December 29, 2004

Stop Them Before They Kill Again

12/29/04 Brecher, GNN, Stop Them Before They Kill Again

Posted by rowan at 10:07 AM

December 27, 2004

Disappearing Act - Fallujah and the Media

12/27/04 Whitney, CounterPunch, Disappearing Act - Fallujah and the Media

Posted by rowan at 4:56 PM

Iraq Contractor Claims Immunity From Fraud Laws

12/27/04 Phinney, GNN, Iraq Contractor Claims Immunity From Fraud Laws

Posted by rowan at 11:23 AM

Militants Say They Taped Mosul Blast

12/27/04 Oppel, NYT, Militants Say They Taped Mosul Blast

Posted by rowan at 7:11 AM

Top Sunni party pulls out of Iraq polls

12/27/04 Al Jazeera, Top Sunni party pulls out of Iraq polls

Posted by rowan at 6:27 AM

Former US official blasts Iraq policy

12/27/04 Al Jazeera, Former US official blasts Iraq policy

Posted by rowan at 6:27 AM

December 26, 2004

U.S. Is Suggesting Guaranteed Role for Iraq's Sunnis

12/26/04 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Is Suggesting Guaranteed Role for Iraq's Sunnis

Posted by rowan at 7:57 AM

December 24, 2004

Unrest sweeps Iraq

12/24/04 Al Jazeera, Unrest sweeps Iraq

Posted by rowan at 5:40 PM

Insurgents operate at will in Mosul, US says

12/24/04 Howard, Guardian/UK, Insurgents operate at will in Mosul, US says

Posted by rowan at 10:47 AM

Falluja Returnees Angry, 'City Unfit for Animals'

12/24/04 al-Badrani, Reuters, Falluja Returnees Angry, 'City Unfit for Animals'

Posted by rowan at 10:44 AM

US to Take Bigger Bite of Iraq's Economic Pie

12/24/04 Mekay, IPS, US to Take Bigger Bite of Iraq's Economic Pie

Posted by rowan at 10:42 AM

Iraq's Christian minority loses its innocence now the rule of Saddam is over

12/24/04 Daragahi, Independent/UK, Iraq's Christian minority loses its innocence now the rule of Saddam is over

Posted by rowan at 6:56 AM

US bombing marks return of Fallujah's displaced people

12/24/04 Daragahi, Independent/UK, US bombing marks return of Fallujah's displaced people

Posted by rowan at 6:56 AM

December 23, 2004

Pentagon says suicide bomber hit army base

12/23/04 Howard, Pentagon says suicide bomber hit army base

Posted by rowan at 11:36 PM

Suicide Bombing Is Now Suspected in Mosul Attack

12/23/04 Oppel & Schmitt, NYT, Suicide Bombing Is Now Suspected in Mosul Attack

Posted by rowan at 11:35 PM

More signs of Syria turn up in Iraq

12/23/04 Blanford, CSM, More signs of Syria turn up in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 9:03 AM

Thinktanks slam US Iraq strategy

12/23/04 Al Jazeera, Thinktanks slam US Iraq strategy

Posted by rowan at 8:52 AM

Inside Falluja: Conditions as residents return

12/23/04 BBC, Inside Falluja: Conditions as residents return

Posted by rowan at 8:11 AM

US forces seal off Mosul

12/23/04 Al Jazeera, US forces seal off Mosul

Posted by rowan at 8:11 AM

US Failed to Honestly Assess Iraq Threat - Report

12/23/04 Giacomo, Reuters, US Failed to Honestly Assess Iraq Threat - Report

Posted by rowan at 6:55 AM

December 22, 2004

Precision of Base Attack Worries Military Experts

12/22/04 Ricks, Wa. Post, Precision of Base Attack Worries Military Experts

Posted by rowan at 11:47 PM

Amid the smoke and screaming, soldiers turned their lunch tables over to be used as stretchers

12/22/04 Cockburn et al, Independent/UK, Amid the smoke and screaming, soldiers turned their lunch tables over to be used as stretchers

Posted by rowan at 11:38 PM

Ten more years?

12/22/04 Macintyre & Brown, Independent/UK, Ten more years? (In Iraq)

Posted by rowan at 11:38 PM

Toll of Blast in Iraq Include Seven Workers at Defense Contractor Halliburton

12/22/04 AP, Toll of Blast in Iraq Include Seven Workers at Defense Contractor Halliburton

Posted by rowan at 7:35 AM

December 21, 2004

Iraq bombers 'linked to Iran and Syria'

12/21/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Iraq bombers 'linked to Iran and Syria'

Posted by rowan at 11:49 PM

Mosul Attack Kills 24, Wounds 64

12/21/04 Richmond Times, Mosul Attack Kills 24, Wounds 64

Posted by rowan at 7:35 AM

Blast at US Mosul base kills 22

12/21/04 BBC, Blast at US Mosul base kills 22

Posted by rowan at 7:27 AM

December 20, 2004

An Army Without Compassion

12/20/04 Fisk, CounterPunch, An Army Without Compassion

Posted by rowan at 9:59 AM

What happened in Kurdish Halabja?

12/20/04 al-Obaidi, Al Jazeera, What happened in Kurdish Halabja?

Posted by rowan at 9:29 AM

Fallujah: Psychological Warfare

12/20/04 CRG, Fallujah: Psychological Warfare

Posted by rowan at 7:34 AM

In Iraq: One Religion, Two Realities

12/20/04 Shadid, Wa. Post, In Iraq: One Religion, Two Realities

Posted by rowan at 12:01 AM

December 19, 2004

A poll governed by fear: millions will get no chance to vote, and the war will go on

12/19/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, A poll governed by fear: millions will get no chance to vote, and the war will go on

Posted by rowan at 11:05 PM

Saddam calls for Iraqi unity

12/19/04 Al Jazeera, Saddam calls for Iraqi unity

Posted by rowan at 12:05 AM

December 18, 2004

The failed US face of Fallujah

12/18/04 Schwartz, Asia Times, The failed US face of Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 11:33 PM

The failed US face of Fallujah

12/18/04 Schwarz, Asia Times, The failed US face of Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 8:18 AM

Fallujans to Begin Returning Home

12/18/04 Vick, Wa. Post, Fallujans to Begin Returning Home

Posted by rowan at 8:09 AM

Westerner beheaded on Mosul street as American forces lose control of key city

12/18/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Westerner beheaded on Mosul street as American forces lose control of key city

Posted by rowan at 8:03 AM

Chemical Ali questioned

12/18/04 BBC, Chemical Ali questioned

Posted by rowan at 7:59 AM

US Isn't Winning Against Iraqi Insurgents, Agencies Warn

12/18/04 Strobel et al, Knight-Ridder, US Isn't Winning Against Iraqi Insurgents, Agencies Warn

Posted by rowan at 7:50 AM

December 16, 2004

Fresh Mass Grave Found After US Vacates Base In Al-Hadithah

12/16/04 Jihad Unspun, Fresh Mass Grave Found After US Vacates Base In Al-Hadithah

Posted by rowan at 10:53 PM

Iraq candidates' list announced

12/16/04 Al Jazeera, Iraq candidates' list announced

Posted by rowan at 8:12 AM

December 15, 2004

Watchdog: Irregularities in Iraq oil sales

12/15/04 Al Jazeera, Watchdog: Irregularities in Iraq oil sales

Posted by rowan at 7:07 AM

Hussein Deputy Accused of Gas Attacks Will Stand Trial First

12/15/04 Worth, NYT, Hussein Deputy Accused of Gas Attacks Will Stand Trial First

Posted by rowan at 6:56 AM

Allawi accused of rushing trials for Saddam's aides

12/15/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Allawi accused of rushing trials for Saddam's aides

Posted by rowan at 6:54 AM

More Prisoner Abuse Uncovered in Iraq

12/15/04 Dunham, CHB, More Prisoner Abuse Uncovered in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 6:47 AM

