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January 1, 2007

Guards taunted Saddam in final seconds

1/01/07 Penketh, Independent, Guards taunted Saddam in final seconds

Posted on January 1, 2007 9:25 AM |

Saddam Hussein - Obituary

1/01/07 Independent, Saddam Hussein - Obituary

Posted on January 1, 2007 9:28 AM |

U.S. Toll In Iraq Reaches 3,000

1/01/07 Trejos, WP, U.S. Toll In Iraq Reaches 3,000

Posted on January 1, 2007 9:32 AM |

GOP Lawmakers Divided About 'Surge' in Troops

1/01/07 Abramovitz, WP, GOP Lawmakers Divided About 'Surge' in Troops

Posted on January 1, 2007 9:38 AM |

January 2, 2007

Iraq civilian toll continues rise

1/02/07 BBC, Iraq civilian toll continues rise

Posted on January 2, 2007 7:42 AM |

Iraq to investigate filming of Saddam execution

1/02/07 Guardian, Iraq to investigate filming of Saddam execution

Posted on January 2, 2007 7:51 AM |

Bush set to call for troop increases in Iraq

1/02/07 Regan, CSM, Bush set to call for troop increases in Iraq

Posted on January 2, 2007 7:56 AM |

Few Iraqis Are Gaining U.S. Sanctuary

1/02/07 Tavernise & Worth, NYT, Few Iraqis Are Gaining U.S. Sanctuary

Posted on January 2, 2007 8:19 AM |

For Iraq's Shiites, a Dream Deferred Breeds Mistrust of U.S.

1/02/07 Raghavan, WP, For Iraq's Shiites, a Dream Deferred Breeds Mistrust of U.S.

Posted on January 2, 2007 8:29 AM |

January 3, 2007

A Monster of Our Creation

1/03/07 Scherer, thruthdig, A Monster of Our Creation

Posted on January 3, 2007 5:55 AM |

Iraq to Review Abusive Acts at Hussein's Execution

1/03/07 Burns & Glanz, NYT, Iraq to Review Abusive Acts at Hussein's Execution

Posted on January 3, 2007 8:02 AM |

January 5, 2007

Bush revamps US military in Iraq

1/05/07 BBC, Bush revamps US military in Iraq

Posted on January 5, 2007 7:05 AM |

For the first time, a real blueprint for peace in Iraq

1/05/07 Allawi, Independent, For the first time, a real blueprint for peace in Iraq

Posted on January 5, 2007 7:12 AM |

January 6, 2007

Iraq PM warns over Saddam hanging

1/06/07 BBC, Iraq PM warns over Saddam hanging

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:06 AM |

Bush shuffles diplomats and generals ahead of last big push for victory

1/06/07 Pilkington, Guardian, Bush shuffles diplomats and generals ahead of last big push for victory

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:25 AM |

More troops will not solve crisis in Iraqi leadership, experts warn

1/06/06 Howard & Whitaker, Guardian, More troops will not solve crisis in Iraqi leadership, experts warn

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:27 AM |

The Iraqi proposals

1/06/07 Independent, The Iraqi proposals

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:41 AM |

The whole bloody thing was obscene

1/06/07 Fisk, Independent, The whole bloody thing was obscene

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:46 AM |

Death in Haditha

1/06/07 White, WP, Death in Haditha

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:48 AM |

A New Commander, in Step With the White House on Iraq

1/06/07 Gordon, NYT, A New Commander, in Step With the White House on Iraq

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:57 AM |

Inquiry Reportedly Cites Evidence Against Marines in Iraq Deaths

1/06/07 AP, Inquiry Reportedly Cites Evidence Against Marines in Iraq Deaths

Posted on January 6, 2007 9:58 AM |

January 7, 2007

Blood and oil: How the West will profit from Iraq's most precious commodity

1/07/07 Independent, Blood and oil: How the West will profit from Iraq's most precious commodity

Posted on January 7, 2007 7:42 AM |

Iraq poised to end drought for thirsting oil giants

1/07/07 Fortson, Independent, Iraq poised to end drought for thirsting oil giants

Posted on January 7, 2007 7:46 AM |

Before Hanging, a Push for Revenge and a Push Back From the U.S.

1/07/07 Burns et al, NYT, Before Hanging, a Push for Revenge and a Push Back From the U.S.

Posted on January 7, 2007 7:57 AM |

Bush meets security team in advance of Iraq speech

1/07/07 Flaherty, AP, Bush meets security team in advance of Iraq speech

Posted on January 7, 2007 8:15 AM |

White Small-Town America Pays Price in Iraq

1/07/07 Luce, Financial Times, White Small-Town America Pays Price in Iraq

Posted on January 7, 2007 8:38 PM |

January 8, 2007

Plan Sets Series of Goals for Iraq Leaders

1/08/07 Gordon & Zeleny, NYT, Plan Sets Series of Goals for Iraq Leaders

Posted on January 8, 2007 8:28 PM |

War Could Last Years, Commander Says

1/08/07 Burns, NYT, War Could Last Years, Commander Says

Posted on January 8, 2007 8:31 PM |

Divisions deepened by Saddam's death

1/08/07 Simpson, BBC, Divisions deepened by Saddam's death

Posted on January 8, 2007 8:35 PM |

Video apparently showing Hussein wounds emerges

1/08/07 CNN, Video apparently showing Hussein wounds emerges

Posted on January 8, 2007 8:39 PM |

Bush $1bn jobs plan to draw Iraqis into fold

1/08/07 Pilkington, Guardian, Bush $1bn jobs plan to draw Iraqis into fold

Posted on January 8, 2007 8:43 PM |

A tougher journey to stock US troops in Iraq

1/08/07 Barrett, CSM, A tougher journey to stock US troops in Iraq

Posted on January 8, 2007 8:47 PM |

War's Toll on Iraqis Put at 22,950 in '06

1/08/07 Raghavan, WP, War's Toll on Iraqis Put at 22,950 in '06

Posted on January 8, 2007 8:51 PM |

Iraq 'set to invite foreign oil firms'

1/08/07 Gulf Daily News, Iraq 'set to invite foreign oil firms'

Posted on January 8, 2007 9:29 PM |

January 9, 2007

UN makes $60m Iraq refugee appeal

1/09/07 BBC, UN makes $60m Iraq refugee appeal

Posted on January 9, 2007 8:07 PM |

raq and the Middle East after Saddam

1/09/07 Rais, Daily Times, raq and the Middle East after Saddam

Posted on January 9, 2007 8:52 PM |

January 10, 2007

Iraq Troop Surge Begins

1/10/06 Karl, ABC, Iraq Troop Surge Begins

Posted on January 10, 2007 7:35 PM |

January 11, 2007

Bush Iraq plan likely to cost dear

1/11/07 Brookes, BBC, Bush Iraq plan likely to cost dear

Posted on January 11, 2007 7:57 AM |

US to target anti-Iraq activity

1/11/07 BBC, US to target anti-Iraq activity

Posted on January 11, 2007 7:58 AM |

US forces storm Iranian consulate

1/11/07 BBC, US forces storm Iranian consulate

Posted on January 11, 2007 8:07 AM |

Bush's new strategy - the march of folly

1/11/07 Fisk, Independent, Bush's new strategy - the march of folly

Posted on January 11, 2007 8:13 AM |

Gates: Timetable for Troop Boost Unclear

1/11/07 AP, Gates: Timetable for Troop Boost Unclear

Posted on January 11, 2007 8:18 AM |

Poll: Most Americans Opposed to Bush's Iraq Plan

1/11/07 Cohen, WP, Poll: Most Americans Opposed to Bush's Iraq Plan

Posted on January 11, 2007 8:20 AM |

Senators fear Iraq war may spill to Iran, Syria

1/11/07 Mohammed & Morgan, Reuters, Senators fear Iraq war may spill to Iran, Syria

Posted on January 11, 2007 7:28 PM |

January 12, 2007

Geopolitical Diary: Iran's View of the Surge

1/12/07 Stratfor, Geopolitical Diary: Iran's View of the Surge

Posted on January 12, 2007 7:26 PM |

January 14, 2007

After the surge ... what next?

1/14/07 Beaumont et al, Guardian, After the surge ... what next?

Posted on January 14, 2007 7:30 AM |

Shock and oil: Iraq's billions & the White House connection

1/14/07 Foley, Independent, Shock and oil: Iraq's billions & the White House connection

Posted on January 14, 2007 7:31 AM |

On Iraq, U.S. Turns to Onetime Dissenters

1/14/07 Chanrasekkaran, WP, On Iraq, U.S. Turns to Onetime Dissenters

Posted on January 14, 2007 7:40 AM |

January 15, 2007

Hanging of Saddam's aides filmed

1/15/07 BBC, Hanging of Saddam's aides filmed

Posted on January 15, 2007 6:31 AM |

America threatens to 'deal with' Iran over its support for insurgents

1/15/07 Sengupta, Guardian, America threatens to 'deal with' Iran over its support for insurgents

Posted on January 15, 2007 7:24 AM |

Spoils of War: Oil, the U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area and the Bush Agenda

1/15/07 Juhasz, ITT, Spoils of War: Oil, the U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area and the Bush Agenda

Posted on January 15, 2007 7:37 AM |

Bush: 'We're Going Forward'

1/15/07 Fletcher, WP, Bush: 'We're Going Forward'

Posted on January 15, 2007 7:38 AM |

U.S. and Iraqis Are Wrangling Over War Plans

1/15/07 Burns et al, NYT, U.S. and Iraqis Are Wrangling Over War Plans

Posted on January 15, 2007 7:44 AM |

Administration Leaving out Important Details on Iraq

1/15/07 Seibel, McClatchey, Administration Leaving out Important Details on Iraq

Posted on January 15, 2007 7:30 PM |

War Costs are Hitting Historic Proportions

1/15/07 Havemann, LA Times, War Costs are Hitting Historic Proportions

Posted on January 15, 2007 7:31 PM |

January 16, 2007

Dozens killed in Baghdad attacks

1/16/07 BBC, Dozens killed in Baghdad attacks

Posted on January 16, 2007 8:16 AM |

UN marks soaring Iraq death toll

1/16/07 BBC, UN marks soaring Iraq death toll

Posted on January 16, 2007 8:16 AM |

U.N. Officials Question Iraq's Rough Justice

1/16/07 Rizvi, IPS, U.N. Officials Question Iraq's Rough Justice

Posted on January 16, 2007 8:19 AM |

Saudi Prince Offers Lukewarm Support on Iraq

1/16/07 Kessler, WP, Saudi Prince Offers Lukewarm Support on Iraq

Posted on January 16, 2007 8:21 AM |

Rice seeks Saudi backing on Iraq

1/16/07 BBC, Rice seeks Saudi backing on Iraq

Posted on January 16, 2007 7:26 PM |

How US is deferring war costs

1/16/07 Scherer, CSM, How US is deferring war costs

Posted on January 16, 2007 7:36 PM |

January 17, 2007

Top Iraqi condemns US over Iran

1/17/07 BBC, Top Iraqi condemns US over Iran

Posted on January 17, 2007 7:14 AM |

Iraq urges U.S. to free 5 Iranians

1/15/07 Chicago Trib, Iraq urges U.S. to free 5 Iranians

Posted on January 17, 2007 7:34 AM |

Bombings Kill 60 at University In Baghdad

1/17/07 Partlow, WP, Bombings Kill 60 at University In Baghdad

Posted on January 17, 2007 7:41 AM |

What $1.2 Trillion Can Buy

1/17/07 Leonhardt, NYT, What $1.2 Trillion Can Buy

Posted on January 17, 2007 7:44 AM |

January 18, 2007

Measure in Senate Urges No Troop Rise in Iraq

1/18/07 Hulse, NYT, Measure in Senate Urges No Troop Rise in Iraq

Posted on January 18, 2007 7:50 AM |

January 19, 2007

Iraq troops 'seize Shia militant'

1/19/07 BBC, Iraq troops 'seize Shia militant'

Posted on January 19, 2007 6:21 AM |

The battle to save Iraq's children

1/19/07 Brown, Independent, The battle to save Iraq's children

Posted on January 19, 2007 6:40 AM |

The Letter: 'Sick or injured children, who could be easily treated, are left to die in hundreds'

1/19/07 Independent, The Letter: 'Sick or injured children, who could be easily treated, are left to die in hundreds'

Posted on January 19, 2007 6:40 AM |

A U.S. Civilian in Baghdad: Standing Out, Even in Death

1/19/07 MAAG, NYT, A U.S. Civilian in Baghdad: Standing Out, Even in Death

Posted on January 19, 2007 6:50 AM |

Ambush Kills an American Teaching Democracy to Iraqis

1/19/07 Cave, NYT, Ambush Kills an American Teaching Democracy to Iraqis

Posted on January 19, 2007 6:51 AM |

America's last `long war' offers lessons for Iraq, experts say

1/19/07 Hutcheson, McClatchey, America's last `long war' offers lessons for Iraq, experts say

Posted on January 19, 2007 9:35 AM |

Kurdish Iraqi soldiers are deserting to avoid the conflict in Baghdad

1/19/07 Fadel & Tasa, McClatchey, Kurdish Iraqi soldiers are deserting to avoid the conflict in Baghdad

Posted on January 19, 2007 9:38 AM |

January 20, 2007

Draft Law Keeps Central Control Over Oil in Iraq

1/20/07 Glanz, NYT, Draft Law Keeps Central Control Over Oil in Iraq

Posted on January 20, 2007 10:02 PM |

January 21, 2007

Embattled, Bush Held To Plan to Salvage Iraq

1/21/07 Abramovitz & Baker, WP, Embattled, Bush Held To Plan to Salvage Iraq

Posted on January 21, 2007 9:28 AM |

Law Could Help Modernize Iraq Oil Sector

1/21/07 AP, Law Could Help Modernize Iraq Oil Sector

Posted on January 21, 2007 9:34 AM |

January 22, 2007

Twin Bombing Kills Scores at Packed Market in Baghdad

1/22/07 Cave & Santora, NYT, Twin Bombing Kills Scores at Packed Market in Baghdad

Posted on January 22, 2007 6:37 AM |

War's Arab Supporters Bitter Over Its Results

1/22/07 Shadid, WP, War's Arab Supporters Bitter Over Its Results

Posted on January 22, 2007 6:40 AM |

CACI Feels The Heat Of Lowered Expectations

1/22/07 WItte, WP, CACI Feels The Heat Of Lowered Expectations

Posted on January 22, 2007 6:42 AM |

Counterinsurgency takes center stage in Iraq

1/22/07 Grier, CSM, Counterinsurgency takes center stage in Iraq

Posted on January 22, 2007 6:48 AM |

U.S. Toll in Iraq Is 27 for Weekend

1/22/07 Cave, NYT, U.S. Toll in Iraq Is 27 for Weekend

Posted on January 22, 2007 7:27 PM |

Al-Qaeda deputy 'mocks Bush plan'

1/22/07 BBC, Al-Qaeda deputy 'mocks Bush plan'

Posted on January 22, 2007 8:51 PM |

January 23, 2007

Iraqi Refugees Find No Haven in US

1/23/07 Lam, Nation, Iraqi Refugees Find No Haven in US

Posted on January 23, 2007 8:10 AM |

January 24, 2007

Cheney on CNN's 'The Situation Room'

1/24/07 CNN via WP, Cheney on CNN's 'The Situation Room'

Posted on January 24, 2007 8:12 AM |

Iraq Struggles to Finish Oil Law

1/24/07 Mufson, WP, Iraq Struggles to Finish Oil Law

Posted on January 24, 2007 8:28 PM |

Iraq Parliament Finds a Quorum Hard to Come By

1/24/07 Cave, NYT, Iraq Parliament Finds a Quorum Hard to Come By

Posted on January 24, 2007 8:29 PM |

January 25, 2007

Senators reject Bush plea for time on Iraq

1/25/07 MacAskill, Guardian, Senators reject Bush plea for time on Iraq

Posted on January 25, 2007 7:54 AM |

Inside Baghdad: A city paralysed by fear

1/25/07 Cockburn, Independent, Inside Baghdad: A city paralysed by fear

Posted on January 25, 2007 7:59 AM |

Iraqi Official Offers Terms From Militia to Avoid Fight

1/25/07 Tavernise, NYT, Iraqi Official Offers Terms From Militia to Avoid Fight

Posted on January 25, 2007 8:07 AM |

Defending Iraq War, Defiant Cheney Cites 'Enormous Successes'

1/25/07 Baker, WP, Defending Iraq War, Defiant Cheney Cites 'Enormous Successes'

Posted on January 25, 2007 8:11 AM |

Revolt Builds Against Bush's Iraq Policy

1/25/07 Lobe, IPS, Revolt Builds Against Bush's Iraq Policy

Posted on January 25, 2007 12:12 PM |

January 26, 2007

Many die in Iraq pet market blast

1/26/07 BBC, Many die in Iraq pet market blast

Posted on January 26, 2007 7:06 AM |

Troops Authorized to Kill Iranian Operatives in Iraq

1/26/07 Linzer, WP, Troops Authorized to Kill Iranian Operatives in Iraq

Posted on January 26, 2007 7:27 AM |

Ex-Aide Says Cheney Led Rebuttal Effort

1/26/07 Leonnig & Goldstein, WP, Ex-Aide Says Cheney Led Rebuttal Effort

Posted on January 26, 2007 7:30 AM |

Iraq Leader and Sunni Officials in Clash on Security

1/26/07 Santora, NYT, Iraq Leader and Sunni Officials in Clash on Security

Posted on January 26, 2007 7:40 AM |

January 27, 2007

US army describes Iraq abductions

1/27/07 BBC, US army describes Iraq abductions

Posted on January 27, 2007 6:33 AM |

'If they pay we kill them anyway' - the kidnapper's story

1/27/07 Guardian, 'If they pay we kill them anyway' - the kidnapper's story

Posted on January 27, 2007 6:49 AM |

Bush Defies Lawmakers To Solve Iraq

1/27/07 Abramowitz & Weisman, WP, Bush Defies Lawmakers To Solve Iraq

Posted on January 27, 2007 6:54 AM |

Gates Working to Accelerate Deployment

1/27/07 Tyson, WP, Gates Working to Accelerate Deployment

Posted on January 27, 2007 6:55 AM |

Lethal-Force Order Justified, Bush Says

1/27/07 Linzer & Tyson, WP, Lethal-Force Order Justified, Bush Says

Posted on January 27, 2007 6:57 AM |

January 28, 2007

Battle for Baghdad: City braces itself for US surge

1/28/07 Cockburn, Independent, Battle for Baghdad: City braces itself for US surge

