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January 1, 2006

Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

1/01/06 BBC, Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

January 2, 2006

Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

1/02/06 BBC, Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

January 3, 2006

New Book: Secret War Operations

1/03/06 AP, New Book: Secret War Operations

White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

1/03/06 Guardian, White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

1/03/06 Guardian, White House to let Iraq reconstruction program lapse

January 4, 2006

55 killed in Iraq violence

1/04/06 Sturcke, Guardian, 55 killed in Iraq violence

U.S. Raid Kills Family North of Baghdad

1/04/06 Knickmeyer & Aldin, Wa. Post, U.S. Raid Kills Family North of Baghdad

Iraq Wants U.S. Choice Out as Chief Of Brigade

1/04/06 Finer, Wa. Post, Iraq Wants U.S. Choice Out as Chief Of Brigade

US allies in Iraq: valuable but dwindling

1/04/06 Sappenfield, CSM, US allies in Iraq: valuable but dwindling

January 5, 2006

Attacks in Iraq Kill 100 as Post-Election Violence Escalates

1/05/06 Oppel & O'Neill, NYT, Attacks in Iraq Kill 100 as Post-Election Violence Escalates

January 6, 2006

Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

1/06/06 Ridolfo, Asia Times, Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

January 7, 2006

Iraq war could cost US over $2 trillion, says Nobel prize-winning economist

1/07/06 Wilson, Guardian, Iraq war could cost US over $2 trillion, says Nobel prize-winning economist

Americans Said to Meet Rebels, Exploiting Rift

1/07/06 Filkins & Tavernise, NYT, Americans Said to Meet Rebels, Exploiting Rift

January 8, 2006

US troops raid Sunni Arab complex

1/08/06 Al Jazeera.net, US troops raid Sunni Arab complex

January 9, 2006

US troops seize award-winning Iraqi journalist

1/09/06 Guardian, US troops seize award-winning Iraqi journalist

January 10, 2006

The incredible shrinking coalition

1/10/06 Isenberg, Asia Times, The incredible shrinking coalition

General calls for Blair to be impeached over Iraq

1/10/06 Sengupta, Independent, General calls for Blair to be impeached over Iraq

January 12, 2006

US army in Iraq gets harsh appraisal

1/12/06 Al Jazeera.net, US army in Iraq gets harsh appraisal

January 13, 2006

Heat Rises on German Spies in Iraq, CIA Activities

1/13/06 Trevelyan, Reuters, Heat Rises on German Spies in Iraq, CIA Activities

January 16, 2006

Some Iraqi Ballot Boxes Tossed Amid Fraud

1/16/06 AP, Some Iraqi Ballot Boxes Tossed Amid Fraud

More than 500 Iraqi detainees freed

1/16/06 Al Jazeera, More than 500 Iraqi detainees freed

January 17, 2006

USAID Paper Details Security Crisis in Iraq

1/17/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, USAID Paper Details Security Crisis in Iraq

Australia inquiry into Iraq 'kickbacks'

1/17/06 Al Jazeera, Australia inquiry into Iraq 'kickbacks'

US tries to loosen Shiite grip in Iraq

1/17/06 Levinson, CSM, US tries to loosen Shiite grip in Iraq

January 18, 2006

Bush seeks his enemies' help in Iraq

1/18/06 Porter, Asia Times, Bush seeks his enemies' help in Iraq

New Saddam judge denounced

1/19/06 Al Jazeera, New Saddam judge denounced

2002 Memo Doubted Uranium Sale Claim

1/18/06 Lichtblau, NYT, 2002 Memo Doubted Uranium Sale Claim

Former Pentagon Official: Goal In Iraq is not Democracy

1/18/06 TotalInformationAnalysis, Former Pentagon Official: Goal In Iraq is not Democracy

January 19, 2006

Tribune Series on Human Trafficking in Iraq

1/19/06 Cam Simpson, Chicago Tribune, U.S. to probe claims of human traffickingUnpdate of Series Desperate for work, lured into danger Part I, Into a war zone, on a deadly road Part II; U.S. stalls on human trafficking related

New details blur German antiwar stance

1/19/06 Tzortzis, CSM, New details blur German antiwar stance

Violence Kills 50 in Iraq

1/19/06 Hernandez & Sebti, Wa. Post, Violence Kills 50 in Iraq

January 20, 2006

Shia alliance wins Iraq elections

1/20/06 Guardian, Shia alliance wins Iraq elections

January 22, 2006

Upsurge of Sunni violence follows election results

1/22/06 Tanner, Upsurge of Sunni violence follows election results

Iraqi politicians face race against U.S. restlessness

1/22/06 Cohen, IHT, Iraqi politicians face race against U.S. restlessness

Powell: US will pull troops out this year

1/22/06 Temco, Guardian, Powell: US will pull troops out this year

January 23, 2006

Many abducted Iraqis found dead

1/23/06 BBC, Many abducted Iraqis found dead

Professionals Fleeing Iraq As Violence, Threats Persist

1/23/06 Struck, Wa. Post, Professionals Fleeing Iraq As Violence, Threats Persist

January 24, 2006

Sanitised images hide truth about war, says Fisk

1/24/06 Herbert, Independent, Sanitised images hide truth about war, says Fisk

January 25, 2006

Audit Describes Misuse of Funds in Iraq Projects

1/25/06 Glanz, NYT, Audit Describes Misuse of Funds in Iraq Projects

January 26, 2006

US to release Iraqi women

1/26/06 Guardian, US to release Iraqi women

U.S. Military Announces Release of 420 Iraqi Detainees

1/26/06 Finer, Wa. Post, U.S. Military Announces Release of 420 Iraqi Detainees

January 27, 2006

"Maybe they just need to have their civil war"

1/27/06 Porter, MoJo, "Maybe they just need to have their civil war"

US audit finds 'spectacular' waste of funds in Iraq

1/27/06 Regan, CSM, US audit finds 'spectacular' waste of funds in Iraq

January 28, 2006

Tension Grows Between British, Iraqis

1/28/06 Finer, Wa. Post, Tension Grows Between British, Iraqis

US general: Iraq troops cut by 20%

1/28/06 Al Jazeera, US general: Iraq troops cut by 20%

U.S. Troops in Iraq Held Insurgents' Wives to Get Husbands to Surrender

1/28/06 Dunham, Reuters, U.S. Troops in Iraq Held Insurgents' Wives to Get Husbands to Surrender

January 29, 2006

Iraq's New Legislature

1/29/06 Wa. Post, Iraq's New Legislature

February 1, 2006

US Soldiers Shoot at Canadian Ambassador's Car in Baghdad

2/01/06 AFP, US Soldiers Shoot at Canadian Ambassador's Car in Baghdad

US shifts Iraq loyalties

2/01/06 Porter, Asia Times, US shifts Iraq loyalties

Biting the hand of friendship

2/01/06 Lobe, Asia Times, Biting the hand of friendship

February 2, 2006

Wide Plot Seen in Guilty Plea in Iraq Project

2/02/06 Glanz, NYT, Wide Plot Seen in Guilty Plea in Iraq Project

Revealed: Bush and Blair discussed using American Spyplane in UN colours

2/02/06 GNM, Revealed: Bush and Blair discussed using American Spyplane in UN colours

US official admits he smuggled $2m of aid meant for Iraq

2/02/06 Cornwell, Independent, US official admits he smuggled $2m of aid meant for Iraq

February 3, 2006

Bush 'plotted to lure Saddam into war with fake UN plane'

2/03/06 McSmith, Independent, Bush 'plotted to lure Saddam into war with fake UN plane'

February 4, 2006

Cost of wars soars to $440bn for US

2/04/06 Borger, Guardian, Cost of wars soars to $440bn for US

February 5, 2006

Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

2/05/06 Worth & Glanz, NYT, Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

2/05/06 from 11/22/05 NEF, Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

February 9, 2006

US fuels Iran's nuclear policy

2/09/06 Porter, Asia Times, US fuels Iran's nuclear policy

February 10, 2006

Ex-CIA Official Faults Use of Data on Iraq

2/10/06 Pincus, Wa. Post, Ex-CIA Official Faults Use of Data on Iraq

Iraqis cope with life without lights

2/10/06 Prusher, CSM, Iraqis cope with life without lights

Ex-CIA Official: Bush Administration Misused Iraq Intelligence

2/10/06 CNN, Ex-CIA Official: Bush Administration Misused Iraq Intelligence

February 12, 2006

Shias nominate Jaafari as Iraq PM

2/12/06 BBC, Shias nominate Jaafari as Iraq PM

February 13, 2006

Man held over British troops 'abuse' video

2/13/06 Guardian, Man held over British troops 'abuse' video

February 14, 2006

Insider reignites Iraqi intelligence war

2/14/06 Lobe, Asia Times, Insider reignites Iraqi intelligence war

February 15, 2006

Quick Rise for Purveyors of Propaganda in Iraq

2/15/06 Cloud, NYT, Quick Rise for Purveyors of Propaganda in Iraq

February 16, 2006

Iraq 'death squad caught in act'

2/16/06 BBC, Iraq 'death squad caught in act'

Saddam 'predicted US terror raid'

2/16/06 BBC, Saddam 'predicted US terror raid'

New Abu Ghraib Photos

2/16/06 IPS, New Abu Ghraib Photos

February 18, 2006

Power Shift Widens a Gulf Between Sects

2/18/06 Tavernise, NYT, Iraq Power Shift Widens a Gulf Between Sects

February 19, 2006

UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells

2/19/06 Gould & Ungoed-Thomas, Times Oneline, UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells

'Assassin's Gate' examines U.S. missteps in Iraq

2/19/06 Poague, The Leaf, 'Assassin's Gate' examines U.S. missteps in Iraq

Iraq gets new power station

2/19/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq gets new power station

February 21, 2006

U.S. Warns Iraq It Won't Support Sectarian Goals

2/21/06 Tavernise & Worth, NYT, U.S. Warns Iraq It Won't Support Sectarian Goals

Bush Neocons: Going After Fifth Columnists

2/21/06 Nimmo, uruknet, Bush Neocons: Going After Fifth Columnists

Iraq Angrily Rejects US Sectarian Warning

2/21/06 Georgy, Reuters, Iraq Angrily Rejects US Sectarian Warning

February 22, 2006

Al Jazeera Reporters Give Bloody First Hand Account of April ’04 U.S. Siege of Fallujah

2/22/06 Democracy Now via uruknet, Al Jazeera Reporters Give Bloody First Hand Account of April ’04 U.S. Siege of Fallujah

Gunmen strike 27 Baghdad mosques, kill imams

2/22/06 CNN.com, Gunmen strike 27 Baghdad mosques, kill imams

February 23, 2006

Shrine bombing sparks civil war fears

2/23/06 The Age, Shrine bombing sparks civil war fears

February 24, 2006

Baghdad goes under curfew

2/24/06 Al Jazeera, Baghdad goes under curfew

Ten imams murdered in Iraq as sectarian killings intensify

2/24/06 Cockburn, Independent, Ten imams murdered in Iraq as sectarian killings intensify

Iraq curfew aims to curb violence

2/24/06 BBC, Iraq curfew aims to curb violence

Outrage in Samarra

2/24/06 NYT, Outrage in Samarra

Violence Strains U.S. Strategy and Imperils Pullout Plans

2/24/06 Weisman & Worth, Violence Strains U.S. Strategy and Imperils Pullout Plans

Rockets hit Iraq Shia tomb

2/24/96 Al Jazeera, Rockets hit Iraq Shia tomb

Blogger Bares Rumsfeld's Post 9/11 Orders

2/24/06 Borger, Guardian, Blogger Bares Rumsfeld's Post 9/11 Orders

Ted Koppel in 'NYT': Iraq for U.S. Is 'About the Oil'

2/24/06 Editor & Publisher, Ted Koppel in 'NYT': Iraq for U.S. Is 'About the Oil'

