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Notorious Abu Ghraib guard released from prison - CNN International Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:14 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Notorious Abu Ghraib guard released from prison CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A former guard termed a ringleader in the physical abuse and sexual humiliation of Iraqi prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq was released from prison Saturday. Charles Graner Jr., a US Army reservist, ... Abu Ghraib abuse ringleader Graner released from prisonReuters Key figure in Abu Ghraib abuse freed from prisonUSA Today Father of released Abu Ghraib abuse ringleader 'elated'abc13.com Daily Beast -Watertown Daily Times -BBC News all 394 news articles »

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Civilian deaths complicate talks on keeping U.S. troops in Iraq - Austin American-Statesman Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:52:00 GMT+00:00

Eurasia Review

Civilian deaths complicate talks on keeping U.S. troops in Iraq Austin American-Statesman The operation, coming so soon after a botched raid on July 30, is sure to complicate politically fraught talks over whether US troops should remain in Iraq after the end of the year. Under pressure from US officials, who privately say some troops ... Americans eyeing legal immunity in IraqPress TV Our View: Let's end the Iraq debacle nowMerced Sun-Star Iraqi Civilians Killed in RaidDaily Beast all 8 news articles »

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Lee Tamahori: The director who has sympathy with the devil - The Independent Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:01:44 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Lee Tamahori: The director who has sympathy with the devil The Independent Lee Tamahori's new film portrays Saddam as a mafia don struggling to maintain order and discipline in Iraq. But he's worried that he might have handed America's neocons a propaganda gift By Kunal Dutta Iraqi Romp: Lee Tamahori's film is basically an ... No advocating for 'Devil's Double'Boston Herald The Devil's Double: Choosing family or soulToronto.com The Devil's Doubleeuronews Reuters Canada -Telegraph.co.uk all 299 news articles »

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Revival of banking sector in Iraq & Kurdistan Region - Kurdish Aspect Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:32:36 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Revival of banking sector in Iraq & Kurdistan Region Kurdish Aspect Kurdistan Region and Iraqi economists' were convinced that Iraq was immune from the recent Global banking crisis after Lehman's collapse on Wall Street. The Kurdish banking sector was close to none existence at the time, therefore it was thought that ... Iraq reopens for businessTelegraph.co.uk all 3 news articles »

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Army to trim war tours to 9 months - Boston Globe Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:04:50 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Army to trim war tours to 9 months Boston Globe AP / August 6, 2011 WASHINGTON - Aided by the shrinking troop requirements for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army is cutting the current yearlong deployment tours to nine months for most of its units beginning in January. ... Army to trim yearlong deployment to 9 monthsThe Detroit News Army will cut length of combat tours to 9 monthsMiamiHerald.com Time Change: Army Shortens Tours in Iraq and AfghanistanNational Journal all 398 news articles »

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Six killed in Iraq prison-break attempt - Times of India Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:26:21 GMT+00:00

Gulf Times

Six killed in Iraq prison-break attempt Times of India BAGHDAD: Three policemen and three inmates were killed in a prison break attempt in Iraq's central city of Hilla. The incident occurred Friday evening when prisoners managed to seize some weapons and clashed with the guards and then controlled part of ... Three killed in Iraq prison jailbreak: officialsKhaleej Times Five killed in Iraq prison jailbreakMonsters and Critics.com Six killed in Iraq prison breakPress TV Aswat Al Iraq -Reuters AlertNet -Agenzia Giornalistica Italia all 129 news articles »

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News briefs from around Kentucky at 3:58 p.m. EDT - Ct Post Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:18:43 GMT+00:00

News briefs from around Kentucky at 3:58 p.m. EDT Ct Post It helped expand the horizons of students from Trinity and those from Iraq. Trinity student Eric Witte said he was struck by how "positive and happy" the Iraqis were despite having to cope with dead bodies in the street, not being allowed outside ... and more »

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Iraq To US: Don't Go - Investor's Business Daily Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:59:04 GMT+00:00

International Business Times

Iraq To US: Don't Go Investor's Business Daily Middle East: Iraq will begin talks with the US to have our military train Iraqi forces after the year-end withdrawal deadline. But will that save it from chaos and domination by terrorist Iran? There was a bromide heard unceasingly from liberals before ... 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 Iraq begins negotiations to keep US troop presenceHot Air Long War Journal -International Business Times all 28 news articles »

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Iran foreign minister 'hopes' US hikers will be freed - AFP Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:30:00 GMT+00:00

Fox News

Iran foreign minister 'hopes' US hikers will be freed AFP Bauer and Fattal, both 29, were arrested along with Shourd, 32, on the unmarked border between Iran and Iraq on July 31, 2009 with Tehran accusing them of "spying and illegally entering the country." They have pleaded not guilty to spying charges, ... US Detainees in Iran await last verdictPress TV Iran's Foreign Minister Expresses Hope for Jailed US HikersVoice of America (blog) AP Interview: Iran envoy sees release for 2 US menThe Associated Press UPI.com -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 529 news articles »

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Anti-Tehran Ashraf Camp's residents say their “camp's land legal” - Aswat Al Iraq Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:22:24 GMT+00:00

The Age

Anti-Tehran Ashraf Camp's residents say their “camp's land legal” Aswat Al Iraq BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: A spokesman for the anti-Tehran Ashraf Camp's residents in northeastern Iraq has said on Saturday that the demands by Iraqi farmers to restore the land of the camp, “is part of a series of plots by the Iranian regime,” pointing ... The MEK and Camp AshrafAmerican Conservative Magazine Australians in Iraqi camp 'trap'The Age Iranian terrorist group has close US alliesAljazeera.net Press TV -NCR-Iran.org (press release) all 36 news articles »