December 14, 2004

Iraqis win death test case probe

12/14/04 BBC, Iraqis win death test case probe

Posted by rowan at 9:09 AM

Falluja refugees 'to return soon'

12/14/04 BBC, Falluja refugees 'to return soon'

Posted by rowan at 9:07 AM

UN struggles in Iraq as election looms

12/14/04 Reynolds, BBC, UN struggles in Iraq as election looms

Posted by rowan at 9:07 AM

Trial imminent for Saddam aides

12/14/04 BBC, Trial imminent for Saddam aides

Posted by rowan at 9:07 AM

Al-Sadr wants US withdrawal guarantee

12/14/04 Al Jazeera, Al-Sadr wants US withdrawal guarantee

Posted by rowan at 7:09 AM

December 13, 2004

Iraq President: Citizens That Feel Humiliated Could Lead to 'Iraqi Hitler'

12/13/04 Reuters, Iraq President: Citizens That Feel Humiliated Could Lead to 'Iraqi Hitler'

Posted by rowan at 10:49 AM

December 12, 2004

Fighting rages in Falluja

12/12/04 Al Jazeera, Fighting rages in Falluja

Posted by rowan at 8:28 AM

December 11, 2004

Fallujah: The homecoming and the homeless

12/11/04 Cockburn & Sengupta, Independent/UK, Fallujah: The homecoming and the homeless

Posted by rowan at 7:47 AM

December 10, 2004

Iran - Linked Cleric Leads Iraqi Candidates

12/10/04 AP, Iran - Linked Cleric Leads Iraqi Candidates

Posted by rowan at 10:32 AM

US Stance on Armor Disputed

12/10/04 Bender, Boston Globe, US Stance on Armor Disputed

Posted by rowan at 10:18 AM

Iraqi Shias unveil poll coalition

12/10/04 BBC, Iraqi Shias unveil poll coalition

Posted by rowan at 10:16 AM

US soldier admits murdering Iraqi

12/10/04 BBC, US soldier admits murdering Iraqi

Posted by rowan at 10:15 AM

Disease risk stops Falluja return

12/10/04 BBC, Disease risk stops Falluja return

Posted by rowan at 10:14 AM

Marines Hunt Down Fallujah's Strays to Head Off Rabies Threat

12/10/04 AFP, Marines Hunt Down Fallujah's Strays to Head Off Rabies Threat

Posted by rowan at 9:30 AM

Fallujah To Be A Virtual Concentration Camp A Phoenix Program For Iraq

12/10/04 Jacobs, PrisonPlanet, Fallujah To Be A Virtual Concentration Camp A Phoenix Program For Iraq

Posted by rowan at 7:58 AM

December 9, 2004

Blowback from Iraq War Is Global, and Growing

12/09/04 St. John, FPIF, Blowback from Iraq War Is Global, and Growing

Posted by rowan at 10:24 AM

Ask Not Who Bankrolled Fallujah - War Tax Resisters Opt Out

12/09/04 Moses, CounterPunch, Ask Not Who Bankrolled Fallujah - War Tax Resisters Opt Out

Posted by rowan at 10:23 AM

You're Voting for Whom?

12/09/04 Nordland, Newsweek, You're Voting for Whom? (Chalabi)

Posted by rowan at 8:08 AM

December 8, 2004

Bush Admits Failure in Training Iraqi Troops to Replace American Soldiers

12/08/04 CHB, Bush Admits Failure in Training Iraqi Troops to Replace American Soldiers

Posted by rowan at 9:24 AM

Fallujah Did Not Break the Back of the Insurgency

12/08/04 Cockburn & Buncombe, COunterPunch, Fallujah Did Not Break the Back of the Insurgency. CIA Warning on Iraq Leaked as 1,000 US Soldier Killed in Action

Posted by rowan at 9:05 AM

Troops grill Rumsfeld over Iraq

12/08/04 BBC, Troops grill Rumsfeld over Iraq

Posted by rowan at 8:59 AM

Killed Unarmed Iraqis, Ex-Marine Tells Hearing

12/08/04 Jimenez, Globe & Mail, Killed Unarmed Iraqis, Ex-Marine Tells Hearing

Posted by rowan at 8:13 AM

December 7, 2004

Faces of Death

12/07/04 Kennedy, AlterNet, Faces of Death

Posted by rowan at 8:43 AM

2 C.I.A. Reports Offer Warnings on Iraq's Path

12/07/04 Jehl, NYT, 2 C.I.A. Reports Offer Warnings on Iraq's Path

Posted by rowan at 7:48 AM

Fallujah: Pentagon Plans a High-tech Strategic Hamlet

12/07/04 Nimmo, CRG, Fallujah: Pentagon Plans a High-tech Strategic Hamlet

Posted by rowan at 7:47 AM

December 6, 2004

Wave of Violence by Iraqi Rebels Kills 80 in 3 Days

12/06/04 Worth, NYT, Wave of Violence by Iraqi Rebels Kills 80 in 3 Days

Posted by rowan at 9:11 AM

December 4, 2004

You asked for my evidence, Mr Ambassador. Here it is

12/04/04 Klein, Guardian/UK, You asked for my evidence, Mr Ambassador. Here it is

Posted by rowan at 7:29 AM

US investigating new prisoner abuse photos

12/04/04 Al Jazeera, US investigating new prisoner abuse photos

Posted by rowan at 7:07 AM

UN adviser: Too dangerous for Iraq polls

12/04/04 Al Jazeera, UN adviser: Too dangerous for Iraq polls

Posted by rowan at 7:07 AM

December 3, 2004

Bush Dismisses Talk Of Delaying Iraq Vote

12/03/04 Baker, Wa. Post, Bush Dismisses Talk Of Delaying Iraq Vote

Posted by rowan at 11:29 PM

UN Fears for Refugees Who Fled Attack on Falluja

12/03/04 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, UN Fears for Refugees Who Fled Attack on Falluja

Posted by rowan at 11:04 AM

December 2, 2004

US to raise troop levels in Iraq

12/02/04 BBC, US to raise troop levels in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 11:57 AM

December 1, 2004

200 Children Die Every Day - Iraq's Health Care Under the Occupation

12/01/04 Hassan, CounterPunch, 200 Children Die Every Day - Iraq's Health Care Under the Occupation

Posted by rowan at 9:35 AM

November 30, 2004

Setting the Conditions for War Crimes

11/30/04 Cohn, Truthout, Setting the Conditions for War Crimes

Posted by rowan at 11:19 PM

U.S. Officials Say Iraq's Forces Founder Under Rebel Assaults

11/30/04 Oppell & Glanz, NYT, U.S. Officials Say Iraq's Forces Founder Under Rebel Assaults

Posted by rowan at 8:38 AM

Iraq health care 'in deep crisis'

11/30/04 BBC, Iraq health care 'in deep crisis'

Posted by rowan at 8:08 AM

November 29, 2004

U.S. Firm on Iraq Election Date in Face of Rising Concerns

11/29/04 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Firm on Iraq Election Date in Face of Rising Concerns

Posted by rowan at 10:24 PM

Shadow of Vietnam Falls Over Iraq River Raids

11/29/04 Burns, NYT, Shadow of Vietnam Falls Over Iraq River Raids

Posted by rowan at 10:20 PM

The US Media and Fallujah

11/29/04 Whitney, CounterPunch, The US Media and Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 8:14 AM

November 28, 2004

UK troops in Iraq face new court threat

11/28/04 Carrell, Independent/UK, UK troops in Iraq face new court threat

Posted by rowan at 8:03 AM

Election will be held on time, says Allawi

11/28/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Election will be held on time, says Allawi