February 25, 2006

US Christian Leaders Apologize For Iraq War

2/25/06 Diego, IPS, US Christian Leaders Apologize For Iraq War

U.S. troops on sidelines for Baghdad curfew

2/25/06 Montgomery, Stars & Stripes, U.S. troops on sidelines for Baghdad curfew

U.S. Report on Iraqi Troops Is Mixed

2/25/06 Burns, AP, U.S. Report on Iraqi Troops Is Mixed

Contractor Pleads Guilty to Corruption

2/25/06 Babcock, Wa. Post, Contractor Pleads Guilty to Corruption

February 26, 2006

In the Battle for Baghdad, U.S. Turns War on Insurgents

2/26/06 Ricks, Wa. Post, In the Battle for Baghdad, U.S. Turns War on Insurgents

Shiite Militias Roam Free Despite Curfew, Occupy Sunni Mosques

2/26/06 Finer, Wa. Post, Shiite Militias Roam Free Despite Curfew, Occupy Sunni Mosques

Long path to Iraq's sectarian split

2/26/06 Gritten, BBC, Long path to Iraq's sectarian split

Iraqis tortured by government death squads

2/26/06 Whitaker, Independent, Iraqis tortured by government death squads

Iraq's death squads: On the brink of civil war

2/26/06 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq's death squads: On the brink of civil war

Sunni call for deal to avert civil war

2/26/06 Howard, Observer, Sunni call for deal to avert civil war

February 27, 2006

Iraq 'to crack down on militias'

2/27/06 BBC, Iraq 'to crack down on militias'

German Intelligence Gave U.S. Iraqi Defense Plan, Report Says

2/27/06 Gordon, NYT, German Intelligence Gave U.S. Iraqi Defense Plan, Report Says

February 28, 2006

Iraq makes terror 'more likely'

2/28/06 BBC, Iraq makes terror 'more likely'

Toll in Iraq's Deadly Surge: 1,300

2/28/06 Knickmeyer & Sebti, Wa. Post, Toll in Iraq's Deadly Surge: 1,300

March 1, 2006

Shiites Told: Leave Home Or Be Killed

3/01/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Shiites Told: Leave Home Or Be Killed

Iraq: The wages of chaos

3/01/06 LeVine, Asia Times, Iraq: The wages of chaos

March 2, 2006

Gangs 'kill freely' in Iraq chaos

3/02/06 BBC, Gangs 'kill freely' in Iraq chaos

Iraq government talks in disarray

3/02/06 BBC, Iraq government talks in disarray

Berlin File Says Germany's Spies Aided U.S. in Iraq

3/02/06 Bernstein & Gordon, NYT, Berlin File Says Germany's Spies Aided U.S. in Iraq

Civilians Bearing Brunt of Iraq Violence

3/02/06 Reid, AP, Civilians Bearing Brunt of Iraq Violence

Civil war all but declared

3/02/06 Weinstein, Asia Times, Civil war all but declared

March 3, 2006

Vehicles banned in Baghdad after night of violence

3/03/06 BBC, Vehicles banned in Baghdad after night of violence

New leadership crisis as Iraq descends into anarchy

3/03/06 Abdulzahra, Independent, New leadership crisis as Iraq descends into anarchy

March 4, 2006

Military Will Keep Planting Articles in Iraq

3/04/06 Mazzetti, LA Times, Military Will Keep Planting Articles in Iraq

Freedom in Iraq: Websites off limits to troops

3/04/06 Raimondo, PrisonPlanet, Freedom in Iraq: Websites off limits to troops

At Least 14 People Killed Across Iraq

3/04/06 Zavis, Wa. Post, At Least 14 People Killed Across Iraq

March 5, 2006

US rejects Iraq pullout reports

3/05/06 Al Jazeera, US rejects Iraq pullout reports

Murtha Calls Pentagon's Top General A Liar

3/05/06 CHB, Murtha Calls Pentagon's Top General A Liar

'Abritrary' Detention Fueling 'Dire' Situation in Iraq

3/05/06 AFP, 'Abritrary' Detention Fueling 'Dire' Situation in Iraq

March 6, 2006

'14,000 Detained Without Trial in Iraq'

3/06/06 McDonough, Guardian, '14,000 Detained Without Trial in Iraq'

U.S. Stuck with Few Options in Iraq

3/06/06 Polman, KnightRidder, U.S. Stuck with Few Options in Iraq

March 7, 2006

U.S. Takes Steps to Reduce Shiite Domination in Iraqi Military

3/07/06 Wong, NYT, U.S. Takes Steps to Reduce Shiite Domination in Iraqi Military

A 'white coup' in Baghdad

3/07/06 MouBayed, Asia Times, A 'white coup' in Baghdad

Germans Set to Investigate Help to U.S. in Iraq Invasion

3/07/06 Bernstein, NYT, Germans Set to Investigate Help to U.S. in Iraq Invasion

Delay to Iraq parliament possible

3/07/06 BBC, Delay to Iraq parliament possible

March 8, 2006

Fuse Lit for Total War in Mideast: U.S. Envoy

3/08/06 Daragahi, Toronto Star, Fuse Lit for Total War in Mideast: U.S. Envoy

US envoy to Iraq: 'We have opened the Pandora's box'

3/08/06 Borger & MacAskill, Guardian, US envoy to Iraq: 'We have opened the Pandora's box'

March 9, 2006

Official Says Shiite Party Suppressed Body Count

3/09/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Official Says Shiite Party Suppressed Body Count

March 11, 2006

IRAQ'S SOVEREIGNTY VACUUM PART 1: A government with no military, no territory

3/11/06 Schwartz, Asia Times, IRAQ'S SOVEREIGNTY VACUUM PART 1: A government with no military, no territory

March 12, 2006

Even as U.S. Invaded, Hussein Saw Iraqi Unrest as Top Threat

3/12/06 Gordon & Trainor, NYT, Even as U.S. Invaded, Hussein Saw Iraqi Unrest as Top Threat

U.S. generals divided as war began

3/12/06 Gordon & Trainor, IHT, U.S. generals divided as war began

March 13, 2006

The Campaign to Pacify Sunni Iraq

3/13/06 Schwartz, MoJo, The Campaign to Pacify Sunni Iraq

Scores killed in Baghdad car bombings

3/13/06 Al Jazeera, Scores killed in Baghdad car bombings

Top 10 firms profiting from Iraq

3/13/06 Independent, Top 10 (UK) firms profiting from Iraq

March 16, 2006

US and Iran ready for Iraq talks

3/16/06 BBC, US and Iran ready for Iraq talks

US launches major Iraq air attack

3/16/06 BBC, US launches major Iraq air attack

March 17, 2006

U.S. War Spending to Rise 44% to $9.8 Bn a Month, Report Says

3/17/06 Bliss, Bloomberg, U.S. War Spending to Rise 44% to $9.8 Bn a Month, Report Says

Iraqi politician: 'US raid untimely'

3/17/06 Al Jazeera, Iraqi politician: 'US raid untimely'

US launches biggest Iraq air assault since 2003

3/17/06 Whitaker & Goldenberg, Guardian, US launches biggest Iraq air assault since 2003

Rice: Iraq transition to stable government two years away

3/17/06 Regan, CSM, Rice: Iraq transition to stable government two years away

Iraqi Sunnis Denounce Plan for Talks Between U.S. and Iran

3/17/06 Slackman & Sanger, NYT, Iraqi Sunnis Denounce Plan for Talks Between U.S. and Iran

U.S. Military Continues Sweep for Insurgent Bases in Iraq

3/17/06 Wong, NYT, U.S. Military Continues Sweep for Insurgent Bases in Iraq

Kurds Destroy Shrine in Rage at Leadership

3/17/06 Worth, NYT, Kurds Destroy Shrine in Rage at Leadership

March 18, 2006

Taking the sting out of the Samarra swarm

3/18/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Taking the sting out of the Samarra swarm

March 19, 2006

Iraq occupation: Three years on and still they're lying to us

3/19/06 Independent, Iraq occupation: Three years on and still they're lying to us

Iraq in civil war, says former PM

3/19/06 BBC, Iraq in civil war, says former PM

March 20, 2006

Iraqi Police Report Details Civilians' Deaths at Hands of U.S. Troops

3/20/06 Schoder, KnightRidder, Iraqi Police Report Details Civilians' Deaths at Hands of U.S. Troops

March 21, 2006

New Business Blooms in Iraq: Terror Insurance

3/21/06 Worth, NYT, New Business Blooms in Iraq: Terror Insurance

Iraqi Diplomat Gave U.S. Prewar WMD Details

3/21/06 Rosten & Myers, MSNBC, Iraqi Diplomat Gave U.S. Prewar WMD Details

March 22, 2006

Bush joins Blair in defence of war and says troops may stay for years

3/22/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush joins Blair in defence of war and says troops may stay for years

US troops investigated over Iraqi massacres

3/22/06 Cockburn, Independent, US troops investigated over Iraqi massacres

No Breach Seen in Work in Iraq on Propaganda

3/22/06 Shanker, NYT, No Breach Seen in Work in Iraq on Propaganda

March 24, 2006

Bush's Requests for Iraqi Base Funding Make Some Wary of Extended Stay

3/24/06 Spiegel, LA Times, Bush's Requests for Iraqi Base Funding Make Some Wary of Extended Stay

March 25, 2006

Russia spied for Saddam in war - Pentagon report

3/25/06 Burkeman, Guardian, Russia spied for Saddam in war - Pentagon report

March 26, 2006

Did American Marines murder 23 Iraqi civilians?

3/26/06 Whitaker, Independent, Did American Marines murder 23 Iraqi civilians?

Iraqis Killed by US Troops 'On Rampage'

3/26/06 Haber & Allen-Mills, Times of London, Iraqis Killed by US Troops 'On Rampage'

Fear Casts a Shadow on 'Free City' Touted by Bush

3/26/06 Roug, LA Times, Fear Casts a Shadow on 'Free City' Touted by Bush

March 27, 2006

Bush Was Set on Path to War, Memo by British Adviser Says

3/27/06 Natta, NYT, Bush Was Set on Path to War, Memo by British Adviser Says

US soldiers kill 22 in attack on Baghdad mosque

3/27/06 Sengupta, Independent, US soldiers kill 22 in attack on Baghdad mosque

16 Sadr Loyalists Killed in Assault

3/27/06 Finer & ANderson, Wa. Post, 16 Sadr Loyalists Killed in Assault

March 28, 2006

Americans Share Blame for War, Speaker Says

3/27/06 Mikelsson, Santa Cruz, Americans Share Blame for War, Speaker Says

Shiite Leaders Suspend Talks Over Government

3/28/06 Semple, NYT, Shiite Leaders Suspend Talks Over Government

Iraq wants control over security

3/28/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq wants control over security

March 29, 2006

Bush Opposes Iraq's Premier, Shiites Report

3/29/06 Wong, NYT, Bush Opposes Iraq's Premier, Shiites Report

Thousands of Iraqis Flee to Avoid Spread Of Violence

3/29/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Thousands of Iraqis Flee to Avoid Spread Of Violence

Iraq left to rebuild itself

3/29/06 Fisher, Asia Times, Iraq left to rebuild itself

Fighting with friends

3/29/06 Ahiri, Asia Times, Fighting with friends

Talking to the enemy

3/29/06 Athanasiadis, Asia Times, Talking to the enemy

March 30, 2006

The US propaganda machine: Oh, what a lovely war

3/30/06 Buncombe, Independent, The US propaganda machine: Oh, what a lovely war

Journalist Jill Carroll Released in Iraq

3/30/06 Finer & Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Journalist Jill Carroll Released in Iraq

Beleaguered Premier Warns U.S. to Stop Interfering in Iraq's Politics

3/30/06 Wong, NYT, Beleaguered Premier Warns U.S. to Stop Interfering in Iraq's Politics

Saddam Better for Women

3/30/06 Suri, IPS, Saddam Better for Women

March 31, 2006

Mosul slips out of control as the bombers move in

3/31/06 Cockburn, Independent, Mosul slips out of control as the bombers move in

April 1, 2006

Al-Jaafari warns of US interference

4/01/06 Al Jazeera, Al-Jaafari warns of US interference

PART 2: Handing victory to the extremists

4/01/06 Perry & Crooke, Asia Times, PART 2: Handing victory to the extremists

'Tactical Errors' Made In Iraq, Rice Concedes

4/01/06 Kessler, Wa. Post, 'Tactical Errors' Made In Iraq, Rice Concedes

April 3, 2006

US and UK Forces Establish 'Enduring Bases' in Iraq

4/03/06 Buncombe, Independent, US and UK Forces Establish 'Enduring Bases' in Iraq

