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U.S. Eyes Covert Plan to Counter Iran in Iraq - Wall Street Journal Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:01:58 GMT+00:00

Wall Street Journal

U.S. Eyes Covert Plan to Counter Iran in Iraq Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Military commanders and intelligence officers are pushing for greater authority to conduct covert operations to thwart Iranian influence in neighboring Iraq, according to US officials. The move comes amid growing concern ... and more »

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Dick Cheney misremembers the Iraq war - Chicago Tribune Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:17:27 GMT+00:00

ABC News

Dick Cheney misremembers the Iraq war Chicago Tribune That is how he justifies the Iraq war. It may sound like a plausible rationale. Saddam Hussein clearly aspired to nuclear weapons, and had he gotten them, he might have given them to al-Qaida to use against us. So war was the only way to preempt that ... Analysis: Cheney vigorously defends war in IraqThe Associated Press Living with 9/11: the anti-terror chiefThe Guardian George W. Bush's inner circle, 10 years after 9/11Globe and Mail DePauw University -Pasadena Star-News -Financial Times all 129 news articles »

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Kurdistan condemns draft Iraq oil law - AFP Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT+00:00

msnbc.com

Kurdistan condemns draft Iraq oil law AFP ARBIL, Iraq — North Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on Monday condemned a draft oil and gas law that was approved by the central government and called on parliament to reject it. "The presidency of the Kurdistan region condemns this manoeuvre and ... Iranian forces kill Kurdish rebels near Iraq borderThe Guardian Iraqi tourists flock to Kurdish region for fun, safetyReuters Iran punctuates end of Ramdan with new attack on Kurds, inside IraqWorld Tribune Reuters Africa -The Associated Press all 526 news articles »

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The wretched state of Kurdish politics - Today's Zaman Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:05:35 GMT+00:00

Hurriyet Daily News

The wretched state of Kurdish politics Today's Zaman ... Iran [with Iran attacking the PKK offshoot, Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan (PJAK)],and the Kurdish autonomous administration in northern Iraq against the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party's (PKK) terrorist camps in northern Iraq. ... Turkish BDP politicians vow to continue parliamentary boycottMorning Star Online all 104 news articles »

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Protect taxpayers from the waste, fraud and abuse of wartime contracting - The Seattle Times Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:04:25 GMT+00:00

Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Protect taxpayers from the waste, fraud and abuse of wartime contracting The Seattle Times More than 260000 contractors worked in Iraq and Afghanistan, with overhead and expenses expected to top $200 billion. The commission not only found what its chairman described as an overreliance on contractors, but also that no one was paying attention ... Wasteful government spending draws criticism in reportDelta Farm Press (blog) Wartime Contracting Commission Report Forecasts...defpro Overhaul wartime contracting, panel saysFederal Times Wilkes Barre Times-Leader -Rockford Register Star -Bay Area Indymedia all 30 news articles »

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Still at square one - Hindustan Times Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:54:32 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Still at square one Hindustan Times The most blatant, of course, is the war against Iraq and its military occupation. The US's ongoing military intervention in Afghanistan has already claimed the lives of 2702 Nato soldiers. As of August 30, 2011, according to Associated Press, ... 10 Years After 9/11: The US at War, 24/7Jakarta Globe Paul Theroux - 9/11 ten years onTelegraph.co.uk 10 Years of 9/11 Wars is EnoughOtherWords (blog) The International News Magazine -STLtoday.com -GlobalPost all 135 news articles »

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TABLE-Qualified firms for next Iraq licenses - Reuters Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:16:20 GMT+00:00

TABLE-Qualified firms for next Iraq licenses Reuters Sep 5 (Reuters) - Iraq on Monday removed US-based Hess Corporation from its list of companies qualified to participate in its fourth energy bidding round in late January 2012. Below are the 40 remaining qualified international energy companies in ... and more »

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The walking mentally-wounded - AsiaOne Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:37:25 GMT+00:00

Ahram Online

The walking mentally-wounded AsiaOne Barely four days after their previous World Cup qualifying matches, both Singapore and Iraq have to pick themselves up from losses for a vital clash tonight at Jalan Besar Stadium. And, according to both sides' coaches, getting their ... Jalan Besar pitch is for school kids, says Iraq coach ZicoStraits Times On the surface, Zico's frustratedTODAYonline Iraq coach Zico slams Singapore pitchAFP ESPN STAR Sports -Reuters Africa all 41 news articles »

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Al-Qaeda in Iraq: Campaign of 100 attacks - Hurriyet Daily News Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:11:12 GMT+00:00

Al-Qaeda in Iraq: Campaign of 100 attacks Hurriyet Daily News Al-Qaeda in Iraq, also known as al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia, is one of the most influential powers in Iraq, with approximately 1000 full-time fighters, and is responsible for organizing an estimated 20 percent of the attacks in Iraqi cities. ... September 11 Changed Life in Tennessee TownThe Lincoln Tribune 9/11: what have we learnt?Telegraph.co.uk Why Muslims are still mad at AmericaCNN International (blog) all 2 news articles »

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Base stands up to support Iraq transition - DVIDS Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:51:44 GMT+00:00

Base stands up to support Iraq transition DVIDS UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - As US Forces-Iraq continues its transition, airmen at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia are prepared to receive personnel and equipment that was previously in Iraq. With US service members and multiple flying squadrons ... People in service news - Sept. 4, 2011StarNewsOnline.com all 2 news articles »