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January 1, 2005

Iraq 2004: What went wrong

1/01/05 Reynolds, BBC, Iraq 2004: What went wrong

Posted on January 1, 2005 8:09 AM |

Fresh fighting erupts around Baghdad

1/01/05 Al Jazeera, Fresh fighting erupts around Baghdad

Posted on January 1, 2005 11:29 PM |

January 2, 2005

Baghdad Burning- New Year Elections

1/02/05 Riverbend Blog, Baghdad Burning- New Year Elections

Posted on January 2, 2005 9:17 AM |

January 3, 2005

Powell: Prepare for More Iraq Violence

1/03/04 Kerr, CHB, Powell: Prepare for More Iraq Violence

Posted on January 3, 2005 6:24 AM |

January 4, 2005

Baghdad governor assassinated

1/04/05 Guardian/UK, Baghdad governor assassinated

Posted on January 4, 2005 6:14 AM |

U.S. May Add Advisers to Aid Iraq's Military

1/04/05 Schmitt, NYT, U.S. May Add Advisers to Aid Iraq's Military

Posted on January 4, 2005 6:19 AM |

January 7, 2005

Meanwhile, Back in Iraq

1/06/05 Lobe, IPS, Meanwhile, Back in Iraq...

Posted on January 7, 2005 7:41 AM |

Some Iraq Areas Unsafe for Vote, U.S. General Says

1/07/05 Filkins, NYT, Some Iraq Areas Unsafe for Vote, U.S. General Says

Posted on January 7, 2005 8:26 AM |

Rumsfeld Seeks Broad Review of Iraq Policy

1/07/05 Schmitt & Shanker, NYT, Rumsfeld Seeks Broad Review of Iraq Policy

Posted on January 7, 2005 8:28 AM |

January 8, 2005

US to overhaul beleaguered forces in Iraq

1/08/05 Cornwell, Independent/UK, US to overhaul beleaguered forces in Iraq

Posted on January 8, 2005 12:21 AM |

U.S. Said to Hold More Foreigners in Iraq Fighting

1/08/05 Jehl & Lewis, NYT, U.S. Said to Hold More Foreigners in Iraq Fighting

Posted on January 8, 2005 12:24 AM |

Bush Admits Military Can't Protect Iraqis in Election

1/08/05 CHB, Bush Admits Military Can't Protect Iraqis in Election

Posted on January 8, 2005 9:43 AM |

Report Paints Bleak Picture of Iraqi Forces

1/08/05 Bender, Boston Globe, Report Paints Bleak Picture of Iraqi Forces

Posted on January 8, 2005 9:45 AM |

Campaigning in Iraq has Worsened Ethnic, Religious Tensions

1/08/05 Youssef, Knight-Ridder, Campaigning in Iraq has Worsened Ethnic, Religious Tensions

Posted on January 8, 2005 9:50 AM |

January 9, 2005

'The Salvador Option'

1/09/05 Hersh & Barry, Newsweek, 'The Salvador Option'

Posted on January 9, 2005 6:44 AM |

Withdrawing Ukraine Troops from Iraq Priority, Yushchenko Says

1/09/05 AFP, Withdrawing Ukraine Troops from Iraq Priority, Yushchenko Says

Posted on January 9, 2005 6:48 AM |

US military admits it hit wrong target after bomb kills 14 Iraqis

1/09/05 Pyke, Independent/UK, US military admits it hit wrong target after bomb kills 14 Iraqis

Posted on January 9, 2005 9:54 AM |

U.S. Is Haunted by Initial Plan for Iraq Voting

1/09/05 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Is Haunted by Initial Plan for Iraq Voting

Posted on January 9, 2005 10:03 AM |

Americans talking to themselves in Fallujah

1/09/05 Parry, Electronic Iraq, Americans talking to themselves in Fallujah

Posted on January 9, 2005 10:37 AM |

January 10, 2005

How U.S. Might Disengage in Iraq

1/10/05 Sanger & Schmitt, NYT, How U.S. Might Disengage in Iraq

Posted on January 10, 2005 6:55 AM |

Fresh Horrors at Guantanamo

1/10/05 Fisher, IPS, Fresh Horrors at Guantanamo

Posted on January 10, 2005 7:00 AM |

Panel Reports Lapses in Oil-for-Food Program

1/10/05 Miller, NYT, Panel Reports Lapses in Oil-for-Food Program

Posted on January 10, 2005 7:06 AM |

US rejects AMS' poll conditions

1/10/05 Al Jazeera, US rejects AMS' poll conditions

Posted on January 10, 2005 7:10 AM |

The Death Squad Option

1/10/05 Harvey et al, AlterNet, The Death Squad Option

Posted on January 10, 2005 8:34 AM |

Iraq: The Devastation

1/10/05 Jamail, AlterNet, Iraq: The Devastation

Posted on January 10, 2005 8:34 AM |

January 11, 2005

Film Reveals True Destruction to Ghost City Falluja

1/11/05 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, Film Reveals True Destruction to Ghost City Falluja

Posted on January 11, 2005 6:57 AM |

City of ghosts - Falluja

1/11/05 Guardian/UK, City of ghosts - Falluja

Posted on January 11, 2005 8:59 AM |

Iraq to Increase Size of Army as Violence Continues

1/11/05 Neilan, NYT, Iraq to Increase Size of Army as Violence Continues

Posted on January 11, 2005 9:01 AM |

Baghdad budget increases arms cash

1/11/05 Al Jazeera, Baghdad budget increases arms cash

Posted on January 11, 2005 9:50 PM |

January 12, 2005

Fear Stalks City Where the Police Hide behind Masks

1/12/05 Fisk, Independent/UK, Fear Stalks City Where the Police Hide behind Masks

Posted on January 12, 2005 9:32 PM |

January 13, 2005

U.S. veteran: "We're committing genocide in Iraq"

1/13/05 Al Jazeera, U.S. veteran: "We're committing genocide in Iraq"

Posted on January 13, 2005 6:44 AM |

US Drops Cluster Bombs On Neighborhoods In Fallujah; Apache Shot Down

1/13/05 AbuNasr, Free Arab Voice, US Drops Cluster Bombs On Neighborhoods In Fallujah; Apache Shot Down

Posted on January 13, 2005 9:49 PM |

January 14, 2005

Desolate Falluja

1/14/05 Englehardt, MoJo, Desolate Falluja

Posted on January 14, 2005 7:35 AM |

Falluja: City Without a Future?

1/14/05 Schwartz, MoJo, Falluja: City Without a Future?

Posted on January 14, 2005 7:38 AM |

Iraq New Terror Breeding Ground

1/14/05 Priest, Wa. Post, Iraq New Terror Breeding Ground

Posted on January 14, 2005 9:41 PM |

January 15, 2005

Babylon wrecked by war

1/15/05 McCarthy & Kennedy, Guardian/UK, Babylon wrecked by war

Posted on January 15, 2005 7:03 AM |

Iraq now a terrorist breeding ground, say US officials

1/15/05 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Iraq now a terrorist breeding ground, say US officials

Posted on January 15, 2005 7:07 AM |

The Critical Battle for Iraq's Energy

1/15/05 Vick, Wa. Post, The Critical Battle for Iraq's Energy

Posted on January 15, 2005 7:09 AM |

Iraq unveils poll security plan

1/15/05 BBC, Iraq unveils poll security plan

Posted on January 15, 2005 7:21 AM |

January 16, 2005

New Steps Set For Security Around Iraq Vote

1/16/05 Gettleman, NYT, New Steps Set For Security Around Iraq Vote

Posted on January 16, 2005 6:16 AM |

Preferred Charges Against Spc. Charles Graner

1/16/05 FindLaw, Preferred Charges Against Spc. Charles Graner

Posted on January 16, 2005 6:40 AM |

Coalition Admits on Eve of Election: 'The Battle for Iraq May Never Be Won'

1/16/05 Royle, Sunday Herald, Coalition Admits on Eve of Election: 'The Battle for Iraq May Never Be Won'

Posted on January 16, 2005 10:28 AM |

January 17, 2005

Anxious Iraqis Are Leaving Before Elections

1/17/05 Spinner & Nouri, Wa. Post, Anxious Iraqis Are Leaving Before Elections

Posted on January 17, 2005 10:36 AM |

Exiled Iraqis Start Registering to Vote

1/17/05 AP, Exiled Iraqis Start Registering to Vote

Posted on January 17, 2005 10:38 AM |

January 18, 2005

Iraq Expatriates Sign Up to Vote in 5 Cities in U.S.

1/18/05 Davey, NYT, Iraq Expatriates Sign Up to Vote in 5 Cities in U.S.

Posted on January 18, 2005 9:17 AM |

Polls: Bush Not Backed on Iraq War

1/18/05 AFP, Polls: Bush Not Backed on Iraq War

Posted on January 18, 2005 8:09 PM |

January 19, 2005

U.S. Intelligence Says Iraqis Will Press for Withdrawal

1/19/05 Jehl, NYT, U.S. Intelligence Says Iraqis Will Press for Withdrawal

Posted on January 19, 2005 6:25 PM |

January 20, 2005

Iraq Militants Promise Long War as Bush Takes Vows

1/20/05 Long, Reuters, Iraq Militants Promise Long War as Bush Takes Vows

Posted on January 20, 2005 4:42 PM |

Iraq's Lost Election

1/20/05, Nation, Iraq's Lost Election

Posted on January 20, 2005 5:07 PM |

Odd Happenings in Fallujah

1/20/05 Jamail, CRG, Odd Happenings in Fallujah

Posted on January 20, 2005 5:16 PM |

'We were only following orders'. But whose orders?

1/20/05 Independent/UK, 'We were only following orders'. But whose orders?