April 4, 2006

A silver bullet aimed at Iraq's head

4/04/06 Ahrari, Asia Times, A silver bullet aimed at Iraq's head

West accused of fiddling figures on Iraq aid

4/04/06 Castle, Independnet, West accused of fiddling figures on Iraq aid

April 5, 2006

Iraqi PM rejects calls to resign

4/05/06 BBC, Iraqi PM rejects calls to resign

Hussein Charged With Genocide in 50,000 Deaths

4/05/06 Wong, NYT, Hussein Charged With Genocide in 50,000 Deaths

April 7, 2006

US 'in talks with Iraq militants'

4/07/06 BBC, US 'in talks with Iraq militants'

April 8, 2006

Rumsfeld and Rice fall out over war tactics

4/08/06 Borger, Guardian, Rumsfeld and Rice fall out over war tactics

Threat of Shiite Militias Now Seen As Iraq's Most Critical Challenge

4/08/06 Finer, Wa. Post, Threat of Shiite Militias Now Seen As Iraq's Most Critical Challenge

April 9, 2006

U.S. Study Paints Somber Portrait of Iraqi Discord

4/09/06 Schmitt & Wong, NYT, U.S. Study Paints Somber Portrait of Iraqi Discord

U.S. Study Paints Somber Portrait of Iraqi Discord

4/09/06 Schmitt & Wong, NYT, U.S. Study Paints Somber Portrait of Iraqi Discord

April 10, 2006

Withdrawal Symptoms - Iraq

4/10/06 Galbraith, MoJo, Withdrawal Symptoms - Iraq

April 11, 2006

Situation in Iraq Could Not be Worse

4/11/06 Cockburn, Seattle PI, Situation in Iraq Could Not be Worse

Now Powell Tells Us

4/11/06 Scheer, Nation, Now Powell Tells Us

Second Australian minister testifies in Iraqi oil inquiry

4/11/06 AP, Second Australian minister testifies in Iraqi oil inquiry

April 12, 2006

Lacking Biolabs, Trailers Carried Case for War

4/12/06 Warrick, Wa. Post, Lacking Biolabs, Trailers Carried Case for War

Iraqi death squads 'not police'

4/12/06 BBC, Iraqi death squads 'not police'

April 13, 2006

Iraq Reconstruction Teams Delayed at State Department

4/13/06 NYT, Iraq Reconstruction Teams Delayed at State Department

Iraq unrest forces 65,000 to flee

4/13/06 North, BBC, Iraq unrest forces 65,000 to flee

April 15, 2006

US colonel offers Iraq an apology of sorts for devastation of Babylon

4/15/06 Cornwell, Independent, US colonel offers Iraq an apology of sorts for devastation of Babylon

For Iraqi Students, Hussein's Arrival Is End of History

4/15/06 Finer, Wa. Post, For Iraqi Students, Hussein's Arrival Is End of History

April 19, 2006

Document Links Hussein To Killings in Iraqi Town

4/19/06 Hernandez & Ibrahim, Wa. Post, Document Links Hussein To Killings in Iraqi Town

April 20, 2006

Unforeseen Spending on Materiel Pumps Up Iraq War Bill

4/20/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Unforeseen Spending on Materiel Pumps Up Iraq War Bill

War Costs Approach $10 Billion a Month

4/20/06 Weisman, SF Chron, War Costs Approach $10 Billion a Month

April 22, 2006

CIA Warned Bush of No Weapons in Iraq: Retired Official

4/22/06 AFP, CIA Warned Bush of No Weapons in Iraq: Retired Official

April 23, 2006

Ending Jam, Iraq Fills Government Posts

4/23/06 Semple, NYT, Ending Jam, Iraq Fills Government Posts

Military in Iraq Permanently

4/23/06 Hirsch, Newsweek, Military in Iraq Permanently

April 24, 2006

Abuses Found in Hiring at Iraq Bases

4/24/06 Simpson, Baltimore Sun, Abuses Found in Hiring at Iraq Bases

April 25, 2006

Rebuilding of Iraqi Pipeline as Disaster Waiting to Happen

4/25/06 Glanz, NYT, Rebuilding of Iraqi Pipeline as Disaster Waiting to Happen

April 26, 2006

Rumsfeld and Rice Visit Baghdad

4/26/06 Weisman & Cloud, NYT, Rumsfeld and Rice Visit Baghdad

Kurds quietly angle for independence

4/26/06 Brandon, CSM, Kurds quietly angle for independence

April 27, 2006

Rice and Rumsfeld Back Iraqi Premier

4/27/06 Weisman & Cloud, NYT, Rice and Rumsfeld Back Iraqi Premier

April 28, 2006

Iraq war set to be more expensive than Vietnam

4/28/06 Cornwell, Independent, Iraq war set to be more expensive than Vietnam

April 29, 2006

Violence Displaces 100, 000 Iraqi Families

4/29/06 AP, Violence Displaces 100, 000 Iraqi Families

April 30, 2006

U.S. Pays for 150 Iraqi Clinics, and Manages to Build 20

4/30/06 Glanz, NYT, U.S. Pays for 150 Iraqi Clinics, and Manages to Build 20

May 1, 2006

Billions wasted in Iraq, says US audit

5/01/06 MacAskill, Guardian, Billions wasted in Iraq, says US audit

Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

5/01/06 Enders, CSM, Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

5/01/06 Enders, CSM, Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

May 2, 2006

Iraqis Begin Duty With Refusal

5/02/06 Hernandez, Wa. Post, Iraqis Begin Duty With Refusal

Iraq future uncertain three years after Bush 'mission accomplished' speech

5/02/06 Regan, CSM, Iraq future uncertain three years after Bush 'mission accomplished' speech

May 3, 2006

In the Chaos of Iraq, One Project is on Target: a Giant US Embassy

5/03/06 McGrory, London Times, In the Chaos of Iraq, One Project is on Target: a Giant US Embassy

May 4, 2006

Many Iraqis killed in US air attack

5/04/06 Al Jazeera, Many Iraqis killed in US air attack

Ex-CIA Analyst Condemns Bush 'Manipulation Campaign' on Iraq

5/04/06 AFP, Ex-CIA Analyst Condemns Bush 'Manipulation Campaign' on Iraq

May 7, 2006

Is The US Provoking Civil War in Iraq?

5/07/06 Fisk, CounterPunch, Is The US Provoking Civil War in Iraq?

British soldiers die as helicopter is shot down. Then Basra erupts in bloody gun battles

5/07/06 Burke & Temko, Observer, British soldiers die as helicopter is shot down. Then Basra erupts in bloody gun battles

May 10, 2006

Iraq killings top 1,000 in April

5/10/06 BBC, Iraq killings top 1,000 in April

May 12, 2006

US in secret gun deal

5/12/06 Traynor, Guardian, US in secret gun deal

May 13, 2006

In a Dispute, Army Cancels Rebuilding Contract in Iraq

5/13/06 Glanz & Rhoads, NYT, In a Dispute, Army Cancels Rebuilding Contract in Iraq

May 18, 2006

Dismantling Iraqi Life

5/18/06 Schwartz, MoJo, Dismantling Iraqi Life

Pentagon Report Said to Find Killing of Iraqi Civilians Deliberate

5/18/06 Brown, KnightRidder, Pentagon Report Said to Find Killing of Iraqi Civilians Deliberate

May 20, 2006

Iraq is disintegrating as ethnic cleansing takes hold

5/20/06 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq is disintegrating as ethnic cleansing takes hold

May 22, 2006

How Iraq Police Reform Became Casualty of War

5/22/06 Moss, NYT, How Iraq Police Reform Became Casualty of War

Blair flies to Bush's side to mount strong defence of Iraq invasion

5/22/06 Grice, Independent, Blair flies to Bush's side to mount strong defence of Iraq invasion

May 23, 2006

Middle class leaving Iraq

5/23/06 Regan, CSM, Middle class leaving Iraq

Which is the real Iraq?

5/23/06 Cockburn, Independent, Which is the real Iraq?

Iraq doctor brings evidence of US napalm at Fallujah

5/23/06 Jackson, The Age, Iraq doctor brings evidence of US napalm at Fallujah

May 24, 2006

Armed Groups Propel Iraq Toward Chaos

5/24/06 Filkins, NYT, Armed Groups Propel Iraq Toward Chaos

U.S. Urged to Stop Paying Iraqi Reporters

5/24/06 Cloud, NYT, U.S. Urged to Stop Paying Iraqi Reporters

Rights Under Assault In Iraq, U.N. Unit Says

5/24/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Rights Under Assault In Iraq, U.N. Unit Says

May 26, 2006

Military to Report Marines Killed Iraqi Civilians

5/26/06 Shanker et al, NYT, Military to Report Marines Killed Iraqi Civilians

Basra Begins to Fall Apart

5/26/06 Glantz & Hassan, IPS, Basra Begins to Fall Apart

Iraq Says It Backs Iran's Right to Nuclear Program

5/26/06 Buncombe, Bloomberg, Iraq Says It Backs Iran's Right to Nuclear Program

May 27, 2006

Iranian-Backed Militia Groups Take Control of Much of Southern Iraq

5/27/06 Lassater, Knight Ridder, Iranian-Backed Militia Groups Take Control of Much of Southern Iraq

Photos Indicate Civilians Slain Execution-Style

5/27/06 Perry & Barnes, LA Times, Photos Indicate Civilians Slain Execution-Style

May 28, 2006

Iran and Iraq to Join to Seal Border Against Insurgents

5/28/06 Burns, NYT, Iran and Iraq to Join to Seal Border Against Insurgents

Date Floated For Baghdad Security Shift

5/28/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Date Floated For Baghdad Security Shift

Fresh evidence of 'executions' by rogue US marines in Iraq

5/28/06 Harris & Smith, Observer, Fresh evidence of 'executions' by rogue US marines in Iraq

May 29, 2006

Coverup of Iraq Incident By Marines Is Alleged

5/29/06 Ricks, Wa. Post, Coverup of Iraq Incident By Marines Is Alleged

Baghdad Numb to Reports of Massacre

5/29/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Baghdad Numb to Reports of Massacre

Guns Becoming as Important as Food

5/29/06 Conley & Rashid, IPS, Guns Becoming as Important as Food

May 30, 2006

U.S. Is Sending Reserve Troops to Iraq's West

5/30/06 Cloud, NYT, U.S. Is Sending Reserve Troops to Iraq's West

May 31, 2006

State of emergency declared in Basra

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, State of emergency declared in Basra

Al-Maliki tired of US excuses

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, Al-Maliki tired of US excuses

Haditha

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, Haditha

US forces: Iraqi women killed in error

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, US forces: Iraqi women killed in error

June 3, 2006

The Way Americans Like Their War

6/03/06 Fisk, SeattlePI, The Way Americans Like Their War

June 4, 2006

Security Comes At a Cost in Iraq's South

6/04/06 AINA, Security Comes At a Cost in Iraq's South

Attacks on Iraq Oil Industry Aid Vast Smuggling Scheme

6/04/06 Glanz & Worth, Attacks on Iraq Oil Industry Aid Vast Smuggling Scheme

In Haditha Killings, Details Came Slowly

6/04/06 Hicks, Wa. Post, In Haditha Killings, Details Came Slowly

June 5, 2006

Marine's Wife Paints Portrait of US Troops Out of Control in Haditha

6/05/06 Borger, Guardian, Marine's Wife Paints Portrait of US Troops Out of Control in Haditha

Iraq Rejects US Probe Clearing Troops of Killings

6/05/06 Karouny & Dahl, Reuters, Iraq Rejects US Probe Clearing Troops of Killings

Field Commanders Tell Pentagon Iraq War Is Lost

6/05/06 Thompson, CHB, Field Commanders Tell Pentagon Iraq War Is Lost

June 6, 2006

Haditha - Timing and Tragedy

6/06/06 Kurtz, Wa. Post, Haditha - Timing and Tragedy

June 7, 2006

'U.S. Military Hides Many More Hadithas'

6/07/06 Glanz & Hassan, IPS, 'U.S. Military Hides Many More Hadithas'

Italian forces to leave Iraq by December

6/07/06 Guardian, Italian forces to leave Iraq by December

Iraq's Premier Planning To Free 2,500 Detainees

6/07/06 Fekeiki & Hernandez, Wa. Post, Iraq's Premier Planning To Free 2,500 Detainees

