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Revised Iraq election law unacceptable to Sunnis

Salim Abdullah, spokesman for the Accordance Front, the biggest Sunni bloc in the parliament, reacts as he speaks to the press after an Iraqi Parliament session Monday about the election law. By Aamer Madhaniand Ahmed Fadaam,...

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Burris, in Iraq, refuses to talk about ethics rebuke

The Illinois Democrat repeatedly insisted his qualified admonishment Friday by the Senate Ethics Committee was "water over the dam." Burris holds the Senate seat occupied by President Barack Obama. Burris refused to address...

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Is this what the US expects of its President?

By Arlene Kushner “Deplorable” I began writing this post, earlier today, by talking about imponderables, and then focusing on Obama policy with regard to Iran — which policy leaves many of us confused, frustrated, and angry....

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Iraq PM ramps up attacks on Baathists before vote

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A stepped-up campaign by Iraq's prime minister against Saddam Hussein loyalists is alienating Sunni Muslims and stoking tensions between them and the majority Shiites ahead of key national elections....

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Alleged Iraq bombers offer confessions

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA November 23, 2009 - 5:39AM AP Three jailed suspects in October 25 bombings that killed more than 150 people in Iraq say they filmed the targeted buildings before the attack and escorted the car bombs in a...

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Al-Qaeda in Iraq said to be on rise

BAGHDAD - The Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq has rebounded in strength in recent months and appears to be launching a concerted effort to cripple the Iraqi government as U.S. troops withdraw, Iraqi and American...

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Obama's General Says:Syria Allied with Al-Qaida, Attacking U.S.;White House Says: Is that a Problem?

Does anyone read the newspapers in the U.S. government? How about checking out the dispatches coming from its generals in the field? Here’s a news story which tells all. A Reuters’ dispatch from Iraq interviews the commander of...

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Al-Qaeda in Iraq Regaining Strength

BAGHDAD -- The Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq has rebounded in strength in recent months and appears to be launching a concerted effort to cripple the Iraqi government as U.S. troops withdraw, Iraqi and American...

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In Iraq, a Civilian Voice At the Commander's Side

BAGHDAD -- Rarely does the hulking commander of American forces in Iraq meet with Iraqis or go to a news conference without a slight, dark-haired woman standing just a little to one side --as if to give him space --but almost...

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America's other war

America's other war Business Spectator (registration) Most news in the United States that touches the realm of foreign affairs these days focuses obsessively on what US President Barack Obama is going to do about Afghanistan,...

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