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Obama, Chuck Hagel Forged Bond Over Iraq - Huffington Post Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:01:46 GMT

Obama, Chuck Hagel Forged Bond Over Iraq Huffington Post Then-U.S. Democratic presidental candidate Barack Obama (R) shares a laugh with then-U.S.-Senator Chuck Hagel R-Neb., as they tour the Citadel on July 22 2008, with the hillsides of Amman in the background. (PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images) ... and more »

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Iraq shocks Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Gulf Cup - San Francisco Chronicle Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:22:09 GMT

Iraq shocks Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Gulf Cup San Francisco Chronicle MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iraq stunned Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the Gulf Cup opener for both teams on Sunday, dealing a blow to the tournament favorite coached by former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard. In the other match, Kuwait swept aside Yemen 2-0 to ... and more »

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Attacks kill 16 across Iraq as sectarian tensions grow - CNN Sun, 06 Jan 2013 06:06:30 GMT

ABC News

Attacks kill 16 across Iraq as sectarian tensions grow CNN Baghdad (CNN) -- At least 16 people were killed and dozens were injured in attacks across Iraq Monday amid an apparent uptick in sectarian tensions. Most of the attacks targeted Shiites, including bomb blasts that injured pilgrims traveling to shrines ... Though violence has dipped since June, Iraqis are still a sad and fearful bunchThe Economist Anti-government protests rage across IraqAljazeera.com Iraq's Al-Sadr Visits Church, Site of 2010 AttackABC News Washington Post -Reuters all 1,575 news articles »

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Baath Leader Urges Sunnis to Protest Iraqi Premier - New York Times Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:20:29 GMT

Baath Leader Urges Sunnis to Protest Iraqi Premier New York Times ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) — The most senior member of Saddam Hussein's entourage who has not been captured has encouraged antigovernment Sunni Muslim protesters to stand their ground until Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is forced out. World Twitter Logo.

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Ten years after start of Iraq War, the mission is far from accomplished - Haaretz Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:02:53 GMT

Haaretz

Ten years after start of Iraq War, the mission is far from accomplished Haaretz The situation in the country falls far short of the Bush administration's rosy declarations a decade ago. Torn by sectarian distrust and violence, it is becoming a strategic threat for the entire region. By Zvi Bar'el | Jan.06, 2013 | 1:07 AM | 1 ... Maliki blames Iraq mounting crises on regional polarisationMiddle East Online Iran support vital to post-US Iraq survival: Basim Abu-TabikhPress TV Islamists pursue own agenda in Iraq's Sunni protestsReuters Yahoo! News (blog) -U.S. News & World Report -Al-Arabiya all 191 news articles »

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The “Arab Spring” is coming to Iraq - Power Line (blog) Sun, 06 Jan 2013 02:58:25 GMT

The “Arab Spring” is coming to Iraq Power Line (blog) Mead believes that the next stage of the conflict will center in Iraq, where the U.S. expended so much blood and treasure before abdicating. Why Iraq? Because the impending Sunni victory in Syria will raise the stakes in Iraq. Iran, wanting to enhance ... and more »

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Iran support vital to post-US Iraq survival: analyst - Press TV Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:35:01 GMT

Press TV

Iran support vital to post-US Iraq survival: analyst Press TV The support of the Islamic Republic of Iran has enabled the government of Iraq to stand up to the occupying American forces, a political analyst says. In an interview with Press TV on Sunday, Beirut-based Iraqi political analyst, Basim Abu-Tabikh said ...

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Iraq down Saudi for winning start - Gulf Daily News Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:32:25 GMT

Gulf Daily News

Iraq down Saudi for winning start Gulf Daily News IRAQ defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 last night to make a winning start to their group 'B' campaign in the 21st Gulf Cup being played here in Bahrain. A goal on either side of half-time lifted the Iraqis to the well-deserved victory. Salam Shakir scored the ... Iraq beats Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Gulf CupKuwait News Agency Saudi Arabia gear up for tough Iraq tieKhaleej Times all 13 news articles »

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Hagel: 'Iraq Is Essentially Destroying Our Military' - The Weekly Standard (blog) Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:28:46 GMT

Hagel: 'Iraq Is Essentially Destroying Our Military' The Weekly Standard (blog) By contrast, Hagel had scathing criticism for President Bush and the Iraq war, which he described as having put America "in a very dangerous ditch" and having weakened a military that will "take years to build back." "Today, what we're doing because of ... and more »

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Iraq's stability in Talabani's absence - Tehran Times Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:28:11 GMT

The Local.de

Iraq's stability in Talabani's absence Tehran Times Talabani has also played an important role in mediating disputes between Iraq's numerous political factions, and his absence will certainly have an effect on the country's stability and security. Without a doubt, Talabani has been one of the main ... Iraq's PM recovers well in GermanyThe Local.de Iraq presidency claims progress in stroke recoveryYahoo! News (blog) Iraq rejects reports on president's healthwww.worldbulletin.net all 70 news articles »