Posted on January 28, 2007 7:53 AM |

It Has Unraveled So Quickly

1/28/07 Tavernise, NYT, It Has Unraveled So Quickly

Posted on January 28, 2007 8:06 AM |

January 29, 2007

'Hundreds' killed in Iraq battles

1/29/07 BBC, 'Hundreds' killed in Iraq battles

Posted on January 29, 2007 6:34 AM |

Iranian Reveals Plan to Expand Role in Iraq

1/29/07 Glanz, NYT, Iranian Reveals Plan to Expand Role in Iraq

Posted on January 29, 2007 6:55 AM |

Iraqis Raid Insurgents Near Shiite Holy City

1/29/07 Partlow & Sarhan, WO, Iraqis Raid Insurgents Near Shiite Holy City

Posted on January 29, 2007 6:59 AM |

US Congress weighs its role on Iraq

1/29/07 Chaddock, CSM, US Congress weighs its role on Iraq

Posted on January 29, 2007 7:06 AM |

The Forgotten American Dead

1/29/07 Englehardt, Nation, The Forgotten American Dead

Posted on January 29, 2007 8:17 AM |

In Iraq, Bush's Rent-an-Army

1/29/07 Scahill, LA TImes, In Iraq, Bush's Rent-an-Army

Posted on January 29, 2007 8:28 AM |

January 30, 2007

Iraq report urges containment

1/30/07 Marcus, BBC, Iraq report urges containment

Posted on January 30, 2007 7:58 AM |

Bizarre tale of Shia messianic cult plot

1/30/07 Hardy, BBC, Bizarre tale of Shia messianic cult plot

Posted on January 30, 2007 8:08 AM |

Missteps by Iraqi Forces in Battle Raise Questions

1/30/07 Santora, NYT, Missteps by Iraqi Forces in Battle Raise Questions

Posted on January 30, 2007 8:15 AM |

Iraqi prime minister said he warned U.S. about Shiite militias

1/30/07 Fadel, McClatchy, Iraqi prime minister said he warned U.S. about Shiite militias

Posted on January 30, 2007 9:37 PM |

Iraqi, U.S. soldiers underestimated Soldiers of Heaven cult

1/30/07 Mauer, McClatchy, Iraqi, U.S. soldiers underestimated Soldiers of Heaven cult

Posted on January 30, 2007 9:37 PM |

January 31, 2007

More US Money Wasted in Iraq, Audit Finds

1/31/07 Mekay, IPS, More US Money Wasted in Iraq, Audit Finds

Posted on January 31, 2007 8:23 AM |

US chief seeks new tack on Iraq

1/31/07 BBC, US chief seeks new tack on Iraq

Posted on January 31, 2007 9:40 PM |

US 'victory' against cult leader was 'massacre'

1/31/07 Cockburn, Independent, US 'victory' against cult leader was 'massacre'

Posted on January 31, 2007 9:57 PM |

Iran May Have Trained Attackers That Killed 5 American Soldiers, U.S. and Iraqis Say

1/31/07 Glanz, NYT, Iran May Have Trained Attackers That Killed 5 American Soldiers, U.S. and Iraqis Say

Posted on January 31, 2007 10:21 PM |

February 1, 2007

US warns Iran on Iraq insurgents

2/01/07 BBC, US warns Iran on Iraq insurgents

Posted on February 1, 2007 7:55 AM |

Iraqis abandon their homes in Middle East's new refugee exodus

2/01/07 Cockburn, Independent, Iraqis abandon their homes in Middle East's new refugee exodus

Posted on February 1, 2007 8:00 AM |

Iraq Restricts Air, Land Passages to Syria, Iran

2/01/07 WP, Iraq Restricts Air, Land Passages to Syria, Iran

Posted on February 1, 2007 8:09 AM |

February 2, 2007

Iraq War Opponents Follow the Money

2/02/07 Glanz, IPS, Iraq War Opponents Follow the Money

Posted on February 2, 2007 6:19 AM |

Mahdi Army Gains Strength Through Unwitting Aid of US

2/02/06 Lasseter, McClatchy, Mahdi Army Gains Strength Through Unwitting Aid of US

Posted on February 2, 2007 6:23 AM |

Intelligence Estimate Paints Grim View of Iraq

2/02/07 AP, Intelligence Estimate Paints Grim View of Iraq

Posted on February 2, 2007 8:36 AM |

February 3, 2007

US report warns of worsening Iraq violence

2/03/07 Cornwell, Independent, US report warns of worsening Iraq violence

Posted on February 3, 2007 6:25 AM |

Bleak Iraq Report Is Sent to Congress

2/03/07 DeYoung & Pincus, WP, Bleak Iraq Report Is Sent to Congress

Posted on February 3, 2007 6:41 AM |

Republicans Plan to Block Iraq Debate

2/03/07 Hulse, NYT, Republicans Plan to Block Iraq Debate

Posted on February 3, 2007 6:45 AM |

War a Calamity, Ex-Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski Tells US Congress

2/03/07 Schweid, AP, War a Calamity, Ex-Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski Tells US Congress

Posted on February 3, 2007 7:08 AM |

February 4, 2007

Iraq fire downed US helicopters

2/04/07 BBC, Iraq fire downed US helicopters

Posted on February 4, 2007 7:06 AM |

Syria accused over Iraq attacks

2/04/07 BBC, Syria accused over Iraq attacks

Posted on February 4, 2007 7:06 AM |

At Least 130 Die as Blast Levels Baghdad Market

2/04/07 Oppel & Mizher, NYT, At Least 130 Die as Blast Levels Baghdad Market

Posted on February 4, 2007 7:34 AM |

Iraq's Shadow Widens Sunni-Shiite Split in U.S.

2/04/07 MacFarquhar, NYT, Iraq's Shadow Widens Sunni-Shiite Split in U.S.

Posted on February 4, 2007 7:34 AM |

War in Iraq Propelling A Massive Migration

2/04/07 Raghaven, WP, War in Iraq Propelling A Massive Migration

Posted on February 4, 2007 7:36 AM |

February 5, 2007

Iraqis Fault Pace of U.S. Plan in Attack

2/05/07 Cave & Oppel, NYT, Iraqis Fault Pace of U.S. Plan in Attack

Posted on February 5, 2007 8:26 AM |

Hindered by Delays and Corruption, the Iraqi Air Force Is Flying Again, but Barely

2/05/07 Glanz, NYT, Hindered by Delays and Corruption, the Iraqi Air Force Is Flying Again, but Barely

Posted on February 5, 2007 8:29 AM |

Syria: Talks With U.S. Iraq's Only Hope

2/05/07 AP, Syria: Talks With U.S. Iraq's Only Hope

Posted on February 5, 2007 8:30 AM |

Iraq's Sunni-Shiite anguish grows

2/05/07 Murphy, CSM, Iraq's Sunni-Shiite anguish grows

Posted on February 5, 2007 11:36 AM |

February 6, 2007

Slaughter and Spin in the Battle for Najaf

2/06/07 Floyd, Truthout, Slaughter and Spin in the Battle for Najaf

Posted on February 6, 2007 7:24 AM |

US troops in Iraq not sure 'surge' will help

2/06/07 Regan, CSM, US troops in Iraq not sure 'surge' will help

Posted on February 6, 2007 7:30 AM |

Children of War: The Generation Traumatised by Violence in Iraq

2/06/07 Howard, Guardian, Children of War: The Generation Traumatised by Violence in Iraq

Posted on February 6, 2007 8:28 AM |

February 7, 2007

Baghdad Push Begins, U.S. Military Says

2/07/07 Santora & Elsen, NYT, Baghdad Push Begins, U.S. Military Says

Posted on February 7, 2007 7:05 AM |

Military Wants More Civilians to Help in Iraq

2/07/07 Shanker & Cloud, NYT, Military Wants More Civilians to Help in Iraq

Posted on February 7, 2007 7:06 AM |

House Panel Questions Monitoring of Cash Shipped to Iraq

2/07/07 Shenon, NYT, House Panel Questions Monitoring of Cash Shipped to Iraq

Posted on February 7, 2007 7:07 AM |

US Sent Pallets of Cash to Baghdad

2/07/07 Pelofsky, Reuters, US Sent Pallets of Cash to Baghdad

Posted on February 7, 2007 7:17 AM |

February 8, 2007

Top Iraqi official held in raid

2/08/07 BBC, Top Iraqi official held in raid

Posted on February 8, 2007 7:40 AM |

Few Veteran Diplomats Accept Mission to Iraq

2/08/07 Cooper, NYT, Few Veteran Diplomats Accept Mission to Iraq

Posted on February 8, 2007 7:46 AM |

Copter Crashes Suggest Shift in Iraqi Tactics

2/08/07 Oppel & Glanz, NYT, Copter Crashes Suggest Shift in Iraqi Tactics

Posted on February 8, 2007 7:47 AM |

Veterans Group Speaks Out on War

2/08/07 Layton & Weisman, WP, Veterans Group Speaks Out on War

Posted on February 8, 2007 7:55 AM |

February 9, 2007

US Faced with a Mammoth Iraq Refugee Crisis

2/08/07 Strobel, McClatchy, US Faced with a Mammoth Iraq Refugee Crisis

Posted on February 9, 2007 8:32 AM |

Iraqi insurgents offer peace in return for US concessions

2/09/07 Fisk, Independent, Iraqi insurgents offer peace in return for US concessions

Posted on February 9, 2007 8:40 AM |

Shiite District, Flash Point in Baghdad, Rebuilds

2/09/07 Cave, NYT, Shiite District, Flash Point in Baghdad, Rebuilds

Posted on February 9, 2007 8:43 AM |

Prewar Intelligence Unit at Pentagon Is Criticized

2/09/07 Cloud & Mazzetti, NYT, Prewar Intelligence Unit at Pentagon Is Criticized

Posted on February 9, 2007 8:43 AM |

February 10, 2007

Inquiry on Intelligence Gaps May Reach to White House

2/10/07 Cloud, NYT, Inquiry on Intelligence Gaps May Reach to White House

Posted on February 10, 2007 6:34 AM |

February 11, 2007

Victory Is Not an Option

2/11/07 Odom, WP, Victory Is Not an Option (Iraq)

Posted on February 11, 2007 8:28 AM |

February 12, 2007

GOP Expects Defections as House Debates Iraq Resolution

2/12/07 Layton & Weisman, WP, GOP Expects Defections as House Debates Iraq Resolution

Posted on February 12, 2007 7:57 AM |

Iraqis in Syria seek refugee status

2/12/07 The News, Iraqis in Syria seek refugee status

Posted on February 12, 2007 9:25 AM |

February 13, 2007

Iraqis use internet to survive war

2/13/07 North, BBC, Iraqis use internet to survive war

Posted on February 13, 2007 8:04 AM |

February 14, 2007

Iraq's borders with Syria and Iran blocked

2/14/07 Abdul-Zahla, Independent, Iraq's borders with Syria and Iran blocked

Posted on February 14, 2007 7:31 AM |

Iraqis Announce New Crackdown Across Baghdad

2/14/07 Santora, NYT, Iraqis Announce New Crackdown Across Baghdad

Posted on February 14, 2007 7:33 AM |

February 15, 2007

Iraq invasion plan 'delusional'

2/15/07 BBC, Iraq invasion plan 'delusional'

Posted on February 15, 2007 7:18 AM |

A Prewar Slide Show Cast Iraq in Rosy Hues

2/15/07 Gorson, NYT, A Prewar Slide Show Cast Iraq in Rosy Hues

Posted on February 15, 2007 7:30 AM |

Few Encounters in Sweep of Baghdad, the Americans' First Under Bush's Security Plan

2/15/07 Oppel & Cave, NYT, Few Encounters in Sweep of Baghdad, the Americans' First Under Bush's Security Plan

Posted on February 15, 2007 7:30 AM |

February 16, 2007

US House Delivers Stinging Rebuke to Bush Over New Iraq Strategy

2/16/07 AFP, US House Delivers Stinging Rebuke to Bush Over New Iraq Strategy

Posted on February 16, 2007 8:01 AM |

Out of stricken Baghdad, into uncertainty

2/16/07 Prusher, CSM, Out of stricken Baghdad, into uncertainty

Posted on February 16, 2007 8:27 AM |

February 17, 2007

How the US plans to 'retake' Baghdad

2/17/07 Loyn, BBC, How the US plans to 'retake' Baghdad

Posted on February 17, 2007 6:59 AM |

House Rebukes Bush on Iraq

2/17/07 Weisman, WP, House Rebukes Bush on Iraq ... Roll call vote

Posted on February 17, 2007 8:33 AM |

For Baghdad's Uprooted Girls, School Offers A Hard Haven

2/17/07 Partlow, WP, For Baghdad's Uprooted Girls, School Offers A Hard Haven

Posted on February 17, 2007 8:41 AM |

February 18, 2007

Troop reduction in Iraq delayed after pressure from US

2/18/07 Whitaker & Hodgson, Independent, Troop reduction in Iraq delayed after pressure from US

Posted on February 18, 2007 7:13 AM |

Planning Seen in Iraqi Attacks on U.S. Copters

2/18/07 Gordon & Cloud, NYT, Planning Seen in Iraqi Attacks on U.S. Copters

Posted on February 18, 2007 7:23 AM |

February 19, 2007

Iraqi Sunni Lands Show New Oil and Gas Promise

2/19/07 Glanz, NYT, Iraqi Sunni Lands Show New Oil and Gas Promise

Posted on February 19, 2007 7:03 AM |

February 20, 2007

The project

2/20/07 Chandrasekaran, Guardian, The project - Iraq

Posted on February 20, 2007 7:17 AM |

February 22, 2007

Concern over Iraqi chemical bombs

2/22/07 BBC, Concern over Iraqi chemical bombs

Posted on February 22, 2007 6:46 AM |

Iraq: More nations plan pull-out

2/22/07 Penketh, Independent, Iraq: More nations plan pull-out

Posted on February 22, 2007 7:04 AM |

February 25, 2007

Oil bonanza stays in Western sights after cosmetic change to Iraqi deals

2/25/07 Webb, Independent, Oil bonanza stays in Western sights after cosmetic change to Iraqi deals

Posted on February 25, 2007 7:14 AM |

Murtha Stumbles on Iraq Funding Curbs

2/25/07 Weisman & Layton, WP, Murtha Stumbles on Iraq Funding Curbs

Posted on February 25, 2007 7:18 AM |

February 26, 2007

'Exodus' of Iraq's ancient minorities

2/26/07 Cockburn, Independent, 'Exodus' of Iraq's ancient minorities

Posted on February 26, 2007 7:34 AM |

February 27, 2007

Breakthrough in Iraq oil standoff

2/27/07 BBC, Breakthrough in Iraq oil standoff

Posted on February 27, 2007 7:19 AM |

Iraq drafts deal on oil riches

2/27/07 Regan, CSM, Iraq drafts deal on oil riches

Posted on February 27, 2007 11:45 AM |

February 28, 2007

New Iraqi Oil Law Seen as Cover for Privatization

2/28/07 Mekay, IPS, New Iraqi Oil Law Seen as Cover for Privatization

Posted on February 28, 2007 6:57 AM |

March 1, 2007

Iraq Rape Cases Emerge From the Shadows

3/01/07 Jamail & al-Fadhily, IPS, Iraq Rape Cases Emerge From the Shadows

Posted on March 1, 2007 9:16 AM |

Who Will Get the Oil?

3/01/07 Parenti, Nation, Who Will Get the Oil?

Posted on March 1, 2007 9:28 AM |

March 2, 2007

Contractor Could Lose $400 million

3/02/07 Price, News & Observer, Contractor Could Lose $400 million

Posted on March 2, 2007 7:35 AM |

Shortages Threaten Guard's Capability

3/02/07 Tyson, WP, Shortages Threaten Guard's Capability

Posted on March 2, 2007 9:29 AM |

March 3, 2007

Sunni Insurgents Ascendant in Iraq's Caldron of Violence

3/03/07 Raghavan, WP, Sunni Insurgents Ascendant in Iraq's Caldron of Violence

Posted on March 3, 2007 6:45 AM |

March 4, 2007

Iraq crackdown on Shia stronghold

3/04/07 BBC, Iraq crackdown on Shia stronghold

Posted on March 4, 2007 7:01 AM |

Sects Slice Up Iraq as US Troops 'Surge' Misfires

3/04/07 Beaumont, Observer, Sects Slice Up Iraq as US Troops 'Surge' Misfires

Posted on March 4, 2007 7:11 AM |

March 5, 2007

Basra Raid Finds Dozens Detained by Iraq Spy Unit

3/05/07 Semple, NYT, Basra Raid Finds Dozens Detained by Iraq Spy Unit

Posted on March 5, 2007 7:16 AM |

No U.S. Backup Strategy For Iraq

3/05/07 DeYoung & Ricks, WP, No U.S. Backup Strategy For Iraq

Posted on March 5, 2007 7:25 AM |

March 6, 2007

Liberal Democrats Revolt on Iraq Spending Bill

3/06/07 Brenahan, Politico.com, Liberal Democrats Revolt on Iraq Spending Bill

Posted on March 6, 2007 7:02 AM |

Democrats Alter Plan To Restrict Iraq War

3/06/07 Weisman, WP, Democrats Alter Plan To Restrict Iraq War

Posted on March 6, 2007 7:12 AM |

March 7, 2007

Ali Allawi: A nation in turmoil, lives under siege

3/07/07 Independent, Ali Allawi: A nation in turmoil, lives under siege

Posted on March 7, 2007 7:11 AM |

4 Years After Invasion, Many Iraqis Look Back With Longing

3/07/07 Fadel, McClatchy, 4 Years After Invasion, Many Iraqis Look Back With Longing

Posted on March 7, 2007 8:04 AM |

March 8, 2007

General says Iraq talks critical

3/08/07 BBC, General says Iraq talks critical

Posted on March 8, 2007 7:17 AM |

Lt-Gen Petraeus: Bush's 'last hope' for Iraq

3/08/07 BBC, Lt-Gen Petraeus: Bush's 'last hope' for Iraq

Posted on March 8, 2007 7:20 AM |

Buildup in Iraq Needed Into '08, U.S. General Says

3/08/07 Cloud & Gordon, NYT, Buildup in Iraq Needed Into '08, U.S. General Says

Posted on March 8, 2007 8:36 AM |

March 9, 2007

Iraqis Seek Role in Rebuilding Their Nation

3/09/07 Cave, NYT, Iraqis Seek Role in Rebuilding Their Nation

Posted on March 9, 2007 8:23 AM |

House Bill Pins Wage Increase To Iraq Funding

3/09/07 Montgomery, WP, House Bill Pins Wage Increase To Iraq Funding

Posted on March 9, 2007 8:32 AM |

March 10, 2007

U.S. Soldiers Accused of Shooting Civilians in Sadr City

3/10/07 Semple, NYT, U.S. Soldiers Accused of Shooting Civilians in Sadr City

Posted on March 10, 2007 6:19 AM |

March 11, 2007

Agencies Tangle on Efforts to Help Iraq

3/11/07 Chandrasekaran, WP, Agencies Tangle on Efforts to Help Iraq

Posted on March 11, 2007 8:06 AM |

Additional Troop Increase Approved

3/11/07 Baker, WP, Additional Troop Increase Approved

Posted on March 11, 2007 8:08 AM |

Against Odds, Iraqi Refugees Reach U.S.