Posted by rowan at 8:01 AM

November 27, 2004

Aid finally reaches Fallujah civilians

11/27/04 Al Jazeera, Aid finally reaches Fallujah civilians

Posted by rowan at 4:01 PM

Aid reaches Falluja's citizens

11/27/04 BBC, Aid reaches Falluja's citizens

Posted by rowan at 6:50 AM

Saving the Iraqi Children

11/27/04 Kristoff, NYT, Saving the Iraqi Children

Posted by rowan at 6:43 AM

Troops Finding Scores of Bodies of Slain Iraqis

11/27/04 Oppel, NYT, Troops Finding Scores of Bodies of Slain Iraqis

Posted by rowan at 6:40 AM

Politicians in Iraq call for delay to elections

11/27/04 McCormack, Independent/UK, Politicians in Iraq call for delay to elections

Posted by rowan at 6:39 AM

Ex-Gurkhas killed in Baghdad attack on UK security firm

11/27/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Ex-Gurkhas killed in Baghdad attack on UK security firm

Posted by rowan at 6:35 AM

November 26, 2004

'Unusual Weapons' Used in Fallujah

11/26/04 Jamail, IPS, 'Unusual Weapons' Used in Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 10:49 PM

Firm's checks to Annan's son went on for years-UN

11/26/04 Reuters, Firm's checks to Annan's son went on for years-UN

Posted by rowan at 10:45 PM

Iraq and the U.S. Legacy

11/26/04 Smaith, FPIF, Iraq and the U.S. Legacy

Posted by rowan at 7:02 AM

The State of Iraq: An Update

11/26/04 Albuquerque et al, NYT, The State of Iraq: An Update ... Chart

Posted by rowan at 3:03 AM

3-D Maps From Commercial Satellites Guide G.I.'s in Iraq's Deadliest Urban Mazes

11/26/04 Lipton, NYT, 3-D Maps From Commercial Satellites Guide G.I.'s in Iraq's Deadliest Urban Mazes

Posted by rowan at 2:59 AM

Smoking while Iraq burns

11/26/04 Klein, Guardian/UK, Smoking while Iraq burns

Posted by rowan at 2:59 AM

November 25, 2004

The recipe for civil war

11/25/04 Escobar, Asia Times, The recipe for civil war

Posted by rowan at 7:12 AM

Blix skeptical at Iraqi chemical weapons find

11/25/04 SpaceWire, Blix skeptical at Iraqi chemical weapons find

Posted by rowan at 3:31 AM

Marines Unaware Of Chemical Weapons Lab In Fallujah

11/25/04 Reuters, Marines Unaware Of Chemical Weapons Lab In Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 3:26 AM

November 24, 2004

Witnesses say US forces killed unarmed civilians

11/24/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Witnesses say US forces killed unarmed civilians

Posted by rowan at 12:37 PM

Dead-Check in Falluja

11/24/04 Wright, Village Voice, Dead-Check in Falluja

Posted by rowan at 12:36 PM

Medics Testify to Fallujah's Horrors

11/24/04 Spinner, Wa. Post, Medics Testify to Fallujah's Horrors

Posted by rowan at 10:27 AM

U.S. Expanding Iraqi Offensive in Violent Area

11/24/04 Glanz & WOng, U.S. Expanding Iraqi Offensive in Violent Area

Posted by rowan at 10:04 AM

Confusion Reigns as U.S. Raid Misses Target in Iraq

11/24/04 Baker, Reuters, Confusion Reigns as U.S. Raid Misses Target in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 9:55 AM

US sweeps Iraqi Sunni 'hotspots'

11/24/04 BBC, US sweeps Iraqi Sunni 'hotspots'

Posted by rowan at 9:49 AM

November 23, 2004

Malnutrition Rate Among Iraqi Children Doubles Under US Occupation

11/23/04 Nasr, JihadUnspun, Malnutrition Rate Among Iraqi Children Doubles Under US Occupation

Posted by rowan at 10:14 AM

Mass Offensive Launched South of Baghdad

11/23/04 Tran, AP, Mass Offensive Launched South of Baghdad

Posted by rowan at 8:12 AM

Iraq's Forbidding 'Triangle of Death'

11/23/04 Shadid, Wa. Post, Iraq's Forbidding 'Triangle of Death'

Posted by rowan at 8:11 AM

November 22, 2004

Iraqi civilians gunned down at checkpoint

11/22/04 Al Jazeera, Iraqi civilians gunned down at checkpoint

Posted by rowan at 9:05 PM

Iraq Force Is Seen As Likely To Grow

11/22/04 Graham, Wa. Post, Iraq Force Is Seen As Likely To Grow

Posted by rowan at 9:00 PM

'This is now the most dangerous place in Iraq. We are coming up against Zarqawi's people'

11/22/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, 'This is now the most dangerous place in Iraq. We are coming up against Zarqawi's people'

Posted by rowan at 8:44 PM

Hawks Push Deep Cuts in Forces in Iraq

11/22/04 Bender, Boston Globe, Hawks Push Deep Cuts in Forces in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 6:07 PM

U.S. Troops Open Fire on Iraqi Bus, Killing 3

11/22/04 Khalil, LA Times, U.S. Troops Open Fire on Iraqi Bus, Killing 3

Posted by rowan at 12:25 PM

November 21, 2004

Why Pre-Emptive Invasions Encourage Soldiers to Commit War Crimes

11/21/04 Royle, Sunday Morning Herald, Why Pre-Emptive Invasions Encourage Soldiers to Commit War Crimes

Posted by rowan at 8:39 PM

Fighters attack US-led forces across Iraq

11/21/04 Al Jazeera, Fighters attack US-led forces across Iraq

Posted by rowan at 5:29 PM

Iraq: The Uncounted

11/21/04 60 Minutes, Iraq: The Uncounted

Posted by rowan at 9:07 AM

Falluja troops told to shoot on sight

11/21/04 Al Jazeera, Falluja troops told to shoot on sight

Posted by rowan at 7:50 AM

Child malnutrition soars in Iraq

11/21/04 Al Jazeera, Child malnutrition soars in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 7:48 AM

November 20, 2004

The Sunni-Shi'ite power play

11/20/04 Escoba, Asia Times, The Sunni-Shi'ite power play

Posted by rowan at 10:17 PM

A Heartless War

11/20/04 Scheer, AlterNet, A Heartless War

Posted by rowan at 5:32 PM

Deal nears on Iraq debt write-off

11/20/04 BBC, Deal nears on Iraq debt write-off

Posted by rowan at 6:50 AM

Iraq hostages: Facts and figures

11/20/04 BBC, Iraq hostages: Facts and figures

Posted by rowan at 6:48 AM

'The war is over, but there is no peace ... and the killings go on'

11/20/04 Ibrahim, Independent/UK,

Posted by rowan at 6:12 AM

Rockets from over the river make terror just part of army routine

11/20/04 WIlson, Guardian/UK, Rockets from over the river make terror just part of army routine

Posted by rowan at 6:08 AM

November 19, 2004

Iraqi groups call for election boycott

11/19/04 Al Jazeera, Iraqi groups call for election boycott

Posted by rowan at 9:34 PM

US toll mounts in sporadic Falluja fighting

11/19/04 Al Jazeera, US toll mounts in sporadic Falluja fighting

Posted by rowan at 9:33 PM

46 Groups Will Boycott Iraq Vote

11/19/04 Rubin, LA Times, 46 Groups Will Boycott Iraq Vote

Posted by rowan at 4:20 PM

ICRC Slams 'Utter Contempt' for Humanity Amid Fierce Fighting in Iraq

11/19/04 AFP, ICRC Slams 'Utter Contempt' for Humanity Amid Fierce Fighting in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 4:20 PM

November 18, 2004

Still under fire, US troops shifting to relief effort

11/18/04 Peterson, CSM, Still under fire, US troops shifting to relief effort

Posted by rowan at 11:19 PM

Marine Officers See Risk in Cuts in Falluja Force

11/18/04 Schmitt & Worth, NYT, Marine Officers See Risk in Cuts in Falluja Force

Posted by rowan at 11:05 PM

Escape from Fallujah: refugees flood nearby towns

11/18/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Escape from Fallujah: refugees flood nearby towns

Posted by rowan at 10:58 PM

Iraq at the Tipping Point

11/18/04 Friedman, NYT, Iraq at the Tipping Point

Posted by rowan at 9:21 PM

No Way Out?

