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Trial of Iraq's fugitive Sunni VP to open Thursday - CBS News Tue, 01 May 2012 14:38:25 GMT

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Trial of Iraq's fugitive Sunni VP to open Thursday CBS News BAGHDAD — Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council said Monday the terror trial of the country's fugitive Sunni vice president will begin Thursday. Council spokesman Abdul-Sattar Bayrkdar said the trial will focus on three charges out of 150 cases in which ... Iraq civilian deaths climb in April: govt figuresReuters Iraq fugitive VP charged with murdering six judgesChicago Tribune IRAQ: The Men Of The North Do As They PleaseStrategy Page all 180 news articles »

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Iraq's April Crude Oil Exports Rose to Highest in 'Decades' - Bloomberg Tue, 01 May 2012 08:41:21 GMT

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Iraq's April Crude Oil Exports Rose to Highest in 'Decades' Bloomberg Iraq boosted crude oil exports in April to an average of 2.51 million barrels a day, the highest level “in decades,” the head of the State Oil Marketing Organization said. Crude exports rose 8.3 percent last month from 2.32 million barrels a day in ... Iraq oil exports rise 8 percent in AprilCBS News Iraq April oil exports highest since 1989AFP Iraq oil exports rise to 2.508 million barrels per day in AprilAhram Online Trend.az all 17 news articles »

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Jury: Soldier wrongly fired by Catholic charity for Iraq service - Seattle Post Intelligencer Tue, 01 May 2012 19:22:04 GMT

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Jury: Soldier wrongly fired by Catholic charity for Iraq service Seattle Post Intelligencer COM STAFF A Washington National Guard sergeant was wrongly fired shortly before she deployed to Iraq, a federal jury in Seattle hearing the soldier's civil lawsuit has ruled. Returning its verdict late Monday, the jury found Sgt. Grace Campbell's ... National Guard Sergeant awarded $85K for workplace discriminationMyNorthwest.com Jury Awards $485000 Against Catholic Community Services for Military ...PR Newswire (press release) all 6 news articles »

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REFILE-Iraq civilian deaths climb in April -govt figures - Chicago Tribune Tue, 01 May 2012 11:28:29 GMT

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REFILE-Iraq civilian deaths climb in April -govt figures Chicago Tribune (Adds details) BAGHDAD, May 1 (Reuters) - The number of civilians killed in violence in Iraq rose slightly in April, according to government figures released on Tuesday. The worst incident occurred on April 19, when more than 20 bombs struck cities and ... Iraq death toll rises in AprilAFP Iraq's monthly death toll slightly climbs in AprilPeople's Daily Online Iraq Death Toll in April RisesNaharnet all 8 news articles »

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Danny Cruz of DC United strengthens bonds with his father, a veteran of Iraq ... - Washington Post Wed, 02 May 2012 00:49:02 GMT

Danny Cruz of DC United strengthens bonds with his father, a veteran of Iraq ... Washington Post He served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan totaling more than 40 months since 2003 but was never injured. “When I was listening to them tell their stories, I was thinking, 'My dad was doing that,' ” Danny, 22, said the day after a team-sponsored ...

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Scott Olsen, Iraq Vet Hurt by OPD Projectile: "I'm Not Alright." - Mother Jones (blog) Tue, 01 May 2012 18:45:15 GMT

Mother Jones (blog)

Scott Olsen, Iraq Vet Hurt by OPD Projectile: "I'm Not Alright." Mother Jones (blog) The Iraq War veteran and Occupy activist suffered a head injury after being hit with a police projectile in Oakland in October 2011. Martin Klimek/Zuma As protesters from Occupy Oakland marched through Downtown Oakland, picketing from bank to bank as ... and more »

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Bombshell: Case for Iraq WMD Stronger than bin Laden's Presence in Compound - Kokomo Perspective Tue, 01 May 2012 19:12:03 GMT

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Bombshell: Case for Iraq WMD Stronger than bin Laden's Presence in Compound Kokomo Perspective One of the questions I've always asked liberals looking to score cheap political points on President George W. Bush's “stupid decision” (or in some cases, deemed “criminal decision”) to invade Iraq is this: would you honestly want a president who would ... How Osama bin Laden Changed My LifeHuffington Post Weaker al-Qaida still plots payback for US raidCBS News CIA Told Obama Case for WMD in Iraq Was Stronger Than Bin Laden Being in ...NewsBusters (blog) Christian Science Monitor -Democratic Underground -CNN all 6,533 news articles »

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Calif. leads nation in Iraq, Afghan war casualties - News10.net Tue, 01 May 2012 15:18:14 GMT

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Calif. leads nation in Iraq, Afghan war casualties News10.net By GW Schulz When Chief Warrant Officer Nicholas Johnson's Black Hawk helicopter went down during bad weather April 19, killing him and three others, he became the 671st service member from California to die in the combined Iraq and Afghanistan wars. and more »

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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Expands Presence into Iraq - MarketWatch (press release) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:02:10 GMT

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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Expands Presence into Iraq MarketWatch (press release) ERBIL, Iraq, Apr 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has signed an agreement with BCD Co. to manage a new-build Sheraton hotel in Erbil, Iraq. Scheduled to open in 2015, the Sheraton Erbil Hotel will mark ... Starwood Hotels Plans Return to Iraq 20 Years After Gulf WarBloomberg Stamford-based Starwood Hotels to Open New Sheraton in IraqPatch.com Iraq Is Okay Again For Western Hotel Operators: Starwood Wants Back In, 20 ...International Business Times all 41 news articles »

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Iraq leaders call for solution to political crisis - Fox News Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:55:16 GMT

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Iraq leaders call for solution to political crisis Fox News BAGHDAD – Leaders from nearly all of Iraq's top political blocs called Saturday for a solution to a crisis pitting the Shiite-led government against Sunnis and Kurds, saying the dispute threatens the country's national interests. Iraq's Shahristani: dispute with Kurds an internal affairReuters Iraq at 'a crossroad', fugitive VP tells AFPAFP Top Iraq politicians demand greater democracyThe Daily Star Xinhua -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 505 news articles »