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Source: Petraeus submitted preliminary Iraq report
WASHINGTON - The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, has given his military superiors and Defense Secretary Robert Gates his initial recommendation on when to resume a U.S. troop withdrawal and at what pace, a senior military officer close to the process said Friday.
Nations:Afghanistan Iraq Russia People:David Petraeus Robert Gates Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2008-08-29
Russia's case on Georgia territories: Like Kosovo or not?
Paris - In the wake of Russia's recognition of two separatist Georgian republics Tuesday, Moscow is moving swiftly in another war - how to define and present its legal case to the world. One chief area of this battle is Kosovo, the Serbian province that declared its independence in February - something Moscow had long warned would "legitimize" the separation of territories such as South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia.
Nations:Russia Tajikistan France People:Wesley Clark Vladimir Putin Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2008-08-28
US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US forces will hand over control of Anbar province to Iraqi troops in the coming days, military officials said Wednesday, touting improved security in the region.
Nations:Iraq Afghanistan People:David Petraeus Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AFP)
2008-08-27
Fewer Marines needed in Iraq's western province
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Marine commandant said Wednesday that his forces in Iraq's once-volatile western Anbar province can be reduced, as the military moves to hand over control of the region to the Iraqis next week.
Nations:Afghanistan Iraq People:David Petraeus Robert Gates Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2008-08-27
Barack Obama prepares to name running mate
WASHINGTON - The secret holding, Barack Obama on Friday readied announcement by text message of his vice presidential running mate from a list suddenly spiced by a dark horse from Texas.
Nations:Afghanistan U.S. People:Kathleen Sebelius David Petraeus Mitt Romney Evan Bayh Christopher Dodd Chuck Hagel Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-22
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- Source: Petraeus submitted preliminary Iraq report 2008-08-29
- Russia's case on Georgia territories: Like Kosovo or not? 2008-08-28
- US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis 2008-08-27
- Fewer Marines needed in Iraq's western province 2008-08-27
- Barack Obama prepares to name running mate 2008-08-22
- Obama may announce running mate later today 2008-08-22
- Role of a lifetime: Iraq vet sought for soap opera 2008-08-18
- Figure in Abramoff scandal raises money for McCain 2008-08-13
- Israel mulls military option for Iran nukes 2008-08-06
- More than 10,000 detainees released in Iraq 2008-08-02
- Bush: cutting troop Iraq combat tours to a year 2008-07-31
- U.S. combat deaths in Iraq plunge in July 2008-07-30
- US: Iraqi fighters extort, kidnap to raise funds 2008-07-29
- Arrest made in slaying of pregnant N.C. soldier 2008-07-29
- Tight security in Baghdad for Shi'ite pilgrimage 2008-07-29
- Ambassador: Al-Qaida leaving Iraq for Afghanistan 2008-07-23
- Pentagon to recommend more troops for Afghanistan 2008-07-23
- New policy lowers flags only for Ky. soldiers 2008-07-23
- How one vet's persistence paid off 2008-07-23
- U.S. military says Iraq troop "surge" has ended 2008-07-22
- Obama in Iraq: Withdrawal support but no timetable 2008-07-21
- Obama begins firsthand look at Baghdad 2008-07-21
- Obama expected to meet with commanders of Iraq war 2008-07-20
- Obama meets with Karzai, a leader he's criticized 2008-07-20
- Troop withdrawal timetable concerns Pentagon chief 2008-07-20
- Obama meets Karzai, vows steadfast Afghan aid 2008-07-20
- Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons' 2008-07-20
- As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts 2008-07-19
- US general: al-Qaida may be easing effort in Iraq 2008-07-19
- In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials 2008-07-19
- McCain says Obama trip to Iraq may be soon 2008-07-18
- More US troops may go to Afghanistan this year 2008-07-16
- Military surge in Iraq ends; 150,000 troops remain 2008-07-16
- Obama, McCain Sharpen their dispute over Iraq war 2008-07-15
- Obama says US strategy in Iraq is unsound 2008-07-15
- Fresh Iraq troop cuts hinge on security: Petraeus 2008-07-14
- Obama mourns US troop deaths, swipes at McCain 2008-07-13
- US pleased, worried, by newfound Iraqi confidence 2008-07-13
- Fellow ex-POW eager to back McCain against Obama 2008-07-11
- Left lacks leverage to stop Obama's rightward tack 2008-07-08
- Reunited rockers Fabulosos Cadillacs in high gear 2008-07-08
- As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq 2008-07-07
- Wesley Clark 'moving on' 2008-07-07
- Special court for vets addresses more than crime 2008-07-06
- Troops in Iraq celebrate Fourth by reenlisting 2008-07-05
- Gen. Clark won't back off critique of McCain 2008-07-01
- Obama disowns critique of McCain's military record 2008-06-30
- Obama: I will never question others' patriotism 2008-06-30
- Some on left target McCain's war record 2008-06-30
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