Posted on January 20, 2005 6:15 PM |

In pictures: Shooting in Tal Afar

1/20/05 BBC, In pictures: Shooting in Tal Afar

Posted on January 20, 2005 6:30 PM |

January 22, 2005

Mystery in Iraq as $300 Million is Taken Abroad

1/22/05 Filkins, NYT, Mystery in Iraq as $300 Million is Taken Abroad

Posted on January 22, 2005 6:37 AM |

Iraqi Insurgency Growing Larger, More Effective

1/22/05 Lassater & Landay, Knight-Ridder, Iraqi Insurgency Growing Larger, More Effective

Posted on January 22, 2005 7:55 AM |

January 23, 2005

General Seeking Faster Training of Iraq Soldiers

1/23/05 Schmitt, NYT, General Seeking Faster Training of Iraq Soldiers

Posted on January 23, 2005 8:19 AM |

January 24, 2005

A Man of the Shadows - Iyad Allawi

1/24/05 Andersen, New Yorker, A Man of the Shadows - Iyad Allawi

Posted on January 24, 2005 8:48 AM |

So, What Happened to the $300 Million?

1/24/05 CHB, So, What Happened to the $300 Million?

Posted on January 24, 2005 10:43 AM |

U.S. Envoy Acknowledges Iraq Election Woes

1/24/05 Reid, Guardian/UK, U.S. Envoy Acknowledges Iraq Election Woes

Posted on January 24, 2005 9:03 PM |

'Robot soldiers' bound for Iraq

1/24/05 BBC, 'Robot soldiers' bound for Iraq

Posted on January 24, 2005 9:10 PM |

January 25, 2005

US and UK 'ignore torture by Iraqi police'

1/25/05 Sengupta, Independent/UK, US and UK 'ignore torture by Iraqi police'

Posted on January 25, 2005 6:14 AM |

Military files describe alleged detainee abuse across Iraq

1/25/05 Gibson, Chicago Tribune, Military files describe alleged detainee abuse across Iraq

Posted on January 25, 2005 6:18 AM |

The Ultimate War Crime: Breaking the Agricultural Cycle - U.S. declares Iraqis can not save their own seeds

1/25/05 Khaduri, CRG, The Ultimate War Crime: Breaking the Agricultural Cycle - U.S. declares Iraqis can not save their own seeds

Posted on January 25, 2005 6:55 AM |

Iraqi forces 'committing abuse'

1/25/05 BBC, Iraqi forces 'committing abuse'

Posted on January 25, 2005 8:38 AM |

Bush 'to ask for more war funds'

1/25/05 BBC, Bush 'to ask for more war funds'

Posted on January 25, 2005 8:50 AM |

General Says the Current Plan Is to Maintain 120,000 Soldiers in Iraq Through 2006

1/25/05 Schmitt, NYT, General Says the Current Plan Is to Maintain 120,000 Soldiers in Iraq Through 2006

Posted on January 25, 2005 9:15 AM |

A.C.L.U. Presents Accusations of Serious Abuse of Iraqi Civilians

1/25/05 Lewis, NYT, A.C.L.U. Presents Accusations of Serious Abuse of Iraqi Civilians

Posted on January 25, 2005 9:18 AM |

Torture in Iraq Still Routine, Report Says

1/25/05 Struck, Wa. Post, Torture in Iraq Still Routine, Report Says

Posted on January 25, 2005 9:26 AM |

January 26, 2005

The Future of Iraq and U.S. Occupation

1/26/05 Chomsky, IRC, The Future of Iraq and U.S. Occupation

Posted on January 26, 2005 8:33 AM |

January 27, 2005

Life in Post-Saddam Iraq

1/27/05 BBC, Life in Post-Saddam Iraq

Posted on January 27, 2005 8:33 AM |

IRAQ: The Dollar Campaigns for Allawi

1/27/05 Jamail, IPS, IRAQ: The Dollar Campaigns for Allawi

Posted on January 27, 2005 9:15 AM |

January 28, 2005

What Kind of Freedom? Iraq

1/28/05 Foehl, AlterNet, What Kind of Freedom? Iraq

Posted on January 28, 2005 6:51 AM |

January 29, 2005

Iranian and Saudi cash weighs against local parties

1/29/05 Buncombe & Sengupta, Independent/UK, Iranian and Saudi cash weighs against local parties

Posted on January 29, 2005 8:45 AM |

Dutch court to free 'Saddam's chemical fixer'

1/29/05 Traynor, Guardian/UK, Dutch court to free 'Saddam's chemical fixer'

Posted on January 29, 2005 8:56 AM |

Who's who in the Iraqi election

1/29/05 MSNBC, Who's who in the Iraqi election

Posted on January 29, 2005 5:15 PM |

2 Dead In Baghdad Embassy Attack

1/29/05 CBS News, 2 Dead In Baghdad Embassy Attack

Posted on January 29, 2005 5:26 PM |

This election will change the world. But not in the way the Americans imagined

1/29/05 Fisk, Independent/UK, This election will change the world. But not in the way the Americans imagined

Posted on January 29, 2005 5:51 PM |

US and Allies 'Kill Most Iraqis'

1/29/05 BBC, US and Allies 'Kill Most Iraqis'

Posted on January 29, 2005 7:47 PM |

Report documents torture by US-backed Iraqi police

1/29/05 Kay, WSWS, Report documents torture by US-backed Iraqi police

Posted on January 29, 2005 7:48 PM |

January 30, 2005

Iraq Election - A Mixed Story

1/30/05 Cole, Informed Comment, Iraq Election - A Mixed Story

Posted on January 30, 2005 7:12 AM |

In Culture Dominated by Men, Questions About Women's Vote

1/30/05 Glanz, NYT, In Culture Dominated by Men, Questions About Women's Vote

Posted on January 30, 2005 8:32 AM |

Amid Attacks, a Party Atmosphere on Baghdad's Closed Streets

1/30/05 Filkins, NYT, Amid Attacks, a Party Atmosphere on Baghdad's Closed Streets

Posted on January 30, 2005 8:32 AM |

Iraq election log: 30 January 2005

1/30/05 BBC, Iraq election log: 30 January 2005

Posted on January 30, 2005 8:41 AM |

Iraqis show mixed response to polls

1/30/05 Al Jazeera, Iraqis show mixed response to polls

Posted on January 30, 2005 8:47 AM |

Audit: $9 Billion Unaccounted For in Iraq

1/30/05 Margasak, AP, Audit: $9 Billion Unaccounted For in Iraq

Posted on January 30, 2005 9:03 AM |

Confusion surrounds Iraq poll turnout

1/30/05 Al Jazeera, Confusion surrounds Iraq poll turnout

Posted on January 30, 2005 7:40 PM |

Explosions in Iraqi cities as polls open

1/30/05 Al Jazeera, Explosions in Iraqi cities as polls open

Posted on January 30, 2005 11:58 PM |

January 31, 2005

Iraq elections set stage for deeper crisis of US occupation regime

1/31/05 Martin, WSWS, Iraq elections set stage for deeper crisis of US occupation regime

Posted on January 31, 2005 7:12 AM |

How Much Power Will the New Iraqi Government Really Have?

1/31/05 Zunes, FPIF, How Much Power Will the New Iraqi Government Really Have?

Posted on January 31, 2005 8:30 AM |

Iraqi voters defy the bombers

1/31/05 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, Iraqi voters defy the bombers

Posted on January 31, 2005 7:28 PM |

Some Just Voted for Food

1/31/05 Jamail, IPS, Some Just Voted for Food

Posted on January 31, 2005 9:27 PM |

February 1, 2005

Vote Over, Iraq Faces Task of Forming a Government

2/01/05 Filkins, NYT, Vote Over, Iraq Faces Task of Forming a Government

Posted on February 1, 2005 8:37 AM |

'Freed' Iraqis Still Waiting for the Wind of Change

2/01/05 Fisk, Independent/UK, 'Freed' Iraqis Still Waiting for the Wind of Change

Posted on February 1, 2005 9:03 AM |

What They're Not Telling You About the "Election"

2/01/05 Jamail, CRG, What They're Not Telling You About the "Election"

Posted on February 1, 2005 9:21 PM |

February 2, 2005

Come See Our Brutal Democracy. Freedom rings in Iraq! Bush was right all along! American wins! Or, you know, not

2/02/05 Morford, SF Gate, Come See Our Brutal Democracy. Freedom rings in Iraq! Bush was right all along! American wins! Or, you know, not

Posted on February 2, 2005 10:32 AM |

Iraqi Sunni Clerics: Election Lacked Legitimacy

2/02/05 Nouiehed, Reuters, Iraqi Sunni Clerics: Election Lacked Legitimacy

Posted on February 2, 2005 5:40 PM |

Sunni Muslims Question Iraq Vote Veracity

2/02/05 AP, Sunni Muslims Question Iraq Vote Veracity

Posted on February 2, 2005 5:50 PM |

Life Under the Bombs

2/02/05 Jamail, MoJo, Life Under the Bombs

Posted on February 2, 2005 8:03 PM |

Kurdish party says self-rule inevitable

2/02/05 Al Jazeera, Kurdish party says self-rule inevitable

Posted on February 2, 2005 8:40 PM |

February 3, 2005

Allawi's government decried as corrupt

2/03/05 Al Jazeera, Allawi's government decried as corrupt

Posted on February 3, 2005 8:42 PM |

February 5, 2005

Sistani's Shia coalition takes commanding poll position

2/05/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Sistani's Shia coalition takes commanding poll position

Posted on February 5, 2005 9:04 AM |

February 6, 2005

Leading Shiite Clerics Pushing Islamic Constitution in Iraq

2/06/05 Wong, NYT, Leading Shiite Clerics Pushing Islamic Constitution in Iraq

Posted on February 6, 2005 7:47 AM |

CIA Studies Provide Glimpse of Insurgents in Iraq

2/06/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, CIA Studies Provide Glimpse of Insurgents in Iraq

Posted on February 6, 2005 7:57 AM |

Shia 'poll landslide' set to put religion at heart of Iraqi power

2/06/05 Beaumont, Guardian/UK, Shia 'poll landslide' set to put religion at heart of Iraqi power