3/11/07 Swarns, NYT, Against Odds, Iraqi Refugees Reach U.S.

Posted on March 11, 2007 8:19 PM |

March 12, 2007

Bush confirms troop increase for Iraq, Afghanistan

3/12/07 LA Times, Bush confirms troop increase for Iraq, Afghanistan

Posted on March 12, 2007 8:41 AM |

March 13, 2007

Bush wants blank cheque for more troops

3/13/07 Rutenberg, SMH, Bush wants blank cheque for more troops

Posted on March 13, 2007 8:39 AM |

March 14, 2007

The changing complexion of troop 'surge' in Iraq

3/14/07 Lubold, CSM, The changing complexion of troop 'surge' in Iraq

Posted on March 14, 2007 7:21 AM |

March 15, 2007

Swords Into Plowshares

3/15/07 Mark, Nation, Swords Into Plowshares

Posted on March 15, 2007 7:54 AM |

March 17, 2007

Iraqis killed by chlorine bombs

3/17/07 BBC, Iraqis killed by chlorine bombs

Posted on March 17, 2007 7:00 AM |

Iran Is Playing a Growing Role in Iraq Economy

3/17/07 Wong, NYT, Iran Is Playing a Growing Role in Iraq Economy

Posted on March 17, 2007 7:35 AM |

March 18, 2007

How the US plans to 'retake' Baghdad

3/18/07 Loyn, BBC, How the US plans to 'retake' Baghdad

Posted on March 18, 2007 3:48 AM |

March 19, 2007

Bush says Iraq presence vital for US safety

3/19/07 Tran, Guardian, Bush says Iraq presence vital for US safety

Posted on March 19, 2007 11:31 AM |

Thousands join march on Pentagon in Iraq protest

3/19/07 Usborne, Independent, Thousands join march on Pentagon in Iraq protest

Posted on March 19, 2007 11:33 AM |

March 20, 2007

World 'ignoring Iraqi refugees'

3/20/07 BBC, World 'ignoring Iraqi refugees'

Posted on March 20, 2007 8:18 AM |

Iraq: A country drenched in blood

3/20/07 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq: A country drenched in blood

Posted on March 20, 2007 8:33 AM |

The Problem With Building An Embassy Fit For An Empire

3/20/07 Shamoo, Baltimore Sun, The Problem With Building An Embassy Fit For An Empire

Posted on March 20, 2007 9:58 AM |

March 21, 2007

Passport dilemmas beset Iraqis

3/21/07 Usher, BBC, Passport dilemmas beset Iraqis

Posted on March 21, 2007 9:52 AM |

Accounts Differ on Raid in Baghdad

3/21/07 Brulliard, WP, Accounts Differ on Raid in Baghdad

Posted on March 21, 2007 10:13 AM |

March 22, 2007

Iraq's Environmental Nightmare Drags On

3/22/07 Leahy, IPS, Iraq's Environmental Nightmare Drags On

Posted on March 22, 2007 8:43 AM |

Oil-rich Kirkuk at melting point as factions clash

3/22/07 Cockburn, Independent, Oil-rich Kirkuk at melting point as factions clash

Posted on March 22, 2007 8:57 AM |

Thousands of Iraqis Who Flee to Kurdish Region to Escape War Face Harsh Living Conditions

3/22/07 Wong, NYT, Thousands of Iraqis Who Flee to Kurdish Region to Escape War Face Harsh Living Conditions

Posted on March 22, 2007 9:03 AM |

UAV Fooled to Hide Iraq Murder

3/22/07 Graham, Wired, UAV Fooled to Hide Iraq Murder

Posted on March 22, 2007 9:10 AM |

March 23, 2007

Iraqi medical crisis as doctors flee

3/23/07 Leyne, BBC, Iraqi medical crisis as doctors flee

Posted on March 23, 2007 8:33 AM |

March 24, 2007

US pullout 'would undermine Iraq'

3/24/07 BBC, US pullout 'would undermine Iraq'

Posted on March 24, 2007 6:30 AM |

March 25, 2007

Iraq-Syria: Call for aid as Iraqi refugees' misery compounds

3/25/07 UN, ReliefWeb, Iraq-Syria: Call for aid as Iraqi refugees' misery compounds

Posted on March 25, 2007 8:00 AM |

Cheney: Early Iraq Pullout Won't Be Allowed

3/25/07 AFP, Cheney: Early Iraq Pullout Won't Be Allowed

Posted on March 25, 2007 10:29 PM |

March 26, 2007

US held talks with Iraq militants

3/26/07 BBC, US held talks with Iraq militants

Posted on March 26, 2007 7:00 AM |

Few Americans share Iraq war's sacrifices

3/26/07 Lubold, CSM, Few Americans share Iraq war's sacrifices

Posted on March 26, 2007 7:15 AM |

Sunni Baghdad Becomes Land of Silent Ruins

3/26/07 Rubin, NYT, Sunni Baghdad Becomes Land of Silent Ruins

Posted on March 26, 2007 7:30 AM |

US rejects Iraq refugee criticism

3/26/06 Al Jazeera, US rejects Iraq refugee criticism

Posted on March 26, 2007 10:48 PM |

March 27, 2007

Iraq militias feed on poverty

3/27/07 Janabi, AL Jazeera, Iraq militias feed on poverty

Posted on March 27, 2007 9:27 AM |

Proposed Iraqi Law Would Restore Jobs For Baath Members

3/27/07 Brulliard, WP, Proposed Iraqi Law Would Restore Jobs For Baath Members

Posted on March 27, 2007 10:38 PM |

New Ambassador Skips Pomp and Heads to Iraq

3/27/07 WP, New Ambassador Skips Pomp and Heads to Iraq

Posted on March 27, 2007 10:41 PM |

Republicans to Rely on President Bush's Veto to Block Troop Withdrawal Plan

3/27/07 Zeleny, NYT, Republicans to Rely on President Bush's Veto to Block Troop Withdrawal Plan

Posted on March 27, 2007 10:45 PM |

March 28, 2007

McCaffrey Paints Gloomy Picture of Iraq

3/28/07 Ricks, WP, McCaffrey Paints Gloomy Picture of Iraq

Posted on March 28, 2007 9:19 AM |

Iraqi Police Said to Kill Dozens of Sunnis

3/28/07 AP, Iraqi Police Said to Kill Dozens of Sunnis

Posted on March 28, 2007 9:21 AM |

Saudi King Slams 'Illegitimate Occupation' of Iraq

3/28/07 Georgi,AFP, Saudi King Slams 'Illegitimate Occupation' of Iraq

Posted on March 28, 2007 10:27 PM |

March 30, 2007

More Than 100 Are Killed in Iraq as a Wave of Sectarian Attacks Shows No Sign of Letting Up

3/30/07 Semple, NYT, More Than 100 Are Killed in Iraq as a Wave of Sectarian Attacks Shows No Sign of Letting Up

Posted on March 30, 2007 8:05 AM |

March 31, 2007

Iraq's Sadr Faults U.S. For Poverty, Violence

3/31/07 Partlow, WP, Iraq's Sadr Faults U.S. For Poverty, Violence

Posted on March 31, 2007 7:21 AM |

Iraqi justice minister resigns

3/31/07 AL Jazeera, Iraqi justice minister resigns

Posted on March 31, 2007 7:28 AM |

April 1, 2007

Iraq's Shia militia 'stood down'

4/01/07 BBC, Iraq's Shia militia 'stood down'

Posted on April 1, 2007 7:37 AM |

Pentagon Says Funding Delay Would Affect Rotations, Training, Repairs

4/01/07 Tyson, WP, Pentagon Says Funding Delay Would Affect Rotations, Training, Repairs

Posted on April 1, 2007 7:46 AM |

Iraq Military Victory No Longer Possible, says Henry Kissinger

4/01/07 Driemel, AP, Iraq Military Victory No Longer Possible, says Henry Kissinger

Posted on April 1, 2007 9:05 PM |

April 2, 2007

Betrayed: The Iraqis who trusted America the most

4/02/07 Packer, New Yorker, Betrayed: The Iraqis who trusted America the most

Posted on April 2, 2007 12:35 AM |

Sunnis surge beyond Baghdad

4/02/07 Dagher, CSM, Sunnis surge beyond Baghdad

Posted on April 2, 2007 8:48 PM |

April 3, 2007

Shiite Cleric Opposes U.S. Plan to Permit Former Baath Party Members to Join Government

4/03/07 Wong, NYT, Shiite Cleric Opposes U.S. Plan to Permit Former Baath Party Members to Join Government

Posted on April 3, 2007 5:35 AM |

The botched US raid that led to the hostage crisis

4/03/07 Cockburn, Independent, The botched US raid that led to the hostage crisis

Posted on April 3, 2007 10:29 PM |

April 6, 2007

US captured 'wrong Iranians'

4/06/07 Al Jazeera, US captured 'wrong Iranians'

Posted on April 6, 2007 7:06 AM |

April 7, 2007

U.S. Citizen Sentenced to Death in Iraq Loses Appeal

4/07/07 White, WP, U.S. Citizen Sentenced to Death in Iraq Loses Appeal

Posted on April 7, 2007 6:55 AM |

April 9, 2007

Iraqi Shias protest in holy city

4/09/07 BBC, Iraqi Shias protest in holy city

Posted on April 9, 2007 7:40 AM |

Patterns of War Shift in Iraq Amid Buildup of U.S. Force

4/09/07 Wong, NYT, Patterns of War Shift in Iraq Amid Buildup of U.S. Force

Posted on April 9, 2007 7:49 AM |

April 11, 2007

Iraqis face 'immense' suffering

4/11/07 BBC, Iraqis face 'immense' suffering

Posted on April 11, 2007 7:59 AM |

Divide and rule - America's plan for Baghdad

4/11/07 Fisk, Independent, Divide and rule - America's plan for Baghdad

Posted on April 11, 2007 8:33 AM |

U.S. General in Iraq Sees Wider Use of Iran Arms

4/11/07 NYT, U.S. General in Iraq Sees Wider Use of Iran Arms

Posted on April 11, 2007 8:36 AM |

3 Generals Spurn the Position of War 'Czar'

4/11/07 Baker & Ricks, WP, 3 Generals Spurn the Position of War 'Czar'

Posted on April 11, 2007 8:38 AM |

April 12, 2007

US Compensation Payments to Iraqi Civilians Made Public

4/12/07 Tran, Guardian, US Compensation Payments to Iraqi Civilians Made Public

Posted on April 12, 2007 10:21 AM |

Turkish army calls for Iraq raid

4/12/07 Al Jazeera, Turkish army calls for Iraq raid

Posted on April 12, 2007 5:27 PM |

April 13, 2007

In White House Plan, War 'Czar' Would Cut Through Bureaucracy

4/13/07 Baker & Ricks, WP, In White House Plan, War 'Czar' Would Cut Through Bureaucracy

Posted on April 13, 2007 10:54 AM |

April 14, 2007

Iraqi Kurds play with Turkish fire

4/14/07 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, Iraqi Kurds play with Turkish fire

Posted on April 14, 2007 7:54 AM |

April 15, 2007

Four Hired Guns in an Armored Truck, Bullets Flying, and a Pickup and a Taxi Brought to a Halt. Who Did the Shooting and Why?

4/15/07 Fainaru, WP, Four Hired Guns in an Armored Truck, Bullets Flying, and a Pickup and a Taxi Brought to a Halt. Who Did the Shooting and Why?

Posted on April 15, 2007 7:19 AM |

U.S. Holds 18,000 Detainees in Iraq

4/15/07 Pincus, WP, U.S. Holds 18,000 Detainees in Iraq

Posted on April 15, 2007 8:03 AM |

April 16, 2007

Sadr ministers quit Iraqi cabinet

4/16/07 BBC, Sadr ministers quit Iraqi cabinet

Posted on April 16, 2007 7:50 AM |

April 18, 2007

Cash pledged for Iraqi refugees

4/18/07 BBC, Cash pledged for Iraqi refugees

Posted on April 18, 2007 7:28 AM |

In a Major Step, Saudi Arabia Agrees to Write Off 80 Percent of Iraqi Debt

4/18/07 Mufson & Wright, WP, In a Major Step, Saudi Arabia Agrees to Write Off 80 Percent of Iraqi Debt

Posted on April 18, 2007 7:44 AM |

April 19, 2007

Iraqi oil wealth 'going untapped'

4/19/07 BBC, Iraqi oil wealth 'going untapped'

Posted on April 19, 2007 7:06 AM |

Scores Killed in Baghdad Bombs

4/19/07 WP, Scores Killed in Baghdad Bombs

Posted on April 19, 2007 7:25 AM |

Iraq Refugees: The Hidden Face of the War

4/19/07 Akhavi, IPS, Iraq Refugees: The Hidden Face of the War

Posted on April 19, 2007 10:34 AM |

April 20, 2007

US builds Baghdad wall to keep Sunnis and Shias apart

4/20/07 Tran, Guardian, US builds Baghdad wall to keep Sunnis and Shias apart

Posted on April 20, 2007 10:37 AM |

Iraq falling behind on 'benchmarks'

4/20/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Iraq falling behind on 'benchmarks'

Posted on April 20, 2007 10:45 AM |

April 21, 2007

Refugees create new 'Baghdad'

4/21/07 Doucet, BBC, Refugees create new 'Baghdad'

Posted on April 21, 2007 7:19 AM |

Latest US solution to Iraq's civil war: a three-mile wall

4/21/07 MacAskill, Guardian, Latest US solution to Iraq's civil war: a three-mile wall

Posted on April 21, 2007 7:24 AM |

Report On Haditha Condemns Marines

4/21/07 White, WP, Report On Haditha Condemns Marines

Posted on April 21, 2007 7:31 AM |

US marines granted Haditha immunity

4/21/07 Al Jazeera, US marines granted Haditha immunity

Posted on April 21, 2007 7:39 AM |

April 23, 2007

U.S. to 'Respect' Iraqi Wishes for Wall

4/23/07 AP, U.S. to 'Respect' Iraqi Wishes for Wall

Posted on April 23, 2007 7:51 AM |

Iraqi Premier Orders Work Stopped on Wall

4/23/07 Rubin, NYT, Iraqi Premier Orders Work Stopped on Wall

Posted on April 23, 2007 7:51 AM |

'Gated Communities' For the War-Ravaged

4/23/07 Brulliard, WP, 'Gated Communities' For the War-Ravaged

Posted on April 23, 2007 7:56 AM |

Kurds Cultivating Their Own Bonds With U.S.

4/23/07 Chandrasekaran, WP, Kurds Cultivating Their Own Bonds With U.S.

