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Obama wants to keep 3000-5000 US troops in Iraq into 2012 - Washington Post Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:14:34 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Obama wants to keep 3000-5000 US troops in Iraq into 2012 Washington Post The Obama administration would like to keep about 3000 to 5000 US troops in Iraq beyond the end of this year but has not begun formal discussions with the Iraqis about the size or makeup of the force, US officials ... Plan Would Keep Small Force in Iraq Past DeadlineNew York Times Some lawmakers want to keep 10000 troops in IraqReuters US debates paring down mission in IraqAFP The Associated Press -ABC News (blog) -Christian Science Monitor all 691 news articles »

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The connection between Iraq and 9/11 - Aljazeera.net Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:36:44 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

The connection between Iraq and 9/11 Aljazeera.net But what about Iraq? How and why did the Bush administration somehow link Saddam Hussein and Iraq to the events of 9/11? Ambassador Joe Wilson is one who has some reasons and is uniquely qualified to express them. He was the last US diplomat to meet ... COMMENT: 9/11 and conspiracy theories — II —Nayyer KhanPakistan Daily Times How did Sept. 11 affect U.S. foreign policy?Houston Chronicle (blog) Fear still reigns in Iraq, even after SaddamThe Associated Press Metro.us all 135 news articles »

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Hilton Worldwide Signs Agreement To Open Company's First Hotel in Iraq - MarketWatch (press release) Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:52:41 GMT+00:00

Hilton Worldwide Signs Agreement To Open Company's First Hotel in Iraq MarketWatch (press release) DUBAI, UAE & MCLEAN, Va., Sep 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with New York-based real estate developer The Claremont Group to open the company's first hotel in Iraq, under its upscale, ... and more »

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U.S. Eyes Covert Plan to Counter Iran in Iraq - Wall Street Journal Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:28:03 GMT+00:00

Trend News Agency

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. ... Official Stresses Promotion of Iran-Iraq Economic CooperationLoanSafe Iran, Iraq to Establish Joint Investment CompanyFars News Agency INFANTRY: The Lessons Of Sadr CityStrategy Page Tehran Times -Jewish Tribune -Islamic Republic News Agency all 25 news articles »

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Vallares' Iraq deal is at the limits of politics and finance - Telegraph.co.uk Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:40:18 GMT+00:00

Financial Times

Vallares' Iraq deal is at the limits of politics and finance Telegraph.co.uk As far as cash shells go, Nat Rothschild and Tony Hayward's Vallares vehicle was more giant clam than your average sea shore bi-valve. By Damian Reece But unlike many cash shells which find their way to the London stock market, this one has at least ... Tony Hayward's Revenge: Ex-BP CEO To Head Iraq Oil VentureForbes Vallares Deal Lifts Heritage, Gulf Keystone on Iraq Oil OptimismBloomberg Tony Hayward in line for multimillion windfall after Iraq oil dealThe Guardian AFP -The Independent -ShareCast all 153 news articles »

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The Lessons of 9/11 - msnbc.com Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:49:54 GMT+00:00

AsiaOne

The Lessons of 9/11 msnbc.com We invaded a country, Iraq, that had nothing to do with the attack on us, but had everything to do with the preconceived plans of a cabal in and out of our government. In the process, we killed 100000, wounded many times more, and threw millions out of ... US 'war on terror' is an insult to the victims of 9/11Irish Times From Hyperpower to Declining PowerThe Pew Global Attitudes Project WORLD FOCUS: The roots of America's missionary zealLake Placid News The Epoch Times -Bloomberg -Cincinnati CityBeat all 286 news articles »

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Iraq veteran Odierno becomes Army chief of staff - eTaiwan News Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:28:32 GMT+00:00

The Virginian-Pilot

Iraq veteran Odierno becomes Army chief of staff eTaiwan News Defense Secretary Leon Panetta noted Odierno's repeated deployments to Iraq, which totaled 50 months, calling him the architect of the so-called surge. Odierno was second in command to Gen. David Petraeus from late 2006 to early 2008, ... Odierno becomes army chiefDaily Caller Army Chief of Staff Change of ResponsibilityTMC Net Odierno assumes responsibility for ArmyMiddle East North Africa Financial Network all 151 news articles »

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Welcome Home: 116th Returns To C. Oregon From Iraq - KTVZ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:08:55 GMT+00:00

Welcome Home: 116th Returns To C. Oregon From Iraq KTVZ A group of Oregon Army National Guard soldiers based in LaGrande returned Wednesday after serving for a year in Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. About 2700 soldiers were deployed with the 116th Cavalry Brigade -- 52 of them from Central Oregon. ... Oregon National Guard Troops Return After Year In IraqOPB News Soldiers arrive at Redmond AirportBend Bulletin Oregon National Guard Troops Return HomeKVEW Salem-News.Com all 9 news articles »

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Iraq: The endgame begins - Foreign Policy (blog) Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:21:21 GMT+00:00

swissinfo.ch

Iraq: The endgame begins Foreign Policy (blog) The war in Iraq continues. Suppose we gave a war in Iraq and nobody here cared? Not clear what the deal is to keep US forces in Iraq. But keeping just 3000 troops worries me -- that's more like a big kick-me sign than a force that can support and ... Iran kills Kurdish rebel deputy military chiefAFP Kurd president calls for US forces to stay in IraqThe Associated Press Kurdish leader says Iraq needs US beyond 2011Reuters India People's Daily Online -UPI.com -Kurdish Aspect all 497 news articles »

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Charity bears memory of Marine killed in Iraq - Chicago Tribune Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:59:04 GMT+00:00

Charity bears memory of Marine killed in Iraq Chicago Tribune It's been seven years since Lance Cpl. Jonathan Collins was killed while protecting a supply route in Iraq. The parents of the fallen Crystal Lake Marine have kept his memory alive one teddy bear at a time through their Message from the Heart campaign, ... and more »