Posted on February 6, 2005 11:10 PM |

February 7, 2005

U.S. Officials Say a Theocratic Iraq Is Unlikely

2/07/05 Schmitt, NYT, U.S. Officials Say a Theocratic Iraq Is Unlikely

Posted on February 7, 2005 10:10 AM |

February 8, 2005

Oil Companies Impatient for 'New Iraq'

2/08/05 UPI, Oil Companies Impatient for 'New Iraq'

Posted on February 8, 2005 7:18 AM |

Shia and Kurds poised to dominate Iraqi government

2/08/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Shia and Kurds poised to dominate Iraqi government

Posted on February 8, 2005 7:46 AM |

February 9, 2005

The Real Story of the Iraqi Elections

2/09/05 Porter, FPIF, The Real Story of the Iraqi Elections

Posted on February 9, 2005 12:13 PM |

War Crimes Trial for Hussein Nears Next Stage

2/09/05 Reuters, War Crimes Trial for Hussein Nears Next Stage

Posted on February 9, 2005 12:19 PM |

Iraq Mired in Violence; Election Results Delayed

2/09/05 Wa. Post, Iraq Mired in Violence; Election Results Delayed

Posted on February 9, 2005 12:21 PM |

February 11, 2005

Women and Sharia

2/11/05 Enders, MoJo, Women and Sharia

Posted on February 11, 2005 10:47 AM |

February 13, 2005

Shias win Iraqi election

2/13/05 Guardian/UK, Shias win Iraqi election

Posted on February 13, 2005 8:17 AM |

Pentagon covers up failure to train and recruit local security forces

2/13/05 Buncombe et al, Independent/UK, Pentagon covers up failure to train and recruit local security forces

Posted on February 13, 2005 8:17 AM |

Iraq Announces Shiites Win Most Votes in Election

2/13/05 AP, Iraq Announces Shiites Win Most Votes in Election

Posted on February 13, 2005 8:36 AM |

A Former Exile Sees His Political Hopes Revive in Iraq

2/13/05 Filkins, NYT, A Former Exile Sees His Political Hopes Revive in Iraq (Chalabi)

Posted on February 13, 2005 8:41 AM |

February 14, 2005

Iraqi vote gives Shia parties a mandate for Islamic law

2/14/05 Enders & Howden, Independent/UK, Iraqi vote gives Shia parties a mandate for Islamic law

Posted on February 14, 2005 6:42 AM |

Iraq Winners Allied With Iran Are the Opposite of U.S. Vision

2/14/05 Wright, Wa. Post, Iraq Winners Allied With Iran Are the Opposite of U.S. Vision

Posted on February 14, 2005 6:47 AM |

A Return to Fallujah to See What Remains

2/14/05 Spinner, Wa. Post, A Return to Fallujah to See What Remains

Posted on February 14, 2005 6:55 AM |

Iraq Rebuilding Operations Branded Scandalous By US Democrats

2/14/05 AFP, Iraq Rebuilding Operations Branded Scandalous By US Democrats

Posted on February 14, 2005 7:59 AM |

February 15, 2005

Iraq's vote winners start to divide positions of power

2/15/05 Enders, Independent/UK, Iraq's vote winners start to divide positions of power

Posted on February 15, 2005 8:22 AM |

Top Iraq Rebels Elude Intensified U.S. Raids

2/15/05 Graham, Wa. Post, Top Iraq Rebels Elude Intensified U.S. Raids

Posted on February 15, 2005 8:25 AM |

Bush Seeks $81.9 Billion More, Mostly for Forces in Iraq

2/15/05 Schmitt, NYT, Bush Seeks $81.9 Billion More, Mostly for Forces in Iraq

Posted on February 15, 2005 8:29 AM |

Lawmakers Told About Contract Abuse in Iraq

2/15/05 Witte, Wa. Post, Lawmakers Told About Contract Abuse in Iraq

Posted on February 15, 2005 8:31 AM |

February 16, 2005

Shia close in on candidate for PM

2/16/05 Enders, Independent/UK, Shia close in on candidate for PM

Posted on February 16, 2005 5:51 AM |

Iraq War was Illegal, British Court Told

2/16/05 AFP, Iraq War was Illegal, British Court Told

Posted on February 16, 2005 8:25 PM |

U.S. Contractors in Iraq Allege Abuses

2/16/05 Myers, MSNBC, U.S. Contractors in Iraq Allege Abuses

Posted on February 16, 2005 8:26 PM |

Flattened Iraq

2/16/05 Englehardt, MoJo, Flattened Iraq

Posted on February 16, 2005 8:50 PM |

February 18, 2005

Iraqi Kurds Detail Demands for a Degree of Autonomy

2/18/05 Wong, NYT, Iraqi Kurds Detail Demands for a Degree of Autonomy

Posted on February 18, 2005 5:49 PM |

Disharmony in Kurdistan

2/18/05 Walker, Nation, Disharmony in Kurdistan

Posted on February 18, 2005 5:54 PM |

February 20, 2005

U.S. Starts New Offensive Against Rebels

2/21/05 Burns, NYT, U.S. Starts New Offensive Against Rebels

Posted on February 20, 2005 11:08 PM |

February 21, 2005

American troops prepare for assault on Sunni stronghold

2/21/05 Sengupta & Enders, Independent/UK, American troops prepare for assault on Sunni stronghold

Posted on February 21, 2005 11:06 PM |

Insurgents Wage Precise Attacks on Baghdad Fuel

2/21/05 Glanz, NYT, Insurgents Wage Precise Attacks on Baghdad Fuel

Posted on February 21, 2005 11:07 PM |

Prisoner Uprising In Iraq Exposes New Risk for U.S

2/21/05 Graham, Wa. Post, Prisoner Uprising In Iraq Exposes New Risk for U.S.

Posted on February 21, 2005 11:18 PM |

February 22, 2005

Amnesty: Iraqi Women No Better Off Post-Saddam

2/22/05 Lovell, Reuters, Amnesty: Iraqi Women No Better Off Post-Saddam

Posted on February 22, 2005 10:42 AM |

Americans and Rebels Begin Talks on Timetable for Withdrawal from Iraq

2/22/05 Cockburn, Independnent/UK, Americans and Rebels Begin Talks on Timetable for Withdrawal from Iraq

Posted on February 22, 2005 10:42 AM |

February 23, 2005

U.S.' Prewar Visions Get Further Out of Focus

2/23/05 McDonnell & Richter, LA Times, U.S.' Prewar Visions Get Further Out of Focus

Posted on February 23, 2005 5:10 AM |

How Negroponte Changes the Ground Rules. A Salvador Option for Iraq?

2/23/05 Green, CounterPunch, How Negroponte Changes the Ground Rules. A Salvador Option for Iraq?

Posted on February 23, 2005 10:51 AM |

Shias make their choice for Iraq's new Prime Minister

2/23/05 Cockburn & ENders, Shias make their choice for Iraq's new Prime Minister

Posted on February 23, 2005 11:01 AM |

Shiites in Iraq Back Islamist to Be Premier

2/23/05 Burns & Filkins, NYT, Shiites in Iraq Back Islamist to Be Premier

Posted on February 23, 2005 11:03 AM |

Allawi Says He Will Challenge Shiite Pick for Prime Minister

2/23/05 AP, Allawi Says He Will Challenge Shiite Pick for Prime Minister

Posted on February 23, 2005 11:04 AM |

February 24, 2005

Allawi Affirms Bid For Top Post in Iraq

2/24/05 Murphy, Wa. Post, Allawi Affirms Bid For Top Post in Iraq

Posted on February 24, 2005 5:22 AM |

February 25, 2005

Bush's 'priceless' war

2/25/05 Isenberg, Asia Times, Bush's 'priceless' war

Posted on February 25, 2005 11:25 PM |

February 26, 2005

Powell faults post-war US planning

2/26/05 Al Jazeera, Powell faults post-war US planning

Posted on February 26, 2005 6:32 AM |

February 28, 2005

Iraq car bombing causes carnage

2/28/05 BBC, Iraq car bombing causes carnage

Posted on February 28, 2005 9:04 AM |

March 1, 2005

U.S. Cites Array of Rights Abuses by the Iraqi Government in 2004

3/01/05 Knowlton, IHT, U.S. Cites Array of Rights Abuses by the Iraqi Government in 2004

Posted on March 1, 2005 7:49 AM |

March 2, 2005

Saddam tribunal judge assassinated in Baghdad

3/02/05 AP, Saddam tribunal judge assassinated in Baghdad

Posted on March 2, 2005 6:36 AM |

March 3, 2005

After temporary gains, Marines leave Iraqi cities

3/03/05 Murphy, CSM, After temporary gains, Marines leave Iraqi cities

Posted on March 3, 2005 6:23 AM |

March 4, 2005

American Jails in Iraq Are Bursting With Detainees

3/04/05 Wong, NYT, American Jails in Iraq Are Bursting With Detainees

Posted on March 4, 2005 7:42 AM |

Iraq insurgents seize initiative

3/04/05 Muir, BBC, Iraq insurgents seize initiative

Posted on March 4, 2005 7:52 AM |

March 5, 2005

UN Inspectors: 90 Dangerous Sites Looted in Iraq

3/05/05 Reuters, UN Inspectors: 90 Dangerous Sites Looted in Iraq

Posted on March 5, 2005 12:01 PM |

March 6, 2005

Drawn-Out Talks on Assembly Upset Iraqis Political Wrangling Stalls Formation Of New Government

3/06/05 Aldin & Anderson, Wa. Post, Drawn-Out Talks on Assembly Upset Iraqis Political Wrangling Stalls Formation Of New Government