11/18/04 Dickey, NewsWeek, No Way Out? (of Iraq)

Posted by rowan at 7:39 PM

Iraq’s New Patent Law: A Declaration of War Against Farmers

11/18/04 FPIF, Iraq’s New Patent Law: A Declaration of War Against Farmers

Posted by rowan at 4:26 PM

Fallujans pay the price of liberation

11/18/04 al-Kubasi, Al Jazeera, Fallujans pay the price of liberation

Posted by rowan at 6:14 AM

November 17, 2004

U.S. Troops Move to Rein in Rebels in North of Iraq

11/17/04 Wong, NYT, U.S. Troops Move to Rein in Rebels in North of Iraq

Posted by rowan at 11:04 PM

US push to rid Mosul of insurgents

11/17/04 Howard, Guardian/UK, US push to rid Mosul of insurgents

Posted by rowan at 11:02 PM

The Carthaginian Solution - Fallujah

11/17/04 Englehardt, MoJo, The Carthaginian Solution - Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 11:01 PM

November 16, 2004

800 Civilians Feared Dead in Fallujah

11/16/04 Jamail, IPS, 800 Civilians Feared Dead in Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 11:21 PM

Rebels Attack in Central Iraq and the North

11/16/04 Wong & Glanz, NYT, Rebels Attack in Central Iraq and the North

Posted by rowan at 11:08 PM

Shooting in Iraq Mosque Angers Muslims

11/16/04 Reid, AP, Shooting in Iraq Mosque Angers Muslims

Posted by rowan at 11:00 PM

A War Crime in Real Time: Obliterating Fallujah

11/16/04 Boyle, CRG, A War Crime in Real Time: Obliterating Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 8:57 AM

Government Looking at Military Draft Lists

11/16/04 Walzer, Brownsville Herald, Government Looking at Military Draft Lists

Posted by rowan at 8:56 AM

Week of fighting leaves Fallujah in shambles

11/16/04 Peterson, CSM, Week of fighting leaves Fallujah in shambles

Posted by rowan at 6:19 AM

November 15, 2004

"Insurgents" and "civilians"

11/15/04 Brookes, MoJo, "Insurgents" and "civilians"

Posted by rowan at 11:08 PM

Falluja rebels continue to fight

11/15/04 BBC, Falluja rebels continue to fight

Posted by rowan at 7:53 PM

Falluja - A hollow victory

11/15/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Falluja - A hollow victory

Posted by rowan at 7:07 PM

Iraq vote could be delayed

11/15/04 Howard & McCarthy, Guardian/UK, Iraq vote could be delayed

Posted by rowan at 6:55 PM

A City in Ruins, Sky Thick with Smoke: 'Let's Kick Ass ... the American Way'

11/14/04 Hilsum, Observer/UK, A City in Ruins, Sky Thick with Smoke: 'Let's Kick Ass ... the American Way'

Posted by rowan at 6:11 AM

Falluja Rebels Fight On; Clashes Across Iraq

11/15/04 Georgy & Anwar, AP, Falluja Rebels Fight On; Clashes Across Iraq

Posted by rowan at 6:02 AM

November 14, 2004

US death toll in Falluja hits 38

11/14/04 Al Jazeera, US death toll in Falluja hits 38

Posted by rowan at 7:54 PM

US troops 'preventing aid supply' to Falluja

11/14/04 Al Jazeera, US troops 'preventing aid supply' to Falluja

Posted by rowan at 5:11 PM

November 13, 2004

US troops stretched to limit as insurgents fight back

11/13/04 London Telegraph, US troops stretched to limit as insurgents fight back

Posted by rowan at 7:56 PM

200 wounded arrive at US hospital in Germany in three days

11/13/04 AFP, 200 wounded arrive at US hospital in Germany in three days

Posted by rowan at 7:47 PM

Pacifying populations, 'making' elections

11/13/04 Chin, Online Journal, Pacifying populations, 'making' elections

Posted by rowan at 8:40 AM

Eyewitness: Ghost city calls for help

11/13/04 Badrani, BBC, Eyewitness: Ghost city calls for help

Posted by rowan at 8:19 AM

Insurgents take fight north and spread fear among Kurds

11/13/04 Glass, Independent/UK, Insurgents take fight north and spread fear among Kurds

Posted by rowan at 8:04 AM

Fallujah situation 'disastrous', charity says

11/13/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Fallujah situation 'disastrous', charity says

Posted by rowan at 8:00 AM

Fresh Falluja assault launched

11/13/04 AP, Fresh Falluja assault launched

Posted by rowan at 7:59 AM

'Catastrophic conditions' in Falluja

11/13/04 Al Jazeera, 'Catastrophic conditions' in Falluja

Posted by rowan at 7:42 AM

November 12, 2004

Iraq seeks to curb press freedoms

11/12/04 Al Jazeera, Iraq seeks to curb press freedoms

Posted by rowan at 9:47 PM

US toll mounts as Falluja battle rages

11/12/04 Al Jazeera, US toll mounts as Falluja battle rages

Posted by rowan at 9:46 PM

Fresh violence flares in Mosul

11/12/04 BBC, Fresh violence flares in Mosul

Posted by rowan at 9:25 PM

Insurgents Attack Fiercely in North, Storming Police Stations in Mosul

11/12/04 Wong, NYT, Insurgents Attack Fiercely in North, Storming Police Stations in Mosul

Posted by rowan at 9:14 PM

Violence grips Iraq as Fallujah battle rages

11/12/04 Sengupta & Glass, Independent/UK, Violence grips Iraq as Fallujah battle rages

Posted by rowan at 9:04 PM

American injury toll grows amid fierce resistance

11/12/04 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, American injury toll grows amid fierce resistance

Posted by rowan at 9:02 PM

New insurgency confronts US forces

11/12/04 McCarthy & Howard, Guardian/UK, New insurgency confronts US forces

Posted by rowan at 9:00 PM

Take No Prisoners

11/12/04 CNN Video at ICH, Take No Prisoners

Posted by rowan at 8:37 AM

Fallujah 101: A history lesson about the town we are currently destroying

11/12/04 Khalidi, ITT, Fallujah 101: A history lesson about the town we are currently destroying.

Posted by rowan at 8:31 AM

US Soldiers Raid Homes of Sunni Muslim Clerics Critical of Offensive

11/12/04 Allam & Salihee, Knight-Ridder, US Soldiers Raid Homes of Sunni Muslim Clerics Critical of Offensive

Posted by rowan at 7:56 AM

November 11, 2004

U.S. Tries To Corner Fallujah Insurgents

11/11/04 Sierra Times, U.S. Tries To Corner Fallujah Insurgents

Posted by rowan at 9:54 PM

600 rebels, 18 U.S. soldiers dead in Fallujah

11/11/04 CTV.ca, 600 rebels, 18 U.S. soldiers dead in Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 9:49 PM

Mujahideen Control Majority Of Fallujah; Americans Expelled From Three Districts

11/11/04 Al-Faris, Jihad Unspun, Mujahideen Control Majority Of Fallujah; Americans Expelled From Three Districts

Posted by rowan at 9:36 PM

Over 500 insurgents killed

11/11/04 News 24, Over 500 insurgents killed

Posted by rowan at 9:35 PM

'Groundhog Day' in Iraq

11/11/04 Friedman, NYT, 'Groundhog Day' in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 9:18 PM

Four Times Falluja Equals?

11/11/04 Levine, MoJo, Four Times Falluja Equals?