Posted on April 23, 2007 7:56 AM |

US revs up reversal of Iraq's Baath purge

4/23/07 Dagher, CSM, US revs up reversal of Iraq's Baath purge

Posted on April 23, 2007 7:58 AM |

April 24, 2007

Baghdad security plan puts US forces, civilians perilously close

4/24/07 Dagher, CSM, Baghdad security plan puts US forces, civilians perilously close

Posted on April 24, 2007 7:01 AM |

April 25, 2007

UN criticises Iraq human rights

4/25/07 BBC, UN criticises Iraq human rights

Posted on April 25, 2007 7:13 AM |

Congress set to back Iraq troops withdrawal bill

4/25/07 Tran, Guardian, Congress set to back Iraq troops withdrawal bill

Posted on April 25, 2007 8:19 AM |

A Grisly Problem, Grateful Iraqis and a Grim Outlook

4/25/07 Finkel, WP, A Grisly Problem, Grateful Iraqis and a Grim Outlook

Posted on April 25, 2007 8:35 AM |

April 26, 2007

US prison chief arrested in Iraq

4/26/07 BBC, US prison chief arrested in Iraq

Posted on April 26, 2007 7:40 AM |

War Bill Passes House, Requiring an Iraq Pullout

4/26/07 Hulse & Zeleny, NYT, War Bill Passes House, Requiring an Iraq Pullout

Posted on April 26, 2007 7:45 AM |

U.N. Report on Human Rights in Iraq Draws U.S. Denunciation

4/26/07 Partlow, WP, U.N. Report on Human Rights in Iraq Draws U.S. Denunciation

Posted on April 26, 2007 7:50 AM |

US army to continue Baghdad wall

4/26/07 Al Jazeera, US army to continue Baghdad wall

Posted on April 26, 2007 2:06 PM |

April 27, 2007

Iraq criticises US pull-out vote

4/27/07 BBC, Iraq criticises US pull-out vote

Posted on April 27, 2007 6:32 AM |

The temperature rises in Kirkuk

4/27/07 Motlagh, Asia Times, The temperature rises in Kirkuk

Posted on April 27, 2007 2:02 PM |

A US recipe for endless war in Iraq

4/27/07 Porter, Asia Times, A US recipe for endless war in Iraq

Posted on April 27, 2007 2:05 PM |

April 28, 2007

Tenet Details Efforts to Justify Invading Iraq

4/28/07 DeYoung, WP, Tenet Details Efforts to Justify Invading Iraq

Posted on April 28, 2007 6:51 AM |

April 29, 2007

Rebuilt Iraq Projects Found Crumbling

4/29/07 Glanz, NYT, Rebuilt Iraq Projects Found Crumbling

Posted on April 29, 2007 8:03 AM |

Lawmakers seek probe of private contractors in Iraq

4/29/07 Barrett, McClatchy, Lawmakers seek probe of private contractors in Iraq

Posted on April 29, 2007 8:14 AM |

April 30, 2007

Maliki's Office Is Seen Behind Purge in Forces

4/30/07 Partlow, WP, Maliki's Office Is Seen Behind Purge in Forces

Posted on April 30, 2007 7:19 AM |

Iraq reconstruction 'not working'

4/30/07 BBC, Iraq reconstruction 'not working'

Posted on April 30, 2007 7:27 AM |

Price tag for war in Iraq on track to top $500 billion

4/30/07 Hutchinson, McClatchy, Price tag for war in Iraq on track to top $500 billion

Posted on April 30, 2007 8:11 AM |

Who Will Stop the U.S. Shadow Army in Iraq?

4/30/07 Scahill, TomDispatch, Who Will Stop the U.S. Shadow Army in Iraq?

Posted on April 30, 2007 11:49 AM |

US Democrats Raise Prospect of Bush's Impeachment Over Iraq

4/30/07 AFP, US Democrats Raise Prospect of Bush's Impeachment Over Iraq

Posted on April 30, 2007 11:51 AM |

Some Analysts See Iraq War Eclipsing Toll from Vietnam

4/30/07 Ricks, Boston Globe, Some Analysts See Iraq War Eclipsing Toll from Vietnam

Posted on April 30, 2007 11:51 AM |

May 2, 2007

Bush Vetoes Bill Tying Iraq Funds to Exit

5/02/07 Stolberg & Zeleny, NYT, Bush Vetoes Bill Tying Iraq Funds to Exit

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:09 AM |

Iraq sends oil law to parliament, powers in Egypt

5/02/07 Rasheed, Reuters, Iraq sends oil law to parliament, powers in Egypt

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:29 AM |

Baghdad up close and personal

5/02/07 Escobar, Asia Times, Baghdad up close and personal

Posted on May 2, 2007 8:11 AM |

May 3, 2007

US reconstruction 'successes' in Iraq falling apart

5/03/07 Bright, CSM, US reconstruction 'successes' in Iraq falling apart

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:21 AM |

Iraqi Blocs Opposed to Draft Oil Bill

5/03/07 Wong & Stolberg, NYT, Iraqi Blocs Opposed to Draft Oil Bill

Posted on May 3, 2007 6:49 AM |

May 4, 2007

Iran FM attacks US policy in Iraq

5/04/07 BBC, Iran FM attacks US policy in Iraq

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:11 AM |

Clinton Proposes Vote to Reverse Authorizing War

5/04/07 Hulse & Healy, NYT, Clinton Proposes Vote to Reverse Authorizing War

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:27 AM |

May 5, 2007

Iraq War Strain Leads Troops to Abuse civilians, Survey Shows

5/05/07 MacAskill, Guardian, Iraq War Strain Leads Troops to Abuse civilians, Survey Shows

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:13 AM |

Firms Protest Exclusion From Iraq Security Bid

5/05/07 Klein & Fainaru, WP, Firms Protest Exclusion From Iraq Security Bid

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:24 AM |

Row over Iraq oil law

5/05/07 Janabi, Al Jazeera, Row over Iraq oil law

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:32 AM |

May 6, 2007

The Great Wall of Baghdad may be going up, but there's still carnage on the streets

5/06/07 Cockburn, Independent, The Great Wall of Baghdad may be going up, but there's still carnage on the streets

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:25 AM |

May 7, 2007

Iraq's oil production falls short of goals

5/07/07 Grier, CSM, Iraq's oil production falls short of goals

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:58 AM |

May 8, 2007

Infant mortality in Iraq soars as young pay the price for war

5/08/07 Newcombe, Independent, Infant mortality in Iraq soars as young pay the price for war

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:44 AM |

Chevron Seen Settling Case on Iraq Oil

5/08/07 Mouawad, NYT, Chevron Seen Settling Case on Iraq Oil

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:47 AM |

Sunnis give al-Maliki one week to rein in Shiite militias

5/08/07 Cannon & Dulaimy, McClatchy, Sunnis give al-Maliki one week to rein in Shiite militias

Posted on May 8, 2007 7:29 AM |

Assad: U.S. blaming Syria for Iraq failure

5/08/07 Al Jazeera.com, Assad: U.S. blaming Syria for Iraq failure

Posted on May 8, 2007 11:41 AM |

May 9, 2007

For African-Americans, Folly of This War Hits Home

5/09/07 Jackson, Boston Globe, For African-Americans, Folly of This War Hits Home

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:13 AM |

Pentagon Tells 35,000 Troops They May Be Deployed to Iraq

5/09/07 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon Tells 35,000 Troops They May Be Deployed to Iraq

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:23 AM |

Commanders in Iraq See 'Surge' Into '08

5/09/07 Tyson, WP, Commanders in Iraq See 'Surge' Into '08

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:25 AM |

May 10, 2007

US Marine 'shot unarmed Iraqis'

5/10/07 BBC, US Marine 'shot unarmed Iraqis'

Posted on May 10, 2007 6:32 AM |

May 11, 2007

Iraq War Is All About Controlling The Oil

5/11/07 Landay, Providence Journal, Iraq War Is All About Controlling The Oil

Posted on May 11, 2007 6:37 AM |

Life in the 'triangle of death'

5/11/07 Moss, Guardian, Life in the 'triangle of death'

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:17 AM |

May 12, 2007

Top Iraqi Shia party changes name

5/12/07 BBC, Top Iraqi Shia party changes name

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:31 AM |

Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says

5/12/08 Glanz, NYT, Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:46 AM |

Majority of Iraq Lawmakers Seek Timetable for U.S. Exit

5/12/07 Semple, NYT, Majority of Iraq Lawmakers Seek Timetable for U.S. Exit

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:47 AM |

May 13, 2007

Bloodshed rises in Iraq as US demands 'victory'

5/13/07 Cockburn, Independent, Bloodshed rises in Iraq as US demands 'victory'

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:37 AM |

U.S. options in Iraq could soon narrow, ranging from unpleasant to unthinkable

5/13/07 Strobel, McClatchy, U.S. options in Iraq could soon narrow, ranging from unpleasant to unthinkable

Posted on May 13, 2007 8:06 AM |

Disappeared without a trace: more than 10,000 Iraqis

5/13/07 Bengali, McClatchy, Disappeared without a trace: more than 10,000 Iraqis

Posted on May 13, 2007 8:06 AM |

Iraqis Resist U.S. Pressure to Enact Oil Law

5/13/07 Susman, LA TImes, Iraqis Resist U.S. Pressure to Enact Oil Law

Posted on May 13, 2007 8:35 PM |

May 14, 2007

Defense Skirts State in Reviving Iraqi Industry

5/14/07 Chandrasekaran, WP, Defense Skirts State in Reviving Iraqi Industry

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:42 PM |

May 16, 2007

'Chlorine bomb' hits Iraq village

5/16/07 BBC, 'Chlorine bomb' hits Iraq village

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:58 AM |

Whatever happened to Ahmed Chalabi?

5/16/07 Cockburn, Independent, Whatever happened to Ahmed Chalabi? (the man whose lies about WMDs took us to war)

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:02 AM |

May 17, 2007

War-torn Iraq 'facing collapse'

5/17/07 BBC, War-torn Iraq 'facing collapse'

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:38 AM |

May 18, 2007

Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law

5/18/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:39 AM |

How will Iraq share the oil?

5/18/07 Chaddock, CSM, How will Iraq share the oil?

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:40 AM |

May 19, 2007

Contractor Deaths in Iraq Soar to Record

5/19/07 Broder & Risen, WP, Contractor Deaths in Iraq Soar to Record

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:56 AM |

May 20, 2007

Gunmen in Iraqi Army Uniforms Kill 15 in Eastern Village

5/20/07 Semple, NYT, Gunmen in Iraqi Army Uniforms Kill 15 in Eastern Village

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:42 AM |

Arrests after Iraqi girl's stoning

5/20/07 Al Jazeera, Arrests after Iraqi girl's stoning

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:42 AM |

May 21, 2007

Second Life for Study Group

5/21/07 Abramowitz, WP, Second Life for Study Group

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:35 AM |

Another theater for US-Iran fallout: the South Caucasus

5/21/07 Itano, CSM, Another theater for US-Iran fallout: the South Caucasus

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:37 AM |

For Iraqis, gasoline remains expensive and in short supply

5/21/07 Hussein & Kadhim, McClatchy, For Iraqis, gasoline remains expensive and in short supply

Posted on May 21, 2007 8:22 AM |

May 23, 2007

Opium: Iraq's deadly new export

5/23/07 Cockburn, Independent, Opium: Iraq's deadly new export

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:06 AM |

Democrats Pull Troop Deadline From Iraq Bill

5/23/07 Hulse, NYT, Democrats Pull Troop Deadline From Iraq Bill

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:07 AM |

May 25, 2007

Kucinich Claims War Masks the Real Objective: Iraqi Oil

5/24/07 Koff, Plain Dealer, Kucinich Claims War Masks the Real Objective: Iraqi Oil

Posted on May 25, 2007 7:52 AM |

Congress Passes War Funds Bill, Ending Impasse

5/25/07 Hulse, NYT, Congress Passes War Funds Bill, Ending Impasse

Posted on May 25, 2007 7:56 AM |

Iraqi Tribal Leader Is Killed, and Mourners Are Attacked

5/25/07 Burns, NYT, Iraqi Tribal Leader Is Killed, and Mourners Are Attacked

Posted on May 25, 2007 8:00 AM |

U.S. Opens a Sheltered Path to Asylum for Some Iraqis

5/25/07 Glanz & Shanker, NYT, U.S. Opens a Sheltered Path to Asylum for Some Iraqis

Posted on May 25, 2007 8:01 AM |

May 26, 2007

Intel Agencies Warned of Post-War Risks

5/26/07 Lobe, IPS, Intel Agencies Warned of Post-War Risks

Posted on May 26, 2007 7:49 AM |

May 27, 2007

U.S. Security Contractors Open Fire in Baghdad

5/27/07 Fainaru & al-Izzi, WP, U.S. Security Contractors Open Fire in Baghdad

Posted on May 27, 2007 8:01 AM |

Voices on Iraq Withdrawal

5/27/07, NYT, Voices on Iraq Withdrawal

Posted on May 27, 2007 8:04 AM |

Strife Foreseen in Iraq Exit, but Experts Split on Degree

5/27/07 Gordon & Rubin, NYT, Strife Foreseen in Iraq Exit, but Experts Split on Degree

Posted on May 27, 2007 8:04 AM |

May 28, 2007

Militants Widen Reach as Terror Seeps Out of Iraq

5/28/07 Moss, NYT, Militants Widen Reach as Terror Seeps Out of Iraq

Posted on May 28, 2007 6:28 AM |

May 29, 2007

Colossus of Baghdad

5/29/07 Englehardt, Nation, Colossus of Baghdad

Posted on May 29, 2007 6:52 AM |

Desperate Iraqi Refugees Turn to Sex Trade in Syria

5/29/07 Zoeph, NYT, Desperate Iraqi Refugees Turn to Sex Trade in Syria

Posted on May 29, 2007 7:00 AM |

June 1, 2007

US mulls long-term stay in Iraq

6/01/07 Al Jazeera, US mulls long-term stay in Iraq

Posted on June 1, 2007 11:39 PM |

June 2, 2007

Iraqi Bombers Thwart Efforts to Shield G.I.'s

6/02/07 Shanker, NYT, Iraqi Bombers Thwart Efforts to Shield G.I.'s

Posted on June 2, 2007 11:36 PM |

June 3, 2007

The security industry: Britain's private army in Iraq

6/03/07 johnson et al, The security industry: Britain's private army in Iraq

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:06 AM |

Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq Grow in Lethality, Complexity

6/03/07 Tyson & Anderson, WP, Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq Grow in Lethality, Complexity

Posted on June 3, 2007 7:10 AM |

June 4, 2007

Iraq's Mercenaries - With A Licence To Kill

6/04/07 Hari, Independnent, Iraq's Mercenaries - With A Licence To Kill

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:44 AM |

Commanders Say Push in Baghdad Is Short of Goal

6/04/07 Cloud & Cave, NYT, Commanders Say Push in Baghdad Is Short of Goal

Posted on June 4, 2007 6:52 AM |

June 5, 2007

Most of Baghdad 'not controlled'

6/05/07 BBC, Most of Baghdad 'not controlled'

Posted on June 5, 2007 6:44 AM |

June 7, 2007

Insurgent Group Announces Truce With Al-Qaeda in Iraq

6/07/07 ANderson, WP, Insurgent Group Announces Truce With Al-Qaeda in Iraq

Posted on June 7, 2007 7:12 AM |

June 8, 2007

Tensions on Iraq border rile Turkey

6/08/07 Peterson, CSM, Tensions on Iraq border rile Turkey

Posted on June 8, 2007 7:19 AM |

June 9, 2007

Iraq condemns Turkish 'shelling'

6/09/07 BBC, Iraq condemns Turkish 'shelling'

Posted on June 9, 2007 6:11 AM |

June 10, 2007

UN warns of five million Iraqi refugees

6/10/07 Cockburn, Independent, UN warns of five million Iraqi refugees

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:54 AM |

Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq

6/10/07 Ricks, WP, Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq

Posted on June 10, 2007 6:57 AM |

June 12, 2007

The Big Question: What are the precedents for holding an inquiry into the war?

6/12/07 McSmith, Independent, The Big Question: What are the precedents for holding an inquiry into the war?

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:26 AM |

Families of mercenaries killed in Fallujah sue US security firm

6/12/07 Doyle, Independent, Families of mercenaries killed in Fallujah sue US security firm

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:27 AM |

US signals permanent stay in Iraq

6/12/07 LaFranchi, CSM, US signals permanent stay in Iraq

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:39 AM |

US civilians drive Iraq's other surge

6/12/07 LaFranchi, CSM, US civilians drive Iraq's other surge

Posted on June 12, 2007 7:40 AM |

June 13, 2007

Explosions destroy Shia shrine minarets

6/13/07 PA, Explosions destroy Shia shrine minarets

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:46 AM |

Iraqis Are Failing to Meet U.S. Benchmarks

6/13/07 Cave, NYT, Iraqis Are Failing to Meet U.S. Benchmarks

Posted on June 13, 2007 7:46 AM |

June 14, 2007

Turkey urges Iraq, US to fight Kurdish guerrillas or cooperate with Turkey

6/14/07 PR Inside, Turkey urges Iraq, US to fight Kurdish guerrillas or cooperate with Turkey

Posted on June 14, 2007 6:45 AM |

Three mosques attacked in Iraq

6/14/07 AP, Three mosques attacked in Iraq

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:09 AM |

No Drop in Iraq Violence Seen Since Troop Buildup

6/14/07 Tyson, WP, No Drop in Iraq Violence Seen Since Troop Buildup

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:22 AM |

G.I.s' Guide to Iraq: "Arabs Reluctant to Accept Responsibility"

6/14/07 Weinberger, Wired, G.I.s' Guide to Iraq: "Arabs Reluctant to Accept Responsibility"

Posted on June 14, 2007 7:48 AM |

June 15, 2007

Iraq conflict 'will create a violent generation'

6/15/07 Brown, Independent, Iraq conflict 'will create a violent generation'

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:36 AM |

Failure to halt Iraqi violence revealed by Pentagon report

6/15/07 Doyle, Independent, Failure to halt Iraqi violence revealed by Pentagon report

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:36 AM |

U.S. Says Iraq Troop Surge Complete

6/15/07 Anderson & Partlow, WP, U.S. Says Iraq Troop Surge Complete

Posted on June 15, 2007 7:44 AM |

June 16, 2007

Iraq Contractors Face Growing Parallel War

6/16/07 Fainaru, WP, Iraq Contractors Face Growing Parallel War

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:47 AM |

U.S. Launches New Iraq Offensive, General Says

6/16/07 AP, U.S. Launches New Iraq Offensive, General Says

Posted on June 16, 2007 6:49 AM |

June 17, 2007

Blair knew US had no post-war plan for Iraq

6/17/07 Watt, Guardian, Blair knew US had no post-war plan for Iraq

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:02 AM |

G.I.'s in Iraq Open Big Offensive Against Al Qaeda

6/17/07 Shanker & Gordon, NYT, G.I.'s in Iraq Open Big Offensive Against Al Qaeda

Posted on June 17, 2007 6:28 AM |

June 18, 2007

Iraq Now Ranked Second Among World's Failed States

6/18/07 Morgan, Reuters, Iraq Now Ranked Second Among World's Failed States

Posted on June 18, 2007 7:45 AM |

June 19, 2007

Iraq was on course until 2003 UN bombing, says Blair

6/19/07 Wintour, Guardian, Iraq was on course until 2003 UN bombing, says Blair

Posted on June 19, 2007 7:48 AM |

General: "Never a Mission" to Defeat Iraq's Insurgents

6/19/07 Shachtman, Wired, General: "Never a Mission" to Defeat Iraq's Insurgents

Posted on June 19, 2007 8:07 AM |

June 20, 2007

Controversy surrounds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan following civilian casualties

