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Iraq joins Iran in opposing US-led military strike in Syria - Washington Post Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:43:29 GMT

Washington Post

Iraq joins Iran in opposing US-led military strike in Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — Iran won Iraqi support for its efforts to oppose a U.S.-led military strike on Syria during a visit to Baghdad on Sunday by the new Iranian foreign minister, highlighting how close the two countries have grown since U.S. forces withdrew in 2011. Iranian foreign minister visits neighboring IraqU-T San Diego US risks igniting region with Syria attack: Iran ministerReuters Iranian Foreign Minister Visits IraqRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Fox News -Xinhua -Hurriyet Daily News all 232 news articles »

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Al-Qaida Claims Iraq Bombs That Killed at Least 50 - ABC News Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:10:56 GMT

The Nation

Al-Qaida Claims Iraq Bombs That Killed at Least 50 ABC News The Iraqi branch of al-Qaida claimed responsibility Sunday for a wave of coordinated car bomb attacks that killed more than 50 people in Baghdad, as two new attacks killed another five in the latest outbreak of violence to hit the country. The al-Qaida ... Four killed in attacks across IraqFRANCE 24 Iraq's Identity Crisis in SymbolsAl-Monitor Qaeda group claims Iraq bombs as attacks kill 7The Nation CNN International -New York Times all 44 news articles »

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WH defends Syria strike: "We learned our lesson" in Iraq - CBS News Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:42:31 GMT

Al Jazeera America

WH defends Syria strike: "We learned our lesson" in Iraq CBS News (CBS News) The United States "learned our lesson" in Iraq, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said Sunday on "Face the Nation," making the case for why a limited military strike in Syria won't escalate into a repeat of the nearly nine-year war. Obama's Syria push stymied by Iraq fatigueUSA TODAY Memory of Iraq war vote lingers over Congress' Syria decisionAl Jazeera America Denis McDonough On Syria: 'This Is Not Iraq And Afghanistan'Huffington Post UPI.com -WBUR -Reuters all 2,569 news articles »

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WH chief of staff: 'This is not Iraq or Afghanistan' - CNN (blog) Sun, 08 Sep 2013 14:02:54 GMT

WH chief of staff: 'This is not Iraq or Afghanistan' CNN (blog) (CNN) – White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough argued Sunday that a military strike in Syria would not be a repeat of previous U.S. involvements in the Middle East or North Africa. On CNN's “State of the Union,” McDonough said it's “common sense” ... and more »

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Iraq To Move Iranian Exiles From Camp - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:37:39 GMT

Middle East Online

Iraq To Move Iranian Exiles From Camp RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty The UN office in Baghdad said on September 7 that the authorities will transfer the remaining residents of Camp Ashraf in northeastern Iraq to another facility in the Baghdad area. Camp Ashraf houses members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), ... UN: Iraq to move last exile camp residents outUSA TODAY 'Without delay': Iraq expels Iran exiles from their campMiddle East Online Situation at Camp Ashraf in IraqUS Department of State (press release) Iranian -Press TV -Fox News all 43 news articles »

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Documents show US backing for Iraq despite chemical-weapons use - Al Jazeera America Sun, 08 Sep 2013 01:34:19 GMT

Al Jazeera America

Documents show US backing for Iraq despite chemical-weapons use Al Jazeera America While it isn't a secret that the U.S. government aided Iraq's military to prevent an Iranian victory in the nearly decade-long war between the two countries, it is the first time that official documents reveal the scale of the United States ...

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Dingell On President Bush & Iraq War: “He Lied Us Into It” - CBS Local Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:12:47 GMT

Dingell On President Bush & Iraq War: “He Lied Us Into It” CBS Local DETROIT (CBSDETROIT) - The White House is making a big push to rally members of Congress and the American public behind President Barack Obama's plan for a U.S. military strike against Syria. Congressman John Dingell, of Dearborn, wants to see ...

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Tony Blair rejects claims Iraq experience affected Syria vote - The Guardian Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:36:09 GMT

The Guardian

Tony Blair rejects claims Iraq experience affected Syria vote The Guardian Asked about whether his own actions over Iraq were partly to blame, Blair argued strongly that trust was not the factor. "There's no doubt at all that this debate on whether to act in Syria is hugely impacted and influenced by what has happened in Iraq ... Tony Blair: Iraq is not reason public is against Syria interventionThe Independent Syria crisis: Tony Blair says Iraq 'difficulties' made MPs hesitant to actTelegraph.co.uk Tony Blair: Iraq Made UK 'Hesitant' Over SyriaIBTimes.co.uk BBC News all 35 news articles »

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Gunmen kill 16 family members in Iraq - Al Jazeera America Sun, 08 Sep 2013 01:48:48 GMT

Al Jazeera America

Gunmen kill 16 family members in Iraq Al Jazeera America Armed men in Iraq shot dead 16 members of the same family Tuesday night before blowing up their two neighboring homes south of Baghdad, police and medics said. The attacks are the latest in a series of deadly incidents that has many Iraqis fearing a ...

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Chris Van Hollen's position on Syria shaped by memories of Iraq after 1988 ... - Washington Post Sun, 08 Sep 2013 03:26:07 GMT

Chris Van Hollen's position on Syria shaped by memories of Iraq after 1988 ... Washington Post Congress's imminent debate over Syria dredges up painful memories for one local congressman who directly witnessed the horrific impact the last time a Middle Eastern country used poison gas to massacre its own citizens. In 1988, Rep. Chris Van Hollen ...