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Iraq is likely to buy more F-16s after the first 18 - MiamiHerald.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:49:46 GMT+00:00

Australian Aviation

Iraq is likely to buy more F-16s after the first 18 MiamiHerald.com BAGHDAD -- Iraq's decision to purchase 18 F-16 fighter jets will provide a "very robust capability" where now there is none and will allow the country to protect its airspace, the chief US military spokesman in Iraq said Thursday. ... US Military Hands Millions of Dollars of Equipment Over to IraqisFox News Iraq orders 18 F-16sAustralian Aviation all 82 news articles »

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Iraq expects to pump oil from new Gulf terminal Jan 1 - Reuters Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:05:22 GMT+00:00

Arab News

Iraq expects to pump oil from new Gulf terminal Jan 1 Reuters BASRA, Iraq, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Iraq expects to turn on the tap at one of three new oil export terminals in the Gulf on Jan. 1, a major milestone in its effort to build export capacity to handle increasing output from southern ... Iraq, Libya exports to raise OPEC oil supplyThe Daily Star Iraq, Libya and Angola raising oil suppliesArab News all 13 news articles »

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US general: al-Qaida in Iraq severely weakened - Boston Globe Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:52:07 GMT+00:00

AFP

US general: al-Qaida in Iraq severely weakened Boston Globe AP National Security Writer / September 29, 2011 WASHINGTON—Al-Qaida's affiliate in Iraq has been severely weakened by a money squeeze, internal squabbling, a shortage of volunteer suicide bombers and more effective Iraqi efforts to ... US General: Al-Qaida In Iraq Severely WeakenedNPR News Article Much Improved Iraq Enjoys Liberty, US Commander SaysDepartment of Defense US troops no longer needed in northern Iraq: generalAFP Washington Times all 131 news articles »

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Suicide Bomber Attacks Police In Iraq, Killing 2 - NPR Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:33:25 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Suicide Bomber Attacks Police In Iraq, Killing 2 NPR by AP SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated his explosives-packed car Thursday near a bank in Iraq where policemen were collecting their paychecks, killing two people, while an American soldier was killed in a separate incident that ... Suicide bomber attacks police in Iraq, killing 2USA Today US military: American soldier killed in IraqForbes Suicide bomber kills three in Iraq's KirkukReuters India all 229 news articles »

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Optimism of Intellectuals Ebbs in Iraq - New York Times Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:08:09 GMT+00:00

New York Times

Optimism of Intellectuals Ebbs in Iraq New York Times Notes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and other areas of conflict in the post-9/11 era. Go to the Blog » Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. “I will sleep in peace. I want to rest so long, and dream of my name written ... and more »

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US soldier 'not responsible' for contractor death - Forbes Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:56:01 GMT+00:00

MyFox Houston

US soldier 'not responsible' for contractor death Forbes AP , 09.29.11, 11:45 AM EDT FORT HOOD, Texas -- An Army psychiatrist says a US soldier on trial for killing a civilian contractor in Iraq is a paranoid schizophrenic and "not mentally responsible" for the close-range shooting death. ... Army psychiatrist says US soldier 'not mentally responsible' for killing ...Washington Post 1st Cav soldier faces charges in contractor's death in IraqKilleen Daily Herald Soldiers Testify Leaders Ignored Concerns About StovallKCEN-TV Houston Chronicle all 172 news articles »

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Back to Iraq? Only If Invited, Contractor Says - Wall Street Journal (blog) Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:03:16 GMT+00:00

Back to Iraq? Only If Invited, Contractor Says Wall Street Journal (blog) But it's still excluded from one very important market: Iraq. US forces are slated to leave Iraq by year's end. But while discussions are under way about keeping a few thousand troops there as a residual force, the private security presence there is ... and more »

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Aftermath of northern Iraq blast - Washington Post Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:31:47 GMT+00:00

Aftermath of northern Iraq blast Washington Post Police say a suicide bomber has killed two people after detonating his explosives-packed car near a bank where policemen were picking up their paychecks in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. (Sept. 29) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: ... and more »

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US: Iraq inks $3B deal for F-16 fighter jets - CBS News Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:19:17 GMT+00:00

USA Today

US: Iraq inks $3B deal for F-16 fighter jets CBS News (AFP/Getty Images) BAGHDAD - Iraq has signed an estimated $3 billion deal to buy 18 fighter jets from the United States, officials said Tuesday, in a measure aimed at protecting its air space alone after years of relying on help from American pilots. ... Iraq Buys F-16s, Strengthening Its Air ForceWall Street Journal Save Iraq from its leadersgulfnews.com Iraq makes first payment for 18 fighter jetsAHN | All Headline News USA Today -Reuters all 346 news articles »

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Gingrich: Obama's putting US troops in Iraq at risk - Radio Iowa Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:31:13 GMT+00:00

Gingrich: Obama's putting US troops in Iraq at risk Radio Iowa Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich today said it is “profoundly wrong” for the Obama Administration to keep a “small group” of US troops in Iraq. “This proposal that we keep 3000 troops in Iraq is, ... and more »