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January 1, 2007

Guards taunted Saddam in final seconds

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

Saddam Hussein - Obituary

1/01/07 Independent, Saddam Hussein - Obituary

U.S. Toll In Iraq Reaches 3,000

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

GOP Lawmakers Divided About 'Surge' in Troops

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

January 2, 2007

Iraq civilian toll continues rise

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

Iraq to investigate filming of Saddam execution

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

Bush set to call for troop increases in Iraq

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

Few Iraqis Are Gaining U.S. Sanctuary

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

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.

January 3, 2007

A Monster of Our Creation

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

Iraq to Review Abusive Acts at Hussein's Execution

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

January 5, 2007

Bush revamps US military in Iraq

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

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

January 6, 2007

Iraq PM warns over Saddam hanging

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

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

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

The Iraqi proposals

1/06/07 Independent, The Iraqi proposals

The whole bloody thing was obscene

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

Death in Haditha

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

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

Inquiry Reportedly Cites Evidence Against Marines in Iraq Deaths

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

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

Iraq poised to end drought for thirsting oil giants

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

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.

Bush meets security team in advance of Iraq speech

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

White Small-Town America Pays Price in Iraq

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

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

War Could Last Years, Commander Says

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

Divisions deepened by Saddam's death

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

Video apparently showing Hussein wounds emerges

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

Bush $1bn jobs plan to draw Iraqis into fold

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

A tougher journey to stock US troops in Iraq

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

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

Iraq 'set to invite foreign oil firms'

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

January 9, 2007

UN makes $60m Iraq refugee appeal

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

raq and the Middle East after Saddam

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

January 10, 2007

Iraq Troop Surge Begins

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

January 11, 2007

Bush Iraq plan likely to cost dear

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

US to target anti-Iraq activity

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

US forces storm Iranian consulate

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

Bush's new strategy - the march of folly

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

Gates: Timetable for Troop Boost Unclear

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

Poll: Most Americans Opposed to Bush's Iraq Plan

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

Senators fear Iraq war may spill to Iran, Syria

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

January 12, 2007

Geopolitical Diary: Iran's View of the Surge

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

January 14, 2007

After the surge ... what next?

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

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

On Iraq, U.S. Turns to Onetime Dissenters

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

January 15, 2007

Hanging of Saddam's aides filmed

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

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

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

Bush: 'We're Going Forward'

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

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

Administration Leaving out Important Details on Iraq

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

War Costs are Hitting Historic Proportions

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

January 16, 2007

Dozens killed in Baghdad attacks

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

UN marks soaring Iraq death toll

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

U.N. Officials Question Iraq's Rough Justice

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

Saudi Prince Offers Lukewarm Support on Iraq

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

Rice seeks Saudi backing on Iraq

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

How US is deferring war costs

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

January 17, 2007

Top Iraqi condemns US over Iran

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

Iraq urges U.S. to free 5 Iranians

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

Bombings Kill 60 at University In Baghdad

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

What $1.2 Trillion Can Buy

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

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

January 19, 2007

Iraq troops 'seize Shia militant'

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

The battle to save Iraq's children

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

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'

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

Ambush Kills an American Teaching Democracy to Iraqis

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

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

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

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

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

Law Could Help Modernize Iraq Oil Sector

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

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

War's Arab Supporters Bitter Over Its Results

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

CACI Feels The Heat Of Lowered Expectations

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

Counterinsurgency takes center stage in Iraq

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

U.S. Toll in Iraq Is 27 for Weekend

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

Al-Qaeda deputy 'mocks Bush plan'

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

January 23, 2007

Iraqi Refugees Find No Haven in US

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

January 24, 2007

Cheney on CNN's 'The Situation Room'

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

Iraq Struggles to Finish Oil Law

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

Iraq Parliament Finds a Quorum Hard to Come By

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

January 25, 2007

Senators reject Bush plea for time on Iraq

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

Inside Baghdad: A city paralysed by fear

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

Iraqi Official Offers Terms From Militia to Avoid Fight

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

Defending Iraq War, Defiant Cheney Cites 'Enormous Successes'