Posted by rowan at 9:09 PM

Fallujah: US Will Lose More by 'Victory'

11/11/04 Jamail, IPS, Fallujah: US Will Lose More by 'Victory'

Posted by rowan at 8:57 PM

Human 'Disaster' Looms in Encircled Falluja

11/11/04 Reuters, Human 'Disaster' Looms in Encircled Falluja

Posted by rowan at 8:56 PM

Eyewitness: Smoke and corpses

11/11/04 BBC, Eyewitness: Smoke and corpses

Posted by rowan at 8:38 AM

Iraq: the unthinkable becomes normal

11/11/04 Pilger, ICH, Iraq: the unthinkable becomes normal

Posted by rowan at 8:33 AM

November 10, 2004

Sunni Party Leaves Iraqi Government Over Falluja Attack

11/10/04 Wong, NYT, Sunni Party Leaves Iraqi Government Over Falluja Attack

Posted by rowan at 10:31 PM

U.S.-Led Assault Marks Advances Against Falluja

11/10/04 Filkins & Worth, NYT, U.S.-Led Assault Marks Advances Against Falluja

Posted by rowan at 10:17 PM

US 'pacifies' city but rebels take violence to rest of country

11/10/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, US 'pacifies' city but rebels take violence to rest of country

Posted by rowan at 10:10 PM

Suicide bombings force Black Watch chiefs to rethink tactics

11/10/04 Norton-Taylor, Guardian/UK, Suicide bombings force Black Watch chiefs to rethink tactics

Posted by rowan at 10:08 PM

Hidden tragedies in helpless city

11/10/04 al-Bandrani, Guardian/UK, Hidden tragedies in helpless city

Posted by rowan at 10:07 PM

Medicines and food scarce for trapped civilians

11/10/04 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, Medicines and food scarce for trapped civilians

Posted by rowan at 10:06 PM

House by house, Falluja falls

11/10/04 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, House by house, Falluja falls

Posted by rowan at 10:05 PM

US Troops Reportedly Gassing Fallujah

11/10/04 Islam Online, US Troops Reportedly Gassing Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 9:39 PM

November 9, 2004

Battle for Fallujah rages

11/09/04 Sengupta & Huggler, Independent/UK, Battle for Fallujah rages

Posted by rowan at 11:15 PM

American soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division taskforce avenging their fallen comrades as battle begins

11/09/04 News Telegraph, Toby Harnden in Fallujah observes American soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division taskforce avenging their fallen comrades as battle begins

Posted by rowan at 10:44 PM

35 US soldiers captured in Fallujah: mosques

11/09/04 China View, 35 US soldiers captured in Fallujah: mosques

Posted by rowan at 10:41 PM

'Scores of civilians' killed in Falluja

11/09/04 Al-Jazeera, 'Scores of civilians' killed in Falluja

Posted by rowan at 10:40 PM

Battle for Fallujah is a Battle for America

11/09/04 Ambrose, CHB, Battle for Fallujah is a Battle for America

Posted by rowan at 10:04 PM

U.S. Launches Full-Scale Attack on Fallujah

11/09/04 Krane, CHB, U.S. Launches Full-Scale Attack on Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 10:04 PM

U.S. Forces Push Through the Center of Fallujah, Tighten Cordon Around City to Block Fleeing Insurgents

11/09/04 Krane, AP, U.S. Forces Push Through the Center of Fallujah, Tighten Cordon Around City to Block Fleeing Insurgents - 14 US Troops Dead

Posted by rowan at 11:39 AM

The Grim Calculations of Retaking Fallujah

11/09/04 Karon, Time The Grim Calculations of Retaking Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 11:37 AM

Five U.S. Troops Died Since Offensive Began In Fallujah

11/09/04 NBC, Five U.S. Troops Died Since Offensive Began In Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 11:37 AM

November 8, 2004

US Forces Unleash 'Phantom Fury' to Seize Fallujah

11/08/04 AFP,a href="http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/1108-08.htm">US Forces Unleash 'Phantom Fury' to Seize Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 11:13 PM

Hell To Pay - Iraq

11/08/04 Nordlan et al, Newsweek, Hell To Pay - Iraq

Posted by rowan at 4:17 PM

Thousands of Troops Enter 2 Areas in Insurgent Stronghold

11/08/04 Oppel & Worth, NYT, Thousands of Troops Enter 2 Areas in Insurgent Stronghold

Posted by rowan at 10:19 AM

Iraqi face on Falluja operation

11/08/04 Glasse, BBC, Iraqi face on Falluja operation

Posted by rowan at 6:24 AM

Beginning of the end?

11/08/04 Reynolds, BBC, Beginning of the end?

Posted by rowan at 6:22 AM

Iraqi PM orders Falluja offensive

11/08/04 BBC, Iraqi PM orders Falluja offensive

Posted by rowan at 6:21 AM

Allawi authorizes Falluja assault

11/08/04 CNN, Allawi authorizes Falluja assault

Posted by rowan at 6:19 AM

November 7, 2004

Iraqi Interim Government Declares Martial Law

11/07/04 Reuters, Iraqi Interim Government Declares Martial Law

Posted by rowan at 3:53 PM

Missing Antiaircraft Missiles Alarm Aides

11/07/04 Priest & Graham, Wa. Post, Missing Antiaircraft Missiles Alarm Aides

Posted by rowan at 2:54 AM

Insurgents Kill More Than 50 Across Iraq

11/07/04 Reid, Insurgents Kill More Than 50 Across Iraq

Posted by rowan at 2:37 AM

November 6, 2004

US blasts Falluja before expected showdown

11/06/04 Al Jazeera, US blasts Falluja before expected showdown

Posted by rowan at 8:28 AM

Prayers and tears in Falluja

11/06/04 BBC, Prayers and tears in Falluja

Posted by rowan at 8:27 AM

Iraq strategy tough to enforce

11/06/04 Reynolds, BBC, Iraq strategy tough to enforce

Posted by rowan at 8:26 AM

US strikes raze Falluja hospital

11/06/04 BBC, US strikes raze Falluja hospital

Posted by rowan at 8:25 AM

Annan's Warning On Fallujah Dismissed

11/06/04 Linzer, Wa. Post, Annan's Warning On Fallujah Dismissed

Posted by rowan at 8:21 AM

All Sides Prepare for American Attack on Falluja

11/06/04 Filkins & Glanz, NYT, All Sides Prepare for American Attack on Falluja

Posted by rowan at 8:15 AM

Last Fallujah civilians urged to go as Allawi says assault is imminent

11/06/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Last Fallujah civilians urged to go as Allawi says assault is imminent

Posted by rowan at 8:11 AM

US ready for Falluja assault

11/06/04 MacAskill & Howard, Guardian/UK, US ready for Falluja assault

Posted by rowan at 8:09 AM

November 4, 2004

Soldiers Describe Looting of Explosives

11/04/04 Mazzetti, LA Times, Soldiers Describe Looting of Explosives

Posted by rowan at 10:33 PM

Hungary Joins Parade of Troops Leaving

11/04/04 Dempsey, IHT, Hungary Joins Parade of Troops Leaving

Posted by rowan at 7:07 PM

November 3, 2004

Marines prep for a shifting enemy

11/03/04 Peterson, CSM, Marines prep for a shifting enemy

Posted by rowan at 10:39 PM

Bush Victory Bad News for Fallujah

11/03/04 McGeough, The Age, Bush Victory Bad News for Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 7:02 PM

