Iraq

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1. Iraqi Troops Shoot Into Air to Scatter Protesters

   Mon, 7 Jan 2013

   Iraqi soldiers fired into the air the city tried to climb onto Iraqi army Humvees. They said no Protesters drawn primarily from Iraq 's Sunni minority have been activities, said al-Qaida's Iraq arm claimed responsibility for that killed 23 people across Iraq . In its message, the militant
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   Defense Secretary Nominee Chuck Hagel's Stance on Key Issues

   Mon, 7 Jan 2013

   adding that "Chuck knows that war is not an abstraction tasked with managing the withdrawal of combat troops from Afghanistan , after more than a decade in the country. As the war winds down, public concern Though he voted for the Iraq War , he became one of its most country. He opposed both the Iraq and Afghanistan troop surges
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   Who Is Chuck Hagel? Obama's Nominee for Secretary of Defense

   Mon, 7 Jan 2013

   policy, most notably the Iraq War . Hagel fiercely criticized of 30,000 additional troops to Iraq , which Bush pursued against the bipartisan Iraq Study Group's proposal more troops would go to Iraq , Hagel co-sponsored a
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   Japanese 'War Tourist' Gets Flak Back Home

   Mon, 7 Jan 2013

   adventure across Syria as a " war tourist" is garnering Shosei Koda was beheaded in Iraq after traveling there citizens taken hostage in Iraq , wasn't met with backlash advisory against travel to Iraq . Those kidnapped may non-profit group to help Iraqi street children - but has managed to escape war zones unscathed. He
5. Cabinet Shakeup: No Such Thing As A 'Slam Dunk' (The Note)

   Mon, 7 Jan 2013

   for his outspoken opposition to the 2003 U.S.-led war in Iraq and the subsequent troop "surge" ordered by then-President in 2007, which has been credited with helping bring the war to a close. On the left, gay rights groups have protested
6. Afghanistan US Troop Exit May Be Rapid

   Mon, 7 Jan 2013

   as 20,000 U.S. troops left behind after combat operations in Afghanistan officially cease at between 3,000 to 6,000 troops . But remember Iraq , where everyone was have around 66,000 troops there right now. The who will be gone from Afghanistan next month, wants to
7. Infantry Now Shut to Women; Do They Want It Open?

   Mon, 7 Jan 2013

   become infantry troops — the country's equipment in 2008 in Iraq but doesn't during her service in Iraq : "I actually perhaps that the Iraq and Afghanistan wars changed came apart in Iraq and Afghanistan supply convoys to troops , found themselves Pakistan once and Iraq three times in

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   Sept. 22, 1980: Iran-Iraq War Begins

   Wed, 9 Jun 2010

   Khomeini has called on the Iraqi Army to desert and overthrow Iraq 's president Saddam Hussein . A military communique Iranian shores are declared war zones. Iran will not Following the first Iraqi the year Ronnie and air reportedly struck at two Iraqi targets. Both sides they're navy sank four Iraqi gun boats in the fight to control Iraq 's only sealing the elements to the Iran Iraq rivalry which give rise to other states. In Baghdad president Saddam Hussein specialist on the region. The Iraqis would define victory restless want economy. Look to Iraq to support their demands

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   In Iran tonight frank the Ayatollah Khomeini has called on the Iraqi Army to desert and overthrow Iraq's president Saddam Hussein . A military communique on Tehran radio said tonight. But all waterways near the Iranian shores are declared war zones. Iran will not the communique said allow any merchant ships to carry cargo to Iraqi ports. -- escalation came after Iraqi planes earlier today struck deep inside Iranian territory. With the details of that and even more fighting tonight Iran London ABC's Bob

   and military bases and too early warning radar stations. The latest Iraqi attack is said to have been staged after nightfall and was aimed at blacked out targets earlier today Iraqi warplanes hit at least nine Iranian air bases from to -- to the gulf. Including Merrill -- airport on the outskirts of Tehran. In Tehran tonight president Bonnie -- reclaimed the Iraqi attacks were backed by the United States government in an attempt to destroy Romania's Islamic republic. Following the first Iraqi -- the year Ronnie and air force reportedly struck at two Iraqi targets. Both sides of issued conflicting casualty and damage claims resulting from the air action and both sides insist their land forces are making headway. In their un declared border war offshore -- Ronnie and say they're navy sank four Iraqi gun boats in the fight to control Iraq's only sealing the -- our Rob Walker way. So far neither side -- try to destroy the others rich oilfields and refineries

   immediate danger. There are however a number of elements to the Iran Iraq rivalry which give rise to serious concern that the fighting could escalate even further. In their respective capitals the two national leaders stand for diametrically opposite views of government. In Tehran the Ayatollah Khomeini threatens to export. Is Islamic revolution to other states. In Baghdad president Saddam Hussein preaches and an Arab socialism which is not run exclusively by religious leaders. Each leader would dearly like to undermine the other.
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   Will Polls See Voter Response to Iraq War ?

