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Iraq war ghosts end UK plans to take part in Syria action - Reuters Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:10:11 GMT

The Guardian

Iraq war ghosts end UK plans to take part in Syria action Reuters Cameron's defeat calls into question Britain's traditional role as the United States' most reliable military ally, a role that Cameron worked hard to cement, and underscores how bitter the legacy of Britain's involvement in the 2003 Iraq war remains a ... Cameron to skeptical Brits: Syria is not IraqWashington Times Syria: MPs call for better intelligence as Iraq shadow looms over debateThe Guardian Syria: a debate haunted by IraqTelegraph.co.uk The Economist (blog) -Reuters UK -Firstpost all 1,365 news articles »

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Deadly blast hits Iraq market - Aljazeera.com Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:07:18 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Deadly blast hits Iraq market Aljazeera.com The attack was the latest in a surge of unrest, with more than 3,700 people killed so far this year, that has sparked concerns Iraq is headed back to the all-out bloodshed that left tens of thousands dead in 2006 and 2007. Thursday evening's attack ... Iraq Officials: 2 Vehicle Bomb Blasts Kill 24ABC News Bombings, shootings leave 23 dead in IraqCNN - Canada Iraq market car bomb kills 16GlobalPost Voice of America -Ventura County Star all 55 news articles »

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Media's Failures During Iraq War Cast Shadow Over Syria Coverage - Huffington Post Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:01:19 GMT

Politico

Media's Failures During Iraq War Cast Shadow Over Syria Coverage Huffington Post NEW YORK -- On Monday morning, Associated Press investigative editor Ted Bridis stressed to colleagues the need for a “dive deep into questions about quantifying and understanding the U.S. government's justification for military intervention in Syria ... After Iraq, media skepticism on SyriaPolitico White House: Syria Is Not Similar To IraqBuzzFeed The White House says Syria is different from IraqWashington Times CNN -TIME (blog) -Reuters Blogs (blog) all 8,639 news articles »

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Obama Administration: Don't Compare Syria and Iraq - ABC News Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:07:25 GMT

ABC News

Obama Administration: Don't Compare Syria and Iraq ABC News Obama administration officials have rejected comparisons between the buildup to the 2003 Iraq war and the military strikes in Syria the administration is currently contemplating. “What we saw in that circumstance was an administration that was ... and more »

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Iraq Attacks Kill at Least 65 - Wall Street Journal Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:46:32 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iraq Attacks Kill at Least 65 Wall Street Journal BAGHDAD—A coordinated wave of bombings tore through Shiite Muslim areas in and around the Iraqi capital early Wednesday, part of a wave of bloodshed that killed at least 65 people and wounded many more, officials said. The blasts, which came in quick ... Deadly Blasts Stoke Fears of Sectarian Strife in IraqNew York Times Iraq Bombings, House Raid Kill at Least 80 PeopleABC News Where Iraq's Maliki pins the blame for Baghdad bombings (+video)Christian Science Monitor Pioneer Press all 278 news articles »

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The Playbook for the Syrian War Has Already Been Written -- in Iraq - by ... - Foreign Policy (blog) Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:18:22 GMT

The Playbook for the Syrian War Has Already Been Written -- in Iraq - by ... Foreign Policy (blog) In the wee hours of Wednesday, Aug. 21, I was dozing comfortably in Cape Cod. A world away, in Syria, the morning brought horror. Thousands of patients began showing up in hospitals around Damascus. More than 3,600 people displaying neurotoxic ... and more »

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The Wise Men of Iraq Give Us Counsel About Syria - The Atlantic Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:57:39 GMT

The National Interest Online

The Wise Men of Iraq Give Us Counsel About Syria The Atlantic The Syrian question is hard in every way -- morally, strategically, practically. Any choice is bad. If the United States doesn't get involved, it countenances horrors. If it does, it could likely make the situation worse. If you're anything like me ... The Neocon March on DamascusThe National Interest Online (blog) all 5 news articles »

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Rumsfeld, architect of Iraq war, says Obama hasn't yet justified Syria attack - CNN (blog) Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:17:08 GMT

Rumsfeld, architect of Iraq war, says Obama hasn't yet justified Syria attack CNN (blog) (CNN) – Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who along with President George W. Bush helped send the United States military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, said in an interview Wednesday the White House has yet to justify potential strikes in Syria.

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MPs and Syria: in the shadow of Iraq - The Guardian Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:35:22 GMT

MPs and Syria: in the shadow of Iraq The Guardian "I may not have succeeded in halting the war, but I did secure the right of parliament to decide on war." The words are inscribed on the Edinburgh gravestone of the late Robin Cook, the most senior minister to resign over the war against Iraq in 2003 ... and more »

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On Syria, a Drumbeat With Some Echoes of Iraq - New York Times Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:16:08 GMT

On Syria, a Drumbeat With Some Echoes of Iraq New York Times WASHINGTON — A grim-faced secretary of state reading a bill of charges against a rogue Arab leader. The White House promising intelligence that will provide proof about weapons of mass destruction. Frenetic efforts to piece together a coalition of the ...