Marianes planned murder of Iraqi civilian, planted evidence

6/07/06 Burns, CHB, Marianes planned murder of Iraqi civilian, planted evidence

June 8, 2006

After Zarqawi, Al Qaeda's ideas are still potent

6/08/06 Grier & Bowers, CSM, After Zarqawi, Al Qaeda's ideas are still potent

Iraq allies hail Zarqawi killing

6/08/06 BBC, Iraq allies hail Zarqawi killing

For the Women of Iraq, the War is Just Beginning

6/08/06 Judd, Independent, For the Women of Iraq, the War is Just Beginning

US House to Debate Iraq War

6/08/06 Yeager, FT, US House to Debate Iraq War

How the News Spread in the White House

6/08/06 Rutenberg, NYT, How the News Spread in the White House

U.S. Strike Hits Insurgent at Safehouse

6/08/06 Burns, NYT, U.S. Strike Hits Insurgent at Safehouse

Hundreds of Iraqi Detainees Get First Taste of Freedom

6/08/06 Filkins, NYT, Hundreds of Iraqi Detainees Get First Taste of Freedom

Top Marine 'Gravely Concerned'

6/08/06 Ricks & White, Wa. Post, Top Marine 'Gravely Concerned'

Iraqi Parliament Selects Top Security Ministers

6/08/06 Fekeiki, Wa. Post, Iraqi Parliament Selects Top Security Ministers

June 9, 2006

Bush: Not Clear When Troops Can Leave Iraq

6/09/06 AP, Bush: Not Clear When Troops Can Leave Iraq

June 10, 2006

Compensation Payments Rising, Especially by Marines

6/10/06 Cloud, NYT, Compensation Payments Rising, Especially by Marines

Iraqi Leader Charts Nation's Priorities

6/10/06 Hernandez, Wa. Post, Iraqi Leader Charts Nation's Priorities

June 11, 2006

Zarqawi's End is Not a Famous Victory

6/11/06 Fisk, CounterPunch, Zarqawi's End is Not a Famous Victory

June 12, 2006

Iraq tops agenda for Bush cabinet

6/12/06 BBC, Iraq tops agenda for Bush cabinet

Zarqawi's death: Iraqis speak

6/12/06 BBC, Zarqawi's death: Iraqis speak

Hussein's Witnesses Admit Lying in Their Testimony

6/12/06 O'Neill, NYT, Hussein's Witnesses Admit Lying in Their Testimony

Smoke of Iraq War 'Drifting Over Lebanon'

6/12/06 Shadid, Wa. Post, Smoke of Iraq War 'Drifting Over Lebanon'

June 13, 2006

75, 000 Forces to Be Deployed in Baghdad

6/13/06 AP, 75, 000 Forces to Be Deployed in Baghdad

June 14, 2006

Iraqi PM Launches Huge Security Crackdown

6/14/06 AP, Iraqi PM Launches Huge Security Crackdown

June 15, 2006

Iraq Amnesty Plan May Cover Attacks On U.S. Military

6/15/06 Knickmeyer & Finer, WP, Iraq Amnesty Plan May Cover Attacks On U.S. Military

June 17, 2006

Pentagon Study Describes Abuse by Units in Iraq

6/17/06 Schmitt, NYT, Pentagon Study Describes Abuse by Units in Iraq

House Rejects Timetable for Withdrawal From Iraq

6/17/06 Toner, NYT, House Rejects Timetable for Withdrawal From Iraq

June 18, 2006

Bush's Gut Feeling On Maliki Is Positive

6/18/16 Abramowitz, WP, Bush's Gut Feeling On Maliki Is Positive

June 19, 2006

Waste Oil Dumps Threaten Towns in Northern Iraq

6/19/06 Glanz, NYT, Waste Oil Dumps Threaten Towns in Northern Iraq

Group Claims It Kidnapped U.S. Soldiers

6/19/06 AP, Group Claims It Kidnapped U.S. Soldiers

US-led forces push into Iraq city

6/19/06 BBC, US-led forces push into Iraq city

'Wash Post' Obtains Shocking Memo from U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

6/19/06 Mitchell, Editor & Publisher, 'Wash Post' Obtains Shocking Memo from U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

June 20, 2006

Army Cancels Contract for Iraqi Prison

6/20/06 Glanz, NYT, Army Cancels Contract for Iraqi Prison

Thirteen Iraqis killed in 'US air strike'

6/20/06 Al Jazeera, Thirteen Iraqis killed in 'US air strike'

The ugly truth about everyday life in Baghdad (by the US ambassador)

6/20/06 Independent, The ugly truth about everyday life in Baghdad (by the US ambassador)

Leaked memo reveals plight of Iraqis

6/20/06 Cockburn, Independent, Leaked memo reveals plight of Iraqis

Iraq: Means and Ends

6/20/06 Laurenti, MoJo, Iraq: Means and Ends

June 21, 2006

Bush to partners in Iraq: Pay up

6/21/06 Grier, CSM, Bush to partners in Iraq: Pay up

June 22, 2006

Iraq & Afghanistan: The changing face of resistance

6/23/06 Shahzad, Asia Times, Iraq & Afghanistan: The changing face of resistance

June 23, 2006

Baghdad oasis 'falling to terrorists'

6/23/06 Tavernise, NYT, Baghdad oasis 'falling to terrorists'

Insurgent groups may be offered amnesty in new peace deal for Iraq

6/23/06 Buncombe, Independent, Insurgent groups may be offered amnesty in new peace deal for Iraq

Senate Rejects Calls to Begin Iraq Pullback

6/23/06 Zernije, NYT, Senate Rejects Calls to Begin Iraq Pullback

General Reports Spike in Iranian Activity in Iraq

6/23/06 Ricks, WP, General Reports Spike in Iranian Activity in Iraq

June 24, 2006

US detains Iraq's top Sunni cleric

6/24/06 Al Jazeera, US detains Iraq's top Sunni cleric

June 25, 2006

U.S. General in Iraq Outlines Troop Cuts

6/25/06 Gordon, NYT, U.S. General in Iraq Outlines Troop Cuts

Warnings on WMD 'Fabricator' Were Ignored, Ex-CIA Aide Says

6/25/06 Warrick, WP, Warnings on WMD 'Fabricator' Were Ignored, Ex-CIA Aide Say

Iraqi PM unveils peace plan

6/25/06 Al Jazeera, Iraqi PM unveils peace plan

IRAQ: Rebuilding Not Yet Reality for Fallujah

6/24/06 Jamail & Fadhil, IPS, IRAQ: Rebuilding Not Yet Reality for Fallujah

War's Iraqi Death Toll Tops 50,000

6/25/06 Roug & Smith, LA Times, War's Iraqi Death Toll Tops 50,000

June 26, 2006

If wanton murder is essential to the US campaign in Iraq, it's time to leave

6/26/06 Younge, Guardian, If wanton murder is essential to the US campaign in Iraq, it's time to leave

Amid Iraqi Chaos, Schools Fill After Long Decline

6/26/06 Tavernise, NYT, Amid Iraqi Chaos, Schools Fill After Long Decline

Troops to Stay in West Iraq, General Says

6/26/06 Schmitt, NYT, Troops to Stay in West Iraq, General Says

Iraq oil output hits a new high

6/26/06 BBC, Iraq oil output hits a new high

June 27, 2006

Iraq: Fool Me Twice

6/28/06 Smith, MoJo, Iraq: Fool Me Twice

U.S. and Iraq Take Ramadi A Neighborhood at a Time

6/27/06 Filkins, NYT, U.S. and Iraq Take Ramadi A Neighborhood at a Time

June 28, 2006

Amnesty To Exclude Killers of GIs, Iraqis

6/28/06 Partlo & Sebti, WP, Amnesty To Exclude Killers of GIs, Iraqis

June 30, 2006

U.S. Troops Accused of Killing Iraq Family

6/30/06 AP, U.S. Troops Accused of Killing Iraq Family

July 1, 2006

Mirror Image - Iraq & VIetnam

7/01/06 Thompson, Boston Globe, Mirror Image - Iraq & VIetnam

Iraq issues third Kirkuk oil tender, eyes term sales

7/01/06 Reuters, Iraq issues third Kirkuk oil tender, eyes term sales

July 3, 2006

Al Qaeda using Iraq as terrorist training ground

7/03/06 Regan, CSM, Al Qaeda using Iraq as terrorist training ground

July 4, 2006

Ex-G.I. Held in 4 Slayings and Rape in Iraq

7/04/06 Cloud & Semple, NYT, Ex-G.I. Held in 4 Slayings and Rape in Iraq

July 5, 2006

Bodies flood Baghdad morgue

7/05/06 AL Jazeera, Bodies flood Baghdad morgue

Officials: Ex-GI Had Antisocial Disorder

7/05/06 Quinn, AP, Officials: Ex-GI Had Antisocial Disorder

July 6, 2006

Leave 'reckless' US troops at home

7/06/06 Al Jazeera, Leave 'reckless' US troops at home

July 7, 2006

US Forces Battle Shiite Militias in Baghdad

7/07/06 AFP, US Forces Battle Shiite Militias in Baghdad

2 American Officials Apologize for Crime

7/07/06 Wong, NYT, 2 American Officials Apologize for Crime

July 8, 2006

American attacks on Mehdi Army cause uproar among Shia

7/08/06 Cockburn, Independent, American attacks on Mehdi Army cause uproar among Shia

July 9, 2006

CORRECTED: US Military Charges Five Over Iraq Rape - Murder

7/09/06 Reuters, CORRECTED: US Military Charges Five Over Iraq Rape - Murder

U.S. Military Braces for Flurry of Criminal Cases in Iraq

7/09/06 Worth, NYT, U.S. Military Braces for Flurry of Criminal Cases in Iraq

Haditha Probe Finds Leadership Negligent

7/09/06 Ricks, WP, Haditha Probe Finds Leadership Negligent

What's an Iraqi Life Worth?

7/09/06 Bacevich, WP, What's an Iraqi Life Worth?

July 10, 2006

Most of Saddam's Lawyers Boycott Trial

7/10/06 AP, Most of Saddam's Lawyers Boycott Trial

July 11, 2006

Iraq will ask UN to revoke US troops' immunity

7/11/06 Regan, CSM, Iraq will ask UN to revoke US troops' immunity

July 13, 2006

Three Days in Rome

7/13/06 Rosen, MoJo, Three Days in Rome

July 14, 2006

US admits more troops are needed

7/14/06 Bradbury, Independent, US admits more troops are needed

July 19, 2006

The Big Question: Is the current crisis in the Middle East directly connected to Iraq?

7/19/06 Penketh, Independent, The Big Question: Is the current crisis in the Middle East directly connected to Iraq?

Civil war spreads across Iraq as bomb at Shia mosque kills 59

7/19/06 Cockburn, Independent, Civil war spreads across Iraq as bomb at Shia mosque kills 59

Civil war in Iraq?

7/19/06 Regan, CSM, Civil war in Iraq?

July 21, 2006

Curfew extended as Baghdad bleeds

7/21/06 Al Jazeera, Curfew extended as Baghdad bleeds

Iraq's police overwhelmed by violence

7/21/06 Murphy, CSM, Iraq's police overwhelmed by violence

July 22, 2006

Explosions and Shootings Shatter Calm in Iraq

7/22/06 AP, Explosions and Shootings Shatter Calm in Iraq

Iraqi speaker decries US 'butchery'

7/22/06 AL Jazeera, Iraqi speaker decries US 'butchery'

July 23, 2006

Saddam Hussein Receives Medical Attention

7/23/06 AP, Saddam Hussein Receives Medical Attention

Iraq prisoner abuse 'was routine'

7/23/06 BBC, Iraq prisoner abuse 'was routine'

July 24, 2006

Sectarian break-up of Iraq is now inevitable, admit officials

7/24/06 Cockburn, Independent, Sectarian break-up of Iraq is now inevitable, admit officials

July 25, 2006

Top Iraqi's White House Visit Shows Gaps With U.S.

7/25/06 Wong, NYT, Top Iraqi's White House Visit Shows Gaps With U.S.