6/20/07 Murphy, CSM, Controversy surrounds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan following civilian casualties

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:43 AM |

U.S. Seeks to Block Exits for Iraq Insurgents

6/20/07 Gordon, NYT, U.S. Seeks to Block Exits for Iraq Insurgents

Posted on June 20, 2007 6:44 AM |

June 21, 2007

Top Iraqi Officials Growing Restless

6/21/07 Partlow & Wright, WP, Top Iraqi Officials Growing Restless

Posted on June 21, 2007 6:59 AM |

June 22, 2007

China cancels Iraq debt

6/22/07 AL Jazeera, China cancels Iraq debt

Posted on June 22, 2007 7:46 AM |

Draft Iraq oil law makes headway

6/22/07 Al Jazeera, Draft Iraq oil law makes headway

Posted on June 22, 2007 7:47 AM |

June 23, 2007

Iraq Push Revives Criticism of Force Size

6/23/07 Ricks, WP, Iraq Push Revives Criticism of Force Size

Posted on June 23, 2007 7:11 AM |

June 24, 2007

'50,000 Iraqi refugees' forced into prostitution

6/24/07 Hassan, Independent, '50,000 Iraqi refugees' forced into prostitution

Posted on June 24, 2007 6:11 AM |

'Chemical Ali' sentenced to hang

6/24/07 BBC, 'Chemical Ali' sentenced to hang

Posted on June 24, 2007 6:20 AM |

June 26, 2007

US to probe BAE over corruption

6/26/07 BBC, US to probe BAE over corruption

Posted on June 26, 2007 6:54 AM |

June 27, 2007

IRAQ: Curfew-Bound Fallujah On The Boil Again

6/27/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, IRAQ: Curfew-Bound Fallujah On The Boil Again

Posted on June 27, 2007 7:37 AM |

June 29, 2007

Residents Say 17 Killed by U.S. Were Not Insurgents

6/29/07 Ward, WP, Residents Say 17 Killed by U.S. Were Not Insurgents

Posted on June 29, 2007 7:48 AM |

Iraqi security forces 'not ready'

6/29/07 AL Jazeera, Iraqi security forces 'not ready'

Posted on June 29, 2007 8:00 AM |

June 30, 2007

What Tenet knew

6/30/07 Powers, Asia Times, What Tenet knew

Posted on June 30, 2007 7:22 AM |

Turkey warns of plans to invade northern Iraq

6/30/07 Howard, Guardian, Turkey warns of plans to invade northern Iraq

Posted on June 30, 2007 7:43 AM |

July 1, 2007

In Iraq, a Private Realm Of Intelligence-Gathering

7/01/07 Fainaru & Klein, WP, In Iraq, a Private Realm Of Intelligence-Gathering

Posted on July 1, 2007 6:49 AM |

Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Falls in June

7/01/07 AP, Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Falls in June

Posted on July 1, 2007 6:56 AM |

July 3, 2007

Iraqi cabinet backs draft oil law

7/3/07 BBC, Iraqi cabinet backs draft oil law

Posted on July 3, 2007 7:54 AM |

RIGHTS: Torture Routine in Kurdish Jails, Report Charges

7/3/07 Akhavi, IPS, RIGHTS: Torture Routine in Kurdish Jails, Report Charges

Posted on July 3, 2007 8:09 AM |

July 4, 2007

Private Contractors Outnumber US Troops in Iraq

7/4/07 Miller, LA Times, Private Contractors Outnumber US Troops in Iraq

Posted on July 4, 2007 7:19 AM |

July 5, 2007

Contractors Face Combat-Related Stress After Iraq

7/5/07 Risen, NYT, Contractors Face Combat-Related Stress After Iraq

Posted on July 5, 2007 7:08 AM |

Construction Woes Add to Fears at Embassy in Iraq

7/5/07 Kessler, WP, Construction Woes Add to Fears at Embassy in Iraq

Posted on July 5, 2007 7:12 AM |

Oil a factor in Iraq conflict, says Australian defence minister

7/5/07 Sturcke, Guardian, Oil a factor in Iraq conflict, says Australian defence minister

Posted on July 5, 2007 7:18 AM |

July 8, 2007

Sadr attacks Iraq PM in Shia rift

7/8/07 BBC, Sadr attacks Iraq PM in Shia rift

Posted on July 8, 2007 8:59 PM |

July 9, 2007

The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness

7/9/07 Hedges & al-Arain, Nation , The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness

Posted on July 9, 2007 5:55 AM |

July 10, 2007

Neo-cons try to rally, bully Republicans

7/11/07 Lobe, Asia Times, Neo-cons try to rally, bully Republicans

Posted on July 10, 2007 6:35 AM |

Iraqi Unions Fight the New Oil Law

7/9/07 Moberg, ITT, Iraqi Unions Fight the New Oil Law

Posted on July 10, 2007 6:40 AM |

US faced with Iraqi Army turncoats

7/10/07 Dagher, CSM, US faced with Iraqi Army turncoats

Posted on July 10, 2007 6:41 AM |

U.S. Envoy Offers Grim Prediction on Iraq Pullout

7/10/07 Burns & Rubin, NYT, U.S. Envoy Offers Grim Prediction on Iraq Pullout

Posted on July 10, 2007 7:20 AM |

July 11, 2007

The impossible task set for an embattled government

7/11/07 Cockburn, Independent, The impossible task set for an embattled government

Posted on July 11, 2007 5:50 AM |

Iraqis Bemoan Lack Of Services In Long, Hot Summer

7/11/07 Reuters, Iraqis Bemoan Lack Of Services In Long, Hot Summer

Posted on July 11, 2007 6:00 AM |

July 12, 2007

'A dead Iraqi is just another dead Iraqi... You know, so what?'

7/12/07 Doyle, Independent, 'A dead Iraqi is just another dead Iraqi... You know, so what?'

Posted on July 12, 2007 7:08 AM |

CIA Said Instability Seemed 'Irreversible'

7/12/07 Woodward, WP, CIA Said Instability Seemed 'Irreversible'

Posted on July 12, 2007 7:11 AM |

July 13, 2007

Gen. Petraeus warns of a hasty US pullout from Iraq

7/13/07 Sabbagh, CSM, Gen. Petraeus warns of a hasty US pullout from Iraq

Posted on July 13, 2007 1:19 AM |

U.S. Troops Battle Iraqi Police in East Baghdad; Rogue Lieutenant Captured, Military Says

7/13/07 Farrell, NYT, U.S. Troops Battle Iraqi Police in East Baghdad; Rogue Lieutenant Captured, Military Says

Posted on July 13, 2007 1:26 AM |

July 16, 2007

Hundreds of Iraqis Protest Draft Oil Law

7/16/07 AFP, Hundreds of Iraqis Protest Draft Oil Law

Posted on July 16, 2007 9:11 AM |

General Pace: Another Troop Buildup Possible

7/16/07 Burns, AP, General Pace: Another Troop Buildup Possible

Posted on July 16, 2007 9:14 AM |

Top U.S. Official Asks Congress Not to Put Limits on Iraq Mission

7/16/07 Knowlton, NYT, Top U.S. Official Asks Congress Not to Put Limits on Iraq Mission

Posted on July 16, 2007 11:21 PM |

July 17, 2007

Risky US alliances in Iraq

7/17/07 Dagher, CSM, Risky US alliances in Iraq

Posted on July 17, 2007 9:26 AM |

Exit Strategies

7/17/07 DeYoung & Ricks, WP, Exit Strategies

Posted on July 17, 2007 9:29 AM |

Shiite Cleric's Bloc Returns to Parliament

7/17/07 Oppel, NYT, Shiite Cleric's Bloc Returns to Parliament

Posted on July 17, 2007 9:31 AM |

July 22, 2007

Envoy Urges Visas For Iraqis Aiding U.S.

7/22/07 Hsu, WP,
7/28/07 Glanz, NYT, As U.S. Rebuilds, Iraq Won't Act on Finished Work

Posted on July 28, 2007 5:59 AM |

July 30, 2007

Third of Iraqis 'need urgent aid'

7/30/07 BBC, Third of Iraqis 'need urgent aid'

Posted on July 30, 2007 5:48 AM |

US envoy accuses Saudis on Iraq

7/30/07 BBC, US envoy accuses Saudis on Iraq

Posted on July 30, 2007 5:58 AM |

Iraq: One in seven joins human tide spilling into neighbouring countries

7/30/07 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq: One in seven joins human tide spilling into neighbouring countries

Posted on July 30, 2007 6:02 AM |

Half of Iraq "in absolute poverty"

7/30/07 Al Jazeera, Half of Iraq "in absolute poverty"

Posted on July 30, 2007 6:17 AM |

US: Saudi Arabia destabilising Iraq

7/30/07 Al Jazeera, US: Saudi Arabia destabilising Iraq

Posted on July 30, 2007 6:18 AM |

July 31, 2007

Britain will take troops out of Iraq regardless of US, says PM

7/31/07 Grice, Independent, Britain will take troops out of Iraq regardless of US, says PM

Posted on July 31, 2007 5:35 AM |

August 1, 2007

Saudis back US Middle East plans

8/01/07 BBC, Saudis back US Middle East plans

Posted on August 1, 2007 5:03 AM |

Budget Office Analysis Says War Could Cost $1 Trillion

8/01/07 Bender, Boston Globe, Budget Office Analysis Says War Could Cost $1 Trillion

Posted on August 1, 2007 5:04 AM |

Sunni Arab Bloc Quits Iraqi Government

8/01/07 Abdul-Zahara & Salaheddin, AP, Sunni Arab Bloc Quits Iraqi Government

Posted on August 1, 2007 5:32 AM |

August 2, 2007

UN resolution seeks to expand role in Iraq

8/02/07 Tran, Guardian, UN resolution seeks to expand role in Iraq

Posted on August 2, 2007 5:06 AM |

August 6, 2007

Losing track of guns, losing track of Iraq?

8/06/07 BBC, Losing track of guns, losing track of Iraq?

Posted on August 6, 2007 10:21 PM |

August 7, 2007

The US arsenal lost in Iraq

8/07/07 MacAskill, Guardian, The US arsenal lost in Iraq

Posted on August 7, 2007 10:25 PM |

As British Leave, Basra Deteriorates

8/07/07 DeYoung & Ricks, WP, As British Leave, Basra Deteriorates

Posted on August 7, 2007 10:28 PM |

August 8, 2007

Poll: Iraqis Oppose Oil Privatization

8/08/07 Glantz, OneWorld, Poll: Iraqis Oppose Oil Privatization

Posted on August 8, 2007 6:32 AM |

August 9, 2007

U.S. Attack Kills 32 in Sadr City

8/09/07 Cave, NYT, U.S. Attack Kills 32 in Sadr City

Posted on August 9, 2007 6:59 AM |

U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,683

8/09/07 AP, U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,683

Posted on August 9, 2007 7:53 AM |

August 10, 2007

'In the Land of the Blood Feuds'

8/10/07 Raghavan, WP, 'In the Land of the Blood Feuds'

Posted on August 10, 2007 7:51 AM |

Jordan Yields Poverty and Pain for the Well-Off Fleeing Iraq

8/10/07 Tavernise, NYT, Jordan Yields Poverty and Pain for the Well-Off Fleeing Iraq

Posted on August 10, 2007 7:54 AM |

August 11, 2007

Security Council Approves a Broader U.N. Mandate in Iraq to Seek Reconciliation

8/11/07 Schneider & Cave, NYT, Security Council Approves a Broader U.N. Mandate in Iraq to Seek Reconciliation

Posted on August 11, 2007 7:55 AM |

August 12, 2007

Fatigue cripples US army in Iraq

8/12/07 Beaumont, Guardian, Fatigue cripples US army in Iraq

Posted on August 12, 2007 6:46 AM |

U.S. Pays Millions In Cost Overruns For Security in Iraq

8/12/07 Fainaru, WP, U.S. Pays Millions In Cost Overruns For Security in Iraq

Posted on August 12, 2007 6:56 AM |

Iraqi PM calls for crisis summit

8/12/07 BBC, Iraqi PM calls for crisis summit

Posted on August 12, 2007 7:43 AM |

August 13, 2007

Unmanned "Surge": 3000 More Robots for War

8/13/07 Shachtman, Wired, Unmanned "Surge": 3000 More Robots for War

Posted on August 13, 2007 6:35 AM |

In Iraq, sex is traded for survival

8/13/07 AL Jazeera, In Iraq, sex is traded for survival

Posted on August 13, 2007 6:41 AM |

Crushing Iraq's human mosaic

8/13/07 Jackson, BBC, Crushing Iraq's human mosaic

Posted on August 13, 2007 6:44 AM |

August 14, 2007

Palestinians in Iraq Face a Second Exile

8/14/07 Eshelman, ITT, Palestinians in Iraq Face a Second Exile

Posted on August 14, 2007 6:24 AM |

U.S. troops launch new Iraq offensive

8/14/07 Graff, WP, U.S. troops launch new Iraq offensive

Posted on August 14, 2007 6:32 AM |

IRAQ: U.S. Tags Iran for Casualties from Its Own Attacks

8/14/07 Porter, IPS, IRAQ: U.S. Tags Iran for Casualties from Its Own Attacks

Posted on August 14, 2007 7:04 AM |

August 15, 2007

Deadly Iraq sect attacks kill 200

8/15/07 BBC, Deadly Iraq sect attacks kill 200

Posted on August 15, 2007 6:44 AM |

August 16, 2007

Fears over rising Iraq bomb toll

8/16/07 BBC, Fears over rising Iraq bomb toll

Posted on August 16, 2007 6:51 AM |

Desperate search for survivors among Yazidi homes destroyed by bombers

8/16/07 Cockburn, Independent, Desperate search for survivors among Yazidi homes destroyed by bombers

Posted on August 16, 2007 6:54 AM |

Crisis summit aims to save Iraq's Maliki

8/16/07 Dagher, CSM, Crisis summit aims to save Iraq's Maliki

Posted on August 16, 2007 7:01 AM |

An Early Clash Over Iraq Report

8/16/07 Weisman & DeYoung, WP, An Early Clash Over Iraq Report

Posted on August 16, 2007 7:02 AM |

August 17, 2007

Warrant out for Saddam daughter

8/17/07 BBC, Warrant out for Saddam daughter

Posted on August 17, 2007 7:41 AM |

August 18, 2007

White House to Offer Iraq Plan of Gradual Cuts

8/18/07 Myers & Shanker, NYT, White House to Offer Iraq Plan of Gradual Cuts

Posted on August 18, 2007 8:21 AM |

Texas Trader Admits Guilt in Iraq Oil-for-Food Fraud

8/18/07 Feuer, NYT, Texas Trader Admits Guilt in Iraq Oil-for-Food Fraud

Posted on August 18, 2007 8:26 AM |

August 19, 2007

Military commanders tell Brown to withdraw from Iraq without delay

8/19/07 Whitaker & Fox, Independent, Military commanders tell Brown to withdraw from Iraq without delay

Posted on August 19, 2007 9:27 AM |

A symbol of the desolation of Iraq

8/19/07 Whitaker, Independent, A symbol of the desolation of Iraq

Posted on August 19, 2007 9:27 AM |

August 21, 2007

Senator Calls for Maliki's Ouster

8/21/07 Weisman, Wp, Senator Calls for Maliki's Ouster

Posted on August 21, 2007 8:30 AM |

August 22, 2007

Iraq PM hits back at US criticism

8/22/07 BBC, Iraq PM hits back at US criticism

Posted on August 22, 2007 7:34 AM |

August 23, 2007

Iraq: The vanishing coalition

8/23/07 Doyle & Sengupta, Independent, Iraq: The vanishing coalition

Posted on August 23, 2007 6:35 AM |

Militias Seizing Control of Iraqi Electricity Grid

8/23/07 Glanz & Farrell, NYT, Militias Seizing Control of Iraqi Electricity Grid

Posted on August 23, 2007 6:37 AM |

Intel Report Questions Iraq's Progress

8/23/07 AP, Intel Report Questions Iraq's Progress

Posted on August 23, 2007 6:40 AM |

An Inconvenient Truth

8/23/07 Cockburn, Nation, An Inconvenient Truth - Hussein

Posted on August 23, 2007 6:44 AM |

A new intelligence report paints a bleak picture of Iraq

8/23/07 Strobel & Fadel, McClatchy, A new intelligence report paints a bleak picture of Iraq

Posted on August 23, 2007 7:54 AM |

August 24, 2007

US intelligence describes 'paralyzed' Iraqi government

8/24/07 Peter, CSM, US intelligence describes 'paralyzed' Iraqi government

Posted on August 24, 2007 10:10 AM |

More Iraqis Said to Flee Since Troop Increase

8/24/07 Glanz & Farrell, NYT, More Iraqis Said to Flee Since Troop Increase

Posted on August 24, 2007 10:18 AM |

Report Offers Grim View of Iraqi Leaders

8/24/07 Mazzetti, NYT, Report Offers Grim View of Iraqi Leaders

Posted on August 24, 2007 10:22 AM |

Warner Calls for Pullouts By Winter

8/24/07 Baker & Weisman, WP, Warner Calls for Pullouts By Winter

Posted on August 24, 2007 10:26 AM |

August 25, 2007

US surge sees 600,000 more Iraqis abandon home

8/25/07 Doyle, Independent, US surge sees 600,000 more Iraqis abandon home

Posted on August 25, 2007 7:49 AM |

With Troop Rise, Iraqi Detainees Soar in Number

8/25/07 Shanker, NYT, With Troop Rise, Iraqi Detainees Soar in Number

Posted on August 25, 2007 7:58 AM |

August 26, 2007

Iraqi leaders sign unity accord

8/26/07 BBC, Iraqi leaders sign unity accord

Posted on August 26, 2007 6:35 AM |

US 'will not stop' British pull-out at Basra Palace

8/26/07 Woolf, Independent, US 'will not stop' British pull-out at Basra Palace

Posted on August 26, 2007 8:00 AM |

Iraq Body Count Running at Double Pace

8/26/07 Hurst, WP, Iraq Body Count Running at Double Pace

Posted on August 26, 2007 8:16 AM |

August 27, 2007

A Familiar Strategy to Help Stay the Course

8/27/07 Myers, NYT, A Familiar Strategy to Help Stay the Course

Posted on August 27, 2007 6:55 AM |

August 28, 2007

Iraq Weapons Are a Focus of Criminal Investigations

8/28/07 Glanz & Schmitt, NYT, Iraq Weapons Are a Focus of Criminal Investigations

Posted on August 28, 2007 8:34 AM |

August 29, 2007

Obstacles Keep Iraqi Refugees From U.S.