Posted on March 6, 2005 6:09 AM |

March 7, 2005

U.S. Checkpoints Raise Ire in Iraq

3/07/05 Burns, NYT, U.S. Checkpoints Raise Ire in Iraq

Posted on March 7, 2005 9:34 AM |

March 9, 2005

Blair broke code to keep war advice from Cabinet

3/09/05 Woolf, Independent/UK, Blair broke code to keep war advice from Cabinet

Posted on March 9, 2005 9:16 PM |

Baghdad rocked by 'suicide blast'

3/09/05 BBC, Baghdad rocked by 'suicide blast'

Posted on March 9, 2005 9:27 PM |

March 11, 2005

Iraq war revelation: There was no full legal advice

3/11/05 Woolf, Independent/UK, Iraq war revelation: There was no full legal advice

Posted on March 11, 2005 6:29 AM |

Another body blow hits the questionable case for conflict

3/11/05 Grice, Independent/UK, Another body blow hits the questionable case for conflict

Posted on March 11, 2005 6:43 AM |

Plowing for Profits - U.S. agribusiness eyes Iraq’s fledgling markets

3/13/05 Cook, ITT, Plowing for Profits - U.S. agribusiness eyes Iraq’s fledgling markets

Posted on March 11, 2005 7:57 AM |

March 13, 2005

Looting at Iraqi Weapons Plants Was Systematic, Official Says

3/13/05 Glanz & Broad, NYT, Looting at Iraqi Weapons Plants Was Systematic, Official Says

Posted on March 13, 2005 7:33 AM |

March 14, 2005

Iraq Toll Makes 2004 Worst Year for Press in a Decade

3/14/05 Stapp, IPS, Iraq Toll Makes 2004 Worst Year for Press in a Decade

Posted on March 14, 2005 4:19 PM |

March 15, 2005

Iraq's strained coalition

3/15/05 Childs, BBA, Iraq's strained coalition

Posted on March 15, 2005 8:38 AM |

March 16, 2005

Italy Planning to Start Pullout of Iraq Troops

3/16/05 Fisher, NYT, Italy Planning to Start Pullout of Iraq Troops

Posted on March 16, 2005 6:16 AM |

Iraqi general shot dead by US troops at checkpoint west of Ramadi: police

3/16/05 Turkish Press, Iraqi general shot dead by US troops at checkpoint west of Ramadi: police

Posted on March 16, 2005 6:28 AM |

More Nations Leaving Coalition in Iraq

3/16/05 Kole, AP, More Nations Leaving Coalition in Iraq

Posted on March 16, 2005 4:36 PM |

March 18, 2005

The Exit Strategy

3/18/05 Porter, AlterNet, The Exit Strategy

Posted on March 18, 2005 10:15 AM |

March 20, 2005

US frees Iraqi kidnappers so they can spy on insurgents

3/20/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, US frees Iraqi kidnappers so they can spy on insurgents

Posted on March 20, 2005 6:37 AM |

March 24, 2005

Iraq war: The smoking gun?

3/24/05 Brown, Independent/UK, Iraq war: The smoking gun?

Posted on March 24, 2005 11:16 PM |

Was the Attorney General leant on to change his mind?

3/24/05 Woolf, Independent/UK, Was the Attorney General leant on to change his mind?

Posted on March 24, 2005 11:16 PM |

Iraq action 'crime of aggression'

3/24/05 BBC, Iraq action 'crime of aggression'

Posted on March 24, 2005 11:31 PM |

March 25, 2005

Doubts Surface On Iraq Raid Toll

3/25/05 Fainaru, Wa. Post, Doubts Surface On Iraq Raid Toll

Posted on March 25, 2005 6:56 AM |

March 28, 2005

UN Reports Irregularities in Iraq Elections

3/28/05 Islam Online, UN Reports Irregularities in Iraq Elections

Posted on March 28, 2005 7:17 AM |

Sunnis' Exclusion from Political Process Stokes Fears of Civil War

3/28/05 Lasseter, Knight Ridder, Sunnis' Exclusion from Political Process Stokes Fears of Civil War

Posted on March 28, 2005 12:00 PM |

Missiles, Microbes Missing in Iraq

3/28/05 Hanley, AP, Missiles, Microbes Missing in Iraq

Posted on March 28, 2005 12:02 PM |

March 29, 2005

2nd Iraqi Assembly Meeting Breaks Down Amid Accusations

3/29/05 Wong, NYT, 2nd Iraqi Assembly Meeting Breaks Down Amid Accusations

Posted on March 29, 2005 6:33 AM |

Iraq Parliament in Uproar Over Stalemate

3/29/05 Oweis & Karouny, Reuters, Iraq Parliament in Uproar Over Stalemate

Posted on March 29, 2005 6:38 PM |

March 30, 2005

Iraq Parliament Chaos Exposes Deep Rifts

3/30/05 AFP, Iraq Parliament Chaos Exposes Deep Rifts

Posted on March 30, 2005 6:32 AM |

March 31, 2005

Children 'Starving' in New Iraq

3/31/05 BBC, Children 'Starving' in New Iraq

Posted on March 31, 2005 6:54 AM |

April 1, 2005

Doubts on Weapons Were Dismissed

4/01/05 Linzer & Gellman, Wa. Post, Doubts on Weapons Were Dismissed

Posted on April 1, 2005 8:10 AM |

Pentagon Blamed for Lack of Postwar Planning in Iraq

4/01/05 Graham & Ricks, Wa. Post, Pentagon Blamed for Lack of Postwar Planning in Iraq

Posted on April 1, 2005 8:11 AM |

April 2, 2005

Iraq Reconstruction Fund Invested on Wall Street

4/02/05 Cox, CounterPunch, Iraq Reconstruction Fund Invested on Wall Street

Posted on April 2, 2005 8:41 PM |

April 3, 2005

Panel: U.S. Ignored Work of U.N. Arms Inspectors

4/03/05 Linzer, Wa. Post, Panel: U.S. Ignored Work of U.N. Arms Inspectors

Posted on April 3, 2005 7:23 AM |

Militants attack Abu Ghraib jail

4/03/05 BBC, Militants attack Abu Ghraib jail

Posted on April 3, 2005 7:28 AM |

Iraq assembly elects its first speaker

4/03/05 Al Jazeera, Iraq assembly elects its first speaker

Posted on April 3, 2005 7:30 AM |

April 4, 2005

How to End the Occupation of Iraq: Outmaneuver the War Proponents

4/04/05 Porter, FPIF, How to End the Occupation of Iraq: Outmaneuver the War Proponents

Posted on April 4, 2005 10:41 AM |

April 6, 2005

Kurd leader named Iraq president

4/06/05 BBC, Kurd leader named Iraq president

Posted on April 6, 2005 9:40 AM |

Political Instability in Iraq Causes Some to Form Militias

4/06/05 Lasseter, Knight Ridder, Political Instability in Iraq Causes Some to Form Militias

Posted on April 6, 2005 10:35 AM |

Iraqi Compromise Fuels Angry Debate

4/06/05 Branford, BBC, Iraqi Compromise Fuels Angry Debate

Posted on April 6, 2005 10:36 AM |

April 8, 2005

An Old U.S. Foe Rises Again in Iraq

4/08/05 Shadid, Wa. Post, An Old U.S. Foe Rises Again in Iraq

Posted on April 8, 2005 7:03 AM |

Iraq is Becoming 'Free Fraud' Zone

4/08/05 Ragan, CSM, Iraq is Becoming 'Free Fraud' Zone

Posted on April 8, 2005 3:01 PM |

April 9, 2005

Thousands of Shiites Stage Anti-U.S. Rally in Baghdad

4/09/05 AP, Thousands of Shiites Stage Anti-U.S. Rally in Baghdad

Posted on April 9, 2005 5:42 AM |

April 10, 2005

Iraqis Protest on Anniversary of Saddam's Fall

4/10/05 al-Khairalla, Reuters, Iraqis Protest on Anniversary of Saddam's Fall

Posted on April 10, 2005 7:29 AM |

April 11, 2005

Iraqi Proposes Broader Amnesty

4/11/05 Knikmeyer, Wa. Post, Iraqi Proposes Broader Amnesty

Posted on April 11, 2005 9:15 AM |

April 12, 2005

Iraqis 'Suffer a Lack of Rights'

4/12/05 Voss, BBC, Iraqis 'Suffer a Lack of Rights'

Posted on April 12, 2005 5:29 PM |

Poland to Pull Troops from Iraq at End of Year

4/12/05 Reuters, Poland to Pull Troops from Iraq at End of Year

Posted on April 12, 2005 5:29 PM |

April 13, 2005

Al-Jazeera airs 'US hostage' tape

4/13/05 BBC, Al-Jazeera airs 'US hostage' tape

Posted on April 13, 2005 12:04 PM |

Rumsfeld warns Iraqi regime not to purge US allies

4/13/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Rumsfeld warns Iraqi regime not to purge US allies

Posted on April 13, 2005 12:13 PM |

In Mosul, a Battle 'Beyond Ruthless'

4/13/05 Fainaru, Wa. Post, In Mosul, a Battle 'Beyond Ruthless'

Posted on April 13, 2005 12:25 PM |

April 15, 2005

Iraq: Then And Now

4/15/05 Prison Planet, Iraq: Then And Now

Posted on April 15, 2005 6:01 AM |

April 17, 2005

150 hostages and 19 deaths leave US claims of Iraqi 'peace' in tatters

4/17/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, 150 hostages and 19 deaths leave US claims of Iraqi 'peace' in tatters

Posted on April 17, 2005 9:17 AM |

Rethinking Reconstruction: Grand U.S. Plan Fractures Again

4/17/05 Eckholm, NYT, Rethinking Reconstruction: Grand U.S. Plan Fractures Again

Posted on April 17, 2005 9:22 AM |

Arms Equipment Plundered in 2003 Is Surfacing in Iraq

4/17/05 Glanz, NYT, Arms Equipment Plundered in 2003 Is Surfacing in Iraq

Posted on April 17, 2005 9:22 AM |

April 20, 2005

Iraq 'hostages dumped in river'

4/20/05 BBC, Iraq 'hostages dumped in river'

Posted on April 20, 2005 11:51 AM |

Aid Worker Uncovered America's Secret Tally of Iraqi Civilian Deaths

4/20/05 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Aid Worker Uncovered America's Secret Tally of Iraqi Civilian Deaths

Posted on April 20, 2005 11:54 AM |

April 24, 2005

Goldsmith told Blair 'war could be illegal'

4/24/05 Elliot, et al, Independent/UK, Goldsmith told Blair 'war could be illegal'

Posted on April 24, 2005 6:16 AM |

Terrified US soldiers are still killing civilians with impunity, while the dead go uncounted

4/24/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Terrified US soldiers are still killing civilians with impunity, while the dead go uncounted

Posted on April 24, 2005 6:36 AM |

April 25, 2005

Rice and Cheney Are Said to Push Iraqi Politicians on Stalemate

4/25/05 Opell & Brinkley, NYT, Rice and Cheney Are Said to Push Iraqi Politicians on Stalemate

Posted on April 25, 2005 9:58 AM |

April 27, 2005

IRAQ: Doctors warn of increasing deformities in newborn babies.