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

Revolt Builds Against Bush's Iraq Policy

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

January 26, 2007

Many die in Iraq pet market blast

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

Troops Authorized to Kill Iranian Operatives in Iraq

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

Ex-Aide Says Cheney Led Rebuttal Effort

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

Iraq Leader and Sunni Officials in Clash on Security

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

January 27, 2007

US army describes Iraq abductions

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

'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

Bush Defies Lawmakers To Solve Iraq

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

Gates Working to Accelerate Deployment

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

Lethal-Force Order Justified, Bush Says

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

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

It Has Unraveled So Quickly

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

January 29, 2007

'Hundreds' killed in Iraq battles

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

Iranian Reveals Plan to Expand Role in Iraq

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

Iraqis Raid Insurgents Near Shiite Holy City

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

US Congress weighs its role on Iraq

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

The Forgotten American Dead

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

In Iraq, Bush's Rent-an-Army

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

January 30, 2007

Iraq report urges containment

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

Bizarre tale of Shia messianic cult plot

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

Missteps by Iraqi Forces in Battle Raise Questions

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

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

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

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

January 31, 2007

More US Money Wasted in Iraq, Audit Finds

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

US chief seeks new tack on Iraq

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

US 'victory' against cult leader was 'massacre'

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

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

February 1, 2007

US warns Iran on Iraq insurgents

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

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

Iraq Restricts Air, Land Passages to Syria, Iran

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

February 2, 2007

Iraq War Opponents Follow the Money

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

Mahdi Army Gains Strength Through Unwitting Aid of US

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

Intelligence Estimate Paints Grim View of Iraq

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

February 3, 2007

US report warns of worsening Iraq violence

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

Bleak Iraq Report Is Sent to Congress

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

Republicans Plan to Block Iraq Debate

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

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

February 4, 2007

Iraq fire downed US helicopters

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

Syria accused over Iraq attacks

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

At Least 130 Die as Blast Levels Baghdad Market

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

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.

War in Iraq Propelling A Massive Migration

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

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

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

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

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

Iraq's Sunni-Shiite anguish grows

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

February 6, 2007

Slaughter and Spin in the Battle for Najaf

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

US troops in Iraq not sure 'surge' will help

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

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

February 7, 2007

Baghdad Push Begins, U.S. Military Says

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

Military Wants More Civilians to Help in Iraq

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

House Panel Questions Monitoring of Cash Shipped to Iraq

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

US Sent Pallets of Cash to Baghdad

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

February 8, 2007

Top Iraqi official held in raid

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

Few Veteran Diplomats Accept Mission to Iraq

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

Copter Crashes Suggest Shift in Iraqi Tactics

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

Veterans Group Speaks Out on War

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

February 9, 2007

US Faced with a Mammoth Iraq Refugee Crisis

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

Iraqi insurgents offer peace in return for US concessions

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

Shiite District, Flash Point in Baghdad, Rebuilds

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

Prewar Intelligence Unit at Pentagon Is Criticized

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

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

February 11, 2007

Victory Is Not an Option

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

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

Iraqis in Syria seek refugee status

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

February 13, 2007

Iraqis use internet to survive war

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

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

Iraqis Announce New Crackdown Across Baghdad

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

February 15, 2007

Iraq invasion plan 'delusional'

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

A Prewar Slide Show Cast Iraq in Rosy Hues

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

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

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

Out of stricken Baghdad, into uncertainty

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

February 17, 2007

How the US plans to 'retake' Baghdad

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

House Rebukes Bush on Iraq

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

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

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

Planning Seen in Iraqi Attacks on U.S. Copters

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

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

February 20, 2007

The project

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

February 22, 2007

Concern over Iraqi chemical bombs

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

Iraq: More nations plan pull-out

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

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

Murtha Stumbles on Iraq Funding Curbs

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

February 26, 2007

'Exodus' of Iraq's ancient minorities

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

February 27, 2007

Breakthrough in Iraq oil standoff

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

Iraq drafts deal on oil riches

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

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

March 1, 2007

Iraq Rape Cases Emerge From the Shadows

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

Who Will Get the Oil?

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

March 2, 2007

Contractor Could Lose $400 million

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

Shortages Threaten Guard's Capability

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

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

March 4, 2007

Iraq crackdown on Shia stronghold

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

Sects Slice Up Iraq as US Troops 'Surge' Misfires

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

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

No U.S. Backup Strategy For Iraq

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

March 6, 2007

Liberal Democrats Revolt on Iraq Spending Bill

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

Democrats Alter Plan To Restrict Iraq War

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

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

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

March 8, 2007

General says Iraq talks critical

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

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

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

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

March 9, 2007

Iraqis Seek Role in Rebuilding Their Nation

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

House Bill Pins Wage Increase To Iraq Funding

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

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

March 11, 2007

Agencies Tangle on Efforts to Help Iraq

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

Additional Troop Increase Approved

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

Against Odds, Iraqi Refugees Reach U.S.

