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Iraq al-Qaida says US forces left to save money as its economy collapsed. - Washington Post Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:50:21 GMT

Boston.com

Iraq al-Qaida says US forces left to save money as its economy collapsed. Washington Post BAGHDAD — The US pulled its troops out of Iraq because its economy is collapsing and it needed to save money, an al-Qaida front group said in a message posted on its website Wednesday, its first online comment since the US completed its pullout last ... Iraq al Qaeda says US withdrew to save moneyCBS News Iraq al-Qaida says US withdrew to save fundsOcala all 255 news articles »

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US says Iraq killings were 'tragic' for both sides - AFP Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:15:00 GMT

AFP

US says Iraq killings were 'tragic' for both sides AFP However, Nuland told reporters the events in Haditha "were tragic for both the United States and for Iraq. "In the aftermath of this incident, the Department of Defense conducted a complete and comprehensive review of all of our rules of engagement for ... Iraqi Town: Justice Failed US Raid VictimsTIME Marine In Haditha, Iraq, Killings Gets Demotion, Pay CutWIBW Marine spared from jail time in Iraq killingsReuters Tehran Times all 273 news articles »

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Welcome Home Iraq Vets Gaining Political Support - FOX2now.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:44:28 GMT

KSDK

Welcome Home Iraq Vets Gaining Political Support FOX2now.com BY BETSEY BRUCE REPORTER Plans to honor US veterans now home from the war in Iraq with the nation's first welcome home parade were expanded Wednesday to include a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Organizers of Iraq war veterans parade still need helpKSDK What Would You Say to a Returning Iraq War Vet?Patch.com all 6 news articles »

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Iraq violence kills at least 19 - San Francisco Chronicle Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:45:32 GMT

AFP

Iraq violence kills at least 19 San Francisco Chronicle At least 19 people were killed in Iraq on Tuesday as insurgents targeted day laborers, government workers and an antiterrorism police captain amid a continuing surge of violence, according to security officials. At least 80 people were injured, ... Deadly Blasts Hit Shiite Neighborhoods in BaghdadNew York Times Iraq hits out at Turkey as ties worsenAFP Turkey warns Iraqi PM over sectarian conflictChicago Tribune all 672 news articles »

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Out of Iraq, long haul finished for soldiers from Illinois unit - Chicago Tribune Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:10:34 GMT

Chicago Tribune

Out of Iraq, long haul finished for soldiers from Illinois unit Chicago Tribune Michael Barton and his Illinois soldiers crossed the desert of southern Iraq into Kuwait, cramped inside armored vehicles, as they had done many times during the war. On this day, cheers and screams erupted from the convoy.

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Iraq's Sunni-backed bloc faces key decision Thursday - The Daily Star Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:47:55 GMT

The Daily Star

Iraq's Sunni-backed bloc faces key decision Thursday The Daily Star By Suadad al-Salhy BAGHDAD: Leaders of Iraq's Sunni-backed Iraqiya political bloc will meet on Thursday to decide whether to continue its boycott of parliament or escalate its protest by leaving the government. Disputes within Iraqiya are threatening ... Al-Iraqiya withdrawal may enhance democratic process - MPAswat Al Iraq all 2 news articles »

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Reward for Man Who Helped Capture Alleged Serial Killer Targeting Homeless - NBC Los Angeles Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:41:26 GMT

Kansas City Star

Reward for Man Who Helped Capture Alleged Serial Killer Targeting Homeless NBC Los Angeles By Irene Moore AP This photo released by the Anaheim Police Department shows Itzcoatl Ocampo, a 23-year-old Iraq War veteran arrested in connection with the murders of four homeless men. Donny Hopkins, a 32-year-old Yorba Linda man, was awarded $5000 ... Forklift driver rewarded in homeless killings caseFox News Man who helped chase down suspect in Calif. homeless killings gets $5000 ...Washington Post all 294 news articles »

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Iraq Postpones Persian Gulf Oil Terminal Start “Indefinitely” - Bloomberg Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:10:48 GMT

Iraq Postpones Persian Gulf Oil Terminal Start “Indefinitely” Bloomberg Iraq has postponed “indefinitely” the inauguration of the first of four single-point mooring facilities in the Persian Gulf, said Murtada al-Jashaami, a spokesman for the oil ministry. He didn't give any reason for the delay, the third since last month ... U.S. military in Persian Gulf still necessary, welcome forceWashington Times all 6 news articles »

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Burgerfuel opens store in Iraq - Voxy Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:08:48 GMT

Burgerfuel opens store in Iraq Voxy BurgerFuel Worldwide (BFW) has already opened its first store for 2012 - in Iraq. The new Iraq store has opened in Sulaymaniyah, which is in Northern Iraq, the Kurdish speaking area known as Iraqi Kurdistan. Northern Iraq itself has a population of ... What price for a burger in Iraq? Kiwi company has the answerNational Business Review all 4 news articles »

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APNewsBreak: Army to cut combat brigades - The Associated Press Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:02:00 GMT

The Associated Press

APNewsBreak: Army to cut combat brigades The Associated Press According to officials, plans call for the active duty Army to shrink from a high of about 570000 soldiers during the peak of the Iraq war to roughly 490000 over the next decade or so. Initial cuts have been continuing, and there currently are about ... Army to cut combat brigadesFox News The Best Defense: The truth is in the TOE: What to look at to understand how ...Foreign Policy (blog) US Army to slash 13 brigades, 80000 troops as part of budget cutsGlobalPost all 330 news articles »