4/27/05 Reuters, IRAQ: Doctors warn of increasing deformities in newborn babies.

Posted on April 27, 2005 4:34 AM |

April 28, 2005

Full Iraq legal advice released

4/28/05 Jeffery & Happold, Guardian/UK, Full Iraq legal advice released

Posted on April 28, 2005 7:19 AM |

Blair accused of 'gross deception' as Goldsmith's advice is published

4/28/05 Brown, Independent/UK, Blair accused of 'gross deception' as Goldsmith's advice is published

Posted on April 28, 2005 7:24 AM |

May 1, 2005

Revealed: documents show Blair's secret plans for war

5/01/05 Whitaker et al, Independent/UK, Revealed: documents show Blair's secret plans for war

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:31 AM |

Power Grid In Iraq Far From Fixed

5/01/05 Murphy & Sebti, Wa. Post, Power Grid In Iraq Far From Fixed

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:51 AM |

The High Tide of the Neo-Con Confederacy

5/01/05 Croft, CounterPunch, The High Tide of the Neo-Con Confederacy

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:56 AM |

British military chief reveals new legal fears over Iraq war

5/01/05 Barnett & Bright, Observer, British military chief reveals new legal fears over Iraq war

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:57 AM |

May 2, 2005

A Promise Unfulfilled: Iraq's Oil Output Is Lagging

5/02/05 Eckholm, NYT, A Promise Unfulfilled: Iraq's Oil Output Is Lagging

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:02 AM |

May 3, 2005

Bomb attacks on the rise as 'New Baath party' is born

5/03/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Bomb attacks on the rise as 'New Baath party' is born

Posted on May 3, 2005 3:47 AM |

The “Salvador Option” in Action

5/03/05 ITT, The "Salvador Option" in Action

Posted on May 3, 2005 7:44 PM |

May 4, 2005

$82 Billion Bill Advances With War Funds, Add-Ons

5/04/05 Murray, Wa. Post, $82 Billion Bill Advances With War Funds, Add-Ons

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:29 AM |

Rep. calls for deeper inquiry into secret Iraq attack plan

5/04/05 Raw Story, Rep. calls for deeper inquiry into secret Iraq attack plan

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:43 AM |

'US Invasion of Iraq Was a Resource War'

5/04/05 Gosling, Cape Times, 'US Invasion of Iraq Was a Resource War'

Posted on May 4, 2005 7:41 PM |

Proof Bush Fixed The Facts

5/04/05 McGovern, ICH, Proof Bush Fixed The Facts

Posted on May 4, 2005 7:45 PM |

Insurgents Using U.S. Techniques

5/03/05 Graham & Priest, Wa. Post, Insurgents Using U.S. Techniques

Posted on May 4, 2005 7:48 PM |

May 5, 2005

Federal Auditors Can't Trace $96.6 Million Earmarked for Iraq

5/05/05 Borenstein, Knight-Ridder, Federal Auditors Can't Trace $96.6 Million Earmarked for Iraq

Posted on May 5, 2005 1:57 AM |

May 6, 2005

International court hears anti-war claims

5/06/05 Norton-Taylor, Guardian/UK, International court hears anti-war claims

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:04 AM |

More carnage as Iraq's ethnic tensions ignite

5/06/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, More carnage as Iraq's ethnic tensions ignite

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:08 AM |

May 7, 2005

America's 'dwindling coalition'

5/07/05 BBC, America's 'dwindling coalition'

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:05 AM |

May 9, 2005

Amidst Doubts, CIA Hangs on to Control of Iraqi Intelligence Service

5/09/05 Allam & Strobel, Knight Ridder, Amidst Doubts, CIA Hangs on to Control of Iraqi Intelligence Service

Posted on May 9, 2005 6:50 AM |

US refocuses strategy in Iraq

5/09/05 Regan, CSM, US refocuses strategy in Iraq

Posted on May 9, 2005 7:22 AM |

Former ministers flee as Iraq begins corruption inquiry

5/09/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Former ministers flee as Iraq begins corruption inquiry

Posted on May 9, 2005 9:26 AM |

U.S. Officers In Iraq Put Priority on Extremists

5/09/05 Graham, NYT, U.S. Officers In Iraq Put Priority on Extremists

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:06 AM |

May 10, 2005

US claims 75 insurgents killed after assault on rebel enclave

5/10/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, US claims 75 insurgents killed after assault on rebel enclave

Posted on May 10, 2005 6:57 AM |

100 Rebels Killed in U.S. Offensive in Western Iraq

5/10/05 Oppel, NYT, 100 Rebels Killed in U.S. Offensive in Western Iraq

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:06 AM |

May 11, 2005

US Senate approves Iraq war funds

5/11/05 Al Jazeera, US Senate approves Iraq war funds

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:03 AM |

May 13, 2005

British Intelligence Warned Blair of War

5/13/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, British Intelligence Warned Blair of War

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:13 AM |

"They Destroyed Everything"

5/13/05 Cockburn, CounterPunch, "They Destroyed Everything"

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:25 AM |

May 14, 2005

US troops kill Iraqi civilians

5/14/05 AL Jazeera, US troops kill Iraqi civilians

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:26 AM |

"America kept in dark" as carnage escalates; U.S. TV accused of ignoring situation

5/14/05 Harper, Washington, "America kept in dark" as carnage escalates; U.S. TV accused of ignoring situation

Posted on May 14, 2005 9:27 AM |

May 15, 2005

Iraq is a bloody no man's land. America has failed to win the war. But has it lost it?

5/15/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Iraq is a bloody no man's land. America has failed to win the war. But has it lost it?

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:13 AM |

'Martyrs' In Iraq Mostly Saudis

5/15/05 Glasser, Wa. Post, 'Martyrs' In Iraq Mostly Saudis

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:28 AM |

May 16, 2005

Oil-for-Food Benefited Russians, Report Says

5/16/05 Blum & Lynch, Wa. Post, Oil-for-Food Benefited Russians, Report Says

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:53 AM |

May 17, 2005

Saddam's Aides Used Oil as Reward

5/17/05 Guggenheim, CHB, Saddam's Aides Used Oil as Reward

Posted on May 17, 2005 7:43 AM |

Marine-led Campaign Killed Friends and Foes, Iraqi Leaders Say

5/17/05 Allam & al Dulaimy, KnoghtRidder, Marine-led Campaign Killed Friends and Foes, Iraqi Leaders Say

Posted on May 17, 2005 11:22 PM |

May 18, 2005

Explosive showdown in Senate

5/18/05 Davis, BBC, Explosive showdown in Senate

Posted on May 18, 2005 11:40 PM |

Two possible futures for Iraq's struggle

5/18/05 LaFranchi, CSM, Two possible futures for Iraq's struggle

Posted on May 18, 2005 11:42 PM |

May 19, 2005

'Operation Matador' - US Claims Over Siege Challenged

5/19/05 Jamail, IPS, 'Operation Matador' - US Claims Over Siege Challenged

Posted on May 19, 2005 5:49 AM |

Generals Offer a Sober Outlook on Iraqi War

5/19/05 Burns & Schmitt, NYT, Generals Offer a Sober Outlook on Iraqi War

Posted on May 19, 2005 7:37 AM |

The rising economic cost of the Iraq war

5/19/05 Grier, CSM, The rising economic cost of the Iraq war

Posted on May 19, 2005 7:46 AM |

May 20, 2005

The Best P.R.: Straight Talk

5/20/05 Friedman, NYT, The Best P.R.: Straight Talk

Posted on May 20, 2005 6:02 AM |

British Memo on U.S. Plans for Iraq War Fuels Critics

5/20/05 Jehl, NYT, British Memo on U.S. Plans for Iraq War Fuels Critics

Posted on May 20, 2005 6:08 AM |

Iraqi Government, in Statement With Iran, Admits Fault for 1980's War

5/20/05 Tavernise, NYT, Iraqi Government, in Statement With Iran, Admits Fault for 1980's War

Posted on May 20, 2005 6:10 AM |

Army Warns Iraqi Forces On Abuse Of Detainees

5/20/05 Graham, Wa. Post, Army Warns Iraqi Forces On Abuse Of Detainees

Posted on May 20, 2005 6:15 AM |

May 24, 2005

At least 8,000 treasures looted from Iraq museum still untraced

5/24/05 Jury, Independnet/UK, At least 8,000 treasures looted from Iraq museum still untraced

Posted on May 24, 2005 6:07 AM |

US to consolidate forces into four huge bases in Iraq

5/24/05 Regan, CSM, US to consolidate forces into four huge bases in Iraq

Posted on May 24, 2005 6:22 AM |

May 25, 2005

Peace in Iraq 'will take at least five years to impose'

5/25/05 Norton-Taylor & Howard, Guardian/UK, Peace in Iraq 'will take at least five years to impose'

