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British hostages in Iraq: How events unfolded – The Guardian

December 31, 2009 in Iraq


The Guardian

British hostages in Iraq: How events unfolded
The Guardian
11 January US forces raid the Iranian consulate in the Iraqi northern city of Erbil and arrest five of its staff. 20 January Raid carried out by insurgent ...
Unreal: US trades top Iranian-backed Iraqi terrorist for British hostageHot Air (blog)
US releases 'dangerous' Iranian proxy behind the murder of US troopsLong War Journal
Qais al-Khazali: from kidnapper and prisoner to potential leaderThe Guardian

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Qais al-Khazali: from kidnapper and prisoner to potential leader – The Guardian

December 31, 2009 in Iraq Travel


The Guardian

Qais al-Khazali: from kidnapper and prisoner to potential leader
The Guardian
Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP Iraq's Shia Islamic groups and political blocs are casting Qais al-Khazali as a resistance hero with a big political future ...

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As Part of Iraqi Reconciliation, US Forces Release Head of Shiite Extremist Group – ABC News (blog)

December 31, 2009 in Security


As Part of Iraqi Reconciliation, US Forces Release Head of Shiite Extremist Group
ABC News (blog)
"The United States remains fully committed to implementation of the US-Iraq Security Agreement," the spokesman said. "Since Jan. 1, 2009, we have released ...

Panetta on bombing…Deaths down in Iraq…Swine flu declines – 9&10 News

December 31, 2009 in Iraq


Panetta on bombing...Deaths down in Iraq...Swine flu declines
9&10 News
KABUL (AP) — While US military deaths are going up in Afghanistan, they're going down in Iraq. A tally by The Associated Press shows 304 American service ...

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Iraq: 2010 In the Stars – New York Times (blog)

December 31, 2009 in Iraq


Iraq: 2010 In the Stars
New York Times (blog)
By SA'AD AL-IZZI BAGHDAD — As the year ends, Iraqis have one question about 2010 for their favorite astrologer: “Who will rule Iraq? ...

Iraq says more ‘superfields’ up for grabs – UPI.com

December 31, 2009 in Iraq


Earthtimes (press release)

Iraq says more 'superfields' up for grabs
UPI.com
31 (UPI) -- The preliminary deals signed by Angola's state oil company, Sonangol, Wednesday to develop two small fields in the most dangerous part of Iraq ...
Iraq Signs 2 Oil Deals With Angola's SonangolNew York Times
Sonangol Signs Initial Pacts For Two Iraq Oil FieldsWall Street Journal
Iraq oil contract goes to AngolaBBC News
AFP -MidEastYouth.com -Alsumaria
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Q+A-Healthcare, economy, security on Obama’s 2010 agenda – Reuters

December 31, 2009 in Security


Q+A-Healthcare, economy, security on Obama's 2010 agenda
Reuters
IRAQ - Obama has declared that the Iraq war will end for the United States by the end of 2011, when remaining US troops will withdraw. ...

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December 31, 2009 in Iraq in Pictures

TF Marne posted a photo:

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Soldiers of Company B, 209th Aviation Support Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Lobos, transport an L-29 Delfin airplane to its final destination as a static display at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, outside of Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 16. The L-29 was restored and dedicated to the Iraqi Air Force College in conjunction with a ceremony marking the institution’s return and re-opening in its original location of Tikrit.
(Photo by: Staff Sgt. Mike Alberts | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs)

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December 31, 2009 in Iraq in Pictures

TF Marne posted a photo:

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First Lieutenant Eric Baca, a native of Houston, Texas, and platoon leader, quick reaction force, Company A, 209th Aviation Support Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Lobos, distributes school supplies to children at Al Khanik, a small village just outside of Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 20. (Photo by: Staff Sgt. Mike Alberts, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs)

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December 31, 2009 in Iraq in Pictures

TF Marne posted a photo:

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Specialist Eddie Flores, 204th Military Police Company, attached to 2nd HBCT, takes a photograph of a prospective Iraqi Army recruit during a four-day recruitment drive, Dec. 23.