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Obama sees security progress in Iraq

msn.com     Jul 22, 2008   748 related          

In first press conference of trip, he acknowledges differences with Petraeus Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. accompanied by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., left, and Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., briefs reporters Tuesday at Jordan's Amman...                    

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Obama says committed to Iraq withdrawal timetable

washingtonpost.com     Jul 22, 2008   3,877 related          

AMMAN (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said after a visit to Iraq on Tuesday that he was still committed to a 16-month timetable for a U.S. military withdrawal from the country. "What I have...                    

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Gunman who shot himself after wounding 6 people in Amman last week dies of wounds

iht.com     Jul 23, 2008   11 related          

A Jordanian security official says a Palestinian gunman who shot himself after wounding six people in Jordan's capital last week has died of his injuries. The official says 19-year-old Thaer al-Weheidi died at a hospital on...                    

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Sweaty Journalists Await Obama In Amman

washingtonpost.com     Jul 22, 2008   13 related          

By Dan Balz AMMAN--After being shut out of the Afghanistan and Iraq portions of his trip, Barack Obama's traveling press corps has assembled at a famous archaeological site in the Jordanian capital to await the candidate's...                    

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Jordan: The Day in Pictures

barackobama.com     Jul 23, 2008   2 related          

Barack Obama spent a hot dusty Tuesday in Jordan on the heel end of his fact-finding mission to Afghanistan and Iraq. He arrived in Amman this afternoon with two fellow Senators, Jack Reed (D-RI) and Chuck Hagel (R-NE). The...                    

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Obama committed to Iraq withdrawal timetable

gulfnews.com     Jul 22, 2008   8 related          

Amman: US presidential candidate Barack Obama said on Tuesday he was still committed to a 16-month timetable for a US troop withdrawal from Iraq. "What I have proposed is a steady, deliberate draw down over the course of 16...                    

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Jordan's king reaffirms independent Palestine key to settle Mideast conflict

xinhuanet.com     Jul 22, 2008          

AMMAN, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's King Abdullah II reaffirmed here on Tuesday evening the need to establish an independent Palestinian state on lands covering both the West Bank and Gaza, saying it is the key to a final...                    

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Obama slams bulldozer attack

news24.com     Jul 22, 2008   330 related          

Amman - White House hopeful Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned a bulldozer rampage in Jerusalem in which 16 people were wounded, saying he would support Israel "in confronting terrorism". "Today's bulldozer attack is a reminder...                    

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Obama condemns bulldozer attack

news24.com     Jul 22, 2008   14 related          

Amman - White House hopeful Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned a bulldozer rampage in Jerusalem in which 16 people were wounded, saying he would support Israel "in confronting terrorism". "Today's bulldozer attack is a reminder...                    

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wordpress.com     Jul 22, 2008          

THIS IS ANOTHER MISSIVE FROM THE GIRL. I also met some great students from Jordan, and we had a wonderful time talking—they ended up taking me to the bus station and getting me on the right bus to petra. About midday, right...                    

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