Posted on May 25, 2005 6:33 AM |

Marines Mount 2nd Drive on Insurgents in West Iraq

5/25/05 Tavernese & Neilan, NYT, Marines Mount 2nd Drive on Insurgents in West Iraq

Posted on May 25, 2005 6:39 AM |

May 26, 2005

Iraq to launch huge Baghdad raids

5/26/05 BBC, Iraq to launch huge Baghdad raids

Posted on May 26, 2005 8:34 AM |

May 27, 2005

40,000 Iraqi troops to fight insurgency in Baghdad

5/27/05 Sengupta, Independent/UK, 40,000 Iraqi troops to fight insurgency in Baghdad

Posted on May 27, 2005 5:45 AM |

Sketchy Details

5/27/05 Jamail, Electronic Iraq, Sketchy Details - Baghdad Crackdown

Posted on May 27, 2005 6:44 AM |

May 29, 2005

Iraqi Forces Launch Major Security Sweep in Baghdad

5/29/05 AP, Iraqi Forces Launch Major Security Sweep in Baghdad

Posted on May 29, 2005 7:04 AM |

May 30, 2005

Iraqi Offensive Met by Wave of New Violence From Insurgents

5/30/05 Burns, NYT, Iraqi Offensive Met by Wave of New Violence From Insurgents

Posted on May 30, 2005 6:17 AM |

May 31, 2005

Saddam trial 'within two months'

5/31/05 BBC, Saddam trial 'within two months'

Posted on May 31, 2005 8:13 AM |

June 1, 2005

Iraqi Governor Killed During U.S. Assault in Anbar

6/01/05 Knickmeyer & Mohammed, Wa. Post, Iraqi Governor Killed During U.S. Assault in Anbar

Posted on June 1, 2005 5:58 AM |

'Peaceful' Basra now out of control?

6/02/05 Regan, CSM, 'Peaceful' Basra now out of control?

Posted on June 1, 2005 9:47 PM |

June 2, 2005

The Smoking Bullet in the Smoking Gun

6/02/05 Scahill, Nation, The Smoking Bullet in the Smoking Gun - How Bush Began the Iraq Invasion Before He Went to Congress or the UN

Posted on June 2, 2005 7:04 AM |

Wounded Iraqis Left Broken and Burdened

6/02/05 Finer & Fekeiki, Wa. Post, Wounded Iraqis Left Broken and Burdened

Posted on June 2, 2005 9:41 PM |

June 3, 2005

Iraq Puts Civilian Toll at 12,000

6/03/05 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Iraq Puts Civilian Toll at 12,000

Posted on June 3, 2005 5:10 PM |

June 5, 2005

Saddam to Face Only 12 Charges at Trial

6/05/05 Yacoub, AP, Saddam to Face Only 12 Charges at Trial

Posted on June 5, 2005 6:38 AM |

June 6, 2005

Press in Iraq Gains Rights But No Refuge

6/06/05 Finer, Wa. Post, Press in Iraq Gains Rights But No Refuge

Posted on June 6, 2005 5:51 AM |

June 7, 2005

Iraqis Desperate for Work, Blind to Dangers

6/07/05 Jamail, IPS, Iraqis Desperate for Work, Blind to Dangers

Posted on June 7, 2005 10:57 AM |

Judge Wants to Question US Troops on Media Deaths in Iraq

6/07/05 Reuters, Judge Wants to Question US Troops on Media Deaths in Iraq

Posted on June 7, 2005 10:58 AM |

June 12, 2005

Cabinet Office paper: Conditions for military action

6/12/05 Times of London, Cabinet Office paper: Conditions for military action - 7/21/05 document

Posted on June 12, 2005 6:48 AM |

Ministers were told of need for Gulf war 'excuse'

6/12/05 Smith, Times Online, Ministers were told of need for Gulf war 'excuse'

Posted on June 12, 2005 7:06 AM |

40 killed as US air strikes hit insurgent road blocks

6/12/05 Garwood, Independent, 40 killed as US air strikes hit insurgent road blocks

Posted on June 12, 2005 10:10 AM |

Memo: U.S. Lacked Full Postwar Iraq Plan

6/12/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, Memo: U.S. Lacked Full Postwar Iraq Plan

Posted on June 12, 2005 10:23 AM |

June 13, 2005

As Iraqi Army Trains, Word in the Field Is It May Take Years

6/13/05 Tavernise & Burns, NYT, As Iraqi Army Trains, Word in the Field Is It May Take Years

Posted on June 13, 2005 7:09 AM |

June 14, 2005

Filipino workers sneaking into Iraq

6/14/05 Al Jazeera, Filipino workers sneaking into Iraq

Posted on June 14, 2005 6:59 AM |

US troops, security contractors increasingly at odds in Iraq

6/14/05 Regan, CSM, US troops, security contractors increasingly at odds in Iraq

Posted on June 14, 2005 7:00 AM |

June 15, 2005

Kurdish Officials Sanction Abductions in Kirkuk

6/15/05 Fainaru & Shadid, Wa. Post, Kurdish Officials Sanction Abductions in Kirkuk

Posted on June 15, 2005 5:55 AM |

New Memos Detail Early Plans for Invading Iraq

6/15/05 Daniszewski, LA Times, New Memos Detail Early Plans for Invading Iraq

Posted on June 15, 2005 6:43 AM |

June 16, 2005

Magnet for Iraq Insurgents Is a Crucial Test of New U.S. Strategy

6/16/05 Oppel, NYT, Magnet for Iraq Insurgents Is a Crucial Test of New U.S. Strategy

Posted on June 16, 2005 7:23 AM |

US lied to Britain over use of napalm in Iraq war

6/17/05 Brown, Independent, US lied to Britain over use of napalm in Iraq war

Posted on June 16, 2005 9:45 PM |

June 17, 2005

Transcript of Downing Street Hearings

6/16/05 GNM, Transcript of the Downing Street Hearings

Posted on June 17, 2005 6:07 AM |

Gunmen take over Ramadi as bomb kills five marines

6/17/05 Carroll, Guardian, Gunmen take over Ramadi as bomb kills five marines

Posted on June 17, 2005 9:44 PM |

June 18, 2005

U.S. and Iraqi Forces Launch Another Offensive

6/18/05 AP, U.S. and Iraqi Forces Launch Another Offensive

Posted on June 18, 2005 7:23 AM |

Troops Hit Targets In Far Western Iraq

6/18/05 Mosher, Wa. Post, Troops Hit Targets In Far Western Iraq

Posted on June 18, 2005 7:31 AM |

US bombs western Iraq targets

6/18/05 Al Jazeera, US bombs western Iraq targets

Posted on June 18, 2005 7:34 AM |

Senate approves new Iraq envoy

6/18/05 Al Jazeera, Senate approves new Iraq envoy

Posted on June 18, 2005 7:34 AM |

British Documents Portray Determined US March to War

6/18/05 Strobel, Reuters, British Documents Portray Determined US March to War

Posted on June 18, 2005 1:56 PM |

June 19, 2005

Sixty killed as US launches major offensives on two fronts in Iraq

6/19/05 Silverberg & Griffiths, Independent, Sixty killed as US launches major offensives on two fronts in Iraq

Posted on June 19, 2005 7:01 AM |

U.S. and Allies Capture More Foreign Fighters

6/19/05 Schmitt, NYT, U.S. and Allies Capture More Foreign Fighters

Posted on June 19, 2005 7:23 AM |

British bombing raids were illegal, says Foreign Office

6/19/05 Smith, London Times, British bombing raids were illegal, says Foreign Office

Posted on June 19, 2005 7:28 AM |

June 21, 2005

Iraqi minister: US stalling Saddam trial

6/21/05 Al Jazeera, Iraqi minister: US stalling Saddam trial

Posted on June 21, 2005 7:38 AM |

Iraqi Lawmakers Call for Foreign Troops to Withdraw

6/20/05 AFP, Iraqi Lawmakers Call for Foreign Troops to Withdraw

Posted on June 21, 2005 7:44 AM |

June 22, 2005

U.S. Blew Billions in Iraq Spending Spree

6/22/05 CHB, U.S. Blew Billions in Iraq Spending Spree

Posted on June 22, 2005 6:02 AM |

Iraqi Rebels Refine Bomb Skills, Pushing Toll of G.I.'s Higher

6/22/05 Cloud, NYT, Iraqi Rebels Refine Bomb Skills, Pushing Toll of G.I.'s Higher

Posted on June 22, 2005 6:24 AM |

Heritage watchdog: All Iraq at risk

6/22/05 Smallman, Al Jazeera, Heritage watchdog: All Iraq at risk

Posted on June 22, 2005 6:38 AM |

June 23, 2005

The Real News in the Downing Street Memos

6/23/05 Smith, LA Times, The Real News in the Downing Street Memos

Posted on June 23, 2005 12:26 PM |

UN pledges a 'new Iraq' as the carnage continues

6/23/05 Castle, Guardian, UN pledges a 'new Iraq' as the carnage continues

Posted on June 23, 2005 10:44 PM |

June 24, 2005

Iraqis Tallying Range of Graft in Rebuilding

6/24/05 Glanz, NYT, Iraqis Tallying Range of Graft in Rebuilding

Posted on June 24, 2005 7:28 AM |

Unlikely Allies Map Future

6/24/05 Wright & VendeHei, Wa. Post, Unlikely Allies Map Future

Posted on June 24, 2005 7:42 AM |

Abizaid: Insurgency still strong

6/24/05 Regan, CSM, Abizaid: Insurgency still strong

Posted on June 24, 2005 7:44 AM |

Another Year of Living Misery in Baghdad

6/24/05 Mosher & Sebti, Wa. Post, Another Year of Living Misery in Baghdad

Posted on June 24, 2005 7:45 AM |

From the World Tribunal on Iraq in Istanbul - What Do the American People Know and When Did They Know It?

