court following a federal judge's decision to green-light a lawsuit from an Army veteran who claims he was imprisoned and tortured by the US military in Iraq. ... US contractor can sue Donald Rumsfeld for alleged Iraq torture, judge rulesThe Guardian Judge Allows Torture Suit Against Rumsfeld to Go ForwardNew York Times (blog) US judge rules army vet can sue RumsfeldSydney Morning Herald msnbc.com -Telegraph.co.uk -Wall Street Journal (blog) all 404 news articles »

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Iraq in talks to hire Brazilian coach Zico - CBC.ca Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:13:13 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Iraq in talks to hire Brazilian coach Zico CBC.ca Hamoud told The Associated Press that Sidka's contract expired at the end of last month. Iraq advanced to the third round of Asia's World Cup qualifiers after a victory over Yemen last month. Zico played in three World Cups for Brazil — 1978, ... Zico in negotiations with Iraq national teamSambafoot.com Iraq in talks to hire ZicoESPN Iraq in talks to hire Zico as national coachNDTV.com all 28 news articles »