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Goodlatte concludes Iraq trip with positive report – Lynchburg News and Advance

June 30, 2008 in Iraq Travel


Lynchburg News and Advance

Goodlatte concludes Iraq trip with positive report
Lynchburg News and Advance, VA - 5 hours ago
“This morning, five of us (members of Congress) had the opportunity to travel through Baghdad and visit a neighborhood police station, and we drove through ...
Rep. Goodlatte visits Iraq News Virginian
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After Deaths, US Inspects Electric Work Done in Iraq – New York Times

June 30, 2008 in Iraq


San Diego Union Tribune

After Deaths, US Inspects Electric Work Done in Iraq
New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago
By JAMES RISEN WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has ordered electrical inspections of all buildings in Iraq maintained by KBR, a major military contractor, ...
Blind Special Forces soldier: determined to serve The Associated Press
Ashland soldier drowns in accident in Afghanistan Boston Globe
Ashland native killed in Afghanistan MetroWest Daily News
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Afghanistan troop deaths exceed Iraq total in June – Los Angeles Times

June 30, 2008 in Iraq


Afghanistan troop deaths exceed Iraq total in June
Los Angeles Times, CA - 1 hour ago
The numbers surpass those in Iraq for the second straight month. From the Associated Press KABUL, AFGHANISTAN -- At least 45 international troops, ...
US deaths in Afghanistan near those in Iraq USA Today
Afghanistan deaths increase in June Brunei News
Pakistan's odd dance with the Taliban Daily Star - Lebanon
Colorado Daily - The Gazette (Montreal)
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Baghdad sees tentative rebirth – BBC News

June 30, 2008 in Security


BBC News

Baghdad sees tentative rebirth
BBC News, UK - 52 minutes ago
Indeed, as an influential report from the US Congress stated a few days ago, Iraq's security environment "remains volatile and dangerous". ...

In a Nutshell: McCain vs. Obama on National Security – Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

June 30, 2008 in Security


Albany Times Union

In a Nutshell: McCain vs. Obama on National Security
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, District of Columbia - 6 hours ago
The war in Iraq has produced the sharpest divisions between the two candidates on the 2008 campaign trail. When the next president takes office, ...
Election Season Wild Card: Covert Operations Against Iran, al Qaeda U.S. News & World Report
US, Iran: Empty threats ISN
Cuba Blogger Concerned over Iran Ahora Cuba
RINF.COM - Dar Al-Hayat
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A tough hurdle as Iraqis talk security with Washington – Daily Star – Lebanon

June 30, 2008 in Iraq


Reuters South Africa

A tough hurdle as Iraqis talk security with Washington
Daily Star - Lebanon, Lebanon - 4 hours ago
By Safa A. Hussein In the next few months, Iraqi leaders may have to make tough historic decisions that will not only affect the future of Iraq for many ...
Iraq Criticizes Attacks by American Troops New York Times
US faces Iraq fury over death Gulf Daily News
Operation Horse's Head: US Raid Sends Message on Iraq "Agreement The Baltimore Chronicle
Voice of America - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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McCain Aims to Score Points Globally – Wall Street Journal

June 30, 2008 in Iraq Travel


McCain Aims to Score Points Globally
Wall Street Journal - Jun 30, 2008
Over the weekend, his campaign said that this summer he will visit Israel, Jordan, France, Germany and the UK He is also expected to travel to Iraq, ...
Political news and notes Detroit Free Press
McCain Addresses Pennsylvania Voters Evening Bulletin
An Unusual Attack on McCain Retired General Says Republican is ... RedOrbit
National Journal - Wall Street Journal
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Iraq Contractor Security Assessment Differs From Bush/McCain – The Washington Independent

June 30, 2008 in Security


The Washington Independent

Iraq Contractor Security Assessment Differs From Bush/McCain
The Washington Independent, DC - 2 hours ago
And the latest Pentagon Iraq security report (PDF) to Congress reported that improvements in the security environment have been substantial over the past ...

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 30 – Reuters

June 30, 2008 in Security


FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 30
Reuters - 1 hour ago
BAGHDAD - US forces killed six suspected al Qaeda militants and detained 22 others during operations in different parts of Iraq on Sunday and Monday, ...

US transfer of Shiite province to Iraq delayed – AFP

June 30, 2008 in Security


AFP

US transfer of Shiite province to Iraq delayed
AFP - 3 hours ago
More than five years after the March 2003 invasion of Iraq, security in nearly half of Iraq's 18 provinces is still in the hands of US-led forces. ...