6/24/05 Toufe, CounterPunch, From the World Tribunal on Iraq in Istanbul - What Do the American People Know and When Did They Know It?

Posted on June 24, 2005 7:48 AM |

June 26, 2005

U.S. soldiers plant weapons on fake rebels

6/26/05 Al Jazeera, U.S. soldiers plant weapons on fake rebels

Posted on June 26, 2005 7:11 AM |

Focus: Secret memos fuel US doubt on Iraq

6/26/05 Sullivan, Times of London, Focus: Secret memos fuel US doubt on Iraq

Posted on June 26, 2005 12:25 PM |

June 28, 2005

Halliburton's Abusive Practices in Iraq Are in the Spotlight

6/28/05 AFP, Halliburton's Abusive Practices in Iraq Are in the Spotlight

Posted on June 28, 2005 6:45 AM |

From Memos, Insights Into Ally's Doubts On Iraq War

6/28/05 Frankel, Wa. Post, From Memos, Insights Into Ally's Doubts On Iraq War

Posted on June 28, 2005 6:50 AM |

June 30, 2005

Secret air campaign against Iraq?

6/30/05 Regan, CSM, Secret air campaign against Iraq?

Posted on June 30, 2005 7:10 AM |

July 5, 2005

MoD plans Iraq troop withdrawal

7/05/05 Burns & Spiegel, FT.com, MoD plans Iraq troop withdrawal

Posted on July 5, 2005 8:35 AM |

July 6, 2005

The perils of colonial justice in Iraq

7/06/05 Fahim, Asia Times, The perils of colonial justice in Iraq

Posted on July 6, 2005 5:50 AM |

July 7, 2005

5 Americans Held By U.S. Forces In Iraq Fighting

7/07/05 White, Wa. Post, 5 Americans Held By U.S. Forces In Iraq Fighting

Posted on July 7, 2005 8:10 AM |

The Smash of Civilizations

7/07/05 Johnson, MoJo, The Smash of Civilizations

Posted on July 7, 2005 8:13 AM |

July 9, 2005

Italy sets date to pull troops out of Iraq

7/09/05 Hooper, Guardian, Italy sets date to pull troops out of Iraq

Posted on July 9, 2005 7:27 PM |

July 10, 2005

Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

7/10/05 Walters, Sunday Mail/UK, Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

Posted on July 10, 2005 6:28 AM |

Iraq’s main oil refinery set on fire

7/10/05 Al Jazeera.com, Iraq’s main oil refinery set on fire

Posted on July 10, 2005 7:10 AM |

Marines, Iraqi Forces Raid Insurgent Strongholds

7/10/05 Mosher, Wa. Post, Marines, Iraqi Forces Raid Insurgent Strongholds

Posted on July 10, 2005 10:17 AM |

July 11, 2005

It Just Gets Worse

7/11/05 Herbert, NYT, It Just Gets Worse

Posted on July 11, 2005 6:57 AM |

July 12, 2005

The rush to invade Iraq -The inside story - Part V

7/12/05 Al Jazeera.com, The rush to invade Iraq - The inside story - Part V

Posted on July 12, 2005 6:41 AM |

Iraqi minister says troop pull-out would 'take the country into hell'

7/12/05 Cockburn, Independent, Iraqi minister says troop pull-out would 'take the country into hell'

Posted on July 12, 2005 7:41 AM |

Iraqi Official Says Iran Will Not Train Troops

7/12/05 Mosher, Wa. Post, Iraqi Official Says Iran Will Not Train Troops

Posted on July 12, 2005 8:04 AM |

US, Iraq sign trade agreement

7/12/05 Farazi, Al Jazeera.net, US, Iraq sign trade agreement

Posted on July 12, 2005 8:08 AM |

July 13, 2005

Shiites bring rigid piety to Iraq's south

7/13/05 Vincent, CSM, Shiites bring rigid piety to Iraq's south

Posted on July 13, 2005 8:19 AM |

July 14, 2005

Data Shows Faster-Rising Death Toll Among Iraqi Civilians

7/14/05 Tavernese, NYT, Data Shows Faster-Rising Death Toll Among Iraqi Civilians

Posted on July 14, 2005 6:58 AM |

Why Iraq oil money hasn't fueled rebuilding

7/14/05 LaFranchi, CSM, Why Iraq oil money hasn't fueled rebuilding

Posted on July 14, 2005 7:07 AM |

Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

7/14/05 Walters, ZNet, Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

Posted on July 14, 2005 11:04 AM |

July 15, 2005

Corruption threatens to leave Iraq with a 'ghost army'

7/15/05 Cockburn, Independent, Corruption threatens to leave Iraq with a 'ghost army'

Posted on July 15, 2005 7:58 AM |

8 Months After U.S.-Led Siege, Insurgents Rise Again in Falluja

7/15/05 Wong, NYT, 8 Months After U.S.-Led Siege, Insurgents Rise Again in Falluja

Posted on July 15, 2005 8:03 AM |

Feith: Administration Overdid WMD Claims

7/15/05 Burns, AP, Feith: Administration Overdid WMD Claims

Posted on July 15, 2005 8:35 AM |

July 16, 2005

"U.S. should withdraw from Iraq immediately" - John Deutch

7/16/05 Al Jazeera.com, "U.S. should withdraw from Iraq immediately" - John Deutch

Posted on July 16, 2005 7:49 AM |

July 17, 2005

Plan Called for Covert Aid in Iraq Vote

7/17/05 Jehl & Sanger, NYT, Plan Called for Covert Aid in Iraq Vote

Posted on July 17, 2005 7:45 AM |

Basra oil workers out on strike

7/17/05 BBC, Basra oil workers out on strike

Posted on July 17, 2005 8:03 AM |

July 18, 2005

Americans accused of interfering in Iraq election

7/18/05 Cockburn, Independent, Americans accused of interfering in Iraq election

Posted on July 18, 2005 7:24 AM |

Resistance in Iraq 'legitimate'

7/18/05 BBC, Resistance in Iraq 'legitimate'

Posted on July 18, 2005 7:38 AM |

After Iraq attacks, calls for militias grow

7/18/05 MacDonald, CSM, After Iraq attacks, calls for militias grow

Posted on July 18, 2005 7:42 AM |

July 19, 2005

Nuke 'em 'Till They Glow and Then Shoot 'em in The Dark

7/19/05 CHB, Nuke 'em 'Till They Glow and Then Shoot 'em in The Dark

Posted on July 19, 2005 6:57 AM |

Iraq's top Shia cleric warns of 'genocidal war'

7/19/05 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq's top Shia cleric warns of 'genocidal war'

Posted on July 19, 2005 7:02 AM |

Baghdad hospital doctors on strike against soldiers

7/19/05 Reuters, Baghdad hospital doctors on strike against soldiers

Posted on July 19, 2005 7:26 AM |

U.S. forces behind deadly children bomb: Iraqi experts

7/19/05 Al Jazeera.com, U.S. forces behind deadly children bomb: Iraqi experts

Posted on July 19, 2005 7:30 AM |

128,000 Iraqis killed: 55% women & Children

7/18/05 UPI, 128,000 Iraqis killed: 55% women & Children

Posted on July 19, 2005 7:52 AM |

July 21, 2005

New Iraqi constitution must follow Islam on women's rights, say Shia

7/21/05 Sengupta, Independent, New Iraqi constitution must follow Islam on women's rights, say Shia

Posted on July 21, 2005 6:23 AM |

July 22, 2005

Iraqi army unable to fight insurgents, says Pentagon

7/22/05 Buncombe, Independent, Iraqi army unable to fight insurgents, says Pentagon

Posted on July 22, 2005 7:22 AM |

July 23, 2005

Thorny Issues Remain on Draft of New Constitution for Iraq

7/23/05 Semple, NYT, Thorny Issues Remain on Draft of New Constitution for Iraq

Posted on July 23, 2005 8:55 AM |

Iraqi Kurds Call for Referendum

7/23/05 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Iraqi Kurds Call for Referendum

Posted on July 23, 2005 9:04 AM |

July 24, 2005

Defying U.S. Efforts, Guerrillas in Iraq Refocus and Strengthen

7/24/05 Filkins & Cloud, NYT, Defying U.S. Efforts, Guerrillas in Iraq Refocus and Strengthen

Posted on July 24, 2005 6:52 AM |

Iraq: This is now an unwinnable conflict

7/24/05 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq: This is now an unwinnable conflict

Posted on July 24, 2005 6:53 AM |

If It's Civil War, Do We Know It?

7/24/05 Burns, NYT, If It's Civil War, Do We Know It?

