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Republicans press Hagel on Iraq, Iran and nuclear arsenal - NBCNews.com Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:23 GMT

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Republicans press Hagel on Iraq, Iran and nuclear arsenal NBCNews.com By Tom Curry, National Affairs Writer, NBC News. Former senator Chuck Hagel, President Barack Obama's choice to be secretary of defense faced testy and skeptical questions from Republicans during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed ... Hagel, McCain tangle over Iraq war and troop increaseWashington Post Chuck Hagel, John McCain Clash Over Iraq Surge (VIDEO)Huffington Post Hagel Reminds McCain That The Iraq War Was The 'Most Dangerous Decision ...ThinkProgress USA TODAY -Reuters all 796 news articles »

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Iraq War amputee Keith Zeier survives avalanche - CBS News Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:34:23 GMT

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Iraq War amputee Keith Zeier survives avalanche CBS News Facebook. HOLBROOK, N.Y. An Iraq War veteran from Long Island who lost a leg to an IED blast cheated death after being caught in an avalanche. Former Marine Keith Zeier was climbing Mount Washington in New Hampshire two weeks ago to raise money ... and more »

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Qatar Telecom to raise Asiacell stake in Iraq share sale - Chicago Tribune Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:25:31 GMT

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Qatar Telecom to raise Asiacell stake in Iraq share sale Chicago Tribune Muddying this approach has been Asiacell, Iraq's No.2 telecommunications operator and 53.9 percent owned by Qtel, which must offer a quarter of its shares for public sale as part of its license obligations. The sale process is opaque and it is unclear ... Qtel to raise stake in Asiacell's Iraq share offerArabianBusiness.com Asiacell shr offer 69.5 pct subscribed so far -Iraq bourseReuters all 3 news articles »

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Hagel, McCain clash over Iraq surge - Washington Post (blog) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:35:17 GMT

Hagel, McCain clash over Iraq surge Washington Post (blog) Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) began his questioning of defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel by pressing the nominee on his opposition to the 2007 troop surge in Iraq. McCain asked Hagel whether he still believes that the surge was, as Hagel said at the ...

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Hagel should stand by Iraq opposition - Politico Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:40:46 GMT

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Hagel should stand by Iraq opposition Politico When former Senator Chuck Hagel appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, he will likely be asked his views on the Iraq war. While Hagel voted to authorize the use of force in Iraq, he did so with stated reservations, cautioning ...

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Hagel, McCain tangle over Iraq war and troop surge - Huffington Post Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:32:29 GMT

Hagel, McCain tangle over Iraq war and troop surge Huffington Post WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain is tangling with Chuck Hagel over his past statements about the Iraq war. The Arizona Republican says that his dissatisfaction Hagel's answers could affect whether he votes for or against the former ...

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The Iraq War 'Surge' Myth Returns - Consortium News Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:36:58 GMT

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The Iraq War 'Surge' Myth Returns Consortium News Any serious analysis of what happened in Iraq in 2007-08 would trace the decline in Iraqi sectarian violence mostly to strategies that predated the “surge” and were implemented by the U.S. commanding generals in 2006, George Casey and John Abizaid, ...

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Journalist arrested in Iraq for taking photos - The Guardian Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:21:07 GMT

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Journalist arrested in Iraq for taking photos The Guardian A French-Australian journalist has been under detention in Iraq for a week for allegedly taking pictures in a restricted area in Baghdad's southern Dora district. Police said that Nadir Dendoune - who was working for the French monthly magazine Le ... Iraq Confirms It's Holding French JournalistABC News French-Aussie journalist detained in IraqNEWS.com.au Call for immediate release of foreign reporter held for past eight daysReporters without borders (press release) CPJ Press Freedom Online -Newstrack India all 6 news articles »

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Iraq war veteran gets double arm transplant - The Guardian Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:02:37 GMT

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Iraq war veteran gets double arm transplant The Guardian Double-arm transplant surgery is rare and doctors said this was the first such successful procedure to be conducted at Johns Hopkins. Officials said Marrocco was the first US soldier from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to survive after losing all four ... Iraq vet undergoes successful double-arm transplantCNN Brendan Marrocco lost all four limbs in roadside blast in Iraq in April, 2009Daily Mail Iraq War Vet Brendan Marrocco Gets Double Arm TransplantABC News PBS NewsHour -New York Daily News -Los Angeles Times all 154 news articles »

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Sen. McCain Gets Heated With Hagel Over Iraq Troop Surge, Demands 'Yes Or ... - Mediaite Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:48:38 GMT

Sen. McCain Gets Heated With Hagel Over Iraq Troop Surge, Demands 'Yes Or ... Mediaite John McCain (R-AZ) challenged him on his past opposition to the troop surge in Iraq. Pressing him for only a “yes or no,” McCain aggressively questioned Hagel on whether he now feels he was wrong. McCain cited Hagel's 2007 remark wherein he deemed ...