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

March 12, 2007

Bush confirms troop increase for Iraq, Afghanistan

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

March 13, 2007

Bush wants blank cheque for more troops

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

March 14, 2007

The changing complexion of troop 'surge' in Iraq

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

March 15, 2007

Swords Into Plowshares

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

March 17, 2007

Iraqis killed by chlorine bombs

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

Iran Is Playing a Growing Role in Iraq Economy

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

March 18, 2007

How the US plans to 'retake' Baghdad

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

March 19, 2007

Bush says Iraq presence vital for US safety

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

Thousands join march on Pentagon in Iraq protest

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

March 20, 2007

World 'ignoring Iraqi refugees'

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

Iraq: A country drenched in blood

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

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

March 21, 2007

Passport dilemmas beset Iraqis

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

Accounts Differ on Raid in Baghdad

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

March 22, 2007

Iraq's Environmental Nightmare Drags On

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

Oil-rich Kirkuk at melting point as factions clash

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

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

UAV Fooled to Hide Iraq Murder

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

March 23, 2007

Iraqi medical crisis as doctors flee

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

March 24, 2007

US pullout 'would undermine Iraq'

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

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

Cheney: Early Iraq Pullout Won't Be Allowed

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

March 26, 2007

US held talks with Iraq militants

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

Few Americans share Iraq war's sacrifices

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

Sunni Baghdad Becomes Land of Silent Ruins

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

US rejects Iraq refugee criticism

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

March 27, 2007

Iraq militias feed on poverty

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

Proposed Iraqi Law Would Restore Jobs For Baath Members

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

New Ambassador Skips Pomp and Heads to Iraq

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

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

March 28, 2007

McCaffrey Paints Gloomy Picture of Iraq

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

Iraqi Police Said to Kill Dozens of Sunnis

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

Saudi King Slams 'Illegitimate Occupation' of Iraq

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

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

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

Iraqi justice minister resigns

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

April 1, 2007

Iraq's Shia militia 'stood down'

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

Pentagon Says Funding Delay Would Affect Rotations, Training, Repairs

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

Iraq Military Victory No Longer Possible, says Henry Kissinger

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

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

Sunnis surge beyond Baghdad

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

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

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

April 6, 2007

US captured 'wrong Iranians'

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

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

April 9, 2007

Iraqi Shias protest in holy city

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

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

April 11, 2007

Iraqis face 'immense' suffering

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

Divide and rule - America's plan for Baghdad

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

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

3 Generals Spurn the Position of War 'Czar'

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

April 12, 2007

US Compensation Payments to Iraqi Civilians Made Public

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

Turkish army calls for Iraq raid

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

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

April 14, 2007

Iraqi Kurds play with Turkish fire

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

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?

U.S. Holds 18,000 Detainees in Iraq

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

April 16, 2007

Sadr ministers quit Iraqi cabinet

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

April 18, 2007

Cash pledged for Iraqi refugees

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

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

April 19, 2007

Iraqi oil wealth 'going untapped'

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

Scores Killed in Baghdad Bombs

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

Iraq Refugees: The Hidden Face of the War

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

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

Iraq falling behind on 'benchmarks'

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

April 21, 2007

Refugees create new 'Baghdad'

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

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

Report On Haditha Condemns Marines

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

US marines granted Haditha immunity

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

April 23, 2007

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

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

Iraqi Premier Orders Work Stopped on Wall

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

'Gated Communities' For the War-Ravaged

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

Kurds Cultivating Their Own Bonds With U.S.

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

US revs up reversal of Iraq's Baath purge

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

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

April 25, 2007

UN criticises Iraq human rights

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

Congress set to back Iraq troops withdrawal bill

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

A Grisly Problem, Grateful Iraqis and a Grim Outlook

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

April 26, 2007

US prison chief arrested in Iraq

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

War Bill Passes House, Requiring an Iraq Pullout

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

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

US army to continue Baghdad wall

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

April 27, 2007

Iraq criticises US pull-out vote

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

The temperature rises in Kirkuk

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

A US recipe for endless war in Iraq

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

April 28, 2007

Tenet Details Efforts to Justify Invading Iraq

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

April 29, 2007

Rebuilt Iraq Projects Found Crumbling

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

Lawmakers seek probe of private contractors in Iraq

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

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

Iraq reconstruction 'not working'

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

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

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?