Posted on July 24, 2005 6:58 AM |

Saddam to be executed in weeks – Report

7/24/05 Al Jazeera.com, Saddam to be executed in weeks – Report

Posted on July 24, 2005 7:13 AM |

'Enemies of humanity' quote raises Iraq PR questions

7/24/05 CNN, 'Enemies of humanity' quote raises Iraq PR questions

Posted on July 24, 2005 7:29 AM |

Iraq: The Human Toll

7/24/05 Cortright, Nation, Iraq: The Human Toll

Posted on July 24, 2005 8:28 AM |

July 25, 2005

Sunnis to End Iraq Charter Boycott

7/25/05 Wong, NYT, Sunnis to End Iraq Charter Boycott

Posted on July 25, 2005 7:13 AM |

US accepts Polish plans to exit Iraq

7/25/05 Al Jazeera.net, US accepts Polish plans to exit Iraq

Posted on July 25, 2005 7:29 AM |

Saddam asks to meet ex-US official

7/25/05 Janabi, Al Jazeera.net, Saddam asks to meet ex-US official

Posted on July 25, 2005 8:38 AM |

July 26, 2005

Newspaper reveals Iraq charter draft

7/26/05 Al Jazeera.net, Newspaper reveals Iraq charter draft

Posted on July 26, 2005 8:35 AM |

Iran-Contra redux: Bush White House ran "off-the-books" covert operation for Iraq elections

7/26/05 Martin, WSWS, Iran-Contra redux: Bush White House ran "off-the-books" covert operation for Iraq elections

Posted on July 26, 2005 8:41 AM |

Ahmad Chalabi emerges, once again, as powerful leader

7/26/05 Allam, KnightRidder, Ahmad Chalabi emerges, once again, as powerful leader

Posted on July 26, 2005 9:32 AM |

July 27, 2005

Iraq: New Constitution Prevents Citizenship for Jews, Says MP

7/27/05 adnkronos, Iraq: New Constitution Prevents Citizenship for Jews, Says MP

Posted on July 27, 2005 7:15 AM |

Iraqi PM urges speedy withdrawal of US troops

7/27/05 Guardian, Iraqi PM urges speedy withdrawal of US troops

Posted on July 27, 2005 8:22 AM |

"We Regard Falluja As a Large Prison"

7/27/05 Enders, MoJo, "We Regard Falluja As a Large Prison"

Posted on July 27, 2005 9:16 AM |

July 28, 2005

US announces plan to cut Iraqi troop deployment after election

7/28/05 Cockburn, Independent, US announces plan to cut Iraqi troop deployment after election

Posted on July 28, 2005 9:07 AM |

Baathist purge may stall Hussein trial

7/28/05 MacDonald, CSM, Baathist purge may stall Hussein trial

Posted on July 28, 2005 9:25 AM |

July 29, 2005

New Calls for Coalition Forces to Count Iraqi Casualties

7/29/05 Aslam, OneWorld, New Calls for Coalition Forces to Count Iraqi Casualties

Posted on July 29, 2005 6:51 AM |

Security Costs Slow Iraq Reconstruction

7/29/05 Merle & Witte, Wa. Post, Security Costs Slow Iraq Reconstruction

Posted on July 29, 2005 7:07 AM |

July 31, 2005

Iraqi abuses prompt limits to military power in inquiries

7/31/05 Carrell, Independent, Iraqi abuses prompt limits to military power in inquiries

Posted on July 31, 2005 8:12 AM |

Iraq Constitution Team Considers Seeking a Delay

7/31/05 Reuters, Iraq Constitution Team Considers Seeking a Delay

Posted on July 31, 2005 8:15 AM |

Iraqi officials consider rationing fuel

7/31/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraqi officials consider rationing fuel

Posted on July 31, 2005 8:23 AM |

August 2, 2005

Iraq child prisoners abused by U.S. forces – Report

8/02/05 Al Jazeera.com, Iraq child prisoners abused by U.S. forces – Report

Posted on August 2, 2005 7:48 AM |

August 3, 2005

Before the War, CIA Reportedly Trained a Team of Iraqis to Aid U.S.

8/03/05 Priest & White, Wa. Post, Before the War, CIA Reportedly Trained a Team of Iraqis to Aid U.S.

Posted on August 3, 2005 7:26 AM |

August 5, 2005

Military Planners Tell Bush Iraq War 'Cannot be Won'

8/05/05 CHB, Military Planners Tell Bush Iraq War 'Cannot be Won'

Posted on August 5, 2005 5:26 AM |

Never again? How the war in Iraq spurred a new nuclear arms race

8/05/05 Penketh, Independent, Never again? How the war in Iraq spurred a new nuclear arms race

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:05 AM |

U.S. Military Launches Attacks in Western Iraq in Bid to Disrupt Insurgents

8/05/05 Tran, AP, U.S. Military Launches Attacks in Western Iraq in Bid to Disrupt Insurgents

Posted on August 5, 2005 6:28 AM |

August 6, 2005

Basic questions about bases

8/06/05 Fahim, Asia Times, Basic questions about bases

Posted on August 6, 2005 6:22 AM |

U.S., Iraqis Begin Assault in Volatile Area

8/06/05 Finer & Sarhan, Wa. Post, U.S., Iraqis Begin Assault in Volatile Area

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:16 AM |

Iraq Sunnis reject federal proposal

8/06/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq Sunnis reject federal proposal

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:27 AM |

Guardsmen Took 'Rent' From Iraqi Businesses

8/06/05 Gold, LA Times, Guardsmen Took 'Rent' From Iraqi Businesses

Posted on August 6, 2005 7:39 AM |

August 7, 2005

Stakes are High in New 'Great Game' Being Played by West in Iraq and Afghanistan

8/07/05 Royle, Sunday Herald, Stakes are High in New 'Great Game' Being Played by West in Iraq and Afghanistan

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:10 AM |

Military Plans Gradual Cuts in Iraq Forces

8/07/05 Schmitt, NYT, Military Plans Gradual Cuts in Iraq Forces

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:22 AM |

Iraq's Kurds to insist on federalism

8/07/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq's Kurds to insist on federalism

Posted on August 7, 2005 8:31 AM |

August 8, 2005

Iraqi news agency launches

8/08/05 Day, Guardian, Iraqi news agency launches

Posted on August 8, 2005 8:38 AM |

August 9, 2005

"There is no electricity, no water, no schools..."

8/09/05 Enders, MoJo, "There is no electricity, no water, no schools..."

Posted on August 9, 2005 3:15 PM |

August 10, 2005

Baghdad Mayor Is Ousted by a Shiite Group and Replaced

8/10/05 Glanz, NYT, Baghdad Mayor Is Ousted by a Shiite Group and Replaced

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:18 PM |

Half of oil-for-food firms paid bribes

8/10/05 Al Jazeera, Half of oil-for-food firms paid bribes

Posted on August 10, 2005 3:25 PM |

August 12, 2005

bin Laden Contact Working in Iraqi Government

8/12/05 Sherman, CHB, bin Laden Contact Working in Iraqi Government

Posted on August 12, 2005 7:21 AM |

August 14, 2005

U.S. Lowers Sights On What Can Be Achieved in Iraq

8/14/05 Wright & Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, U.S. Lowers Sights On What Can Be Achieved in Iraq

Posted on August 14, 2005 8:28 AM |

August 17, 2005

Secrets of the morgue - Baghdad's body count

8/17/05 Fisk, Independent, Secrets of the morgue - Baghdad's body count

Posted on August 17, 2005 6:47 AM |

August 18, 2005

State Department Warned Bush War Plan Was Flawed

8/18/05 CHB, State Department Warned Bush War Plan Was Flawed

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:00 AM |

Vigils Across State, Nation Back Mother of Dead Soldier

8/18/05 Ranali, Boston Globe, Vigils Across State, Nation Back Mother of Dead Soldier

Posted on August 18, 2005 6:13 AM |

August 19, 2005

Iraq seeks to rebuild air force

8/19/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq seeks to rebuild air force

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:42 AM |

U.S. 'Will Not Relent' in Iraq, Cheney Tells Veterans Group

8/19/05 Baker, Wa. Post, U.S. 'Will Not Relent' in Iraq, Cheney Tells Veterans Group

Posted on August 19, 2005 6:55 AM |

August 20, 2005

Ethnic divisions laid bare in postwar Iraq

8/20/05 Al Jazeera.com, Ethnic divisions laid bare in postwar Iraq

Posted on August 20, 2005 6:43 AM |

August 21, 2005

In the Garden of Armageddon

8/21/05 Pitzer, MoJo, In the Garden of Armageddon

Posted on August 21, 2005 2:38 AM |

US Backs Down on Islamic law in Iraq

8/21/05 Baker & Georgy, Sunday Herald, US Backs Down on Islamic law in Iraq

Posted on August 21, 2005 6:37 AM |

Army Planning for Four More Years in Iraq

8/21/05 AP, Army Planning for Four More Years in Iraq

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:04 AM |

Militias on the Rise Across Iraq

8/21/05 Shadid & Fainru, Wa. Post, Militias on the Rise Across Iraq

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:04 AM |

Kurds Fault U.S. on Iraqi Charter

8/21/05 Kinckmeyer, Wa. Post, Kurds Fault U.S. on Iraqi Charter

Posted on August 21, 2005 8:07 AM |

August 22, 2005

Sabotage halts south Iraq oil exports

8/22/05 Al Jazeera.net, Sabotage halts south Iraq oil exports

Posted on August 22, 2005 7:12 AM |

Millions Embezzled at Iraqi Ministry

8/22/05 Vulliamy & Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Millions Embezzled at Iraqi Ministry

Posted on August 22, 2005 8:07 AM |

August 24, 2005

Iraq war approaching the tipping point

8/24/05 Sleiman, Al Jazeera.net, Iraq war approaching the tipping point

Posted on August 24, 2005 9:15 AM |

August 27, 2005

Key Provisions of Iraq's Draft Constitution

8/27/05 Wa. Post, Key Provisions of Iraq's Draft Constitution

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:34 AM |

Nearly 1,000 Released From Abu Ghraib

8/27/05 AP, Nearly 1,000 Released From Abu Ghraib

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:35 AM |

An Islamic Republic of Iraq?

8/27/05 Hardy, BBC, An Islamic Republic of Iraq?

Posted on August 27, 2005 3:37 AM |

Iraq Sunnis counter charter proposal

8/27/05 Al Jazeera.net, Iraq Sunnis counter charter proposal

Posted on August 27, 2005 5:19 AM |

August 28, 2005

Civil War Looms in Iraq as Constitution Talks End in Disarray

8/28/05 Whitaker, Independent, Civil War Looms in Iraq as Constitution Talks End in Disarray

Posted on August 28, 2005 6:52 AM |

August 29, 2005

Iraq gamble as Sunnis left out of constitution deal

8/29/05 Carroll, Guardian, Iraq gamble as Sunnis left out of constitution deal

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:11 AM |

Iraq charter a 'recipe for chaos'

8/29/05 BBC, Iraq charter a 'recipe for chaos'

Posted on August 29, 2005 7:21 AM |

August 31, 2005

'600 dead' in Baghdad bridge disaster

8/31/05 Guardian, '600 dead' in Baghdad bridge disaster

Posted on August 31, 2005 7:04 AM |