US commander in Iraq wants troops in disputed land
BAGHDAD - America's top commander in Iraq said Monday he wants to deploy U.S. soldiers alongside Iraqi and Kurdish troops in a disputed swath of northern territory following a series of horrific bombings by insurgents hoping to stoke an Arab-Kurdish conflict.
Nations:Iraq People:Robert Gates Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-08-17
Worst violence since US pullback hits Iraq
BAGHDAD - Bombs killed more than 50 people in Iraq on Thursday in the worst violence since U.S. combat troops withdrew from urban areas last week, and American forces released five Iranian officials suspected of aiding Shiite insurgents.
Nations:Iraq Afghanistan People:Jalal Talabani Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-07-09
Car bomb kills at least 27 people in Iraqi city
BAGHDAD - A car bomb exploded in a crowded outdoor market in the northern city of Kirkuk on Tuesday, killing at least 27 people, police said, a deadly reminder of the challenges facing the Iraqi government even as it celebrated the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from cities.
Nations:Iraq People:Barack Obama Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-06-30
Truck bomb kills more than 70 in northern Iraq
BAGHDAD - A truck bomb exploded as worshippers left a Shiite mosque in northern Iraq on Saturday, killing more than 70 people and wounding nearly 200 in the deadliest bombing this year.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-06-20
Iraq: US raid 'crime' that breaks security pact
BAGHDAD - Iraq's prime minister denounced a deadly U.S. raid on Sunday as a "crime" that violated the security pact with Washington and demanded American commanders hand over those responsible to face possible trial in Iraqi courts.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-04-27
Leaving Iraq: Shift to south, exit through desert
BAGHDAD - The U.S. military map in Iraq in early 2010: Marines are leaving the western desert, Army units are in the former British zone in the south and the overall mission is coalescing around air and logistics hubs in central and northern Iraq.
Nations:Iraq Afghanistan U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-02-28
Suicide attack kills 4 US soldiers in Mosul
BAGHDAD - A suicide car bomber struck a U.S. patrol in northern Iraq on Monday, killing four American soldiers and an Iraqi interpreter in the deadliest single attack against U.S. forces in nine months.
Nations:Iraq Afghanistan Algeria People:Barack Obama Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-02-09
Iraq wraps up election with no major violence
BAGHDAD - Iraqis passed through security checkpoints and razor-wire cordons to vote Saturday in provincial elections that are considered a crucial test of the nation's stability as U.S. officials consider the pace of troop withdrawals.
Nations:Iraq Kuwait Source:(AP)
2009-01-31
US helicopters crash in Iraq, killing 4 Americans
BAGHDAD - Two U.S. helicopters crashed Monday in northern Iraq, killing four American troops, the U.S. military said, in the deadliest single incident for U.S. forces in more than four months.
Nations:Iraq U.S. Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-01-26
Female bomber at Shiite shrine in Baghdad kills 38
BAGHDAD - A woman hiding among Iranian pilgrims with a bomb strapped under her black robe killed more than three dozen people on Sunday outside a Baghdad mosque during ceremonies commemorating the death of one of Shiite Islam's most revered saints.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-01-04
Iraq police: 30 die in Iraq suicide bombing
BAGHDAD - A suicide bomber sneaked into a luncheon gathering called by the leader of a local tribe, killing 30 people and wounding 110 on Friday, police said.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-01-02
Iraq takes control of Green Zone from US
BAGHDAD - The United States handed over control of the Green Zone and Saddam Hussein's presidential palace to Iraqi authorities on Thursday in a ceremonial move described by the country's prime minister as a restoration of Iraq's sovereignty.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-01-01
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