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Months of intense debate preceded Iraq surge - International Herald Tribune

August 31, 2008 in Iraq

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Months of intense debate preceded Iraq surge
International Herald Tribune, France - 1 hour ago
In January 2007, when the situation in Iraq appeared at its bleakest, Bush chose a bold option that was at odds with what many of his civilian and military …
Iraq "surge" followed sharp internal debate: report Reuters
Petraeus submits plan to withdraw troops from Iraq Xinhua
Troop ‘Surge’ Took Place Amid Doubt and Debate New York Times
Barre Montpelier Times Argus - The Associated Press
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No News Is Good News in Baghdad - ABC News

August 31, 2008 in Security

No News Is Good News in Baghdad
ABC News - 4 hours ago
–The rate of casualties in the Iraqi Security Forces has dropped 60 percent since last year. –The number of roadside bombs, car bombs and suicide bombs …
Bringing light to Baghdad CNN International
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As Iraq takes over US-backed patrols, doubts persist - Reuters

August 31, 2008 in Iraq

As Iraq takes over US-backed patrols, doubts persist
Reuters - 8 hours ago
"It's important that they're now included in the new Iraq." Under the US and Iraqi plan, those who don't join Iraqi security forces will be given civilian …
Anbar handover to Iraqis finalized PRESS TV
US troops to hand over Anbar province's security to Iraqi forces Monsters and Critics.com
Marines from Iraq may be deployed in Afghanistan Daily Times
AFP - Voice of America
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As Iraq takes over US-backed patrols, doubts persist - Reuters

August 31, 2008 in Iraq

As Iraq takes over US-backed patrols, doubts persist
Reuters - 4 hours ago
"It's important that they're now included in the new Iraq." Under the US and Iraqi plan, those who don't join Iraqi security forces will be given civilian …
US troops to hand over Anbar province's security to Iraqi forces Monsters and Critics.com
Marines from Iraq may be deployed in Afghanistan Daily Times
Iraq says US to hand over former Sunni battleground AFP
Voice of America - Christian Science Monitor
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Iraq and Afghanistan: Ready for Tourists? - Ethical Travel News

August 31, 2008 in Iraq Travel

Iraq and Afghanistan: Ready for Tourists?
Ethical Travel News, CA - 5 hours ago
The consensus among travelers, from Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree to Robert Young Pelton's comebackalive.com, is that travel in Iraq south of Kurdistan remains …

Standoff over Iraqi town stokes tension with Kurds - Reuters UK

August 31, 2008 in Security

Standoff over Iraqi town stokes tension with Kurds
Reuters UK, UK - 5 hours ago
But while Iraqi and Kurdish security men squabble, the town's civilians fear strife between peoples they say have been friends, at least most of the time. …
Does Al-Maliki's New Team Imperil Security Agreement? Al-Maliki … Bay Area Indymedia
Standoff in Khanaqin Center For American Progress
Kurds in Baghdad to discuss disputes PRESS TV
Antiwar.com - AFP
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US troops to hand over Anbar province's security to Iraqi forces - Monsters and Critics.com

August 31, 2008 in Security

US troops to hand over Anbar province's security to Iraqi forces
Monsters and Critics.com - 6 hours ago
Iraqi forces are now in control of 10 out of Iraq's 18 provinces. Anbar will be the eleventh province to take responsibility for its own security. …
As Iraq takes over US-backed patrols, doubts persist Reuters
US to handover control of Anbar province to Iraqi security Xinhua
Iraq: US Plans Anbar Security Control Transfer Monday Voice of America
International Herald Tribune - Washington Post
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US troops to hand over Anbar province's security to Iraqi forces - Monsters and Critics.com

August 31, 2008 in Security

Voice of America

US troops to hand over Anbar province's security to Iraqi forces
Monsters and Critics.com - 2 hours ago
Iraqi forces are now in control of 10 out of Iraq's 18 provinces. Anbar will be the eleventh province to take responsibility for its own security. …
Iraq-US troops on alert ahead of Anbar handover AFP
US to handover control of Anbar province to Iraqi security Xinhua
Iraq: US Plans Anbar Security Control Transfer Monday Voice of America
International Herald Tribune - Washington Post
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Iraq PM says Ramadan to celebrate victory over 'terrorists' - AFP

August 31, 2008 in Iraq

Iraq PM says Ramadan to celebrate victory over 'terrorists'
AFP - 23 hours ago
Since the aftermath of the US-led invasion in March 2003, Ramadan has seen intense bloodletting across Iraq, until violence started ebbing from the middle …
Muslims' holy month of fasting starts The Associated Press
Muslims Observe Ramadan, Begin To Take Part In Fasting dBTechno
The holy month of Ramadan starts in Palestine International Middle East Media Center
Manila Times - Arab News
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Iraq-US troops on alert ahead of Anbar handover - AFP

August 31, 2008 in Iraq

Voice of America

Iraq-US troops on alert ahead of Anbar handover
AFP - 4 hours ago
RAMADI, Iraq (AFP) — Iraqi and US forces were on alert on Sunday in the western Sunni province of Anbar ahead of the transfer of security in the desert …
US troops to hand over Anbar province's security to Iraqi forces Monsters and Critics.com
Marines from Iraq may be deployed in Afghanistan Daily Times
Iraq: US Plans Anbar Security Control Transfer Monday Voice of America
Christian Science Monitor - Reuters
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