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Gates in Iraq to Meet Maliki and U.S. Commanders

Gates in Iraq to Meet Maliki and U.S. Commanders

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited as Baghdad was reeling from bombings and U.S. forces are beginning to prepare for withdrawals this spring.

 

At least 127 killed as explosions rock Baghdad

Car bombs exploded amid busy streets and official buildings in Baghdad this morning, killing at least 127 people and wounding 450 more, in the latest assault on the Iraqi government by militants, according to police officials.

 

U.S. Commander in Iraq Wants Troops in Disputed Territories

The top U.S. commander in Iraq says he wants to deploy American soldiers to disputed territories in northern Iraq following a recent spike in bombings there.

 

Women at Arms: G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier as War Evolves

Women at Arms: G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier as War Evolves

Before 2001, America’s military women had rarely seen ground combat, but the Afghanistan and Iraq wars have changed that.

 

Deaths of U.S. troops exceed 5,000 in wars

Deaths of U.S. troops exceed 5,000 in wars

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan reached two solemn milestones Monday: July has become the deadliest month for U.S. troops in ...

 

Iraqis Set Restrictions on U.S. Troop Activities

Iraqis Set Restrictions on U.S. Troop Activities

Move to curtail movement of U.S. forces is new reading of security agreement that startles American commanders, raises security concerns.

 

Obama says U.S. a strong partner of Iraq despite pullout

Obama says U.S. a strong partner of Iraq despite pullout

President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq faced difficult days ahead after taking control of its towns and cities from U.S. forces but he pledged to remain a strong partner on behalf of the country's security and prosperity.

 

Nat'l Guard: Gay Iraq veteran must leave service

Nat'l Guard: Gay Iraq veteran must leave service

A panel of New York National Guard officers has recommended that an Iraq war veteran who admitted his homosexuality must leave the service, his supporters said Tuesday.

 

Historic moment in Iraq marked by little fanfare

Historic moment in Iraq marked by little fanfare

Tuesday marks the long-anticipated deadline for American troops to pull out of Iraqi towns and cities, but on Monday, there will be no long lines of tanks rolling out of Baghdad or thousands of troops marching out of other cities.

 

Iraq Struck by a Wave of Bombings

At least seven bombs exploded around the country Thursday amid a up-tick in violence as American troops prepare to withdraw from Iraqi cities on June 30.

 

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