New questions about US military's 'aggression' in Iraq

7/25/06 Regan, CSM, New questions about US military's 'aggression' in Iraq

Bush Meets With Iraq PM Nouri Al-Maliki

7/25/06 Geran, AP, Bush Meets With Iraq PM Nouri Al-Maliki

Split Issues for U.S., Iraqi Leaders

7/25/06 Tapper & Smith, ABC, Split Issues for U.S., Iraqi Leaders

July 28, 2006

No reduction of US troops in Iraq - Pentagon

7/28/06 Jelinek, IOL, No reduction of US troops in Iraq - Pentagon

July 29, 2006

Violence in Iraq Is Creating Chaos in Bank System

7/29/06 Glanz, NYT, Violence in Iraq Is Creating Chaos in Bank System

July 30, 2006

Audit Finds U.S. Hid Cost of Iraq Projects

7/30/06 Glanz, NYT, Audit Finds U.S. Hid Cost of Iraq Projects

Shiite Militia Attacks Endanger Sunni Arabs Searching for Kin at Baghdad Morgue

7/30/06 Semple, NYT, Shiite Militia Attacks Endanger Sunni Arabs Searching for Kin at Baghdad Morgue

July 31, 2006

At Least 23 Killed in Ambush Near Baghdad

7/31/06 Mosher & al-Izzi, WP, At Least 23 Killed in Ambush Near Baghdad

Shia, Sunnis forming Iraq ghettos

7/30/06 Al Jazeera, Shia, Sunnis forming Iraq ghettos

US war costs continue to shoot up

8/01/06 Isenberg, Asia Times, US war costs continue to shoot up

August 1, 2006

Iraq seeks deal on debt to Gulf states

8/01/06 AL Jazeera, Iraq seeks deal on debt to Gulf states

Spate of Attacks Kills Dozens in Iraq

8/01/06 AP, Spate of Attacks Kills Dozens in Iraq

Iraq bomb attacks kill 44 people

8/01/06 BBC, Iraq bomb attacks kill 44 people

August 2, 2006

US troops 'smiled before killing'

8/02/06 BBC, US troops 'smiled before killing'

August 3, 2006

Iraq civil war warning for Blair

8/03/06 BBC, Iraq civil war warning for Blair

Officers Allegedly Pushed 'Kill Counts'

8/03/06 Daragahi & Barnes, LA Times, Officers Allegedly Pushed 'Kill Counts'

U.S. commander expresses fear about possible civil war in Iraq

8/03/06 AP, U.S. commander expresses fear about possible civil war in Iraq

Why US effort to rebuild Iraq came up short

8/03/06 Grier, CSM, Why US effort to rebuild Iraq came up short

August 4, 2006

Deadly attacks hit northern Iraq

8/04/06 BBC, Deadly attacks hit northern Iraq

Protesters in Baghdad March Against U.S., Israel

8/04/06 Cave & Semple, NYT, Protesters in Baghdad March Against U.S., Israel

August 6, 2006

Grim testimony at troops' hearing

8/06/06 BBC, Grim testimony at troops' hearing

Gays flee Iraq as Shia death squads find a new target

8/06/06 Copesake, Observer, Gays flee Iraq as Shia death squads find a new target

Baghdad's Chaos Undercuts Tack Pursued by U.S.

8/06/06 Filkins, NYT, Baghdad's Chaos Undercuts Tack Pursued by U.S.

August 7, 2006

Iraqi Medic Describes Carnage

8/07/06 Partlow, WP, Iraqi Medic Describes Carnage

US reinforces troops in Baghdad

8/07/06 BBC, US reinforces troops in Baghdad

Rice: Iraq not on way to becoming Iran

8/07/06 Regan, CSM, Rice: Iraq not on way to becoming Iran

August 8, 2006

Iraqi PM attacks heavyhanded US tactics

8/08/06 Howard, Guardian, Iraqi PM attacks heavyhanded US tactics

Shia Embrace Partitioning of Iraq

8/08/06 Daragahi, LA Times, Shia Embrace Partitioning of Iraq

No let-up in violence for Baghdad

8/08/06 Peel, BBC, No let-up in violence for Baghdad

August 9, 2006

Blackhawk down in new Iraq violence

8/09/06 Al Jazeera, Blackhawk down in new Iraq violence

Morgue body count highlights Iraq bloodshed

8/09/06 Reuters, Morgue body count highlights Iraq bloodshed

60 percent of Americans oppose Iraq war

8/09/06 CNN, 60 percent of Americans oppose Iraq war

Iraq Is Dying

8/09/06 Hayden, Nation, Iraq Is Dying

So What's Our Role in Iraq's Civil War?

8/09/06 Meyerson, WP, So What's Our Role in Iraq's Civil War?

August 11, 2006

Iraq's downward spiral toward partition

8/11/06 Ahari, Asia Times, Iraq's downward spiral toward partition

August 12, 2006

U.S. Ambassador Says Iran Is Inciting Attacks

8/12/06 Wong, NYT, U.S. Ambassador Says Iran Is Inciting Attacks

U.S. GIs Capture 60 Iraq Terror Suspects

8/12/06 Joshi, AP, U.S. GIs Capture 60 Iraq Terror Suspects

August 13, 2006

U.S. Troops Among Nearly 50 Dead in Iraq

8/13/06 AP, U.S. Troops Among Nearly 50 Dead in Iraq

Former Iraqi Officials Named in Graft Inquiry

8/13/06 Cave, NYT, Former Iraqi Officials Named in Graft Inquiry

Iraq Shi'ite leader calls for security committees

8/13/06 Georgy, Reuters, Iraq Shi'ite leader calls for security committees

August 14, 2006

No evidence Iran active in Iraq: US general

8/14/06 Reuters, No evidence Iran active in Iraq: US general

Just-returned troops sent back to Iraq

8/14/06 Baldor, AP, Just-returned troops sent back to Iraq

August 16, 2006

Pentagon studies examine 'mistakes' in Iraq, Afghanistan

8/16/06 Regan, CSM, Pentagon studies examine 'mistakes' in Iraq, Afghanistan

Number of Civilian Deaths Highest in July, Iraqis Say

8/16/06 Wong & Cave, NYT, Number of Civilian Deaths Highest in July, Iraqis Say

August 17, 2006

Bombs Aimed at G.I.'s in Iraq Are Increasing

8/17/06 Gordon et al, NYT, Bombs Aimed at G.I.'s in Iraq Are Increasing

August 18, 2006

Marines May Have Excised Evidence on 24 Iraqi Deaths

8/18/06 Cloud, NYT, Marines May Have Excised Evidence on 24 Iraqi Deaths

August 19, 2006

Officer Called Haditha Routine

8/19/06 Ricks, WP, Officer Called Haditha Routine

Fearful Iraqis Avoid Mosques as Attacks Rise

8/19/06 Wong, NYT, Fearful Iraqis Avoid Mosques as Attacks Rise

August 22, 2006

Bush rejects withdrawal from Iraq

8/22/06 BBC, Bush rejects withdrawal from Iraq

August 23, 2006

Poll Shows a Shift in Opinion on Iraq War

8/23/06 Hulse & Connoly, NYT, Poll Shows a Shift in Opinion on Iraq War

August 24, 2006

Lifting seven veils of the Iraqi illusion

8/24/06 Schwartz, Asia Times, Lifting seven veils of the Iraqi illusion

August 25, 2006

'I can't go to Iraq. I can't kill those children' - Suicide soldier's dying words to his mother

8/25/06 Milmo, Independent, 'I can't go to Iraq. I can't kill those children' - Suicide soldier's dying words to his mother

Disavowed by Mahdi Army, Shadowy 'Butcher' Still Targets Sadr's Foes

8/25/06 Knickmeyer, WP, Disavowed by Mahdi Army, Shadowy 'Butcher' Still Targets Sadr's Foes

August 26, 2006

Weary Iraqis Face New Foe: Rising Prices

8/26/06 Cave, NYT, Weary Iraqis Face New Foe: Rising Prices

August 28, 2006

Homicide Charges Rare in Iraq War

8/28/06 White et al, WP, Homicide Charges Rare in Iraq War

August 29, 2006

Dozens killed in Iraq oil blast

8/29/06 BBC, Dozens killed in Iraq oil blast

Explosion kills 29 petrol scavengers in Iraq

8/29/06 Reuters, Explosion kills 29 petrol scavengers in Iraq

August 31, 2006

Hearings Begin for Marines Accused of Killing Iraqi

8/31/06 Geis, WP, Hearings Begin for Marines Accused of Killing Iraqi

September 1, 2006

Pentagon Moves Toward Monitoring Media

9/01/06 Perrone, WP, Pentagon Moves Toward Monitoring Media

September 2, 2006

Planning error delays U.S.-Iraq military handover

9/02/06 Villelebeitia, Reuters, Planning error delays U.S.-Iraq military handover

Pentagon Issues Grim Iraq Report

9/02/06 Barnes, LA Times, Pentagon Issues Grim Iraq Report

September 3, 2006

Iraqis Take Over Abu Ghraib Prison

9/03/06 Rageh, AP, Iraqis Take Over Abu Ghraib Prison

September 4, 2006

Lie by Lie: Chronicle of a War Foretold: August 1990 to March 2003

9/04/06 MoJo, Lie by Lie: Chronicle of a War Foretold: August 1990 to March 2003

September 5, 2006

Documentary Slams US Companies Working in Iraq

9/05/06 Harris, ABC, Documentary Slams US Companies Working in Iraq

Iraq extends state of emergency

9/05/06 BBC, Iraq extends state of emergency

September 6, 2006

To Stay Alive, Iraqis Change Their Names

9/06/06 Wong, NYT, To Stay Alive, Iraqis Change Their Names

Iraq mulls federal break up

9/06/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq mulls federal break up

September 7, 2006

US hands over Iraq army control

9/07/06 BBC, US hands over Iraq army control

In the Iraqi war zone, US Army calls for 'green' power

9/07/06 Clayton, CSM, In the Iraqi war zone, US Army calls for 'green' power

September 8, 2006

Body Count in Baghdad Nearly Triples

9/08/06 Knickmeyer, WP, Body Count in Baghdad Nearly Triples

September 10, 2006

Iraqi leader details oil output strategy

9/10/06 AP, Iraqi leader details oil output strategy

September 11, 2006

US intel report: Iraq's Anbar province 'politically lost'

9/11/06 Regan, CSM, US intel report: Iraq's Anbar province 'politically lost'

Iraqi Plan for Autonomous States Creates Tension

9/11/06 Oppel & Al-Saeidi, NYT, Iraqi Plan for Autonomous States Creates Tension

Situation Called Dire in West Iraq

9/11/06 Ricks, WP, Situation Called Dire in West Iraq

Fallujah Under Threat Yet Again

9/11/06 Jamail & al-Fadhily, IPS, Fallujah Under Threat Yet Again

September 12, 2006

Grim Outlook Seen in West Iraq Without More Troops and Aid

9/12/06 Gordon, NYT, Grim Outlook Seen in West Iraq Without More Troops and Aid

Top Aide to Sadr Outlines Vision of a U.S.-Free Iraq

9/12/06 Knickmeyer & Raghavan, WP, Top Aide to Sadr Outlines Vision of a U.S.-Free Iraq

September 13, 2006

Torture victims' bodies found in Baghdad

9/13/06 Guardian, Torture victims' bodies found in Baghdad

The Real Link Between 9/11 and Iraq (Finally) Revealed

9/13/06 Englehardt, TomDispatch, The Real Link Between 9/11 and Iraq (Finally) Revealed

September 14, 2006

On Another Grim Day, Bodies Lie Everywhere in Baghdad

9/14/06 Oppel, NYT, On Another Grim Day, Bodies Lie Everywhere in Baghdad

Annan: Iraq war a disaster for region

9/14/06 AL Jazeera, Annan: Iraq war a disaster for region

September 16, 2006

Iraqis Plan to Ring Baghdad With Trenches

9/16/06 Wong, NYT, Iraqis Plan to Ring Baghdad With Trenches

September 17, 2006

Iraq Stumbling in Bid to Purge Its Rogue Police

9/17/06 Wong & Zeilbauer, NYT, Iraq Stumbling in Bid to Purge Its Rogue Police

September 18, 2006

US Resorting to 'Collective Punishment' in Iraq

9/18/06 Jamail, IPS, US Resorting to 'Collective Punishment' in Iraq

Mistakes made by US in staffing Iraq?

