Takes: At the Start of the Iraq War
Source: www.newyorker.com – Thursday, December 15, 2011 In terms of the future of American diplomacy, much depends on how the war effort goes. If things don’t go well, the [senior Bush Administration] More...
Iraq war ‘not in vain,’ Panetta says at withdrawal ceremony – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Iraq war 'not in vain,' Panetta says at withdrawal ceremonyLos Angeles TimesBy David S. Cloud and David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times After nearly nine years of war, the loss of more More...
US formally declares end of Iraq War – USA Today
USA Today US formally declares end of Iraq WarUSA TodayBy Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY BAGHDAD – The war in Iraq ended officially Thursday with a flag-lowering ceremony in which Defense Secretary Leon Panetta More...
Ravaged and Remade, Iraq Is on Its Own – New York Times
New York Times Ravaged and Remade, Iraq Is on Its OwnNew York TimesAfter United States troops depart, Iraqis will be left with a country that is not exactly at war, and not exactly at peace. By TIM ARANGO More...
US War in Iraq Declared Officially Over – New York Times
New York Times US War in Iraq Declared Officially OverNew York TimesBy THOM SHANKER and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT BAGHDAD — The United States military officially declared an end to its mission in Iraq on Thursday More...
Ending 9 Years of Conflict, Panetta Formally Shuts Down US War in Iraq – TIME
Globe and Mail Ending 9 Years of Conflict, Panetta Formally Shuts Down US War in IraqTIMEBy AP / LOLITA C. BALDOR Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 US military personnel in Baghdad lower their heads during the ceremony More...
Obama welcomes U.S. troops home from Iraq
President Obama on Wednesday fulfilled his campaign promise to end the war in Iraq when he formally marked its end with a visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Obama welcomed the troops home and thanked them More...
To-Do List: War in Iraq Ends, War on Science Continues?
Source: www.newyorker.com – Thursday, December 15, 2011 To know : The U.S. war in Iraq is officially over . The Obama Administration has abandoned a veto threat over provisions in a new defense-spending More...
US military marks end to nearly nine bloody years in Iraq – Reuters
CTV.ca US military marks end to nearly nine bloody years in IraqReuters1 of 10. US Air Force Major Stacie Shafran carries her luggage to a loading paddock while waiting for her departure from Iraq at the More...
Out of Iraq: President Thanks Troops, Marks End of War
Source: radio.foxnews.com – Wednesday, December 14, 2011 As the last of the U.S. troops prepare to leave Iraq, President Obama paid tribute to our armed forces at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. FOX News Radio’s More...
US exit from Iraq: ‘this is not a withdrawal, this is an act on a stage’ – The Guardian
The Guardian US exit from Iraq: 'this is not a withdrawal, this is an act on a stage'The GuardianThere was no triumphalism and certainly no shock or awe. The end of the war in Iraq was subdued and More...
U.S. Military Formally Ends Iraq Mission
U.S. officials in Baghdad have spoken of the sacrifices made by both Americans and Iraqis at a formal ceremony marking the end of U.S. military operations in Iraq after nearly nine years of war. … Breaking More...
Panetta formally shuts down US war in Iraq – The Associated Press
The Associated Press Panetta formally shuts down US war in IraqThe Associated PressBAGHDAD (AP) — After nearly nine years, 4500 American dead, 32000 wounded and more than $ 800 billion, US officials formally More...
US to officially shut down war in Iraq – CBS News
BBC News US to officially shut down war in IraqCBS NewsUS Army soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, NC, load their baggage as they begin their journey home after a deployment More...
From the Archives: President Obama Announces the End of Combat Operations in Iraq
Source: www.whitehouse.gov – Wednesday, December 14, 2011 On August 31, 2010, President Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office to announce the end of combat operations in Iraq. Now, after nearly More...
Iraq war draws to quiet close – Washington Post
CTV.ca Iraq war draws to quiet closeWashington PostBAGHDAD — The Iraq war is set to officially end Thursday, with Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta flying into Baghdad to attend a ceremony formally wrapping More...
