US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,348 Frisday, according to Associated Press countAs of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at least 4,348 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. Iraqi forces press offensive in last insurgent stronghold in northern city of MosulBAGHDAD — Iraqi forces in Mosul have detained more than 150 suspected Sunni insurgents during an offensive in the country’s last major extremist stronghold, a senior security official said Friday. Angelina Jolie, visiting Iraqi refugees in Syria, urges world not to forget their plightDAMASCUS, Syria — Angelina Jolie met with Iraqi refugees in Syria on Friday and urged the world not to forget the plight of those among them who cannot return home because of the trauma they suffered and the country’s instability. Official: Iraqi forces press offensive in last insurgent stronghold in northern city of MosulBAGHDAD — Iraqi security forces are wrapping up a major operation in Mosul that has led to the capture of at least 150 suspected insurgents. Bomb smuggled into village mosque kills Iraqi police officer leading prayer serviceBAGHDAD — A bomb smuggled into a village mosque Friday killed a prayer leader who also worked as a police officer in an area of northern Iraq considered the last stronghold of Sunni insurgents, an official said. US military: American soldier dies in mortar attack on base in BaghdadBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed in a mortar attack at Baghdad’s Camp Liberty. US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,347 Thursday, according to Associated Press countAs of Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at least 4,347 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. Obama: Iran has 2 weeks to let international inspectors into nuclear plantWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday called landmark international talks with Iran on its nuclear program “a constructive beginning” but said that Iran must match its promises of cooperation with deeds. A brief history of post-1979 U.S.-Iranian contactsA brief history of post-1979 U.S.-Iranian contacts: Rebecca Santana named Associated Press bureau chief in IraqNEW YORK — Rebecca Santana, who has covered the Middle East and Russia as a reporter and editor, has been named bureau chief for The Associated Press in Baghdad. Iraqi prime minister announces election alliances with SunnisBAGHDAD — The re-election strategy for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki took shape Thursday as he unveiled a broad alliance for January’s parliamentary voting that includes prominent Sunni clans who joined the fight against insurgents. Rivalries in oil-rich Kirkuk threaten to complicate Iraq’s parliament electionsBAGHDAD — Iraqi lawmakers appear to be snagged again at a familiar impasse: how to settle power-sharing disputes in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk before important national elections. Agco to pay $1.6M for paying Iraqi government kickbacks to secure oil-for-food contractsATLANTA — A Georgia-based international farming equipment manufacturer has agreed to pay $1.6 million for paying kickbacks to the former Iraqi government to secure United Nations oil-for-food contracts, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Judge allows Iraq to argue against paying damages to prisoners held during the Gulf WarWASHINGTON — A federal judge is giving Iraq the chance to argue that it shouldn’t have to pay damages to U.S. soldiers held as prisoners during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Vice President Biden welcomes son home to Del. from yearlong National Guard deployment to IraqDOVER, Del. — Having been welcomed home by his father, Vice President Joe Biden, Delaware’s attorney general traded hugs and handshakes Wednesday with other members of his Army National Guard unit after a yearlong deployment in Iraq. Military turns off lights at ‘Baghdad ER,’ handing the hospital over to IraqBAGHDAD — Army Capt. Amy Prichard took one last look around the room where thousands of war-ravaged soldiers and civilians were treated by U.S. medics in Baghdad’s protected Green Zone. Before turning off the lights, she began to cry. Top US general in Iraq calls it a key partner in Mideast despite US focus on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The top American commander in Iraq on Wednesday warned Congress against losing sight of that nation as a key Mideast ally, even as safer conditions have let him send home more U.S. troops faster than expected. Top general in Iraq calls it a key partner in Mideast despite US focus on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The top American commander in Iraq on Wednesday warned Congress against losing sight of that nation as a key Mideast ally, even as safer conditions have let him send home more U.S. troops faster than expected. Iraqi budget constraints pose challenge in equipping forces, US commander saysBAGHDAD — Iraq’s budget shortfall due to low oil prices presents a challenge to building up the country’s army and raises questions about whether it will be able to protect itself when U.S. troops leave, a top American commander said Wednesday. String of bombings across Iraq kills at least 18BAGHDAD — A string of bombings killed at least 18 people across Iraq on Monday, shattering a relative lull in violence during the celebration last week that marked the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. US military: suspect in 2006 murders of Iraqi Taekwondo team arrestedBAGHDAD — Iraqi commandos and U.S. forces have arrested a suspect in the 2006 kidnapping and murder of an Iraqi taekwondo team whose highway ambush became one of the symbols of Iraq’s lawlessness during its worse years of sectarian violence. Organizations to kickoff campaign targeting drug, alcohol abuse by teens in military familiesWASHINGTON — Concerned about drug and alcohol use among teens in military families, three organizations are undertaking an online educational campaign on Wednesday to encourage parents and children to talk about substance abuse. US speeds Iraq withdrawal; 4,000 more headed home as war winds downWASHINGTON — The United States is speeding up its military withdrawal from Iraq, sending 4,000 more troops home next month, the top American commander there said Wednesday. Iraqi budget constraints create challenge in equipping of its forces, US commander saysBAGHDAD — A top U.S. commander says Iraq’s budget shortfall due to low oil prices is creating a challenge in training and equipping Iraqi forces. Iraqi police: Suicide tanker truck targets police outpost near Ramadi, kills 7BAGHDAD — A tanker truck packed with explosives ripped through an Iraqi police outpost Monday, killing at least seven people in a suicide attack at a former insurgent stronghold west of Baghdad. McCain takes on uphill fight to kill $2.5 billion for additional C-17 cargo jetsWASHINGTON — While ceding some ground to President Obama on high-profile weapons cuts, lawmakers are cutting money for training and spare parts to pay for other weapons Obama doesn’t want and their own pet projects. Top US general in Iraq to send 4,000 more troops home as war winds downWASHINGTON — The top general in Iraq is sending home 4,000 more U.S. troops by the end of October as the American military winds down the six-year war. Marine faces court-martial in Fallujah, Iraq, killing despite government setbacksCAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The government failed twice to persuade jurors that members of a Marine squad wrongly killed unarmed detainees in Fallujah, Iraq. Now it’s trying a third time. String of bombings kills at least 18 across Iraq, shattering relative lull in violenceBAGHDAD — A string of bombings killed at least 18 people across Iraq on Monday, shattering a relative lull in violence during the celebration that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. US speeding up Iraq withdrawal; 4,000 more headed home next month as war winds downWASHINGTON — The United States is speeding up its military withdrawal from Iraq, sending 4,000 more troops home next month, the top American commander there says. |
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