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US uses drones to protect envoys; Iraq said outraged - Reuters Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:35:45 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

US uses drones to protect envoys; Iraq said outraged Reuters An annual report for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security said they had been successfully tested in Iraq. The New York Times, which first reported the program, said the State Department began operating some drones in Iraq last year on a trial basis and ... US Drones Patrolling Its Skies Provoke Outrage in IraqNew York Times Obama: US drone use in Iraq very limitedJerusalem Post Iraq hits out over US drone flightsSydney Morning Herald CNN (blog) -UPI.com all 111 news articles »

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US tailoring longer defence ties with Iraq - Pakistan Observer Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:49:11 GMT

Newsday

US tailoring longer defence ties with Iraq Pakistan Observer Washington—The Obama administration is preparing to begin talks with Iraq on defining a long-term defense relationship that may include expanded US training help, according to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's chief policy aide. Michele Flournoy, who ... Pentagon 'loses $2b in Iraq'ABC Online Pentagon prepares for new military talks with IraqSan Francisco Chronicle all 296 news articles »

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Iraq's Sunni-Backed Bloc Ends Parliament Boycott - RTT News Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:24:19 GMT

UPI.com

Iraq's Sunni-Backed Bloc Ends Parliament Boycott RTT News (RTTNews) - The Iraqiya coalition, a Sunni-backed political bloc in Iraq, has called off its Parliament boycott that began in mid-December, but a decision on the bloc rejoining the country's power-sharing Cabinet is yet to be taken. Iraq's Sunni leaders to return to parliamentSan Francisco Chronicle Sunni-backed bloc ends boycott of Iraq parliamentWashington Post Iraq's Sunni-backed Iraqiya Alliance to End Parliament BoycottVoice of America (blog) UPI.com -Alsumaria TV all 140 news articles »

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" St. Louis hosts America's first big parade after Iraq War's end" - Bend Bulletin Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:05:35 GMT

USA TODAY

" St. Louis hosts America's first big parade after Iraq War's end" Bend Bulletin Thousands turned out Saturday in St. Louis to watch America's first big welcome-home parade for Iraq War veterans since the last troops left Iraq in December. About 600 veterans, many dressed in camouflage, walked along downtown streets lined with rows ... St. Louis Parade on Iraq War's End Draws ThousandsMilitary.com Iraq War veterans share stories from overseas during welcome-home parade in St ...Washington Post St. Louis hosting 1st big parade on Iraq War's endAlbany Times Union STLtoday.com all 1,180 news articles »

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Iraq parliament could see new draft oil law in Feb - Reuters Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:11:07 GMT

Iraq parliament could see new draft oil law in Feb Reuters LONDON Jan 30 (Reuters) - After five years in the making, Iraq's parliament could have a first reading of a landmark oil law by early February, a senior Iraqi energy official said on Monday. Adnan al-Janabi, head of Iraq's oil and energy committee, ... and more »

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Iraq's Sunni-backed bloc to end parliament boycott - Chicago Tribune Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:16:58 GMT

Globe and Mail

Iraq's Sunni-backed bloc to end parliament boycott Chicago Tribune BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's Sunni-backed Iraqiya political bloc said Sunday it would end a boycott of parliament, easing the worst political crisis in Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's power-sharing government in a year. Iraqi Sunni-backed bloc ends parliament boycott, keeps ban on Shiite-led ...Washington Post all 1,094 news articles »

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Iraqi VP predicts return to violence - CNN Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:57:14 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iraqi VP predicts return to violence CNN Irbil, Iraq (CNN) -- Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi has lashed out at Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, predicting that Iraq could soon return to widespread sectarian violence that could require the return of US forces. "Al-Maliki is pushing my ... Syria and Iran influence Iraq-Turkey rowAl-Arabiya all 12 news articles »

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Road named for Marine killed in Iraq - Albany Times Union Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:01:16 GMT

Road named for Marine killed in Iraq Albany Times Union 30, 2012 was recently named for Marine Captain John J. McKenna IV who lost his life to a sniper in Falluja, Iraq. ( Skip Dickstein/Times Union) CLIFTON PARK — A Marine Corps captain who died in Iraq will have a second street named after him. and more »

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Iraq Eyes Malaysian Input In Rebuilding Efforts - Bernama Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:10:35 GMT

Iraq Eyes Malaysian Input In Rebuilding Efforts Bernama By Fadzli Ramli KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- War-wrecked Iraq is looking to tap into Malaysian expertise as it seeks to rebuild itself, offering Malaysian companies ample investment opportunities in the process. Iraq's Planning Minister Prof Dr ...

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Iraq War Veteran Battles Rhino Poachers in Africa - Voice of America Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:37:04 GMT

Iraq War Veteran Battles Rhino Poachers in Africa Voice of America January 30, 2012 Iraq War Veteran Battles Rhino Poachers in Africa Special Forces operative teaches military tactics to wildlife rangers Darren Taylor | Johannesburg, South Africa “Adapt or die – that's war, mate.” Two years ago, after surviving 12 ...