8/29/07 Tavernise & Rohde, NYT, Obstacles Keep Iraqi Refugees From U.S.

Posted on August 29, 2007 7:14 AM |

Bush Wants $50 Billion More for Iraq War

8/29/07 Ricks, WP, Bush Wants $50 Billion More for Iraq War

Posted on August 29, 2007 7:23 AM |

August 30, 2007

Sudan to help Iraq's Palestinians

8/30/07 BBC, Sudan to help Iraq's Palestinians

Posted on August 30, 2007 6:11 AM |

Deadly cholera outbreak in Iraq

8/30/07 BBC, Deadly cholera outbreak in Iraq

Posted on August 30, 2007 6:12 AM |

Sadr calls six-month ceasefire to prevent civil war

8/30/07 Cockburn, Independent, Sadr calls six-month ceasefire to prevent civil war

Posted on August 30, 2007 6:26 AM |

U.S. Weapons, Given to Iraqis, Move to Turkey

8/30/07 Cloud & Schmitt, NYT, U.S. Weapons, Given to Iraqis, Move to Turkey

Posted on August 30, 2007 6:27 AM |

Marines' Trials in Iraq Killings Are Withering

8/30/07 vonZielbauer, NYT, Marines' Trials in Iraq Killings Are Withering

Posted on August 30, 2007 6:30 AM |

Report Finds Little Progress On Iraq Goals

8/30/07 DeYoung & Ricks, WP, Report Finds Little Progress On Iraq Goals

Posted on August 30, 2007 6:35 AM |

August 31, 2007

Iraqi government appeals for calm

8/31/07 BBC, Iraqi government appeals for calm

Posted on August 31, 2007 5:05 AM |

Cholera spreads in Iraq as health services collapse

8/31/07 Cockburn, Independent, Cholera spreads in Iraq as health services collapse

Posted on August 31, 2007 5:27 AM |

Panel Will Urge Broad Overhaul of Iraqi Police

8/31/07 Cloud, NYT, Panel Will Urge Broad Overhaul of Iraqi Police

Posted on August 31, 2007 5:35 AM |

U.S. Says Company Bribed Officers for Work in Iraq

8/31/07 Schmitt & Glanz, NYT, U.S. Says Company Bribed Officers for Work in Iraq

Posted on August 31, 2007 5:40 AM |

September 1, 2007

British army chief attacks US as 'intellectually bankrupt' over Iraq

9/01/07 Richards, Guardian, British army chief attacks US as 'intellectually bankrupt' over Iraq

Posted on September 1, 2007 9:03 AM |

September 2, 2007

Iraq Far From U.S. Goals for Energy

9/02/07 Hedgpeth, WP, Iraq Far From U.S. Goals for Energy

Posted on September 2, 2007 7:50 AM |

Iraq's many armies

9/02/07 Al Jazeera, Iraq's many armies

Posted on September 2, 2007 8:19 AM |

September 3, 2007

Army Examines Possibility of Private Medical Contractor

9/03/07 Pincus, WP, Army Examines Possibility of Private Medical Contractor

Posted on September 3, 2007 6:55 AM |

September 4, 2007

US row over Iraq army dismantling

9/04/07 BBC, US row over Iraq army dismantling

Posted on September 4, 2007 6:23 AM |

Iraqi parliament faces US deadline

9/04/07 Al Jazeera, Iraqi parliament faces US deadline

Posted on September 4, 2007 8:36 PM |

Surge hasn't cut attacks on Iraqi civilians

9/04/07 Schoof & Strobel, McClatchy, Surge hasn't cut attacks on Iraqi civilians

Posted on September 4, 2007 8:47 PM |

September 5, 2007

Bush Shifts Terms for Measuring Progress in Iraq

9/05/07 Sanger, NYT, Bush Shifts Terms for Measuring Progress in Iraq

Posted on September 5, 2007 8:54 PM |

September 6, 2007

Reporting From Baghdad

9/06/07 Ritter, Truthdig, Reporting From Baghdad

Posted on September 6, 2007 5:55 AM |

Experts Doubt Drop In Violence in Iraq

9/06/07 DeYoung, WP, Experts Doubt Drop In Violence in Iraq

Posted on September 6, 2007 9:12 AM |

September 8, 2007

Dallas Oil Company Signs Deal With Kurds

9/08/07 Porretto, AP, Dallas Oil Company Signs Deal With Kurds

Posted on September 8, 2007 6:02 AM |

September 10, 2007

Debating the US troop 'surge'

9/10/07 Bishara, Al Jazeera, Debating the US troop 'surge'

Posted on September 10, 2007 6:11 AM |

Iraq Diary: Why Jake Volunteered for a Third Tour

9/10/07 Shachtman, Wired, Iraq Diary: Why Jake Volunteered for a Third Tour

Posted on September 10, 2007 6:35 AM |

Viewpoints: Iraq surge

9/10/07 BBC, Viewpoints: Iraq surge

Posted on September 10, 2007 7:15 AM |

US plans military base near Iran

9/10/07 Al Jazeera, US plans military base near Iran

Posted on September 10, 2007 7:15 AM |

Why Iraq is Getting Worse

9/10/07 Enders, ITT, Why Iraq is Getting Worse

Posted on September 10, 2007 7:25 AM |

September 11, 2007

Petraeus, Crocker try to buy time for US efforts in Iraq

9/11/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Petraeus, Crocker try to buy time for US efforts in Iraq

Posted on September 11, 2007 6:21 AM |

The view from Baghdad: Mounting death toll which makes a mockery of US optimism

9/11/07 Sengupta, Independent, The view from Baghdad: Mounting death toll which makes a mockery of US optimism

Posted on September 11, 2007 6:23 AM |

What Crocker and Petraeus didn't say

9/11/07 Youssef & Fadel, McClatchy, What Crocker and Petraeus didn't say

Posted on September 11, 2007 6:27 AM |

The Problem With a "War" Strategy

9/11/07 Hartmann, CommonDreams, The Problem With a "War" Strategy

Posted on September 11, 2007 7:59 AM |

September 12, 2007

Anbar streets illustrate Petraeus's testimony

9/12/07 Lubold, CSM, Anbar streets illustrate Petraeus's testimony

Posted on September 12, 2007 7:27 AM |

The New Counterinsurgency

9/06/07 Hayden, Nation, The New Counterinsurgency

Posted on September 12, 2007 7:50 AM |

September 13, 2007

Compromise on Oil Law in Iraq Seems to Be Collapsing

9/13/07 Glanz, NYT, Compromise on Oil Law in Iraq Seems to Be Collapsing

Posted on September 13, 2007 6:31 AM |

New Iraq plan recalls strategies past

9/13/07 Youseff, Mcclatchy, New Iraq plan recalls strategies past

Posted on September 13, 2007 7:16 AM |

September 14, 2007

Poll: Civilian Death Toll in Iraq May Top 1 Million

9/14/07 Susman, LA Times, Poll: Civilian Death Toll in Iraq May Top 1 Million

Posted on September 14, 2007 7:12 AM |

September 16, 2007

Greenspan admits Iraq was about oil, as deaths put at 1.2m

9/16/07 Beaumont & Walters, Guardian, Greenspan admits Iraq was about oil, as deaths put at 1.2m

Posted on September 16, 2007 7:19 AM |

September 17, 2007

Planning for Defeat

9/17/07 Packer, New Yorker, Planning for Defeat: How should we withdraw from Iraq?

Posted on September 17, 2007 7:32 AM |

September 18, 2007

Can Iraq (or Anyone) Hold Blackwater Accountable for Killing Iraqi Civilians?

9/18/07 DemocracyNow, Can Iraq (or Anyone) Hold Blackwater Accountable for Killing Iraqi Civilians? A Debate on the Role of Private Contractors in Iraq

Posted on September 18, 2007 10:12 PM |

September 19, 2007

Iraqi Report Says Blackwater Guards Fired First

9/19/07 Tavernise & Glanz, NYT, Iraqi Report Says Blackwater Guards Fired First

Posted on September 19, 2007 8:33 PM |

Iraq to review legal status of private security companies

9/19/07 Sengupta, Independent, Iraq to review legal status of private security companies

Posted on September 19, 2007 9:45 PM |

Migration Reshapes Iraq's Sectarian Landscape

9/19/07 Glanz & Rubin, NYT, Migration Reshapes Iraq's Sectarian Landscape

Posted on September 19, 2007 9:49 PM |

September 20, 2007

Iraqis offered new life in Brazil

9/20/07 AL Jazeera, Iraqis offered new life in Brazil

Posted on September 20, 2007 5:45 AM |

An Iraqi "Eliot Ness" Out in the Cold

9/20/07 Corn, Nation, An Iraqi "Eliot Ness" Out in the Cold

Posted on September 20, 2007 6:11 AM |

In Iraq, Private Contractors Outnumber US Troops

9/20/07 Lardner, AP, In Iraq, Private Contractors Outnumber US Troops

Posted on September 20, 2007 8:50 AM |

September 21, 2007

A legal danger zone for Blackwater

9/21/07 Knickerbocker, CSM, A legal danger zone for Blackwater

Posted on September 21, 2007 5:53 AM |

Guards' Shots Not Provoked, Iraq Concludes

9/21/07 Tavernise & Glanz, NYT, Guards' Shots Not Provoked, Iraq Concludes

Posted on September 21, 2007 6:13 AM |

Fear Drives Baghdad's Housing Bust

9/21/07 Greenwell, WP, Fear Drives Baghdad's Housing Bust

Posted on September 21, 2007 6:23 AM |

Blackwater: Hired Guns, Above the Law

9/21/07 Scahill, Nation, Blackwater: Hired Guns, Above the Law

Posted on September 21, 2007 8:09 AM |

Blackwater, Oil and the Colonial Enterprise

9/21/07 Nichols, Nation, Blackwater, Oil and the Colonial Enterprise

Posted on September 21, 2007 8:10 AM |

September 22, 2007

Blackwater probed over Iraq weapons

9/22/07 Al Jazeera, Blackwater probed over Iraq weapons

Posted on September 22, 2007 8:30 AM |

Two million displaced inside Iraq

9/22/07 Al Jazeera, Two million displaced inside Iraq

Posted on September 22, 2007 8:30 AM |

Iraq's hired hands under fire as the pot of gold starts to run low

9/22/07 MacAskill & Norton-Taylor, Guardian, Iraq's hired hands under fire as the pot of gold starts to run low

Posted on September 22, 2007 8:36 AM |

Blackwater Resumes Guarding U.S. Envoys in Iraq

9/22/07 Kramer, NYT, Blackwater Resumes Guarding U.S. Envoys in Iraq

Posted on September 22, 2007 8:48 AM |

Iraq Probe of U.S. Security Firm Grows

9/22/07 Partlow & Raghavan, WP, Iraq Probe of U.S. Security Firm Grows ... timeline of violent encounters

Posted on September 22, 2007 8:55 AM |

September 23, 2007

War Costing $720 Million Each Day, Group Says

9/23/07 Lydersen, WP, War Costing $720 Million Each Day, Group Says

Posted on September 23, 2007 7:58 AM |

Generals Opposing Iraq War Break with Military Tradition

9/23/07 Sauer, Union-Tribune, Generals Opposing Iraq War Break with Military Tradition

Posted on September 23, 2007 8:00 AM |

US security firms warned of Iraq risks months ago

9/23/07 Brady, Independent, US security firms warned of Iraq risks months ago

Posted on September 23, 2007 8:09 AM |

Security Company Faces Iraqi Criminal Charges

9/23/07 Glanz & Tavernise, NYT, Security Company Faces Iraqi Criminal Charges

Posted on September 23, 2007 8:12 AM |

U.S. Repeatedly Rebuffed Iraq on Blackwater Complaints

9/23/07 Raghavan & Fainru, WP, U.S. Repeatedly Rebuffed Iraq on Blackwater Complaints

Posted on September 23, 2007 8:16 AM |

September 24, 2007

Order 17

9/24/07 Englehardt, Nation, Order 17

Posted on September 24, 2007 7:25 AM |

Graft in U.S. Army Contracts Spread From Kuwait Base

9/24/07 Thompson & Schmitt, NYT, Graft in U.S. Army Contracts Spread From Kuwait Base

Posted on September 24, 2007 8:03 AM |

U.S. Aims To Lure Insurgents With 'Bait'

9/24/07 White & Partlow, WP, U.S. Aims To Lure Insurgents With 'Bait'

Posted on September 24, 2007 8:12 AM |

Iran Closes Border With Northern Iraq

9/24/07 Barzanji, AP, Iran Closes Border With Northern Iraq

Posted on September 24, 2007 8:15 AM |

September 25, 2007

Snipers Baited and Killed Iraqis, Soldiers Testify

9/25/07 Zielbauer, NYT, Snipers Baited and Killed Iraqis, Soldiers Testify

Posted on September 25, 2007 7:52 AM |

What Defines a Killing as Sectarian?

9/25/07 DeYoung, WP, What Defines a Killing as Sectarian?

Posted on September 25, 2007 7:56 AM |

September 26, 2007

Cholera 'spreading in Iraq'

9/26/07 AL Jazeera, Cholera 'spreading in Iraq'

Posted on September 26, 2007 6:50 AM |

Inspector Finds Broad Failures in Oil Program

9/26/07 Andrews, NYT, Inspector Finds Broad Failures in Oil Program

Posted on September 26, 2007 7:09 AM |

Congress Must Stop Funding The War

9/26/07 Kucinich, Press Release, Congress Must Stop Funding The War

Posted on September 26, 2007 7:21 AM |

Blackwater Inquiry Blocked by State Dept., Official Says

9/26/07 Risen, NYT, Blackwater Inquiry Blocked by State Dept., Official Says

Posted on September 26, 2007 7:23 AM |

Iraq Drafts Law on Security Companies

9/26/07 AP, Iraq Drafts Law on Security Companies

Posted on September 26, 2007 7:23 AM |

Private Security Puts Diplomats, Military at Odds

9/26/07 Raghavan & Ricks, WP, Private Security Puts Diplomats, Military at Odds

Posted on September 26, 2007 7:27 AM |

September 27, 2007

Blackwater Tops All Firms in Iraq in Shooting Rate

9/27/07 Broder & Risen, NYT, Blackwater Tops All Firms in Iraq in Shooting Rate

Posted on September 27, 2007 7:26 AM |

Increase In War Funding Sought

9/27/07 White & Tyson, WP, Increase In War Funding Sought

Posted on September 27, 2007 7:32 AM |

Iraqi oil exports to north rise

9/27/07 Peter, CSM, Iraqi oil exports to north rise

Posted on September 27, 2007 7:38 AM |

September 28, 2007

Iraqi PM rejects US federal plan

9/28/07 Al Jazeera, Iraqi PM rejects US federal plan

Posted on September 28, 2007 8:13 AM |

US Accused of Killing Women and Children in Baghdad Raid

9/28/07 AFP, US Accused of Killing Women and Children in Baghdad Raid

Posted on September 28, 2007 9:03 AM |

State Department slams Hunt Oil-Iraq deal

9/28/07 UPI, State Department slams Hunt Oil-Iraq deal

Posted on September 28, 2007 9:13 AM |

Official Calls Kurd Oil Deal at Odds With Baghdad

9/28/07 Kramer & Rubin, NYT, Official Calls Kurd Oil Deal at Odds With Baghdad

Posted on September 28, 2007 9:14 AM |

September 29, 2007

US confirms Baghdad air strike

9/29/07 Al Jazeera, US confirms Baghdad air strike

Posted on September 29, 2007 8:13 AM |

Saddam 'ready to walk away for $1bn'

9/29/07 Doyle, Independent, Saddam 'ready to walk away for $1bn'

Posted on September 29, 2007 8:30 AM |

5 Witnesses Insist Iraqis Didn't Fire On Guards

9/29/07 Raghavan & DeYoung, WP, 5 Witnesses Insist Iraqis Didn't Fire On Guards

Posted on September 29, 2007 8:42 AM |

Petraeus Admits to Rise in Iraq Violence

9/29/07 Zavis, LA Times, Petraeus Admits to Rise in Iraq Violence

Posted on September 29, 2007 9:00 AM |

September 30, 2007

Black gold turns grey as Western giants prepare to draw from the wells of Iraq

9/30/07 Jasiewicz, Independent, Black gold turns grey as Western giants prepare to draw from the wells of Iraq

Posted on September 30, 2007 8:41 AM |

U.S. Embassy Condemns Iraq Division Plan

9/30/07 AP, U.S. Embassy Condemns Iraq Division Plan

Posted on September 30, 2007 8:49 AM |

The single most effective weapon against our deployed forces

9/30/07 Atkinson, WP, The single most effective weapon against our deployed forces

Posted on September 30, 2007 8:53 AM |

Army Sniper, Acquitted of Murder, Is Sentenced for Planting Evidence

9/30/07 AP, Army Sniper, Acquitted of Murder, Is Sentenced for Planting Evidence

Posted on September 30, 2007 8:57 AM |

October 1, 2007

A Divided Iraq Unites Against Partition Plan

10/01/07 Parker & Salman, San Jose Mercury-News, A Divided Iraq Unites Against Partition Plan