November 2, 2004

Massive attacks halt Iraqi oil flow

11/02/04 Al Jazeera, Massive attacks halt Iraqi oil flow

Posted by rowan at 9:09 PM

November 1, 2004

The war on Iraq has made moral cowards of us all

11/01/04 Ritter, ICH, The war on Iraq has made moral cowards of us all

Posted by rowan at 4:29 PM

Report Cites Fraud, Abuse Cases in Iraq Rebuilding

11/01/04 Plemming, Reuters, Report Cites Fraud, Abuse Cases in Iraq Rebuilding

Posted by rowan at 11:43 AM

Zarqawi's Role in Iraq Overstated, Analysts Say

11/01/04 Cambanis, Boston Globe, Zarqawi's Role in Iraq Overstated, Analysts Say

Posted by rowan at 11:37 AM

U.S. Spends Only Small Part of Funds to Help Rebuild Iraq

11/01/04 Weisman, Wa. Post, U.S. Spends Only Small Part of Funds to Help Rebuild Iraq

Posted by rowan at 9:36 AM

U.S. Increases Troops in Iraq Ahead of January Poll

11/01/04 Reuters, U.S. Increases Troops in Iraq Ahead of January Poll

Posted by rowan at 9:35 AM

US Weapons Dust Worries Iraqis

11/01/04 Williams, Hartford COurant, US Weapons Dust Worries Iraqis

Posted by rowan at 9:29 AM

October 31, 2004

Report on unguarded weapons 'ignored'

10/31/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Report on unguarded weapons 'ignored'

Posted by rowan at 10:51 PM

'Time is running out' for Falluja

10/31/04 BBC, 'Time is running out' for Falluja

Posted by rowan at 8:10 PM

October 30, 2004

As Iraq Elections Near, Pentagon Extends Tours of Duty for About 6,500 U.S. Soldiers

10/30/04 Shanker, NYT, As Iraq Elections Near, Pentagon Extends Tours of Duty for About 6,500 U.S. Soldiers

Posted by rowan at 10:52 PM

2 More Iraq Arms Stashes In Focus

10/30/04 CBSNews, 2 More Iraq Arms Stashes In Focus

Posted by rowan at 10:19 PM

Lancet report on Iraqi Civilian Deaths

10/30/04 Lancet report on Iraqi Civilian Deaths

Posted by rowan at 6:28 PM

October 29, 2004

For Scary Halloween Reading, Dig Deeper into the Duelfer Report

10/29/04 Roston, FPIF, For Scary Halloween Reading, Dig Deeper into the Duelfer Report

Posted by rowan at 6:30 PM

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS video may be linked to missing explosives in Iraq

10/29/04 Rhodes, Randi Rhodes Show, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS video may be linked to missing explosives in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 8:04 AM

U.S. left ammo site unguarded

10/29/04 Francis, Oregonian, U.S. left ammo site unguarded

Posted by rowan at 7:59 AM

Study puts civilian toll in Iraq at over 100,000

10/29/04 Rosenthal, IHT, Study puts civilian toll in Iraq at over 100,000

Posted by rowan at 7:53 AM

Pentagon Censors Chain of Command on Abu Ghraib

10/29/04 The National Security Archive, Pentagon Censors Chain of Command on Abu Ghraib

Posted by rowan at 6:14 AM

October 28, 2004

Americans prepare for the 'final assault' on rebel stronghold

10/28/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Americans prepare for the 'final assault' on rebel stronghold

Posted by rowan at 9:15 PM

October 27, 2004

Pentagon mulls Iraq troop boost

10/27/04 Childs, BBC, Pentagon mulls Iraq troop boost

Posted by rowan at 10:21 PM

October 26, 2004

Another Screwup in Iraq

10/26/04 McFetters, Another Screwup in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 12:06 PM

Increase in War Funding Sought - Bush to Request $70 Billion More

10/26/04 Weisman & Ricks, Wa. Post, Increase in War Funding Sought - Bush to Request $70 Billion More

Posted by rowan at 12:05 PM

Bombshell for Bush: 350 tons of explosives go missing in Iraq

10/26/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Bombshell for Bush: 350 tons of explosives go missing in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 11:56 AM

Allawi blames US 'negligence' for massacre

10/26/04 Guardian/UK, Allawi blames US 'negligence' for massacre

Posted by rowan at 11:50 AM

US plays down loss of explosives

10/26/04 BBC, US plays down loss of explosives

Posted by rowan at 11:48 AM

October 25, 2004

Huge Cache of Explosives Vanished From Site in Iraq

10/25/04 Glanz et al, NYT, Huge Cache of Explosives Vanished From Site in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 10:10 PM

Major: troops will be fighting 'for years'

10/25/04 Woolf, Independent/UK, Major: troops will be fighting 'for years'

Posted by rowan at 10:09 PM

Massacre of 50 Iraqi soldiers

10/25/04 Howard, Guardian/UK, Massacre of 50 Iraqi soldiers

Posted by rowan at 10:05 PM

New documentary indicts US as co-defendant with Saddam

10/25/04 AFP, New documentary indicts US as co-defendant with Saddam

Posted by rowan at 12:03 PM

UN Envoy Warns Against US Attack on Fallouja

10/25/04 Sanders, LA Times, UN Envoy Warns Against US Attack on Fallouja

Posted by rowan at 11:49 AM

A Glance at the Conventional Explosives the International Atomic Energy Agency Says Are Missing in Iraq

10/25/04 AP, A Glance at the Conventional Explosives the International Atomic Energy Agency Says Are Missing in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 6:45 AM

October 24, 2004

Why America Has Waged a Losing Battle on Fallouja

10/24/04 McManus & Rubin, LA Times, Why America Has Waged a Losing Battle on Fallouja

Posted by rowan at 10:04 PM

October 23, 2004

Iraq to decrease subsidies

10/23/04 Al Jazeera, Iraq to decrease subsidies

Posted by rowan at 9:56 PM

October 22, 2004

Firms in Iraq's Oil-for-Food Program Revealed

10/22/04 Lynch, Wa. Post, Firms in Iraq's Oil-for-Food Program Revealed

Posted by rowan at 9:52 PM

Religious Leaders Ahead in Iraq Poll

10/22/04 Wright, Wa. Post, Religious Leaders Ahead in Iraq Poll

Posted by rowan at 9:50 PM

Estimates by U.S. See More Rebels With More Funds

10/22/04 Schmitt & Shanker, NYT, Estimates by U.S. See More Rebels With More Funds

Posted by rowan at 9:38 PM

Deeper into the Iraqi quagmire

10/22/04 Cook, Guardian/UK, Deeper into the Iraqi quagmire

Posted by rowan at 9:31 PM

The Baghdad Blogger goes to Washington: day one

10/22/04 Pax, Guardian/UK, The Baghdad Blogger goes to Washington: day one

Posted by rowan at 9:29 PM

October 21, 2004

Military backs 'high risk' move

10/21/04 Wintour, Guardian, Military backs 'high risk' move

Posted by rowan at 10:39 PM

Debate Lingering on Decision to Dissolve the Iraqi Military

10/21/04 Gordon, NYT, Debate Lingering on Decision to Dissolve the Iraqi Military

Posted by rowan at 10:29 PM

High ranking US soldier pleads guilty to Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse

10/21/04 Gumbel, Independent/UK, High ranking US soldier pleads guilty to Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse

Posted by rowan at 10:26 PM

Sunni Clerics Urge Boycott of Iraq Elections in Wake of Fallujah Siege

10/21/04 Allam, Knight-Ridder, Sunni Clerics Urge Boycott of Iraq Elections in Wake of Fallujah Siege

Posted by rowan at 9:27 PM

October 20, 2004

Former U.S. Representative to Iraq Says War Unnecessary, Poorly Planned

10/20/04 Spector, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Former U.S. Representative to Iraq Says War Unnecessary, Poorly Planned

