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Iraq Calls for Assad to Resign in Syria - New York Times Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:38:19 GMT+00:00

GlobalPost (blog)

Iraq Calls for Assad to Resign in Syria New York Times The statements from Mr. Moussawi mark a significant change for Iraq. When the United States and several of its major allies called in August for Mr. Assad to cede power, the Iraqi government appeared to be more in line with Iran, which has supported ... New Call for Assad to Resign from Unlikely Source: IraqThe Atlantic Wire Damned if we do impose sanctions on Syria. And damned if we don'tThe Guardian Editorial: Planning ahead for post-Assad SyriaScrippsNews all 29 news articles »

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Four killed when Iraqi insurgents attack police, government compound - Washington Post Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:36:54 GMT+00:00

The Daily Star

Four killed when Iraqi insurgents attack police, government compound Washington Post RAMADI, Iraq — Insurgents dressed in military uniforms launched a coordinated attack on a government compound in the western city of Ramadi on Tuesday, but the assault was partly foiled by local police, who had taken ... Iraq violence leaves five deadAFP Suicide bombers kill Sunni 'Awakening' leader in IraqMiamiHerald.com Twin suicide bombings kill 4 people in west IraqThe Associated Press Xinhua -The Seattle Times all 166 news articles »

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Mullen: Troop Total In Iraq To Drop Sharply - NPR Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:16:26 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Mullen: Troop Total In Iraq To Drop Sharply NPR by AP WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of American troops in Iraq will fall to roughly 40000 by the end of this month as the US winds down the war, US military officials said Tuesday. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, initially said ... Mullen: Troop total in Iraq to drop sharplyForbes Mullen: Troop total in Iraq to drop sharplyUSA Today U.S. troop total in Iraq to fall to 30000 by end of monthSalt Lake Tribune The Associated Press all 187 news articles »

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Tony Bennett: We caused 9/11 - CNN (blog) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:38:26 GMT+00:00

msnbc.com

Tony Bennett: We caused 9/11 CNN (blog) Bennett told Stern that when he was being honored at the Kennedy Center in 2005, then President Bush revealed to Bennett that "he made a mistake [about the Iraq war]." And with that, Bennett and Stern were off into a discussion about the 9/11 terrorist ... Tony Bennett, legendary crooner, delivers rant about 9/11 on Howard Stern show ...New York Daily News Tony Bennett: Bush knew Iraq was a mistake, 9/11 attack 'USA's fault'Monsters and Critics.com Tony Bennett: Bush Admitted to Me His Doubts on Iraq InvasionInternational Business Times Spinner -New York Magazine (blog) all 89 news articles »

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Top US military says troop total in Iraq to drop to 30000 by end of September - Washington Post Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:11:24 GMT+00:00

Top US military says troop total in Iraq to drop to 30000 by end of September Washington Post By AP, WASHINGTON — The top US military officer says the number of American troops in Iraq will fall to 30000 by the end of this month. That's about a one-third drop from the current number and would be the first big withdrawal this year. ... and more »

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Sen. Tester calls for firm Iraq withdrawal - Houston Chronicle Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:08:40 GMT+00:00

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Sen. Tester calls for firm Iraq withdrawal Houston Chronicle Jon Tester, strengthening his stance on the war in Iraq, said Tuesday the Obama administration needs to stick with a scheduled withdrawal of the 45000-strong force by December. The Montana Democrat's comments come amid reports that the administration ... Tester calls for troops to leave Iraq at year's endKAJ18 Kalispell Montana News Tester calls for firm troop withdrawal from IraqGreat Falls Tribune all 22 news articles »

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4475 - Newsday (subscription) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:40:55 GMT+00:00

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4475 Newsday (subscription) Nation Newsday > News > Nation US military deaths in Iraq war at 4475 Published: September 20, 2011 11:25 AM By The Associated Press The Associated Press () As of Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at least 4475 members of the US military had died in the Iraq ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4475 Tuesday, according to Associated Press ...Washington Post all 12 news articles »

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Dan Choi reenlisting - Politico Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:29:20 GMT+00:00

Politico

Dan Choi reenlisting Politico More than two years after former infantry officer Daniel Choi came out on a talk show as a gay service member – an event that led to his discharge - the Iraq war veteran says he will re-enlist in the US Army following Tuesday's repeal of Don't Ask, ... The making of Dan ChoiGlobalPost all 10 news articles »

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Explosion at Iraq oil field partially halts output - AFP Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:45:00 GMT+00:00

FRANCE 24

Explosion at Iraq oil field partially halts output AFP BASRA, Iraq — An explosion at Iraq's biggest oil field on Tuesday sparked a massive fire that partially halted crude production, the state-owned South Oil Co and Britain's BP said. The blast, which left at least 15 people injured, occurred at a gas ... Fire erupts at Iraq's Rumaila oilfield -sourcesReuters BP: Fire Affects Output Of Iraq's Largest Oil FieldWall Street Journal Gas unit fire at Iraq's Rumaila to hit oil -BPReuters Africa MarketWatch (press release) -Khaleej Times all 65 news articles »

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J.R. Martinez took unusual road to 'Dancing' - msnbc.com Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:35:48 GMT+00:00

Fox News

J.R. Martinez took unusual road to 'Dancing' msnbc.com JR Martinez suffered horrible injuries in Iraq, but hasn't let it stop him from performing on "Dancing With the Stars." Military veteran and “All My Children” star JR Martinez got off to a stellar “Dancing with the Stars” start on Monday night ... Why JR Martinez is a True American HeroGather Celebs News Channel Martinez moves on to second week of 'Dancing with the Stars'Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Video: J.R. Martinez, Karina Smirnoff perform on 'Dancing with the Stars'Examiner.com Yahoo! News Blogs (blog) all 19 news articles »