9/18/06 Regan, CSM, Mistakes made by US in staffing Iraq?

September 19, 2006

British, Iranian consulates hit in Basra

9/19/06 Al Jazeera, British, Iranian consulates hit in Basra

September 20, 2006

Doubts Rise on Iraqi Premier's Strength

9/20/06 Wong, NYT, Doubts Rise on Iraqi Premier's Strength

Iraq civilian death toll up

9/20/06 News24, Iraq civilian death toll up

Iraq-Kurdistan oil minister says in talks with oil majors

9/20/06 MarketWatch, Iraq-Kurdistan oil minister says in talks with oil majors

September 21, 2006

U.N. Finds Baghdad Toll Far Higher Than Cited

9/21/06 Oppel, NYT, U.N. Finds Baghdad Toll Far Higher Than Cited

US general's key to victory in Iraq: 'Unlimited time, unlimited support'

9/21/06 Regan, CSM, US general's key to victory in Iraq: 'Unlimited time, unlimited support'

September 22, 2006

New Terror That Stalks Iraq's Republic of Fear

9/22/06 Cockburn, Independent, New Terror That Stalks Iraq's Republic of Fear

US troops in Iraq are Tehran's 'hostages'

9/22/06 Porter, Asia Times, US troops in Iraq are Tehran's 'hostages'

Not coming soon: US troop cuts in Iraq

9/22/06 Grier, CSM, Not coming soon: US troop cuts in Iraq

New Terror That Stalks Iraq's Republic of Fear

9/22/06 Cockburn, Independent, New Terror That Stalks Iraq's Republic of Fear

September 23, 2006

Iraqi troops refusing Baghdad duty

9/23/06 Al Jazeera, 'Iraqi troops refusing Baghdad duty'

September 24, 2006

Iraqi Parties Agree to Federalism Bill

9/24/06 AP, Iraqi Parties Agree to Federalism Bill

Spy Agencies Say Iraq War Hurting U.S. Terror Fight

9/24/06 DeYoung, WP, Spy Agencies Say Iraq War Hurting U.S. Terror Fight

September 25, 2006

Iraqis to Debate Bill on Creating Autonomous States

9/25/06 Oppel & Al Saiedi, NYT, Iraqis to Debate Bill on Creating Autonomous States

British Soldiers Allegedly Traded Guns for Cocaine

9/25/06 Jordan, WP, British Soldiers Allegedly Traded Guns for Cocaine

September 27, 2006

Kurds and Arabs vie for control of Mosul

9/27/06 Cockburn, Independent, Kurds and Arabs vie for control of Mosul

September 28, 2006

Bodies of 40 torture victims found in Baghdad

9/28/06 Guardian, Bodies of 40 torture victims found in Baghdad

Military Officials Add to U.S. Criticism of Iraq's Government

9/28/06 Oppel, NYT, Military Officials Add to U.S. Criticism of Iraq's Government

Revolt of the Generals

9/28/06 Whalen, Nation, Revolt of the Generals

September 29, 2006

Total curfew declared in Baghdad

9/29/06 BBC, Total curfew declared in Baghdad

September 30, 2006

Over 800 attacks every week in Iraq

9/30/06 Goldenberg, Guardian, Over 800 attacks every week in Iraq

Iraqi Police Cited in Abuses May Lose Aid

9/30/06 Oppel, NYT, Iraqi Police Cited in Abuses May Lose Aid

State of Denial

9/30/06 Woodward, WP, State of Denial

Congress Approves $70 Billion For Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

9/30/06 Tyson, WP, Congress Approves $70 Billion For Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

Baghdad shut down for the day

9/30/06 Al Jazeera, Baghdad shut down for the day

Iraq: the week the truth was told (except by Tony Blair)

9/30/06 Cornwell, Independent, Iraq: the week the truth was told (except by Tony Blair)

Kirkuk Fearful of Future

9/30/06 Salih, IPS, Kirkuk Fearful of Future

October 1, 2006

Public Confidence, Private Doubts

10/01/06 WP, Public Confidence, Private Doubts

Secret Reports Dispute White House Optimism

10/01/06 Woodward, WP, Secret Reports Dispute White House Optimism

October 2, 2006

Iraq Lawmakers Renew State of Emergency

10/02/06 AP, Iraq Lawmakers Renew State of Emergency

October 3, 2006

New Iraqi plan to curb violence

10/03/06 BBC, New Iraqi plan to curb violence

October 4, 2006

Iraqi Police Unit Linked to Militias

10/04/06 Rising, AP, Iraqi Police Unit Linked to Militias

October 5, 2006

Iraq's universities and schools near collapse as teachers and pupils flee

10/05/06 Beaumont, Guardian, Iraq's universities and schools near collapse as teachers and pupils flee

Military Hones a New Strategy on Insurgency

10/05/06 Gordon, NYT, Military Hones a New Strategy on Insurgency

Lie by Lie: Chronicle of a War Foretold: August 1990 to March 2003

10/05/06 MoJo, Lie by Lie: Chronicle of a War Foretold: August 1990 to March 2003

October 6, 2006

Anti-U.S. Attack Videos Spread on the Internet

10/06/06 Wyatt, NYT, Anti-U.S. Attack Videos Spread on the Internet

Senator Says U.S. Should Rethink Iraq Strategy

10/06/06 Cloud, NYT, Senator Says U.S. Should Rethink Iraq Strategy

October 7, 2006

4,000 Iraqi police killed in two years

10/07/06 Al Jazeera, 4,000 Iraqi police killed in two years

October 8, 2006

U.S. Casualties in Iraq Rise Sharply

10/08/06 Tyson, WP, U.S. Casualties in Iraq Rise Sharply

US Marines 'murdered innocent Iraqi out of frustration'

10/08/06 Gumbel, Independent, US Marines 'murdered innocent Iraqi out of frustration'

Worries over growing violence in northern Iraq amid the fight for Baghdad

10/08/06 AP, Worries over growing violence in northern Iraq amid the fight for Baghdad

October 11, 2006

654,000 Deaths Tied to Iraq War

10/11/06 Bor, Baltimore Sun, 654,000 Deaths Tied to Iraq War

Army: Troops to Stay in Iraq Until 2010

10/11/06 Baldor, AP, Army: Troops to Stay in Iraq Until 2010

October 15, 2006

US will stay at full strength in Iraq until 2010, says army chief

10/15/06 Usborne, Independent, US will stay at full strength in Iraq until 2010, says army chief

Meanwhile in Iraq: abuse, corruption and a rising tide of sectarian violence

10/15/06 Salahedin, Independent, Meanwhile in Iraq: abuse, corruption and a rising tide of sectarian violence

October 16, 2006

Bush's Petro-Cartel Almost Has Iraq's Oil

10/16/06 Holland, AlterNet, Bush's Petro-Cartel Almost Has Iraq's Oil

October 17, 2006

Panel 'to urge Iraq policy shift'

10/*17/06 BBC, Panel 'to urge Iraq policy shift'

The worst in Iraq is yet to come

10/17/06 Tisdall, Guardian, The worst in Iraq is yet to come

Only a fully secular state can protect women's rights

10/17/06 Toynbee, Guardian, Only a fully secular state can protect women's rights

October 18, 2006

US May Have Weeks, Not Months, To Avert Civil War, Adviser Warns

10/18/06 Sterngold, SF Chron, US May Have Weeks, Not Months, To Avert Civil War, Adviser Warns

'Consigliere' draws up routes out of Iraq for embattled President

10/18/06 Baldwin & Beeston, Times Online, 'Consigliere' draws up routes out of Iraq for embattled President

October 19, 2006

Baghdad Strategy Has Not Succeeded, U.S. General Says

10/19/06 Semple & O'Neill, NYT, Baghdad Strategy Has Not Succeeded, U.S. General Says

Govt. Death Squads Ravaging Baghdad

10/19/06 Fadhily & Jamail, IPS, Govt. Death Squads Ravaging Baghdad

October 20, 2006

Iraq Aims to Limit Mortality Data

10/20/06 Lynch, WP, Iraq Aims to Limit Mortality Data

October 21, 2006

Many Iraqis Look to Gunmen as Protectors

10/21/06 Tavernise, NYT, Many Iraqis Look to Gunmen as Protectors

U.S. official: America showed "arrogance" and "stupidity" in Iraq

10/21/06 AP, U.S. official: America showed "arrogance" and "stupidity" in Iraq

Bush Reviews Iraq War Strategy as Violence Mounts

10/21/06 Keil & Cappacio, Bloomberg, Bush Reviews Iraq War Strategy as Violence Mounts

A coup in the air

10/21/06 Dreyfus, Asia Times, A coup in the air

October 22, 2006

Iraq - The Real Story

10/22/06 Sean Smith, Guardian, Online Video: Iraq - The Real Story

U.S. to Hand Iraq a New Timetable on Security Role

10/22/06 Cloud, NYT, U.S. to Hand Iraq a New Timetable on Security Role

Iraq: Battle of the militias

10/22/06 Salahedin et al, Independent, Iraq: Battle of the militias

Mortar Attack Kills 32 In Mostly Shiite Iraqi City

10/22/06 Knickmeyer, WP, Mortar Attack Kills 32 In Mostly Shiite Iraqi City

IRAQ-SYRIA: Three million uprooted Iraqis face "bleak future", UNHCR says

10/22/06 Reuters, IRAQ-SYRIA: Three million uprooted Iraqis face "bleak future", UNHCR says

October 23, 2006

In Balad, Age-Old Ties Were 'Destroyed in a Second'

10/23/06 Knickmeyer, WP, In Balad, Age-Old Ties Were 'Destroyed in a Second'

October 24, 2006

IRAQ: Troubled Oil Begins to Surface

10/24/06 Salih, IPS, IRAQ: Troubled Oil Begins to Surface

October 25, 2006

Iraqis Were Better Off Under Saddam, Says Former Weapons Inspector

10/25/06 AP, Iraqis Were Better Off Under Saddam, Says Former Weapons Inspector

Iran, Syria, Responsible for Iraq Violence

10/25/06 Iran Focus, Iran, Syria, Responsible for Iraq Violence

IRAQ: Curfew in Amarah cripples daily life

10/25/06 Reuters, IRAQ: Curfew in Amarah cripples daily life

Bush team defends US Iraq plans

10/25/06 BBC, Bush team defends US Iraq plans

US in Iraq: We're out of here

10/25/06 Cornwell, Independent, US in Iraq: We're out of here

More U.S. Troops May Be Iraq-Bound

10/25/06 Knickmeyer, WP, More U.S. Troops May Be Iraq-Bound

Iraqi Realities Undermine the Pentagon's Predictions

10/25/06 Gordon, NYT, Iraqi Realities Undermine the Pentagon's Predictions

Idle Contractors Add Millions to Iraq Rebuilding

10/25/06 Glanz, NYT, Idle Contractors Add Millions to Iraq Rebuilding

General Weighs 2nd Troop Shift to Calm Baghdad

10/25/06 Burns, NYT, General Weighs 2nd Troop Shift to Calm Baghdad

October 27, 2006

Confession That Formed Base of Iraq War was Acquired Under Torture: Journalist

10/27/06 AFP, Confession That Formed Base of Iraq War was Acquired Under Torture: Journalist

Iraq's al-Maliki Sharply Delineates Differences with U.S. Leadership

10/27/06 Price, McClatchey, Iraq's al-Maliki Sharply Delineates Differences with U.S. Leadership

A peek behind the walls of 'Fortress US'

10/27/06 Phinney, Asia Times, A peek behind the walls of 'Fortress US'

October 28, 2006

Report Says Iraq Contractor Is Hiding Data From U.S.

10/28/06 Glanz & Norris, NYT, Report Says Iraq Contractor Is Hiding Data From U.S.

