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Iraq, Iran to swap bodies from war – The Associated Press

October 31, 2008 in Iraq


Iraq, Iran to swap bodies from war
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's government spokesman says Iraq and Iran have agreed to exchange bodies of soldiers killed during the eight-year Iran-Iraq war. ...

Parts of US-Iraq military pact still to be clarified: minister – AFP

October 31, 2008 in Iraq


AFP

Parts of US-Iraq military pact still to be clarified: minister
AFP - 2 hours ago
MADRID (AFP) — Some points in the draft security accord between Iraq and the United States still have to be clarified, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari ...
Iraq outlines changes it wants in pact with US The Associated Press
Bush Expresses Confidence on US-Iraq Troops Pact NewsBlaze
Iraqis stage another anti-SOFA rally PRESS TV
AINA - AFP
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Odinero gives odds of troop pact's success – United Press International

October 31, 2008 in Security


Odinero gives odds of troop pact's success
United Press International - 10 hours ago
Raymond Odierno, commander of US forces in Iraq, says chances are as high as 30 percent a US-Iraqi security deal won't be reached. On a scale of one to 10, ...
Odierno says SOFA in Iraq may be elusive Stars and Stripes
US commander acknowledges possibility that Iraq won't authorize ... USA Today
General holds doubts on Iraq deal Washington Times
Alsumaria
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Iraq violence kills 317 in October – Times of India

October 31, 2008 in Iraq


AFP

Iraq violence kills 317 in October
Times of India, India - 3 hours ago
At least 4189 US soldiers have been killed in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, according to news agency count based on the website. Iraq has seen a downward ...
Death toll down for US troops, Iraqi civilians in October CNN International
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Oct 31 Reuters AlertNet
At least 14 killed in Iraq attacks AFP
Xinhua - McClatchy Washington Bureau
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Syria suspends Iraq security talks – United Press International

October 31, 2008 in Security


CTV.ca

Syria suspends Iraq security talks
United Press International - 4 hours ago
DAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Syria severed communications with Iraq, suspending bilateral security meetings and has cut back on its border troops, ...
Syria Attack Shows Meaning of US-Iraq Security Deal Worldmeets.us
A bumpy ride for the US over Syria Asia Times Online
US Raid Into Syria Sent Two Messages Human Events
Los Angeles Times - The National
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Lessons of Iraq – International Herald Tribune

October 31, 2008 in Iraq


CBS News

Lessons of Iraq
International Herald Tribune, France - 9 hours ago
By Christopher M. Schnaubelt Less than two years ago, many politicians, analysts and pundits believed that the war in Iraq was lost. ...
Will More US Troops Really Help in Afghanistan? TIME
More U.S. Special Forces debated for Afghanistan Chicago Tribune
Military planners consider buildup of troops in Afghanistan Kansas City Star
Reuters UK - The Associated Press
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Economy upstages Iraq war from US poll menu – NDTV.com

October 31, 2008 in Iraq


NDTV.com

Economy upstages Iraq war from US poll menu
NDTV.com, India - 5 hours ago
But the families of those who are serving in Iraq are not willing to give up just yet. Elaine Brower is fighting her own war with the American government. ...
Burns Lectures on Future of Iraq Dartmouth Review
Pushed aside Baltimore Sun
Voters Guide: Candidates differ sharply on Iraq KTAR.com
Jerusalem Post - Asia Times Online
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America at a fork in the road – The Canberra Times

October 31, 2008 in Iraq Travel


Sydney Morning Herald

America at a fork in the road
The Canberra Times, Australia - Oct 31, 2008
Obama gets the bigger response from young audiences with his promise to restore America's standing, because they travel more and are more aware of the ...
Video: Bush Urges All Americans to Vote AssociatedPress
STEPHANIE SALTER: I hear America speaking — and endorsing Barack Obama Terre Haute Tribune Star
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Iraq wants details of US raid in Syria – spokesman – Reuters India

October 31, 2008 in Iraq


Malaysia Star

Iraq wants details of US raid in Syria - spokesman
Reuters India, India - 7 hours ago
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Iraq is waiting for the United States to provide details of a deadly US military raid on a Syrian border village, Iraqi government ...
An abuse of power guardian.co.uk
Iraq condemns US raid on Syrian village Independent
IRAQ SEEKS PACT LIMITS New York Post
The Associated Press - Reuters
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Syria decides to cut off ties with Iraq – Al-Bawaba

October 31, 2008 in Iraq


Daily Star - Lebanon

Syria decides to cut off ties with Iraq
Al-Bawaba, Jordan - 8 hours ago
Syria decided to cut off diplomatic ties with Iraq and suspend the work of the joint security committee as to draw down the number of Syrian troops deployed ...
A Case Study Of Power And Media: The Washington Post CounterCurrents.org
Terrorism Without Borders Periódico 26
Iraq denounces US raid on Syria Tehran Times
Reuters - Politics.co.uk
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