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GOP resolution to tout Iraq surge - Washington Times Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:31:07 GMT

Times Online

GOP resolution to tout Iraq surge Washington Times, DC In a largely symbolic move designed to send a message to President Obama, a group of House lawmakers is introducing a resolution chronicling the success of the troop surge in Iraq and warning the new commander in chief that if he changes strategy, ... Video: Obama: combat in Iraq to end in 2010 RussiaToday 'Gamble' Author: Iraq War Only Halfway Over NPR Iraq, the Next Steps Bangor Daily News San Jose Mercury News - Sioux Falls Argus Leader all 6,074 news articles

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US soldier killed in attack on base in Iraq - The Associated Press Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:50:40 GMT

Boston Globe

US soldier killed in attack on base in Iraq The Associated Press The barrage underscored the resilience of al-Qaida in Iraq and other groups after repeated attempts to break their hold in Mosul, a dangerous city where at least seven US soldiers have been killed since early February. With the US combat role in Iraq ... FACTBOX-Military and civilian deaths in Iraq Reuters US soldier killed in Iraq when base shelled Ynetnews Bicycle bomb kills three and wounds 20 in Iraq Xinhua The Associated Press - Reuters all 464 news articles

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Iraq’s ‘Chemical Ali’ Sentenced to Death in Killing of Shiites - Bloomberg Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:23:34 GMT

Brisbane Times

Iraq’s ‘Chemical Ali’ Sentenced to Death in Killing of Shiites Bloomberg Both Aziz and al-Majid are due to be sentenced on March 11 in another case for crimes against humanity over the 1992 execution of 42 Baghdad wholesalers accused of speculating on food prices when Iraq was under United Nations sanctions, AFP said. ... Video: 'Chemical Ali' has three death sentences RussiaToday Another death sentence for Iraq's 'Chemical Ali' Los Angeles Times Iraq's "Chemical Ali" given third death sentence International Herald Tribune Newsday - AFP all 259 news articles

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4255 - International Herald Tribune Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:42:41 GMT

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4255 International Herald Tribune, France AP As of Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at least 4255 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians killed in action. ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4255 Rocky Mount Telegram all 68 news articles

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US commanders hone battlefield diplomacy in Iraq - The Associated Press Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:40:23 GMT

The Southern Ledger

US commanders hone battlefield diplomacy in Iraq The Associated Press DAWR, Iraq (AP) — Sheik Sabah Mutasher appreciated the US Army's efforts to build a school for his tribe. But he didn't embrace the American mission until Col. Walt Piatt showed up in a dusty pickup truck for a spur-of-the-moment courtesy call. ... Key Iraq Training Units Still Being Developed The Washington Independent Guerra Iraq Yahoo! Italia Notizie all 82 news articles

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Iraq Press Roundup - United Press International Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:55:11 GMT

The Southern Ledger

Iraq Press Roundup United Press International By ALAA MAJEED, UPI Correspondent The Sunni Iraqi Islamic Party said the visit to Iraq by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, chairman of Iran's Assembly of Experts, is not welcome, al-Iraq lil-Kul reported Tuesday. Rafsanjani arrived in Baghdad Monday for a ... Iran's Rafsanjani Visits Iraq Voice of America Talabani: Iraq wants Iranian opposition camp out Xinhua Iran and Iraq sign deal to further industrial and mining cooperation SteelGuru Middle East Times - Tehran Times all 106 news articles

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US Military: Detainee Population in Iraq Down - Voice of America Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:52:15 GMT

Voice of America

US Military: Detainee Population in Iraq Down Voice of America By VOA News The US military says the number of detainees held by coalition forces in Iraq has dropped to less than 14000 from a peak of 26000 in 2007. The military said in a statement released Tuesday that the prisoners are being freed or transferred ... US military says number of Iraq detainees falling The Associated Press all 72 news articles

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Blackwater Founder Resigns as Chief Executive - Washington Post Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:50:25 GMT

New Zealand Herald

Blackwater Founder Resigns as Chief Executive Washington Post, United States 11, the bombing of the USS Cole and the start of the Iraq war, the company built a large presence in providing private security. The company's lucrative contract to protect US diplomats in Iraq comprises about one-third of Xe's revenue, but the State ... Video: Company Works to Bury Blackwater Reputation AssociatedPress Blackwater founder, CEO resigns CNN (Adds background, detail, quotes) guardian.co.uk ABC News - USA Today all 377 news articles

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Mom's plight shows Army strain - USA Today Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:47:12 GMT

ABC News

Mom's plight shows Army strain USA Today Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have stretched the Army to the limits and forced it to tap the IRR. Since 2001, nearly 27000 soldiers have been ordered back, and 11000 have been sent to Iraq and Afghanistan. Nearly as many have asked to be excused. ... Army honorably discharges mom who reported to duty with her two ... Examiner.com North Carolina: Discharge for Mother New York Times NC military mom heads for Fort Benning with kids The Associated Press abc7news.com - CNN all 1,004 news articles

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4th Stryker Brigade returning to Iraq sooner - Seattle Post Intelligencer Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:54:50 GMT

Army.com

4th Stryker Brigade returning to Iraq sooner Seattle Post Intelligencer AP FORT LEWIS -- The Defense Department says the 4th Stryker Brigade at Fort Lewis will deploy to Iraq this fall several months ahead of the original schedule. The Army said Monday the deployment was moved up to replace the 5th Stryker Brigade, ... Officials Announce Upcoming Iraq, Afghanistan Deployments Systems 4000 from 4th SBCT to deploy to Iraq ArmyTimes.com Ft. Lewis Brigade to Iraq ahead of schedule Northwest Cable News The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - TheNewsTribune.com all 47 news articles