Posted by rowan at 10:15 PM

October 19, 2004

How Many Iraqis Are Dying? By One Count, 208 in a Week

10/19/04 Onishi, NYT, How Many Iraqis Are Dying? By One Count, 208 in a Week

Posted by rowan at 8:21 AM

The Strategy to Secure Iraq Did Not Foresee a 2nd War

10/19/04 Gordon,YT, The Strategy to Secure Iraq Did Not Foresee a 2nd War

Posted by rowan at 8:20 AM

Iraq's New Patent Law: A Declaration of War Against Farmers

10/19/04 GRAIN, Iraq's New Patent Law: A Declaration of War Against Farmers

Posted by rowan at 8:10 AM

Sacking of Crusading Judge Fuels Concerns Over Iraq Rights Record

10/19/04 AFP, Sacking of Crusading Judge Fuels Concerns Over Iraq Rights Record

Posted by rowan at 8:08 AM

Major attack on Iraq guards' HQ

10/19/04 BBC, Major attack on Iraq guards' HQ

Posted by rowan at 8:01 AM

October 18, 2004

General Reported Shortages In Iraq

10/18/04 Ricks, Wa. Post, General Reported Shortages In Iraq

Posted by rowan at 10:43 PM

A War Without Reason

10/18/04 Herbert, NYT, A War Without Reason

Posted by rowan at 10:40 PM

No10 did not tell truth about Iraq, says diplomat who quit

10/18/04 Penketh, Independent/UK, No10 did not tell truth about Iraq, says diplomat who quit

Posted by rowan at 10:35 PM

October 17, 2004

Troop Number in Iraq Too Low, Military Poll Says

10/17/04 Shanker & Knowlton, NYT, Troop Number in Iraq Too Low, Military Poll Says

Posted by rowan at 8:27 PM

In Iraq Chaos, Uphill Struggle to Bring Power

10/17/04 Glanz, NYT, In Iraq Chaos, Uphill Struggle to Bring Power

Posted by rowan at 8:16 PM

October 16, 2004

US bombers strike at Iraqi city

10/16/04 BBC, US bombers strike at Iraqi city

Posted by rowan at 8:31 PM

Iraq Audit Can't Find Billions

10/16/04 Bender, Boston Globe, Iraq Audit Can't Find Billions

Posted by rowan at 7:57 PM

October 15, 2004

Army Official Backs Ex-Abu Ghraib Officer

10/15/04 Priest & Grahm, Wa. Post, Army Official Backs Ex-Abu Ghraib Officer

Posted by rowan at 7:12 AM

Va.-Based, U.S.-Financed Arabic Channel Finds Its Voice

10/15/04 McCarthy, Wa. Post, Va.-Based, U.S.-Financed Arabic Channel Finds Its Voice

Posted by rowan at 6:54 AM

Insurgents strike at heart of America's power in Baghdad

10/15/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Insurgents strike at heart of America's power in Baghdad

Posted by rowan at 6:43 AM

US forces continue strikes on Falluja

10/15/04 Guardian/UK, US forces continue strikes on Falluja

Posted by rowan at 6:33 AM

October 14, 2004

US treatment of detainees defies int’l law: HRW

10/14/04 Daily Times/PK, US treatment of detainees defies int’l law: HRW

Posted by rowan at 9:17 AM

Zarqawi is Not in Fallujah, Nor Has He Ever Been There

10/14/04 Hamoud, ICH, Zarqawi is Not in Fallujah, Nor Has He Ever Been There

Posted by rowan at 9:15 AM

Saudis Blame U.S. and Its Role in Iraq for Rise of Terror

10/14/04 Brinkley, NYT, Saudis Blame U.S. and Its Role in Iraq for Rise of Terror

Posted by rowan at 9:02 AM

October 13, 2004

Allawi Presses Effort to Bring Back Baathists

10/13/04 Wong & Eckholm, NYT, Allawi Presses Effort to Bring Back Baathists

Posted by rowan at 8:57 PM

The 45-minute claim was false

10/13/04 Wolff, Independent/UK, The 45-minute claim was false

Posted by rowan at 8:50 PM

Bush special envoy embroiled in controversy over Iraq debt

10/13/04 Klein, Guardian/UK, Bush special envoy embroiled in controversy over Iraq debt

Posted by rowan at 8:45 PM

October 12, 2004

'The Americans cannot provide security we need'

10/13/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, 'The Americans cannot provide security we need'

Posted by rowan at 8:53 PM

N-Bomb Equipment 'Lost in Iraq'

10/12/04 Waugh, London Evening Standard, N-Bomb Equipment 'Lost in Iraq'

Posted by rowan at 8:41 PM

Investigative Journalist Seymour Hersh Spills the Secrets of the Iraq Quagmire and the War on Terror

10/12/04 Powell, UC-Berkley, Investigative Journalist Seymour Hersh Spills the Secrets of the Iraq Quagmire and the War on Terror

Posted by rowan at 8:31 PM

October 11, 2004

"Annhiliation Until Unconditional Surrender" - "Indian Country"

10/11/04 Dunbar-Ortiz, CounterPunch, "Annhiliation Until Unconditional Surrender" - "Indian Country"

Posted by rowan at 9:54 PM

Iraq Disaster Will Haunt Future Generations - Unforgivable Betrayals and Broken Promises

10/11/04 Fisk, CounterPunch, Iraq Disaster Will Haunt Future Generations - Unforgivable Betrayals and Broken Promises

Posted by rowan at 9:53 PM

Rumsfeld's optimism silenced by bombing

10/11/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Rumsfeld's optimism silenced by bombing

Posted by rowan at 9:38 PM

October 10, 2004

Bush Recasts Rationale For War After Report

10/10/04 Kessler, Wa. Post, Bush Recasts Rationale For War After Report

Posted by rowan at 8:17 AM

For Marines, a Frustrating Fight

10/10/04 Fainaru, Wa. Post, For Marines, a Frustrating Fight

Posted by rowan at 8:16 AM

October 9, 2004

Report on Iraq Arms Deals Angers France and Others

10/09/04 Weisman, NYT, Report on Iraq Arms Deals Angers France and Others

Posted by rowan at 11:47 PM

Report Cites U.S. Profits in Sale of Iraqi Oil Under Hussein

10/09/04 Miller & Lipton, NYT, Report Cites U.S. Profits in Sale of Iraqi Oil Under Hussein

Posted by rowan at 11:41 PM

October 8, 2004

Al-Zarqawi may not be behind Iraq attacks

10/08/04 Argus, Al-Zarqawi may not be behind Iraq attacks

Posted by rowan at 11:58 PM

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Who Said What When

10/08/04 Counterpunch, Weapons of Mass Destruction: Who Said What When

Posted by rowan at 12:01 AM

October 7, 2004

Bush defends action against Iraq

10/07/04 BBC, Bush defends action against Iraq

Posted by rowan at 8:45 PM

US Report on Iraqi Weapons Deepens Arab Hostility Towards America: Analysts

10/07/04 AFP, US Report on Iraqi Weapons Deepens Arab Hostility Towards America: Analysts

Posted by rowan at 8:08 PM

Bush and Blair's Case for War is Demolished

10/07/04 Independent/UK, Bush and Blair's Case for War is Demolished

Posted by rowan at 8:08 PM

Iraqis' Interest in Upcoming Elections Waning, New Poll Shows

10/07/04 Youseff, Knight Ridder, Iraqis' Interest in Upcoming Elections Waning, New Poll Shows

Posted by rowan at 8:06 PM

US weapons inspector says Bush wrong about Iraq WMDs

10/07/04 CHB, US weapons inspector says Bush wrong about Iraq WMDs

Posted by rowan at 8:05 PM

October 6, 2004

Report Discounts Iraqi Arms Threat

10/06/04 Allen & Priest, Wa. Post, Report Discounts Iraqi Arms Threat

Posted by rowan at 10:43 PM

Rumsfeld, Bremer and WMD inspectors cast shadow on war

10/06/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Rumsfeld, Bremer and WMD inspectors cast shadow on war

Posted by rowan at 10:34 PM

Iraq Survey Group to concede defeat in search for WMD

10/06/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Iraq Survey Group to concede defeat in search for WMD

