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Iraq war vet charged in rape of Mich. infant makes plea deal – Chicago Tribune

May 31, 2008 in Iraq


Iraq war vet charged in rape of Mich. infant makes plea deal
Chicago Tribune, United States - 11 hours ago
A former Army paratrooper who served two tours of duty in Iraq and was facing charges of raping a 3-month-old girl in Michigan has pleaded guilty to ...
War vet pleads guilty to attempted child abuse The Associated Press
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French foreign minister arrives in Iraq – The Associated Press

May 31, 2008 in Iraq Travel


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French foreign minister arrives in Iraq
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
He said four Iraqi children would travel to France to undergo cardiac surgeries. On Aug. 19, Kouchner became the first senior French official to visit Iraq ...

Marine dies in non-combat incident in Iraq – The Associated Press

May 31, 2008 in Iraq


Marine dies in non-combat incident in Iraq
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — The US military says a Marine has died in a non-combat related incident in Iraq. The announcement pushes the monthly American death toll to ...
Through a Marine's eyes The State
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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 31 – Reuters

May 31, 2008 in Security


FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 31
Reuters - 4 hours ago
BAGHDAD - US forces said they captured a key "special groups" suspect in eastern Baghdad. The suspect is accused of involvement in kidnappings and managing ...

Turkey's military says PKK shelters destroyed in N.Iraq – Hürriyet

May 31, 2008 in Iraq


Hürriyet

Turkey's military says PKK shelters destroyed in N.Iraq
Hürriyet, Turkey - 1 hour ago
Air raids against outlawed PKK separatists two days ago destroyed 16 outlawed PKK facilities in northern Iraq, Turkey's General Staff said in a statement ...
Turkish jets hit 16 PKK targets in N Iraq Xinhua
Turkey says military destroyed Kurdish shelters The Associated Press
Turkish warplanes attack Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq Jerusalem Post
AFP - Hürriyet
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McCain and Obama spar over Iraq – Los Angeles Times

May 31, 2008 in Iraq Travel


Voice of America

McCain and Obama spar over Iraq
Los Angeles Times, CA - 6 hours ago
He's been using it to raise a few dollars in his campaign, sending out e-mails and mailers. It seems Sen. McCain is a lot more interested in my travel plans ...
Video: AP Campaign Minute AssociatedPress
Betting On The New Map Huffington Post
On the Hustings New York Sun
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Hiding in Iraq without leaving home – Seattle Times

May 31, 2008 in Iraq


Voice of America

Hiding in Iraq without leaving home
Seattle Times, United States - 12 hours ago
AP | Iraq: 5 years later BAGHDAD — Abu Hassan took deep breaths of joy as he crossed the double-decker bridge spanning the Tigris River. ...
Some Iraqi insurgents agree to reconcile guardian.co.uk
Blasts kill 2 US soldiers in Iraq Los Angeles Times
2 American Soldiers Are Killed in Insurgent Attacks in Iraq New York Times
The Associated Press - Voice of America
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Growing opposition in Iraq to security pact with US: Report – Press Trust of India

May 31, 2008 in Security


Growing opposition in Iraq to security pact with US: Report
Press Trust of India, India - 4 hours ago
... US troops could carry out without Iraq's permission, legal immunities sought for American troops and security contractors and what the Iraqi officials ...

Mass protests against US-Iraq deal – PRESS TV

May 30, 2008 in Security


PRESS TV

Mass protests against US-Iraq deal
PRESS TV, Iran - May 30, 2008
Tens of thousands rally against a proposed US-Iraqi security agreement to keep US troops in Iraq after the current UN mandate expires. ...
Hakim against US security deal PRESS TV
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Obama, McCain bicker over US troop levels in Iraq – Reuters

May 30, 2008 in Iraq Travel


Obama, McCain bicker over US troop levels in Iraq
Reuters - 35 minutes ago
He has said Obama does not have the knowledge and experience to make judgments on the situation in Iraq and invited Obama to travel together to Iraq. ...