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Iraq premier: No politics in Sunni crackdown - The Associated Press Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:40:16 GMT

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Iraq premier: No politics in Sunni crackdown
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD (AP) — Last weekend's crackdown on a government-allied Sunni paramilitary group in Baghdad was not politically motivated and followed a six-month investigation that tied the commander to crimes and subversion, Iraq's prime minister said ...
Seven killed by truck bomb in northern Iraq Reuters
Iraq disbands Sunni militia that helped defeat insurgents guardian.co.uk
After uprising, Iraqi government releases Sunni paramilitary leader MiamiHerald.com
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Falsehoods in Iraq shooting unpunished - USA Today Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:26:27 GMT

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Falsehoods in Iraq shooting unpunished
USA Today
By Matt Kelley, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The top security official at the US Embassy in Iraq refused to punish Blackwater security guards for making false statements about an unjustified 2005 shooting in Baghdad because he didn't want to lower the morale ...
World Briefing | Middle East Iraq: New US Security Contractor New York Times
Lawsuit targets Xe over Iraq shootings San Jose Mercury News
US replaces Blackwater for some Iraq security The Associated Press
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Car bomb near Iraq's Mosul kills one - AFP Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:01:33 GMT

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Car bomb near Iraq's Mosul kills one
AFP
MOSUL, Iraq (AFP) — A car bomb near the Iraqi city of Mosul killed one civilian and wounded three people, including two police officers, on Thursday, police said. The car was parked at the side of a road in Tilkaif district, about 15 kilometres (nine ...
FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq on March 31 Reuters
Iraq Bombing Kills 7 Voice of America
Mosul violence leaves 4 dead, 19 injured PRESS TV
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Miami Marine in Iraq dies in nonviolent incident - MiamiHerald.com Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:55:26 GMT

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Miami Marine in Iraq dies in nonviolent incident
MiamiHerald.com, FL
BY ROBERT SAMUELS A Marine from Miami serving in Iraq died in a nonviolent incident, the Department of Defense announced Thursday. Nelson Lantigua, 20, was a lance corporal with the 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ...
‘Nonhostile’ Iraq death examined Marine Corps Times (subscription)
Miami Marine's Farmily Mourns His Death In Iraq CBS 4
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4264 Washington Post
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Tape: Marine tormented by killing of Iraq prisoner - San Jose Mercury News Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:32:13 GMT

Los Angeles Times
Tape: Marine tormented by killing of Iraq prisoner
San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Weemer is charged with unpremeditated murder and dereliction of duty. He could face a dishonorable discharge and life in prison if convicted by a jury of eight Marines who served in Iraq or Afghanistan.
IRAQ: Fallouja hero now on trial for murder Los Angeles Times
3rd Battalion Marines, sailors leave Sunday for Iraq duty Honolulu Advertiser
Marine's trial begins in '04 slaying in Iraq San Diego Union Tribune
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S.Korean firms fail to qualify for Iraq oil fields - Reuters Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:46:40 GMT

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S.Korean firms fail to qualify for Iraq oil fields
Reuters
KS) said on Friday they had failed to pass the pre-qualification process for oil exploration rights in Iraq. The reasons for the disqualification were not immediately known. The two firms said their previous investments in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish ...
Iraq penalises two S Korean oil firms for Kurd deal AFP
9 oil companies qualify for 2nd Iraq bidding round Forbes
State Department report clears Hunt Oil of wrongdoing with Iraq ... Dallas Morning News
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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4262 - Fresno Bee Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:48:59 GMT

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4262
Fresno Bee, CA
AP As of Monday, March 30, 2009, at least 4262 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. ...
More US troops for Afghanistan; Christians wary in Iraq - United Press International Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:43:25 GMT

ABC News
More US troops for Afghanistan; Christians wary in Iraq
United Press International
By DANIEL GRAEBER, UPI Correspondent Pentagon officials say the United States may send an additional 10000 troops to Afghanistan by the end of the year. Photo: US military/Sgt. Matthew Moeller Considerations for the deployment of an additional 10000 US ...
Video: General: Afghan-Pakistan Insurgents Get Stronger The Associated Press
Afghanistan Is Not Iraq CBS News
Obama's Afghanistan: Bush's Iraq Revisited? Gather.com
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Sons of Iraq authority turned over to Iraq - United Press International Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:29:34 GMT

Sons of Iraq authority turned over to Iraq
United Press International
BAGHDAD, April 2 (UPI) -- The Iraqi government Thursday took over responsibility for all Sons of Iraq forces, the volunteer civilian security group, a US Army official said. A ceremony marked the coalition forces' passing command of Salahuddin ...
Iraqi Government Assumes Responsibility for All 'Sons of Iraq' Australia.TO
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Vote on new US envoy to Iraq delayed - The Associated Press Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:00:18 GMT

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Vote on new US envoy to Iraq delayed
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate confirmation vote on President Barack Obama's choice to be the next US ambassador to Iraq will likely be delayed due objections of at least one lawmaker, congressional aides said Wednesday. The Obama administration had hoped ...
Senate Panel Approves Obama's Iraq Envoy Nominee FOXNews
Senate panel moves Iraq, Afghanistan nominations forward KGAN
US ambassador to Iraq wins Senate panel backing Reuters UK
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