Posted on October 1, 2007 11:36 AM |

October 2, 2007

Report Says Firm Sought to Cover Up Iraq Shootings

10/02/07 Broder, NYT, Report Says Firm Sought to Cover Up Iraq Shootings

Posted on October 2, 2007 7:24 AM |

Blackwater Chief Defends Actions in Iraq

10/02/07 AP, Blackwater Chief Defends Actions in Iraq

Posted on October 2, 2007 7:26 AM |

Report Details Shooting by Drunken Blackwater Worker

10/02/07 Schmitt, NYT, Report Details Shooting by Drunken Blackwater Worker

Posted on October 2, 2007 7:26 AM |

Most in Poll Want War Funding Cut

10/02/07 Cohen & Balz, WP, Most in Poll Want War Funding Cut

Posted on October 2, 2007 7:28 AM |

Blackwater's Enablers at the State Department

10/02/07 Nichols, Nation, Blackwater's Enablers at the State Department

Posted on October 2, 2007 7:42 AM |

Blackwater Contractor Wrote Government Report on Incident

10/02/07 CNN, Blackwater Contractor Wrote Government Report on Incident

Posted on October 2, 2007 7:37 PM |

October 3, 2007

Blackwater boss grilled over Iraq

10/03/07 BBC, Blackwater boss grilled over Iraq

Posted on October 3, 2007 7:30 AM |

From Errand to Fatal Shot to Hail of Fire to 17 Deaths

10/03/07 Glanz & Rubin, NYT, From Errand to Fatal Shot to Hail of Fire to 17 Deaths

Posted on October 3, 2007 7:34 AM |

Iraqis Need a Year to Control Baghdad, U.S. General Says

10/03/07 Shanker, NYT, Iraqis Need a Year to Control Baghdad, U.S. General Says

Posted on October 3, 2007 7:40 AM |

Guards in Iraq Cite Frequent Shootings

10/03/07 Fainaru, WP, Guards in Iraq Cite Frequent Shootings

Posted on October 3, 2007 7:45 AM |

October 4, 2007

Iraqi Kurds sign four oil deals

10/04/07 Gregory, BBC, Iraqi Kurds sign four oil deals

Posted on October 4, 2007 6:46 AM |

Iraqis to Pay China $100 Million for Weapons for Police

10/04/07 Wright & Tyson, WP, Iraqis to Pay China $100 Million for Weapons for Police

Posted on October 4, 2007 6:58 AM |

Blackwatergate

10/04/07 Scahill, Nation, Blackwatergate

Posted on October 4, 2007 8:58 AM |

October 5, 2007

US tightens Blackwater controls

10/05/07 AL Jazeera, US tightens Blackwater controls

Posted on October 5, 2007 7:07 AM |

US raid in Iraq kills 'civilians'

10/05/07 Al Jazeera, US raid in Iraq kills 'civilians'

Posted on October 5, 2007 7:12 AM |

Army Enlists Anthropology in War Zones

10/05/07 Rohde, NYT, Army Enlists Anthropology in War Zones

Posted on October 5, 2007 8:46 AM |

Iraqi Judge Says Maliki's Government Shields Officials Accused of Corruption

10/05/07 AP, Iraqi Judge Says Maliki's Government Shields Officials Accused of Corruption

Posted on October 5, 2007 8:54 AM |

Judge Radhi Testifies on Iraqi Corruption; GOPers Attack

10/05/07 Corn, Nation, Judge Radhi Testifies on Iraqi Corruption; GOPers Attack

Posted on October 5, 2007 8:58 AM |

Blackwater Faulted In Military Reports From Shooting Scene

10/05/07 Raghavan, WP, Blackwater Faulted In Military Reports From Shooting Scene

Posted on October 5, 2007 9:00 AM |

October 6, 2007

Iraq Shia leaders sign truce deal

10/06/07 BBC, Iraq Shia leaders sign truce deal

Posted on October 6, 2007 7:17 AM |

Blackwater: On Guard and Unregulated

10/06/07 WP, Blackwater: On Guard and Unregulated - compendium of stories.

Posted on October 6, 2007 7:43 AM |

October 7, 2007

In Life of Lies, Iraqis Conceal Work for U.S.

10/07/07 Tavernise, NYT, In Life of Lies, Iraqis Conceal Work for U.S.

Posted on October 7, 2007 9:10 AM |

Iraq Embassy Cost Rises $144 Million Amid Project Delays

10/07/07 Kessler, WP, Iraq Embassy Cost Rises $144 Million Amid Project Delays

Posted on October 7, 2007 10:01 AM |

October 8, 2007

Top Iraqis Pull Back From Key U.S. Goal

10/08/07 Partlow, WP, Top Iraqis Pull Back From Key U.S. Goal

Posted on October 8, 2007 7:31 AM |

October 9, 2007

Turkey threatens Iraq border raid

10/09/07 BBC, Turkey threatens Iraq border raid

Posted on October 9, 2007 7:14 AM |

Security guards 'kill two Iraqis'

10/09/07 BBC, Security guards 'kill two Iraqis'

Posted on October 9, 2007 7:15 AM |

As Mideast realigns, US leans Sunni

10/09/07 LaFranchi, CSM, As Mideast realigns, US leans Sunni

Posted on October 9, 2007 7:29 AM |

October 10, 2007

Doors closing on Iraqi displaced

10/10/07 BBC, Doors closing on Iraqi displaced

Posted on October 10, 2007 7:01 AM |

October 11, 2007

Marines Press to Remove Their Forces From Iraq

10/11/07 Shanker, NYT, Marines Press to Remove Their Forces From Iraq

Posted on October 11, 2007 7:44 AM |

Blackwater Case Highlights Legal Uncertainties

10/11/07 Rubin, NYT, Blackwater Case Highlights Legal Uncertainties

Posted on October 11, 2007 7:47 AM |

Britain to resettle its Iraqi interpreters

10/11/07 Rice-Oxley, CSM, Britain to resettle its Iraqi interpreters

Posted on October 11, 2007 7:57 AM |

Iraq: The Other Surge

10/11/07 Dreyfuss, Nation, Iraq: The Other Surge

Posted on October 11, 2007 9:11 AM |

Iraqis Sue Blackwater for Baghdad Killings

10/11/07 Scahill, Nation, Iraqis Sue Blackwater for Baghdad Killings

Posted on October 11, 2007 9:13 AM |

October 12, 2007

Iraq strike 'kills 15 civilians'

10/12/07 BBC, Iraq strike 'kills 15 civilians'

Posted on October 12, 2007 8:51 AM |

US rights group sues Blackwater

10/12/07 BBC, US rights group sues Blackwater

Posted on October 12, 2007 8:51 AM |

Blackwater faces war crimes inquiry after killings in Iraq

10/12/07 Penketh, Independent, Blackwater faces war crimes inquiry after killings in Iraq

Posted on October 12, 2007 8:59 AM |

Military Seeks Alternatives in Case Turkey Limits Access

10/12/07 Cloud, NYT, Military Seeks Alternatives in Case Turkey Limits Access

Posted on October 12, 2007 9:11 AM |

October 13, 2007

US general damns Iraq 'nightmare'

10/13/07 BBC, US general damns Iraq 'nightmare'

Posted on October 13, 2007 7:03 AM |

Kurds preparing 'to cross border'

10/13/07 Independent, Kurds preparing 'to cross border'

Posted on October 13, 2007 7:15 AM |

New Evidence That Blackwater Guards Took No Fire

10/13/07 Glanz, NYT, New Evidence That Blackwater Guards Took No Fire

Posted on October 13, 2007 7:17 AM |

October 14, 2007

Private US military contractors move into Helmand

10/14/07 Sengupta, Independent, Private US military contractors move into Helmand

Posted on October 14, 2007 6:57 AM |

U.S. Urges Turkish Restraint On Kurds

10/14/07 Moore & Wright, WP, U.S. Urges Turkish Restraint On Kurds

Posted on October 14, 2007 7:11 AM |

October 15, 2007

Iraqi Oil Spoils

10/15/07 NYT, Iraqi Oil Spoils

Posted on October 15, 2007 7:18 AM |

Ex-U.S. Commander Goes on Trial in Iraq

10/15/07 Kratovac, AP, Ex-U.S. Commander Goes on Trial in Iraq

Posted on October 15, 2007 7:20 AM |

October 16, 2007

Iraq seeks talks on Turkey threat

10/16/07 BBC, Iraq seeks talks on Turkey threat

Posted on October 16, 2007 6:45 AM |

Iraqi Adviser: Blackwater Guards Must Go

10/16/07 CNN, Iraqi Adviser: Blackwater Guards Must Go

Posted on October 16, 2007 7:09 AM |

Turkey Requests Authority to Attack

10/16/07 Moore, WP, Turkey Requests Authority to Attack

Posted on October 16, 2007 7:10 AM |

October 17, 2007

Turkey awaits go-ahead over Iraq

10/17/07 BBC, Turkey awaits go-ahead over Iraq

Posted on October 17, 2007 7:08 AM |

October 18, 2007

Iraqi Contracts With Iran and China Concern U.S.

10/18/07 Glanz, NYT, Iraqi Contracts With Iran and China Concern U.S.

Posted on October 18, 2007 7:57 AM |

October 19, 2007

Guards 'undermine' US Iraq aims

10/19/07 BBC, Guards 'undermine' US Iraq aims

Posted on October 19, 2007 8:47 AM |

Shiite Refugees Feel Forsaken in Their Holy City

10/19/07 Rubin, NYT, Shiite Refugees Feel Forsaken in Their Holy City

Posted on October 19, 2007 9:20 AM |

October 20, 2007

Iraqis who fled homes in fear face new terror as Turkey targets PKK rebels

10/20/07 Anishky, Guardian, Iraqis who fled homes in fear face new terror as Turkey targets PKK rebels

Posted on October 20, 2007 8:20 AM |

Pipeline Attack in Northern Iraq

10/20/07 Oppel, NYT, Pipeline Attack in Northern Iraq

Posted on October 20, 2007 8:50 AM |

October 21, 2007

Scores killed in US Iraq raid

10/21/07 Al Jazeera, Scores killed in US Iraq raid

Posted on October 21, 2007 5:56 AM |

Syria Shuts Main Exit From War for Iraqis

10/21/07 Cambanis, NYT, Syria Shuts Main Exit From War for Iraqis

Posted on October 21, 2007 6:27 AM |

October 22, 2007

U.S. Planners See Shiite Militias as Rising Threat

10/22/07 Tyson, WP, U.S. Planners See Shiite Militias as Rising Threat

Posted on October 22, 2007 7:40 AM |

October 23, 2007

US-Iraqi contract 'in disarray'

10/23/07 BBC, US-Iraqi contract 'in disarray'

Posted on October 23, 2007 7:38 AM |

Turkey wins Iraq backing on PKK

10/23/07 BBC, Turkey wins Iraq backing on PKK

Posted on October 23, 2007 7:38 AM |

Iraqis Weigh Limits On US Military

10/23/07 Berthelsen, LAT, Iraqis Weigh Limits On US Military

Posted on October 23, 2007 7:47 AM |

Reports Assail State Dept. on Iraq Security

10/23/07 Schmitt & Rohde, NYT, Reports Assail State Dept. on Iraq Security

Posted on October 23, 2007 7:51 AM |

Kurdish Rebels Ask for Cease-Fire and Talks With Turkey, Which Continues Shelling

10/23/07 Tavernise, NYT, Kurdish Rebels Ask for Cease-Fire and Talks With Turkey, Which Continues Shelling

Posted on October 23, 2007 7:54 AM |

Bush's Request for Wars Increases to $196 Billion

10/23/07 Myers, NYT, Bush's Request for Wars Increases to $196 Billion

Posted on October 23, 2007 7:56 AM |

October 24, 2007

Turks discuss attacks inside Iraq

10/24/07 BBC, Turks discuss attacks inside Iraq

Posted on October 24, 2007 7:32 AM |

Turkey kills 34 Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq

10/24/07 Tran, Guardian, Turkey kills 34 Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq

Posted on October 24, 2007 7:32 AM |

Trillion-dollar war: Afghanistan and Iraq set to cost more than Vietnam and Korea

10/24/07 Doyle, Independent, Trillion-dollar war: Afghanistan and Iraq set to cost more than Vietnam and Korea

Posted on October 24, 2007 7:36 AM |

Protester Waves Blood-Colored Hands in Rice's Face

10/24/07 Reuters, Protester Waves Blood-Colored Hands in Rice's Face

Posted on October 24, 2007 7:57 AM |

Firm blamed for Baghdad embassy flaws gains new jobs

10/24/07 Strobel, McClatchy, Firm blamed for Baghdad embassy flaws gains new jobs

Posted on October 24, 2007 12:24 PM |

October 25, 2007

Under Siege, Blackwater Takes On Air of Bunker

10/25/07 Glanz, NYT, Under Siege, Blackwater Takes On Air of Bunker

Posted on October 25, 2007 8:03 AM |

In contractors' shootings, Iraqis search for justice

10/25/07 Dagher, CSM, In contractors' shootings, Iraqis search for justice

Posted on October 25, 2007 12:19 PM |

Wars Could Cost $2.4 Trillion Over Decade, Analysis Says

10/25/07 Flaherty, AP, Wars Could Cost $2.4 Trillion Over Decade, Analysis Says

Posted on October 25, 2007 12:22 PM |

October 26, 2007

The World of Private 'Security': Unleashed: The Fat Cats of War

10/26/07 Sengupta & Gilmore, Independent, The World of Private 'Security': Unleashed: The Fat Cats of War

Posted on October 26, 2007 7:26 AM |

US Military Ignored Evidence of Iraqi-Made EFPs

10/26/07 Porter, IPS, US Military Ignored Evidence of Iraqi-Made EFPs

Posted on October 26, 2007 7:27 AM |

U.S. Envoy Presses Iraq to Act Against Guerrillas

10/26/07 Glanz & Kramer, NYT, U.S. Envoy Presses Iraq to Act Against Guerrillas

Posted on October 26, 2007 9:22 AM |

October 27, 2007

US to force diplomats to go to Iraq

10/27/07 Al Jazeera, US to force diplomats to go to Iraq

Posted on October 27, 2007 7:18 AM |

Iraq Plan to Add U.S. Troops at Kurdish Border Is Rejected by Turkey

10/27/07 Arsu & Kramer, NYT, Iraq Plan to Add U.S. Troops at Kurdish Border Is Rejected by Turkey

Posted on October 27, 2007 7:42 AM |

October 29, 2007

US hands over Karbala to Iraqis

10/29/07 BBC, US hands over Karbala to Iraqis

Posted on October 29, 2007 6:39 AM |

Backing an Iraqi Leader Again, This Time for a Fee

10/29/07 Bumiller, NYT, Backing an Iraqi Leader Again, This Time for a Fee

Posted on October 29, 2007 6:49 AM |

Amid war drums, Turkey's Kurds fear loss of rights

10/29/07 Schleifer, CSM, Amid war drums, Turkey's Kurds fear loss of rights

Posted on October 29, 2007 6:59 AM |

October 30, 2007

US-Iraqi contract 'in disarray'

10/30/07 BBC, US-Iraqi contract 'in disarray'

Posted on October 30, 2007 7:46 AM |

Iraqi dam 'at risk of collapse'

10/30/07 BBC, Iraqi dam 'at risk of collapse'

Posted on October 30, 2007 7:46 AM |

Iraq to end contractor immunity

10/30/07 BBC, Iraq to end contractor immunity

Posted on October 30, 2007 7:48 AM |

Is Turkey planning incursion or invasion?

10/30/07 Muir, BBC, Is Turkey planning incursion or invasion?

