May 31, 2009 in Security
 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Book traces dramatic rise of 44th US president msnbc.com Striking images from President Barack Obama's jam-packed first 100 days in office, including a surprise trip to Iraq, a visit with Queen Elizabeth II, a handshake with Hugo Chavez, and the arrival of a new dog at the White House. ... BARACK OBAMA The Island (subscription) all 175 news articles |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq Travel
 New York Times | Afghan Valley Offers Test for Obama Strategy New York Times, United States “It's construction, not reconstruction,” one American officer said, comparing the task with that in Iraq, where the American effort was referred to as reconstruction. One problem is that the gains in Jalrez could still be temporary. ... |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq
 Times Online | Iraq's Casualty Decline Wall Street Journal Now that the Iraq war is going well, media coverage in America has all but vanished. So we thought you might like to know that the month that ended yesterday saw the fewest deaths from terrorist violence in that country since the US-led invasion in ... Iraqi casualties fall to record low in May Los Angeles Times US withdrawal from Mosul leads to fear of Iraqi insurgent attacks Times Online all 5 news articles |
May 31, 2009 in Security
My Advice for Obama Wall Street Journal This event, which took place nearly a decade ago, dramatized the limitation of a huge military budget in assuring national security. Nonetheless, our military budget is higher than ever -- $515 billion annually, not including the cost of Iraq and ... Army fury at refusal to bolster Afghan campaign Independent War dead: On the verge of 5000 Winona Daily News Can the UK afford its Washington ties? Daily Star - Lebanon all 14 news articles |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq Travel
Resentment grows towards Tehran The National, United Arab Emirates An Iranian woman sits outside her hotel in Karbala, Iraq. Millions of Iranians travel to the holy city each year, bringing money and influence. Nizar Latif for The National KARBALA, IRAQ // With a vastly improved security situation here, ... |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq Travel
 AFP | US Weighs Tactics on Israeli Settlement New York Times, United States In addition, Mr. Obama will probably touch on his outreach to Iran, and his withdrawal plans for Iraq. He will talk about his decision to shut down the detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and refer in his speech to the contributions of Muslims to ... During His Trip to Egypt, Obama Should Visit Gaza Australia.TO all 197 news articles |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4306 The Associated Press As of Sunday, May 31, 2009, at least 4306 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes nine military civilians killed in action. ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4306 Examiner.com all 111 news articles |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq
 Reuters | Syria Looks to Iraq for an Economic Boost Wall Street Journal By JULIEN BARNES-DACEY DAMASCUS -- Syria, suffering from dwindling oil revenue and a sluggish, state-dominated market, is banking on an economic boost from an unlikely source: Iraq. A recent thaw in the countries' political relations is raising hopes ... Syria's top dissident backs detente with US Reuters all 11 news articles |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4306 The Associated Press As of Sunday, May 31, 2009, at least 4306 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes nine military civilians killed in action. ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4306 Examiner.com all 93 news articles |
May 31, 2009 in Iraq Travel
 WAVY-TV | 'Ride 2 Recovery' WAVY-TV, VA "I was injured May 10, 2008 in Baghdad, Iraq," Hunt said from the hand bike he's using for this journey. He lost both legs in the war. Each of the more than 350-miles the veterans travel takes them to a place of achievement. The group provides support ... |