October 30, 2006

U.S. Is Said to Fail in Tracking Arms for Iraqis

10/30/06 Glanz, NYT, U.S. Is Said to Fail in Tracking Arms for Iraqis

October 31, 2006

Iraq violence 'linked to US vote'

10/31/06 BBC, Iraq violence 'linked to US vote'

In Baghdad, a Force Under the Militias' Sway

10/31/06 Paley, WP, In Baghdad, a Force Under the Militias' Sway

Auditors Say Shift of Rebuilding to Iraqis Appears 'Broken Down'

10/31/06 Witte, Wp, Auditors Say Shift of Rebuilding to Iraqis Appears 'Broken Down'

Iraq PM ends US blockade of militia bastion

10/31/06 MacDonald & Villelabeitia, Reuters, Iraq PM ends US blockade of militia bastion

November 1, 2006

Military Charts Movement of Conflict in Iraq Toward Chaos

11/01/06 Gordon, NYT, Military Charts Movement of Conflict in Iraq Toward Chaos

November 3, 2006

Congress Tells Auditor in Iraq to Close Office

11/03/06 Glanz, NYT, Congress Tells Auditor in Iraq to Close Office

Millions of Iraqis forced to flee

11/03/06 Al Jazeera, Millions of Iraqis forced to flee

US spy chief on secret Iraq mission

11/03/06 Al Jazeera, US spy chief on secret Iraq mission

November 4, 2006

Neocons turn on Bush for incompetence over Iraq war

11/04/06 Borger, Guardian, Neocons turn on Bush for incompetence over Iraq war

Scores of bodies found in Iraq

11/04/06 Al Jazeera, Scores of bodies found in Iraq

November 5, 2006

Saddam Hussein Is Sentenced to Death

11/05/06 Semple, NYT, Saddam Hussein Is Sentenced to Death

Bush & Blair: The Iraq fantasy

11/05/06 Cockburn, Independent, Bush & Blair: The Iraq fantasy

November 6, 2006

Portrait of a dictator: Saddam Hussein in pictures

11/06/06 Guardian, Portrait of a dictator: Saddam Hussein in pictures

This was a guilty verdict on America as well

11/06/06 Fisk, Independent, This was a guilty verdict on America as well

Looking Beyond the War Zones

11/06/06 Merle, WP, Looking Beyond the War Zones

November 7, 2006

Saddam calls for reconciliation

11/07/06 BBC, Saddam calls for reconciliation

'Failed' American envoy to leave Iraq

11/07/06 Cockburn, Independent, 'Failed' American envoy to leave Iraq

November 9, 2006

Rumsfeld exit signals Iraq change

11/09/06 Childs, BBC, Rumsfeld exit signals Iraq change

US was warned of Iraq chaos, says ex-diplomat

11/09/06 McSmith, Independent, US was warned of Iraq chaos, says ex-diplomat

November 10, 2006

Iraqi official: War dead 100,000

11/10/06 BBC, Iraqi official: War dead 100,000

November 11, 2006

Military Team Undertakes a Broad Review of the Iraq War and the Campaign Against Terror

11/11/06 Gordon, NYT, Military Team Undertakes a Broad Review of the Iraq War and the Campaign Against Terror

Regime-change blowback

11/11/06 Liu, Asia Times, Regime-change blowback

November 12, 2006

Despite Billions Spent, Rebuilding Incomplete

11/12/06 Witte, WP, Despite Billions Spent, Rebuilding Incomplete

November 13, 2006

US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq'

11/13/06 BBC, US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq'

November 14, 2006

Up to 150 people kidnapped from Iraq ministry

11/14/06 AP. Up to 150 people kidnapped from Iraq ministry

November 17, 2006

Iraqi Locals Accuse U.S. of Massacre in Ramadi

11/17/06 Jamail & al Fadhily, IPS, Iraqi Locals Accuse U.S. of Massacre in Ramadi

Five Civilian Contractors Held Hostage in Iraq

11/17/06 Raghaven, WP, Five Civilian Contractors Held Hostage in Iraq

Violence in Iraq Called Increasingly Complex

11/17/06 Pincus, WP, Violence in Iraq Called Increasingly Complex

November 18, 2006

A Shifting Enemy: U.S. Generals Say Civil War, Not Insurgency, Is Greatest Threat

11/18/06 Mazzetti, NYT, A Shifting Enemy: U.S. Generals Say Civil War, Not Insurgency, Is Greatest Threat

Syrian Officials and Iraq Study Group Met, Envoy Says

11/18/06 Stolberg, NYT, Syrian Officials and Iraq Study Group Met, Envoy Says

The stolen dream of Iraqi freedom

11/18/06 Sykes, BBC, The stolen dream of Iraqi freedom

A terrible legacy of hatred and death

11/18/06 Fisk, Independent, A terrible legacy of hatred and death

Managing Iraq's collapse

11/18/06 Abedin, Asia Times, Managing Iraq's collapse

November 19, 2006

Syria and Iran - Axis of Evil or Brokers of Peace?

11/19/06 Whitaker et al, Independent, Syria and Iran - Axis of Evil or Brokers of Peace?

Iraq Study Group Takes Advice from 'Expert Groups'

11/19/06 NPR, Iraq Study Group Takes Advice from 'Expert Groups'

Report: Syria to demand Golan as price for aiding U.S. on Iraq

11/19/06 AP, Report: Syria to demand Golan as price for aiding U.S. on Iraq

Kissinger says U.S. victory in Iraq is impossible

11/19/06 The Star, Kissinger says U.S. victory in Iraq is impossible

November 20, 2006

Stay in Iraq, says Pentagon panel

11/20/06 BBC, Stay in Iraq, says Pentagon panel

Pentagon May Suggest Short-Term Buildup Leading to Iraq Exit

11/20/06 Ricks, WP, Pentagon May Suggest Short-Term Buildup Leading to Iraq Exit

US and Britain Are in Denial over Failed Policy, Says Former Envoy

11/20/06 Penketh, Independent, US and Britain Are in Denial over Failed Policy, Says Former Envoy

November 21, 2006

Human Rights Watch says Saddam was not given fair trial

11/21/06 Independent, Human Rights Watch says Saddam was not given fair trial

U.S. Considers Raising Troop Levels in Iraq

11/21/06 Cloud, NYT, U.S. Considers Raising Troop Levels in Iraq

Flaws Cited in Effort To Train Iraqi Forces

11/21/06 Ricks, WP, Flaws Cited in Effort To Train Iraqi Forces

Spoofer of Iraq's Chaos Becomes Another Victim

11/21/06 Raghaven, WP, Spoofer of Iraq's Chaos Becomes Another Victim

November 22, 2006

Iraqi death toll hits record high

11/22/06 BBC, Iraqi death toll hits record high

November 23, 2006

Dozens dead as explosions rock Baghdad

11/23/06 Guardian, Dozens dead as explosions rock Baghdad

November 24, 2006

Sectarian Attack Is Worst in Baghdad Since Invasion

11/24/06 Sempel, NYT, Sectarian Attack Is Worst in Baghdad Since Invasion

Under fire, US marines hand off battered Fallujah

11/24/06 Peterson, CSM, Under fire, US marines hand off battered Fallujah

November 25, 2006

US sabotaged Australian wheat deal in Iraq

11/25/06 Baker, SMH, US sabotaged Australian wheat deal in Iraq

November 26, 2006

U.S. Finds Iraq Insurgency Has Funds to Sustain Itself

11/26/06 Burns & Semple, NYT, U.S. Finds Iraq Insurgency Has Funds to Sustain Itself

Now It's Iraq on the Agenda for Mr. Fix-It of the G.O.P.

11/26/06 Stolberg, NYT, Now It's Iraq on the Agenda for Mr. Fix-It of the G.O.P.

A Matter of Definition: What Makes a Civil War, and Who Declares It So?

11/26/06 Wong, NYT, A Matter of Definition: What Makes a Civil War, and Who Declares It So?

Iraq Group a Study In Secrecy, Centrism

11/26/06 Wright, WP, Iraq Group a Study In Secrecy, Centrism

Crime Money Makes Insurgency Self-Sufficient, U.S. Report Says

11/26/06 Reuters, Crime Money Makes Insurgency Self-Sufficient, U.S. Report Says

November 27, 2006

A Day When Mahdi Army Showed Its Other Side

11/27/06 Raghavan, WP, A Day When Mahdi Army Showed Its Other Side

Lawmakers Criticize Training And Deployment of Iraqi Forces

11/27/06 Pincus, WP, Lawmakers Criticize Training And Deployment of Iraqi Forces

Talabani seeks Iran's help on Iraq security

11/27/06 AFP, Talabani seeks Iran's help on Iraq security

November 28, 2006

Iran: US exit key to Iraq peace

11/28/06 BBC, Iran: US exit key to Iraq peace

Bush blames al-Qaida for Iraq violence

11/28/06 Walker, Guardian, Bush blames al-Qaida for Iraq violence

Anbar Picture Grows Clearer, and Bleaker

11/28/06 Linzer & Ricks, WP, Anbar Picture Grows Clearer, and Bleaker

Hezbollah Said to Help Shiite Army in Iraq

11/28/06 Gordon & Filkins, NYT, Hezbollah Said to Help Shiite Army in Iraq

November 29, 2006

Five young girls killed in US attack on Iraqi insurgents

11/29/06 Buncombe & Walsh, Independent, Five young girls killed in US attack on Iraqi insurgents

Bloc Led by Shiite Cleric Quits Iraqi Government

11/29/06 Raghavan et al, WP, Bloc Led by Shiite Cleric Quits Iraqi Government

Gates Warns Against Leaving Iraq 'in Chaos'

11/29/06 Ricks, WP, Gates Warns Against Leaving Iraq 'in Chaos'

U.S. Military Predicts Rising Violence in Iraq

11/29/06 Trejos, WP, U.S. Military Predicts Rising Violence in Iraq

Iraq's oil industry in grip of despair

11/29/06 Mackey, Reuters, Iraq's oil industry in grip of despair

November 30, 2006

Iraq report 'advises US pullback'

11/30/06 BBC, Iraq report 'advises US pullback'

Iraqi PM Al-Maliki Tells Bush, Rice It's No 'Big Deal' to Control Mahdi Army

11/30/06 AP, Iraqi PM Al-Maliki Tells Bush, Rice It's No 'Big Deal' to Control Mahdi Army

December 4, 2006

Anger at UN chief's Iraq comments

12/04/06 BBC, Anger at UN chief's Iraq comments

Kofi Annan interview: Text

12/04/06 BBC, Kofi Annan interview: Text

December 5, 2006

Blurring Political Lines in the Military Debate

12/05/06 Gordon, NYT, Blurring Political Lines in the Military Debate

Census Counts 100,000 Contractors in Iraq

12/05/06 Merle, WP, Census Counts 100,000 Contractors in Iraq

December 6, 2006

Official Iraq War Costs Don't Tell the Whole Story

12/06/06 Hall & Montgomery, McClatchey, Official Iraq War Costs Don't Tell the Whole Story

Horrors of closet civil war played out in no man's land

12/06/06 Steele, Guardian, Horrors of closet civil war played out in no man's land

Iraq: One by one, they tell the truth

12/06/06 Independent, Iraq: One by one, they tell the truth

Excerpts of Iraq Study Group Report

12/06/06 Excerpts of Iraq Study Group Report

Why the Baker Report Leaves Iraqis Cold

12/06/06 Ghosh, Time, Why the Baker Report Leaves Iraqis Cold

Iraq report sees 'grave and deteriorating' crisis

12/06/06 Reuters, Iraq report sees 'grave and deteriorating' crisis

December 7, 2006

Threats Wrapped in Misunderstandings

12/07/06 Raghavan, WP, Threats Wrapped in Misunderstandings

Apocalypse now: 79 recommendations and a President forced into a corner

12/07/06 Buncombe, Independent, Apocalypse now: 79 recommendations and a President forced into a corner

The Roman Empire is falling - so it turns to Iran and Syria

12/07/06 Fisk, Independent, The Roman Empire is falling - so it turns to Iran and Syria

Warning over spiralling Iraq refugee crisis

12/07/06 Weaver, Guardian, Warning over spiralling Iraq refugee crisis

December 8, 2006

Report: Private Saudi citizens funding Iraqi insurgents

12/08/06 Regan, CSM, Report: Private Saudi citizens funding Iraqi insurgents

Iraq 'al-Qaeda militants' killed

12/08/06 BBC, Iraq 'al-Qaeda militants' killed

Bush 'must adopt all Iraq plan'

12/08/06 BBC, Bush 'must adopt all Iraq plan'

US raid killed civilians, Iraqi officials claim

12/08/06 Attewill, Guardian, US raid killed civilians, Iraqi officials claim

Cracks appear between Bush and Blair over need for talks with Iran and Syria

12/08/06 Cornwell, Independent, Cracks appear between Bush and Blair over need for talks with Iran and Syria

Dueling Views Pit Baker Against Rice

12/08/06 Sanger, NYT, Dueling Views Pit Baker Against Rice

Bush Backs Away From 2 Key Ideas of Panel on Iraq

12/08/06 Stolberg & Zernike, NYT, Bush Backs Away From 2 Key Ideas of Panel on Iraq

Uneasy Havens Await Those Who Flee Iraq

12/08/06 Fattah, NYT, Uneasy Havens Await Those Who Flee Iraq

A Turning Point for a Panel: 4 Harrowing Days in Iraq

12/08/06 Shenon, NYT, A Turning Point for a Panel: 4 Harrowing Days in Iraq

December 9, 2006

Rumsfeld's final message: we'll succeed in Iraq

12/09/06 Borger & Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Rumsfeld's final message: we'll succeed in Iraq

Iraqis Near Deal on Distribution of Oil Revenues by Population

12/09/06 Wong, NYT, Iraqis Near Deal on Distribution of Oil Revenues by Population

Iran 'will help US to leave Iraq'

12/09/06 BBC, Iran 'will help US to leave Iraq'

Photos confirm US raid child deaths

12/09/06 Al Jazeera, Photos confirm US raid child deaths

December 10, 2006

Report on Iraq Exposes Divide Within G.O.P.