US Democrats Raise Prospect of Bush's Impeachment Over Iraq

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

Some Analysts See Iraq War Eclipsing Toll from Vietnam

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

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

Iraq sends oil law to parliament, powers in Egypt

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

Baghdad up close and personal

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

May 3, 2007

US reconstruction 'successes' in Iraq falling apart

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

Iraqi Blocs Opposed to Draft Oil Bill

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

May 4, 2007

Iran FM attacks US policy in Iraq

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

Clinton Proposes Vote to Reverse Authorizing War

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

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

Firms Protest Exclusion From Iraq Security Bid

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

Row over Iraq oil law

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

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

May 7, 2007

Iraq's oil production falls short of goals

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

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

Chevron Seen Settling Case on Iraq Oil

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

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

Assad: U.S. blaming Syria for Iraq failure

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

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

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

Commanders in Iraq See 'Surge' Into '08

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

May 10, 2007

US Marine 'shot unarmed Iraqis'

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

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

Life in the 'triangle of death'

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

May 12, 2007

Top Iraqi Shia party changes name

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

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

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

May 13, 2007

Bloodshed rises in Iraq as US demands 'victory'

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

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

Disappeared without a trace: more than 10,000 Iraqis

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

Iraqis Resist U.S. Pressure to Enact Oil Law

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

May 14, 2007

Defense Skirts State in Reviving Iraqi Industry

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

May 16, 2007

'Chlorine bomb' hits Iraq village

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

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)

May 17, 2007

War-torn Iraq 'facing collapse'

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

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

How will Iraq share the oil?

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

May 19, 2007

Contractor Deaths in Iraq Soar to Record

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

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

Arrests after Iraqi girl's stoning

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

May 21, 2007

Second Life for Study Group

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

Another theater for US-Iran fallout: the South Caucasus

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

For Iraqis, gasoline remains expensive and in short supply

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

May 23, 2007

Opium: Iraq's deadly new export

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

Democrats Pull Troop Deadline From Iraq Bill

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

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

Congress Passes War Funds Bill, Ending Impasse

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

Iraqi Tribal Leader Is Killed, and Mourners Are Attacked

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

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

May 26, 2007

Intel Agencies Warned of Post-War Risks

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

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

Voices on Iraq Withdrawal

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

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

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

May 29, 2007

Colossus of Baghdad

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

Desperate Iraqi Refugees Turn to Sex Trade in Syria

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

June 1, 2007

US mulls long-term stay in Iraq

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

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

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

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

June 4, 2007

Iraq's Mercenaries - With A Licence To Kill

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

Commanders Say Push in Baghdad Is Short of Goal

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

June 5, 2007

Most of Baghdad 'not controlled'

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

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

June 8, 2007

Tensions on Iraq border rile Turkey

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

June 9, 2007

Iraq condemns Turkish 'shelling'

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

June 10, 2007

UN warns of five million Iraqi refugees

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

Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq

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

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?

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

US signals permanent stay in Iraq

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

US civilians drive Iraq's other surge

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

June 13, 2007

Explosions destroy Shia shrine minarets

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

Iraqis Are Failing to Meet U.S. Benchmarks

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

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

Three mosques attacked in Iraq

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

No Drop in Iraq Violence Seen Since Troop Buildup

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

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"

June 15, 2007

Iraq conflict 'will create a violent generation'

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

Failure to halt Iraqi violence revealed by Pentagon report

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

U.S. Says Iraq Troop Surge Complete

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

June 16, 2007

Iraq Contractors Face Growing Parallel War

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

U.S. Launches New Iraq Offensive, General Says

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Seeks to Block Exits for Iraq Insurgents

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

June 21, 2007

Top Iraqi Officials Growing Restless

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

June 22, 2007

China cancels Iraq debt

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

Draft Iraq oil law makes headway

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

June 23, 2007

Iraq Push Revives Criticism of Force Size

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

June 24, 2007

'50,000 Iraqi refugees' forced into prostitution

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

'Chemical Ali' sentenced to hang

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

June 26, 2007

US to probe BAE over corruption

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

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

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

Iraqi security forces 'not ready'

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

June 30, 2007

What Tenet knew

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

Turkey warns of plans to invade northern Iraq

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

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

Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Falls in June

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

July 3, 2007

Iraqi cabinet backs draft oil law

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

RIGHTS: Torture Routine in Kurdish Jails, Report Charges

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

July 4, 2007

Private Contractors Outnumber US Troops in Iraq

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

July 5, 2007

Contractors Face Combat-Related Stress After Iraq

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

Construction Woes Add to Fears at Embassy in Iraq

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

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

July 8, 2007

Sadr attacks Iraq PM in Shia rift

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

July 9, 2007

The Other War: Iraq Vets Bear Witness

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

July 10, 2007