Panetta to Iraq for ceremony ending US mission – The Associated Press
Fox News Panetta to Iraq for ceremony ending US missionThe Associated PressUS Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is en route to Iraq, where he will participate in a ceremony to shut down the US military mission More...
Obama Hails ‘Extraordinary’ End of Iraq War – Bloomberg
Bloomberg Obama Hails 'Extraordinary' End of Iraq WarBloombergUS President Barack Obama (right) shakes hands after delivering remarks to troops and military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. More...
Obama welcomes troops home from Iraq – Washington Post
BBC News Obama welcomes troops home from IraqWashington PostAt Fort Bragg, President Obama welcomed troops home from the nine-year war in Iraq, which will draw to a close at the end of the month. President More...
Obama: Troops leaving Iraq with heads held high – Reuters
Fox News Obama: Troops leaving Iraq with heads held highReuters1 of 3. President Barack Obama applauds troops during a visit to Fort Bragg in North Carolina December 14, 2011. By Caren Bohan FORT BRAGG, More...
At Fort Bragg, Obama welcomes troops home from Iraq – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times At Fort Bragg, Obama welcomes troops home from IraqLos Angeles TimesPresident Obama celebrated the soldiers who fought the Iraq war on Wednesday, marking the fulfillment of a campaign promise More...
Obama to Thank Troops for Iraq Service – Voice of America
CBC.ca Obama to Thank Troops for Iraq ServiceVoice of AmericaDecember 14, 2011 Obama to Thank Troops for Iraq Service US president is visiting a military base in North Carolina as country's military More...
War nearly over, Obama says Iraq won’t stand alone
Source: www.denverpost.com – Monday, December 12, 2011 WASHINGTON—Eager to put the long and divisive Iraq war to rest, President Barack Obama declared Monday "those days are over" with the More...
Iraq rocked by violent attacks as prime minister and Obama meet
US President Barack Obama received Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki at the White House and pledged ongoing US support ahead of the full withdrawal of US forces. Breaking News latest RSS headlines – More...
Barack Obama hails end of war in Iraq
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk – Monday, December 12, 2011 Barack Obama on Monday hailed the end of America’s war in Iraq, saying that after the death of 4,500 troops and a cost of nearly $ 1 trillion, More...
Premier’s Actions in Iraq Raise US Concerns – New York Times
ABC News Premier's Actions in Iraq Raise US ConcernsNew York TimesJasim Nusaif, 71, in a photograph held by his son. He was among hundreds of former Baath Party members swept up in recent arrests. His More...
America's Future with Iraq
Even after the last U.S. soldier departs, America's core interests in Iraq include: ?Ensuring that Iraq contributes to the security of the Middle East, rather than undermining it through state … Breaking More...
US, Iraq Find Gaps in Relationship – Wall Street Journal
Sydney Morning Herald US, Iraq Find Gaps in RelationshipWall Street JournalAP President Barack Obama and Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki shake hands in the South Court Auditorium at the White House More...
Obama, Maliki Hail ‘New Chapter’ for Iraq Without US Troops – Voice of America
Globe and Mail Obama, Maliki Hail 'New Chapter' for Iraq Without US TroopsVoice of AmericaDecember 12, 2011 Obama, Maliki Hail 'New Chapter' for Iraq Without US Troops VOA News US President More...
Obama marks ‘historic’ end of Iraq war – Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail Obama marks 'historic' end of Iraq warLos Angeles TimesDeclaring a respectful end to the war he once called "dumb," President Obama today said the United States will continue More...
Obama, al-Maliki to chart next steps for US, Iraq
Source: www.miamiherald.com – Sunday, December 11, 2011 With the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq in its final days, President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will meet at the White More...
Obama: We leave Iraq with “heads held high” – CBS News
Fox News Obama: We leave Iraq with "heads held high"CBS Newsresident Barack Obama and Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki shake hands as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House in More...
Liz Cheney: Obama About to Snatch Defeat from Victory in Iraq
Source: videocafe.crooksandliars.com – Sunday, December 11, 2011 Click here to view this media Here we go again with more projection from Liz Cheney. When asked about President Obama’s speech in More...