12/10/06 Broder & Toner, NYT, Report on Iraq Exposes Divide Within G.O.P.

Bush Aides Seek Alternatives to Iraq Study Group's Proposals, Calling Them Impractical

12/10/06 Rutenberg & Sanger, NYT, Bush Aides Seek Alternatives to Iraq Study Group's Proposals, Calling Them Impractical

Black-Market Weapon Prices Surge in Iraq Chaos

12/10/06 Chivers, NYT, Black-Market Weapon Prices Surge in Iraq Chaos

Shiites Rout Sunni Families in Mixed Area of Baghdad

12/10/06 Burns, NYT, Shiites Rout Sunni Families in Mixed Area of Baghdad

CIA is undermining British war effort, say military chiefs

12/10/06 Fox, Independent, CIA is undermining British war effort, say military chiefs

Training Iraqis May Pose Risks For U.S.

12/10/06 Pincus, WP, Training Iraqis May Pose Risks For U.S.

After Baker, what next for the war in Iraq?

12/10/06 Harris & Beaumont, Guardian, After Baker, what next for the war in Iraq?

Talks Under Way to Replace Iraq PM

12/10/06 Hendawi & Abdul-Zahara, AP, Talks Under Way to Replace Iraq PM

A chilling prediction of a Middle East meltdown

12/10/06 Brooks, NYT, A chilling prediction of a Middle East meltdown (aka "After the Fall">

December 11, 2006

Talabani lashes out at 'dangerous' Baker report on US role in Iraq

12/11/06 Howard, Guardian, Talabani lashes out at 'dangerous' Baker report on US role in Iraq

Bush and Iraq Study Group: Competing visions for Middle East

12/11/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Bush and Iraq Study Group: Competing visions for Middle East

For Iraq's Sunnis, Conflict Closes In

12/11/06 Raghavan, WP, For Iraq's Sunnis, Conflict Closes In

Iraq Is Failing to Spend Billions in Oil Revenues

12/11/06 Glanz, NYT, Iraq Is Failing to Spend Billions in Oil Revenues

December 14, 2006

Public Ever More Pessimistic on Iraq War

12/14/06 Lobe, IPS, Public Ever More Pessimistic on Iraq War

Joint Chiefs Advise Change In War Strategy

12/14/06 Wright & Tyson, WP, Joint Chiefs Advise Change In War Strategy

December 15, 2006

Military Considers Sending as Many as 35,000 More U.S. Troops to Iraq, McCain Says

12/15/06 Burns, NYT, Military Considers Sending as Many as 35,000 More U.S. Troops to Iraq, McCain Says

Rice Rejects Overture To Iran And Syria

12/15/06 Kessler & Wright, WP, Rice Rejects Overture To Iran And Syria

Diplomat's Suppressed Document Lays Bare the Lies behind Iraq War

12/15/06 Brown & McSmith, Independent, Diplomat's Suppressed Document Lays Bare the Lies behind Iraq War

December 16, 2006

Options Sought for Surge in U.S. Troops to Stabilize Iraq

12/16/06 Sanger & Gordon, NYT, Options Sought for Surge in U.S. Troops to Stabilize Iraq

Women Lose Ground in the New Iraq

12/16/06 Trejos, WP, Women Lose Ground in the New Iraq

US general says Iraq could 'break' army

12/16/06 Cornwell, Independent, US general says Iraq could 'break' army

Iraq's PM reaches out to members of Saddam's army for help in curbing violence

12/16/06 cANADA.COM, Iraq's PM reaches out to members of Saddam's army for help in curbing violence

"UK diplomats repeatedly told their US counterparts that Iraq posed no threat"

12/16/06 DailyIndia, "UK diplomats repeatedly told their US counterparts that Iraq posed no threat"

December 17, 2006

Iraqi justice strains under weight of war

12/17/06 Moss, IHT, Iraqi justice strains under weight of war

December 18, 2006

Saddam officers urged to join new Iraq army

12/18/06 Gamel, The Age, Saddam officers urged to join new Iraq army

Gates: Iraq Failure Would Be "Calamity"

12/18/06 Burns, AP, Gates: Iraq Failure Would Be "Calamity"

Colin Powell: US losing Iraq war

12/18/06 BBC, Colin Powell: US losing Iraq war

December 19, 2006

Baghdad diary: Another planet

12/19/06 North, BBC, Baghdad diary: Another planet

Blair Failed to Influence Bush, Caught in Iraq 'Mistake': Think-Tank

12/19/06 AFP, Blair Failed to Influence Bush, Caught in Iraq 'Mistake': Think-Tank

US Officials Split over Troop Surge in Iraq: Paper

12/19/06 Reuters, US Officials Split over Troop Surge in Iraq: Paper

White House, Joint Chiefs At Odds on Adding Troops

12/19/06 Wright & Baker, WP, White House, Joint Chiefs At Odds on Adding Troops

Iraqi Ex-Minister Escapes Jail in Green Zone

12/19/06 Santora, NYT, Iraqi Ex-Minister Escapes Jail in Green Zone

Iraq Insurgents Starve Capital of Electricity

12/19/06 Glanz, NYT, Iraq Insurgents Starve Capital of Electricity

December 20, 2006

Iraq chaos 'will not be solved by military force'

12/20/06 Cornwell, Independent, Iraq chaos 'will not be solved by military force'

If US boosts troop levels in Iraq, then for how long?

12/20/06 Grier, CSM, If US boosts troop levels in Iraq, then for how long?

U.S. Not Winning War in Iraq, Bush Says for 1st Time

12/20/06 Baker, WP, U.S. Not Winning War in Iraq, Bush Says for 1st Time

Lawmaker Opposes More Troops for Baghdad

12/20/06 Pincus, WP, Lawmaker Opposes More Troops for Baghdad

New Iraq Strategy Emerges: First Security, Then Politics

12/20/06 Gordon, NYT, New Iraq Strategy Emerges: First Security, Then Politics

General Opposes Adding to U.S. Forces in Iraq, Emphasizing International Solutions for Region

12/20/06 Shanker, NYT, General Opposes Adding to U.S. Forces in Iraq, Emphasizing International Solutions for Region

December 21, 2006

Iraqi bloggers react to the violence

12/21/06 BBC, Iraqi bloggers react to the violence

December 22, 2006

Palestinians trying to flee Iraq for Syria stuck at border, U.N. refugee agency says

12/22/06 AP, Palestinians trying to flee Iraq for Syria stuck at border, U.N. refugee agency says

Iraq tribes 'taking on al-Qaeda'

12/22/06 BBC, Iraq tribes 'taking on al-Qaeda'

UK army raids 'rogue' Iraq police

12/22/06 BBC, UK army raids 'rogue' Iraq police

The Race for Iraq's Resources

12/22/06 Gallu, Der Spiegel, The Race for Iraq's Resources

Iraq sacrifices worthwhile, claims Rice

12/22/06 Tran, Guardian, Iraq sacrifices worthwhile, claims Rice

US and Iraqis 'agree on broad strategy'

12/22/06 Negus, FT, US and Iraqis 'agree on broad strategy'

Iraqi Factions Try to Undercut a Plan to Isolate Extremists

12/22/06 Glanz, NYT, Iraqi Factions Try to Undercut a Plan to Isolate Extremists

December 23, 2006

AWB rejects oil-for-food legal move by Iraqis

12/24/06 Dasey & Neumeister, SMH, AWB rejects oil-for-food legal move by Iraqis

Shiites Remake Baghdad in Their Image

12/23/06 Tavernise, NYT, Shiites Remake Baghdad in Their Image

December 24, 2006

Troop "Surge" in Iraq Would Be Another Mistake

12/24/06 Lang & McGovern, Miami Herald, Troop "Surge" in Iraq Would Be Another Mistake

December 25, 2006

U.S. Military Urging Iraq to Rein In Guard Force

12/25/06 Pincus, WP, U.S. Military Urging Iraq to Rein In Guard Force

U.S. Is Holding Iranians Seized in Raids in Iraq

12/25/06 Glanz & Tavernise, NYT, U.S. Is Holding Iranians Seized in Raids in Iraq

December 26, 2006

British troops demolish Iraqi police station

12/26/06 Usborne, Independent, British troops demolish Iraqi police station

Abuse Seen at Iraqi Jail Puts New Focus on Rogue Police

12/26/06 Santora, NYT, Abuse Seen at Iraqi Jail Puts New Focus on Rogue Police

December 27, 2006

Saddam sees death as 'sacrifice'

12/27/06 BBC, Saddam sees death as 'sacrifice'

December 28, 2006

Saddam sends messages to his supporters as he prepares to die

12/28/06 Sengupta, Independent, Saddam sends messages to his supporters as he prepares to die

Ford Disagreed With Bush About Invading Iraq

12/28/06 Woodward, WP, Ford Disagreed With Bush About Invading Iraq

December 29, 2006

Saddam letter: Key excerpts

12/29/06 BBC, Saddam letter: Key excerpts

No delay in Saddam execution, Iraqi PM says

12/29/06 Guardian, No delay in Saddam execution, Iraqi PM says

Iraq's shallow justice

12/29/06 Dicker, Guardian, Iraq's shallow justice

Saddam Execution Set to Destabilise Iraq Further

12/29/06 Jamail & al-Fadhily, IPS, Saddam Execution Set to Destabilise Iraq Further

Crisis in Housing Adds to Miseries of Iraq Mayhem

12/29/06 Luo, NYT, Crisis in Housing Adds to Miseries of Iraq Mayhem

December 30, 2006

Saddam Hussein executed in Iraq

12/30/06 BBC, Saddam Hussein executed in Iraq

'It will be taken as an American decision'

12/30/06 Hollis, Guardian, 'It will be taken as an American decision' Hussein's execution

Iraq Expels 2 Iranians Detained by U.S.

12/30/06 Raghavan & Wright, WP, Iraq Expels 2 Iranians Detained by U.S.

Pentagon to Request Billions More in War Money

12/30/06 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon to Request Billions More in War Money

Your e-mails: 'We have probably guaranteed World War III'

12/30/06 CNN, Your e-mails: 'We have probably guaranteed World War III'

December 31, 2006

Family clues to Iraq's missing oil billions

12/31/06 Burke, Guardian, Family clues to Iraq's missing oil billions

How Washington and London helped to create the monster they went to war to destroy

12/31/06 Cornwell, Independent, How Washington and London helped to create the monster they went to war to destroy

He takes his secrets to the grave. Our complicity dies with him

12/31/06 Fisk, Independent, He takes his secrets to the grave. Our complicity dies with him

U.S. Deaths in Iraq Mark Increased Presence

12/31/06 St. George, WP, U.S. Deaths in Iraq Mark Increased Presence

U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq Hit 3,000

12/31/06 AP, U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq Hit 3,000

About (WoT) Iraq

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