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Iraq bombings targeting Shiites kill 71 - Los Angeles Times Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:35:40 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Iraq bombings targeting Shiites kill 71 Los Angeles Times They are the second major wave of violence since US troops left Iraq. Iraqi security forces, seen through the glass of a damaged vehicle, gather at the scene of a bombing attack in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood. (Karim Kadim / Associated Press ... Explosions Across Iraq Kill Dozens Amid Political CrisisNew York Times Bombings target Shiites in Iraq; dozens killedUSA TODAY Scores killed in Iraq bombings that targeted ShiitesChicago Sun-Times Wall Street Journal -Financial Times all 1,248 news articles »

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Last defendant in Iraq war case to stand trial - CBS News Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:21:02 GMT

Fox News

Last defendant in Iraq war case to stand trial CBS News (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) SAN DIEGO - The last defendant in the biggest and lengthiest criminal case against US troops to arise from the Iraq War is expected to stand trial this week, more than six years after his squad killed 24 Iraqis, ... Last Defendant in Iraq War Case to Stand TrialFox News Last US Marine Stands Trial for Iraq KillingsVoice of America Jury selection continues for Iraq war crime trialThe Associated Press all 476 news articles »

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Political Role for Militants Worsens Fault Lines in Iraq - New York Times Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:18:08 GMT

New York Times

Political Role for Militants Worsens Fault Lines in Iraq New York Times BAGHDAD — It was one of the deadliest insurgent groups in Iraq in recent years, an Iranian-backed militia that bombed American military convoys and bases, assassinated dozens of Iraqi officials and tried to kidnap Americans even as the last soldiers ... Iraq Shi'ite militia says US has 'failed,' pledges to lay down arms in wake of ...National Post Iraq hostage body 'to be returned'The Press Association Iraq militia says kidnapped Briton killed in escapeReuters India all 222 news articles »

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Obama Puts His Stamp on Strategy for a Leaner Military - New York Times Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:15:50 GMT

New York Times

Obama Puts His Stamp on Strategy for a Leaner Military New York Times In an unusual appearance at the Pentagon briefing room on Thursday, Mr. Obama outlined a new national defense strategy driven by three realities: the winding down of a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, a fiscal crisis demanding hundreds of ... VFW cautious about Obama plan for military cutsmsnbc.com Obama outlines leaner military but gives few specificsMiamiHerald.com Pentagon Announces New Military StrategyNPR USA TODAY -Los Angeles Times all 2,023 news articles »

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US pulled Iraq troops too soon - CNN International Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:33:43 GMT

US pulled Iraq troops too soon CNN International By Michael V. Hayden, CNN Contributor The withdrawal of US troops has predictably led to more instability in Iraq, says Michael V. Hayden. Ex-CIA director Michael V. Hayden: The sectarian strife in Iraq was predictable Editor's note: Gen. ... Opinion: US pulled Iraq troops too soonCNN (blog) all 5 news articles »

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The Kurds and Iraq's Sectarian Rift - CNN (blog) Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:36:46 GMT

USA TODAY

The Kurds and Iraq's Sectarian Rift CNN (blog) Iraq's vice-president and a leading representative of the country's Sunni Arabs, Tarek al-Hashemi, remains on the run. An arrest warrant was issued against him last month on terrorism charges – by an Iraqi judiciary seen by many Sunnis as under the ... US denounces bomb attacks in IraqXinhua Iraq: "The Americans have inherited a political system doomed to failure"San Francisco Luxury News US envoy says Iraq following rule of law in al-Hashemi caseUSA TODAY AFP -The Daily Star -MSN India all 74 news articles »

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Once anti-Iraq war, Obama hails its terrible results - Chicago Sun-Times Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:56:09 GMT

Once anti-Iraq war, Obama hails its terrible results Chicago Sun-Times By Sheldon Richman January 5, 2012 5:40PM “The war in Iraq will soon belong to history. Your service belongs to the ages. Never forget that you are part of an unbroken line of heroes spanning two centuries — from the colonists who overthrew an empire, ... and more »

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Smiles, then savage attack - New York Daily News Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:09:11 GMT

NBCSports.com

Smiles, then savage attack New York Daily News New Jersey cop and Iraq war veteran Neal Auricchio, 30, along with pal Mike Janocko, 26, are seen clutching beers and grinning in the exclusive photo snapped outside Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Monday. After watching the Rangers' 3-2 victory ... Flyers fans beat up Iraq war vet (a Purple Heart winner) for wearing Rangers ...NBCSports.com New York Rangers fan Neal Auricchio Jr beaten upDaily Mail N.J. cop attacked in hockey fight video touted as 'model citizen'The Star-Ledger - NJ.com MyCentralJersey.com all 350 news articles »

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SKECHERS Presents Iraq War Veteran and Hike for Heroes' Troy Yocum with More ... - MarketWatch (press release) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:23:35 GMT

SKECHERS Presents Iraq War Veteran and Hike for Heroes' Troy Yocum with More ... MarketWatch (press release) The 2011 fundraising drive was in support of Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum's Hike for Heroes campaign, which raised awareness and funds for military families in need as the former soldier walked across America. "I'm extremely grateful that SKECHERS ... and more »

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In the Arab Spring, Watch Turkey - New York Times Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:10:00 GMT

Today's Zaman

In the Arab Spring, Watch Turkey New York Times They have warned of an Arab “Shiite Crescent” — stretching from Lebanon to Iraq — connected to Iran via ties of religion, commerce and geostrategy. The new year has started with an attempted Shiite power play by Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki to ... Turkish Visit Aims to Smooth Ankara's Ties With TehranWall Street Journal Davutoğlu to meet Iraq's Sadr during Iran visitToday's Zaman Turkey to Broach Kurdistan Issue in TehranVoice of America Rudaw -Washington Post -vestnik kavkaza all 435 news articles »