Ron Paul: Neo-Conservatives Took Pleasure In Being Able To Invade Iraq After 9/11
Earlier today, Ron Paul spoke to Fox News’ Megyn Kelly from an extremely chilly looking Iowa. The presidential candidate discussed the usual topics like his large and young fanbase and whether or not he’d More...
US military pushing out of Iraq
The US military is almost out of Iraq. Breaking News latest RSS headlines – Big News Network.com More...
Camp Victory Now Controlled by Iraq – Voice of America
Fox News Camp Victory Now Controlled by IraqVoice of AmericaDecember 02, 2011 Camp Victory Now Controlled by Iraq VOA News The base that once served as headquarters for the US military in Iraq is now under More...
Video: Biden tears up discussing Iraq casualties
Vice President Joe Biden talks to TODAY’s Ann Curry about the war in Iraq as he wraps up his final visit to the war-torn country before the U.S. military’s withdrawal at the end of the year. (TODAY) msnbc.com: More...
Scott Olsen, Iraq Vet Hurt In Occupy Oakland Protests: ‘It Was Kind Of Weird To Be A National News Story’
Scott Olsen, the Iraq war veteran who had his skull fractured in late October at the Occupy Oakland protests, made his first two media appearances since being injured on Tuesday. First, IndyBay.org posted an More...
Video: US combat troops prepare to leave Iraq
The remaining U.S. combat troops in Iraq are packing up and getting ready to leave the country in just a few weeks. NBC’s Ann Curry reports. (TODAY) msnbc.com: Top videos More...
Iraq Oil Spat Puts Focus On Federal Powers
ISTANBUL — An oil-exploration agreement between ExxonMobil and Iraq's Kurdistan regional government has led to a political row that could determine Iraq's future political composition. … Breaking More...
U.S. Vice President Arrives In Iraq
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Iraq on a surprise visit. Biden's visit on November 29 comes as U.S. forces prepare to leave the country by January. Biden is expected to hold … Breaking More...
Heart, Warmed: Family Receives Stray Puppy Held By Their Son The Night Before His Death In Iraq
Fun fact about me: I am a sap. I cry over that Christmas Folgers commercial where the brother returns from working in Africa and his sister puts a ribbon on him and says “you’re my present.” More...
Iraq Inks Gas Joint Venture Agreement
Iraq has finalized a $ 17-billion deal over 25 years with Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsubishi to capture and process gas from its southern oil fields. Earlier this month the Iraqi cabinet approved … Breaking More...
US Troops Celebrate Last Thanksgiving in Iraq – Fox News
Fox News US Troops Celebrate Last Thanksgiving in IraqFox News| AP AP US soldiers serve food for the last Thanksgiving meal at Contingency Operating Site Echo, in Diwaniyah, 120 kilometers south of Baghdad, More...
Figures… #Occupy Buffalo Soldier Who Said He Served 3 Tours in Iraq & Afghanistan Left Service in 2001
Image via Wikipedia Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com – Wednesday, November 23, 2011 #Occupy Phony– #Occupy FAIL– #Occupy protester Christopher M. Simmance told several media outlets that he More...
'Several Killed' In South Iraq Bombings
Reports from Iraq say at least nine people were killed and 40 wounded when three bombs exploded today in Iraq's southern city of Basra. Officials said many of the casualties were police and … Breaking More...
Iraq war veteran Martinez becomes Dancing with the Stars champion
J.R. Martinez was serving in Iraq when the front left tire of his Humvee hit a landmine. After 33 surgeries from burns over 40% of his body and 34 months at the BAMC, he has just won the championship for the More...
Who’s Really to Blame for the Withdrawal from Iraq
Yesterday, the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey on Iraqi security issues in light of the fact that, … Breaking More...
ExxonMobil deal with Kurds strains relations with Iraq government
The Iraqi government has issued an admonishment to the largest American oil company over the company’s reported efforts to expand its oil holdings into the Kurdish region in the country’s north. RSS Feed More...
Eid holiday in Iraq marred by Baghdad bombings
In a worrying sign that as U.S. troops leave Iraq, violence in the war-torn country will escalate, massive bombs exploded in a busy Baghdad market on Sunday. Breaking News latest RSS headlines – Big News More...