Posted by rowan at 10:33 PM

Rumsfeld's missing link

10/06/04 Leader, Guardian/UK, Rumsfeld's missing link

Posted by rowan at 10:31 PM

Bush allies admit war blunders

10/06/04 Goldenberg, Guardian/UK, Bush allies admit war blunders

Posted by rowan at 10:31 PM

Comprehensive Report of the Special Advisor to the DCI on Iraq’s WMD

10/06/04 FindLaw, Comprehensive Report of the Special Advisor to the DCI on Iraq’s WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) - CIA report links

Posted by rowan at 9:57 PM

Administration Chooses Anti-Feminist Group to Train Iraqi Women

10/06/04 Lobe, OneWorld, Administration Chooses Anti-Feminist Group to Train Iraqi Women

Posted by rowan at 9:33 PM

CIA report refutes Bush claims on lraq-al Qaeda link

10/06/04 CHB, CIA report refutes Bush claims on lraq-al Qaeda link

Posted by rowan at 9:25 PM

Bush's weapons inspector says Iraq's WMD did not exist

10/06/04 CHB, Bush's weapons inspector says Iraq's WMD did not exist

Posted by rowan at 9:25 PM

October 5, 2004

Inspector's Report to Detail Iraqi Plans to Undermine Sanctions and Produce Illicit Arms

10/05/04 Jehl, NYT, Inspector's Report to Detail Iraqi Plans to Undermine Sanctions and Produce Illicit Arms

Posted by rowan at 11:52 AM

Iraqi Premier Gives Sobering Account of Insurgency

10/05/04 Wong, NYT, Iraqi Premier Gives Sobering Account of Insurgency

Posted by rowan at 11:51 AM

CIA Review Finds No Evidence Saddam Had Ties to Islamic Terrorists

10/05/04 Strobel et al, Knight-Ridder, CIA Review Finds No Evidence Saddam Had Ties to Islamic Terrorists

Posted by rowan at 9:10 AM

US 'Never' Had Enough Troops in Iraq: Bremer

10/05/04 AFP, US 'Never' Had Enough Troops in Iraq: Bremer

Posted by rowan at 9:09 AM

October 4, 2004

A Failed "Transition": The Mounting Costs of the Iraq War

10/04/04 FPIF, A Failed "Transition": The Mounting Costs of the Iraq War

Posted by rowan at 5:47 PM

Rumsfeld doubts Saddam Laden link

10/04/04 BBC, Rumsfeld doubts Saddam Laden link

Posted by rowan at 5:30 PM

Sadr City 'targeted by US forces'

10/04/04 BBC, Sadr City 'targeted by US forces'

Posted by rowan at 5:29 PM

October 3, 2004

Civilians bear brunt as Samarra 'pacified'

10/04/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Civilians bear brunt as Samarra 'pacified'

Posted by rowan at 7:54 PM

The Iraq Insurgency - Interactive map

10/03/04 Guardian/UK, The Iraq Insurgency - Interactive map

Posted by rowan at 7:47 PM

French MP: US hit hostages' convoy

10/03/04 Al Jazeera, French MP: US hit hostages' convoy

Posted by rowan at 12:43 AM

How the White House Embraced Disputed Arms Intelligence

10/03/04 Barstow, NYT, How the White House Embraced Disputed Arms Intelligence

Posted by rowan at 12:19 AM

October 2, 2004

US forces battle for Iraqi rebel city

10/02/04 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, US forces battle for Iraqi rebel city

Posted by rowan at 10:56 PM

October 1, 2004

US.Misstates Own Job Creation Figures in Iraq

10/01/04 Pleming, Reuters, US.Misstates Own Job Creation Figures in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 10:55 PM

U.S. Pressures Rich Nations to Fill Gap in Iraq Reconstruction Created by Security Needs

10/01/04 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Pressures Rich Nations to Fill Gap in Iraq Reconstruction Created by Security Needs

Posted by rowan at 8:40 AM

Scores killed in Iraq assault against 'insurgent stronghold'

10/01/01 Khalaf, AP, Scores killed in Iraq assault against 'insurgent stronghold'

Posted by rowan at 8:34 AM

September 30, 2004

War Crimes: Massacre of Civilians in Fallujah

9/28/04 CRG, War Crimes: Massacre of Civilians in Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 12:15 PM

"The Situation" in Iraq: How America is Losing the War

9/30/04 Fassihi, CRG, "The Situation" in Iraq: How America is Losing the War

Posted by rowan at 12:13 PM

September 29, 2004

Iraq Study Sees Rebels' Attacks as Widespread

9/29/04 Glanz & Shanker, NYT, Iraq Study Sees Rebels' Attacks as Widespread

Posted by rowan at 10:24 PM

September 28, 2004

Falluja faces 'decisive action'

9/28/04 BBC, Falluja faces 'decisive action'

Posted by rowan at 10:00 PM

Insurgents Are Mostly Iraqis, U.S. Military Says

9/28/04 Maxxetti, NYT, Insurgents Are Mostly Iraqis, U.S. Military Says

Posted by rowan at 9:50 PM

France Says Iraq Conference Should Study US Withdrawl

9/28/04 AFP, France Says Iraq Conference Should Study US Withdrawl

Posted by rowan at 9:49 PM

September 27, 2004

U.S. Jets Pound Militant Positions in Iraq

9/27/04 Housgo, Wa. Post, U.S. Jets Pound Militant Positions in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 9:15 AM

Truckers of Iraq's Pony Express Are Risking It All for a Paycheck

9/27/04 Glanz, NYT, Truckers of Iraq's Pony Express Are Risking It All for a Paycheck

Posted by rowan at 9:11 AM

September 26, 2004

Violence in Iraq Belies Claims of Calm, Data Show

9/26/04 Chandrasakaren, Wa. Post, Violence in Iraq Belies Claims of Calm, Data Show

Posted by rowan at 12:41 AM

Dance of the Marionettes

9/26/04 Dowd, NYT, Dance of the Marionettes

Posted by rowan at 12:38 AM

Civilians die in US ground and air attack on bases in Fallujah

9/26/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Civilians die in US ground and air attack on bases in Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 12:30 AM

Soldiers face trial over death in Iraq

9/26/04 Carrell, Independent/UK, Soldiers face trial over death in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 12:28 AM

'Out of touch' Blair fights to keep Iraq off agenda

9/26/04 McSmith & Rentoul, Independent/UK, 'Out of touch' Blair fights to keep Iraq off agenda

Posted by rowan at 12:27 AM

September 25, 2004

Demise of Iraqi Units Symbolic of U.S. Errors

9/25/04 Chandrasakaren, Wa. Post, Demise of Iraqi Units Symbolic of U.S. Errors

Posted by rowan at 11:31 PM

Hepatitis Outbreak Laid to Water and Sewage Failures

9/25/04 Glanz, NYT, Hepatitis Outbreak Laid to Water and Sewage Failures

Posted by rowan at 11:30 PM

3 Commandos Charged With Beating of Prisoners

9/25/04 Schmitt, NYT, 3 Commandos Charged With Beating of Prisoners

Posted by rowan at 11:26 PM

Top US Officials Clash Over Need to Limit Iraq Poll

9/25/04 Borger, Guardian/UK, Top US Officials Clash Over Need to Limit Iraq Poll

Posted by rowan at 12:33 AM

More Iraqi Civilians Killed by US Forces Than By Insurgents, Data Shows

9/25/04 Yousseff, Knight Ridder, More Iraqi Civilians Killed by US Forces Than By Insurgents, Data Shows

Posted by rowan at 12:32 AM

September 23, 2004

Clash Over Prisoners Exposes Power Struggle

9/23/04 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, Clash Over Prisoners Exposes Power Struggle

Posted by rowan at 10:44 PM

Shiite Leader Fears Politics May Delay January Election

9/23/04 Filkins, NYT, Shiite Leader Fears Politics May Delay January Election

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