Posted on October 30, 2007 7:49 AM |

Immunity Deals Offered to Blackwater Guards

10/30/07 Johnston, NYT, Immunity Deals Offered to Blackwater Guards

Posted on October 30, 2007 7:57 AM |

Immunity Jeopardizes Iraq Probe

10/30/07 DeYoung, WP, Immunity Jeopardizes Iraq Probe

Posted on October 30, 2007 8:04 AM |

October 31, 2007

Iraq dismisses Mosul Dam warnings

10/31/07 BBC, Iraq dismisses Mosul Dam warnings

Posted on October 31, 2007 7:08 AM |

U.S. Military Will Supervise Iraq Security Firms

10/31/07 Broder & Johnston, NYT, U.S. Military Will Supervise Iraq Security Firms

Posted on October 31, 2007 7:17 AM |

November 1, 2007

Envoys Resist Forced Iraq Duty

11/01/07 DeYoung, WP, Envoys Resist Forced Iraq Duty

Posted on November 1, 2007 6:53 AM |

November 2, 2007

Iraqi Deaths Up In October In Blow to US 'Surge' Policy

11/02/07 AFP, Iraqi Deaths Up In October In Blow to US 'Surge' Policy

Posted on November 2, 2007 6:01 AM |

November 6, 2007

Iraqi Police Academy Remains Largely Unusable

11/06/07 Glanz, NYT, Iraqi Police Academy Remains Largely Unusable

Posted on November 6, 2007 7:30 AM |

2007 Is Deadliest Year for U.S. Troops in Iraq

11/06/07 WIlgoren, WP, 2007 Is Deadliest Year for U.S. Troops in Iraq

Posted on November 6, 2007 7:34 AM |

November 7, 2007

This year is deadliest yet for US soldiers in Iraq, military admits

11/07/07 Frayer, Independent, This year is deadliest yet for US soldiers in Iraq, military admits

Posted on November 7, 2007 6:52 AM |

November 8, 2007

How Blackwater Sniper Fire Felled 3 Iraqi Guards

11/08/07 Fasinaru, WP, How Blackwater Sniper Fire Felled 3 Iraqi Guards

Posted on November 8, 2007 7:13 AM |

November 11, 2007

Murder Trial Sniper Says US Used 'Bait' For Suspect Iraqis

11/11/07 Smith, Guardian, Murder Trial Sniper Says US Used 'Bait' For Suspect Iraqis

Posted on November 11, 2007 5:49 AM |

Broken Supply Channel Sent Weapons for Iraq Astray

11/11/07 Schmitt & Thompson, NYT, Broken Supply Channel Sent Weapons for Iraq Astray

Posted on November 11, 2007 6:39 PM |

November 12, 2007

Hurdles Stall Plan For Iraqi Recruits

11/12/07 Partlow & Tyson, WP, Hurdles Stall Plan For Iraqi Recruits

Posted on November 12, 2007 5:54 AM |

U.S. Security Firm Involved In Shooting of Iraqi Driver

11/12/07 Partlow & Sabah, WP, U.S. Security Firm Involved In Shooting of Iraqi Driver

Posted on November 12, 2007 6:00 AM |

US in 'Chemical Ali' execution row

11/12/07 AL Jazeera, US in 'Chemical Ali' execution row

Posted on November 12, 2007 6:18 AM |

November 13, 2007

Hidden costs 'raise US war price'

12/13/07 BBC, Hidden costs 'raise US war price'

Posted on November 13, 2007 6:48 AM |

Iraq, Afghan War Costs Are $1.6 Trillion

11/13/07 Aversa, AP, Iraq, Afghan War Costs Are $1.6 Trillion

Posted on November 13, 2007 7:01 AM |

November 14, 2007

Hidden cost of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq 'is twice what Bush claims'

11/14/07 Doyle, Independent, Hidden cost of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq 'is twice what Bush claims'

Posted on November 14, 2007 7:25 AM |

F.B.I. Says Guards Killed 14 Iraqis Without Cause

11/14/07 Johnston & Broder, NYT, F.B.I. Says Guards Killed 14 Iraqis Without Cause

Posted on November 14, 2007 7:27 AM |

Republicans Seek Retraction of Report on Wars' 'Hidden Costs'

11/14/07 White, WP, Republicans Seek Retraction of Report on Wars' 'Hidden Costs'

Posted on November 14, 2007 7:42 AM |

November 15, 2007

Iraq to Spend $19 Billion on Projects

11/15/07 Rubin, NYT, Iraq to Spend $19 Billion on Projects

Posted on November 15, 2007 7:33 AM |

Blackwater's Loopholes

11/15/07 Schaill, LA Times, Blackwater's Loopholes

Posted on November 15, 2007 12:10 PM |

November 17, 2007

Iraqis With Ties to U.S. Cross Border Into Despair

11/17/07 Raghavan, WP, Iraqis With Ties to U.S. Cross Border Into Despair

Posted on November 17, 2007 6:23 AM |

Sunni Group Says U.S. Killed Its Members

11/17/07 Buckley, NYT, Sunni Group Says U.S. Killed Its Members

Posted on November 17, 2007 6:40 AM |

Bodies found in Iraq mass killing

11/17/07 BBC, Bodies found in Iraq mass killing

Posted on November 17, 2007 6:53 AM |

November 20, 2007

Two US security guards arrested by Iraqi forces after woman is shot

11/20/07 Gamel, Independent, Two US security guards arrested by Iraqi forces after woman is shot

Posted on November 20, 2007 7:57 AM |

43 in Contractor's Convoy Held After Baghdad Shooting

11/20/07 Buckley, NYT, 43 in Contractor's Convoy Held After Baghdad Shooting

Posted on November 20, 2007 8:13 AM |

Iraqis Joining Insurgency Less for Cause Than Cash

11/20/07 Paley, WP, Iraqis Joining Insurgency Less for Cause Than Cash

Posted on November 20, 2007 8:18 AM |

Fallujah Now Under a Different Kind of Siege

11/20/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, Fallujah Now Under a Different Kind of Siege

Posted on November 20, 2007 8:27 AM |

November 22, 2007

Foreign Fighters in Iraq Are Tied to Allies of U.S.

11/22/07 Oppell, NYT, Foreign Fighters in Iraq Are Tied to Allies of U.S.

Posted on November 22, 2007 6:58 AM |

November 23, 2007

Democrats' Bill on Iraq Wouldn't End War for Decades

11/23/07 Flahherty, AP, Democrats' Bill on Iraq Wouldn't End War for Decades

Posted on November 23, 2007 10:50 PM |

November 24, 2007

'US Politics Turning Communities Against Each Other'

11/24/07 Archer, IPS, 'US Politics Turning Communities Against Each Other'

Posted on November 24, 2007 7:20 AM |

November 26, 2007

Iraqis May Offer US Deal to Stay Longer

11/26/07 AP, Iraqis May Offer US Deal to Stay Longer

Posted on November 26, 2007 6:51 AM |

Iraq Agrees To Long-Term U.S. Presence

11/26/07 CBS News, Iraq Agrees To Long-Term U.S. Presence

Posted on November 26, 2007 10:24 PM |

November 27, 2007

US fire kills Iraq bus passengers

11/27/07 BBC, US fire kills Iraq bus passengers

Posted on November 27, 2007 7:01 AM |

Petraeus Sought to Prevent Release of Iranians

11/27/07 Porter, IPS, Petraeus Sought to Prevent Release of Iranians

Posted on November 27, 2007 12:27 PM |

US oilman jailed over UN scandal

11/27/07 BBC, US oilman jailed over UN scandal

Posted on November 27, 2007 8:11 PM |

November 28, 2007

US wages covert war on Iraq-Iran border

11/28/07 Rand, Asia Times, US wages covert war on Iraq-Iran border

Posted on November 28, 2007 8:15 PM |

Iraqi children are civilians too

11/28/07 Jamail, Asia Times, Iraqi children are civilians too

Posted on November 28, 2007 8:19 PM |

Unwanted in Syria, hundreds of Iraqi refugees return home

11/28/07 Cockburn, Independent, Unwanted in Syria, hundreds of Iraqi refugees return home

Posted on November 28, 2007 8:23 PM |

Returning from Syria, Iraqis question safety

11/28/07 Barnes-Dacey, CSM, Returning from Syria, Iraqis question safety

Posted on November 28, 2007 8:23 PM |

November 30, 2007

Blackwater's Western Expansion Runs Into Local Resistance

11/30/07 Glaister, Guardian, Blackwater's Western Expansion Runs Into Local Resistance

Posted on November 30, 2007 11:41 AM |

Aid shrinks as Iraq's internal refugee tally grows

11/30/07 Dagher, CSM, Aid shrinks as Iraq's internal refugee tally grows

Posted on November 30, 2007 11:55 AM |

Iraq Lacks Plan on the Return of Refugees, Military Says

11/30/07 Gordon & Farrell, NYT, Iraq Lacks Plan on the Return of Refugees, Military Says

Posted on November 30, 2007 11:59 AM |

Bush Renews Call for Congress to Pass Iraq Financing Bill With No Strings

11/30/07 Stout, NYT, Bush Renews Call for Congress to Pass Iraq Financing Bill With No Strings

Posted on November 30, 2007 12:04 PM |

December 1, 2007

Militants kill 14 Iraqi villagers

12/14/07 BBC, Militants kill 14 Iraqi villagers

Posted on December 1, 2007 5:39 AM |

A Fuller Picture: U.S. Looks to Iraqi Data

12/01/07 Gordon, NYT, A Fuller Picture: U.S. Looks to Iraqi Data

Posted on December 1, 2007 11:05 PM |

December 2, 2007

Negroponte calls on Iraqis to pass key legislation

12/02/07 Susman, LA TImes, Negroponte calls on Iraqis to pass key legislation

Posted on December 2, 2007 7:18 AM |

Nonstop Theft and Bribery Are Staggering Iraq

12/02/07 Cave, NYT, Nonstop Theft and Bribery Are Staggering Iraq

Posted on December 2, 2007 11:00 PM |

December 3, 2007

60 Minutes: Reverend Canon White says: The situation is clearly worse in Iraq now for Christians

12/03/07 Murphy, C&L, 60 Minutes: Reverend Canon White says: The situation is clearly worse in Iraq now for Christians

Posted on December 3, 2007 7:07 AM |

Iraqis in Syria face food shortages

12/03/07 Allam & Naggar, McClatchy, Iraqis in Syria face food shortages

Posted on December 3, 2007 7:08 AM |

Warlords replace Army in Basra

12/03/07 Russell, Independent, Warlords replace Army in Basra

Posted on December 3, 2007 7:14 AM |

IRAQ: Government Fragments Further

12/03/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, IRAQ: Government Fragments Further

Posted on December 3, 2007 7:17 AM |

Red Crescent confirms Iraq trend

12/03/07 BBC, Red Crescent confirms Iraq trend

Posted on December 3, 2007 11:12 AM |

December 4, 2007

US falls short of refugee target

12/04/07 Al Jazeera, US falls short of refugee target

Posted on December 4, 2007 6:47 AM |

Iraqis 'left to rot' in Lebanon

12/04/07 BBC, Iraqis 'left to rot' in Lebanon

Posted on December 4, 2007 6:52 AM |

Beyond the surge, an Iraqi city suffers

12/04/07 Youseff, McClatchy, Beyond the surge, an Iraqi city suffers

Posted on December 4, 2007 7:07 AM |

December 5, 2007

For Iraqi Refugees A Haven Becomes a Dilemma

12/05/07 Cambanis, NYT, For Iraqi Refugees A Haven Becomes a Dilemma

Posted on December 5, 2007 7:05 AM |

December 6, 2007

Returning Iraqis pose new challenge

12/06/07 AL Jazeera, Returning Iraqis pose new challenge

Posted on December 6, 2007 6:57 AM |

Baghdad may be safer, but few Iraqis in Syria risk returning

12/06/07 Allam, McClatchy, Baghdad may be safer, but few Iraqis in Syria risk returning

Posted on December 6, 2007 7:38 AM |

IRAQ: Refugees Caught Between Deportation and Death Threats

12/06/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, IRAQ: Refugees Caught Between Deportation and Death Threats

Posted on December 6, 2007 7:44 AM |

December 7, 2007

Iraq and Climate Change

12/07/07 Klare, FPIF, Iraq and Climate Change

Posted on December 7, 2007 7:09 AM |

U.S., Iraq at odds over Sunni groups

12/07/07 Fadel, McClatchy, U.S., Iraq at odds over Sunni groups

Posted on December 7, 2007 7:30 AM |

'Millions missing' from Iraq fund

12/07/07 BBC, 'Millions missing' from Iraq fund

Posted on December 7, 2007 11:43 AM |

December 8, 2007

List of 'Willing' U.S. Allies Shrinks Steadily in Iraq

12/08/07 Partlow, WP, List of 'Willing' U.S. Allies Shrinks Steadily in Iraq

Posted on December 8, 2007 7:47 AM |

December 9, 2007

As Iraqis Vie for Kirkuk's Oil, Kurds Become Pawns

12/09/07 Farrell, NYT, As Iraqis Vie for Kirkuk's Oil, Kurds Become Pawns

Posted on December 9, 2007 8:22 AM |

December 10, 2007

Baghdad oil refinery ablaze

12/10/07 Al Jazeera, Baghdad oil refinery ablaze

Posted on December 10, 2007 7:59 AM |

December 12, 2007

Illiteracy increasing among Iraq's refugee children

12/12/07 Allam, McClatchy, Illiteracy increasing among Iraq's refugee children

Posted on December 12, 2007 9:19 AM |

December 14, 2007

Basra residents blame UK troops

12/14/07 BBC, Basra residents blame UK troops

Posted on December 14, 2007 8:02 AM |

F.B.I. Investigating Iraq Inspector

12/14/07 AP, F.B.I. Investigating Iraq Inspector

Posted on December 14, 2007 9:29 AM |

Iraqi oil exceeds pre-war output

12/14/07 BBC, Iraqi oil exceeds pre-war output

Posted on December 14, 2007 9:34 AM |

December 16, 2007

Turkey Reports Airstrike on Iraq

12/16/07 BBC, Turkey Reports Airstrike on Iraq

Posted on December 16, 2007 6:37 AM |

Balkanized Homecoming

12/16/07 DeYoung, WP, Balkanized Homecoming

Posted on December 16, 2007 6:45 AM |

Iraqi City Poised to Become Hub of Shiite Power

12/16/07 Rubin, NYT, Iraqi City Poised to Become Hub of Shiite Power

Posted on December 16, 2007 6:45 AM |

'US backed' Turkish raids on Iraq

12/16/07 BBC, 'US backed' Turkish raids on Iraq

Posted on December 16, 2007 7:03 AM |

December 17, 2007

US denies backing Turkey PKK raid

12/17/07 BBC, US denies backing Turkey PKK raid

Posted on December 17, 2007 7:02 AM |

December 18, 2007

Turkish soldiers cross into Iraq

12/18/07 BBC, Turkish soldiers cross into Iraq

Posted on December 18, 2007 6:01 AM |

IRAQ: "Bad" Women Raped and Killed

12/18/07 al-Fadhily, IPS, IRAQ: "Bad" Women Raped and Killed

Posted on December 18, 2007 6:24 AM |

U.S. Helps Turkey Hit Rebel Kurds In Iraq

12/18/07 Tyson & Wright, WP, U.S. Helps Turkey Hit Rebel Kurds In Iraq

Posted on December 18, 2007 6:49 AM |

Angry Kurdish president won't meet with Rice

12/18/07 Gumbrecht & Taha, McClatchy, Angry Kurdish president won't meet with Rice

Posted on December 18, 2007 10:09 AM |

December 19, 2007

FILM-US/IRAQ: Heart of Darkness

12/19/07 Geist, IPS, FILM-US/IRAQ: Heart of Darkness

Posted on December 19, 2007 9:17 AM |

Iraq Says Turkey Raid an "Attack on Sovereignty"

12/19/07 Deshmukh, AFP, Iraq Says Turkey Raid an "Attack on Sovereignty"

Posted on December 19, 2007 6:32 PM |

Palestinian refugees from Iraq stranded in desert camp

12/19/07 Naggar, McClatchy, Palestinian refugees from Iraq stranded in desert camp

Posted on December 19, 2007 7:29 PM |

December 20, 2007

Iraqi Refugees Return, and Are Stranded

12/20/07 Buckley, NYT, Iraqi Refugees Return, and Are Stranded

Posted on December 20, 2007 6:42 PM |

Bitterness apparent as U.S. releases Iraqi prisoners

12/20/07 Fadel, McClatchy, Bitterness apparent as U.S. releases Iraqi prisoners

Posted on December 20, 2007 8:25 PM |

Iraq war dog loses his handler but gains a family

12/20/07 Dornin, CNN, Iraq war dog loses his handler but gains a family

Posted on December 20, 2007 8:53 PM |

Bush, Maliki Break Iraqi Law to Renew UN Mandate for Occupation

12/20/07 Jarar & Holland, AlterNet, Bush, Maliki Break Iraqi Law to Renew UN Mandate for Occupation

Posted on December 20, 2007 9:35 PM |

December 21, 2007

Shiite leaders oppose expansion of U.S.-backed citizens groups

12/21/07 Fadel, McClatchy, Shiite leaders oppose expansion of U.S.-backed citizens groups

Posted on December 21, 2007 7:51 AM |

Cheney: No Justice for Jamie Jones

12/21/07 Mencimer, MoJo, Cheney: No Justice for Jamie Jones

Posted on December 21, 2007 9:00 PM |

December 22, 2007

Iraq warning over Sunni patrols

12/22/07 BBC, Iraq warning over Sunni patrols

Posted on December 22, 2007 7:34 AM |

December 23, 2007

Turkey continues raids into Iraq

12/23/07 Al Jazeera, Turkey continues raids into Iraq

Posted on December 23, 2007 7:39 AM |

December 24, 2007

Warnings Unheeded On Guards In Iraq

12/24/07 Fainaru, WP, Warnings Unheeded On Guards In Iraq

Posted on December 24, 2007 8:31 AM |

December 25, 2007

Turkey bombs Northern Iraq: Iraqi official

12/25/07 Raouf, Reuters, Turkey bombs Northern Iraq: Iraqi official

Posted on December 25, 2007 6:49 AM |

December 26, 2007

Turkish jets in fresh Iraq strike

12/26/07 BBC, Turkish jets in fresh Iraq strike

Posted on December 26, 2007 6:55 AM |

Iraq government backs amnesty law

12/26/07 BBC, Iraq government backs amnesty law

Posted on December 26, 2007 6:55 AM |

Shiite Contest Sharpens In Iraq

12/26/07 Raghavan, WP, Shiite Contest Sharpens In Iraq

Posted on December 26, 2007 7:06 AM |

Insurgent medical facility found next to torture complex

12/26/07 CNN, Insurgent medical facility found next to torture complex

Posted on December 26, 2007 4:41 PM |

December 27, 2007

IRAQ: Saddam Provided More Food Than the U.S.

12/27/07 Ali & Jamail, IPS, IRAQ: Saddam Provided More Food Than the U.S.

Posted on December 27, 2007 9:17 AM |

Wars Cost $15 Billion a Month, GOP Senator Says

12/27/07 Pincus, WP, Wars Cost $15 Billion a Month, GOP Senator Says

Posted on December 27, 2007 9:27 AM |

December 29, 2007

Bush 'to veto' troop funding bill

12/29/07 BBC, Bush 'to veto' troop funding bill

Posted on December 29, 2007 7:11 AM |

Shame of Imported Labor in Kurdish North of Iraq

12/29/07 Kamber, NYT, Shame of Imported Labor in Kurdish North of Iraq

Posted on December 29, 2007 7:30 AM |

December 30, 2007

Bin Laden says U.S. seeks to exploit Iraqi oil

12/30/07 Ersan, Reuters, Bin Laden says U.S. seeks to exploit Iraqi oil

Posted on December 30, 2007 8:07 AM |

Iraqi refugees turn to sex trade in Syria

12/30/07 Lyon, Reuters, Iraqi refugees turn to sex trade in Syria

Posted on December 30, 2007 8:53 AM |

December 31, 2007

Drug firms probed in Iraq scandal

12/31/07 AP, Drug firms probed in Iraq scandal

Posted on December 31, 2007 8:45 AM |

2007 is America's Deadliest Year in Iraq

12/31/07 Stratton, Guardian, 2007 is America's Deadliest Year in Iraq

Posted on December 31, 2007 8:46 AM |

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