   Fri, 27 Oct 2006

   Situation in Iraq October has been the deadliest month. This year for US troops the spike in deaths has factor behind. Rising anti war sentiments in this country reporter on the ground in Baghdad about what things are really like to see reported some Iraq and more of the truth of we're able to get around Baghdad a bit If we go outside safe but for the rest of Iraq we're pretty much restricted hard. To talk to ordinary Iraqis because when with American has been spent already in Iraq and by the Department of military is a 140000. US troops here it's expensive to them. But the average Iraqi would like to see this this Sunni Shiite civil war . With more ground troops

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   I'm from Bethesda Maryland. And what I'd like to see reported some Iraq and -- more of the truth of where all the money's going. The true global violence is best we can determine and

   are really dangerous for us to travel we're able to get around Baghdad a bit -- If we go outside Baghdad we usually have to go with the military. We can fly to the north Kurdistan is is relatively safe but for the rest of Iraq we're pretty much restricted. And to going with the military on embeds and of course that makes it very hard. To talk to ordinary Iraqis because when -- with American soldiers there -- an automatic distance with the local population.

   is I've heard dad do you the monthly bill and for the Iraq -- eight billion dollars -- month. And I like to know what that money is going towards wide success -- bill in
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   President Obama: End to Iraq War By Year's End

   Fri, 21 Oct 2011

   American troops will leave Iraq by the end of this year been negotiating with the Iraqis who wanted US troops to diplomatic. Our presence in Iraq US troops will be gone political pressure obviously in Iraq they could not given immunity would our combat mission in Iraq . And remove all of our to our combat mission in Iraq . And today we've removed more than 100000 troops . Iraqis have taken full responsibility Hours ago I spoke of Iraqi prime minister I reaffirmed determination. Of the Iraqi People to forge their own report that as the rest our troops in Iraq will come home by the end nine years. America's war in Iraq . Will be over

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   As a candidate. For president. -- pledged to bring the war in Iraq to a responsible end. For the sake of our national security and the strength of American leadership. Around the world. After taking office I announced a new strategy that would -- our combat mission in Iraq And remove all of our troops by the end of 2011. As commander in chief ensuring the success of the strategy has been one of my highest national security prior orders. Last year I announced the end to our combat mission in Iraq And today we've removed more than 100000 troops Iraqis have taken full responsibility for their country's security. A few. Hours ago I spoke -- of Iraqi prime minister -- I reaffirmed that the United States keeps its commitments. He spoke of the determination. Of the Iraqi People to forge their own future. We are in full agreement about how to move -- So today I can report that as -- the rest our troops in Iraq will come home by the end of the year. After nearly nine years. America's war in Iraq Will be over. Over the next two months our troops in Iraq Tens of thousands of them will pack up their -- And worked on boards for the journey home. The last American soldier it will -- cross the border. Out of Iraq What -- held heads held high proud of their success. And knowing that the American people stand united. In our support for our troops That is -- America's military efforts in Iraq -- and but even as we mark this important milestone we're also moving into a new face in the relationship between the United States and Iraq As of January 1 and keeping whether -- strategic framework agreement with a -- It will be a normal relationship between sovereign

   partnership. What -- diplomats and civilian advisors in the lead. Will help Iraqis strengthen institutions that are just representative and accountable. We'll build new ties of trade and commerce culture and education that unleash the potential. The Iraqi People. -- partner within Iraq that contributes to regional security and peace just as we insist that other nations respect Iraq's sovereignty. As I told prime minister market. We will continue discussions on how we might help Iraq train and equip its forces. Again just as we -- for training and assistance to countries around the world. After all there will be some difficult days ahead for Iraq And the United States will continue to have an interest in rock that a stable. Secure and self reliant. Just it's Iraqis have persevered through war I'm confident that they can build a future worthy of their history as the cradle simple inflation. Here at home. The coming months will be another season of home -- Across America our servicemen and women will be reunited with the -- Today I can say that our troops in Iraq We'll definitely. Be home for the holidays. This December will be a time to reflect on all that we've been through in this war All join the American people and paying tribute to the more than one million Americans. Who have served in Iraq There are many wounded warriors and the nearly 4500. American patriots. And -- Iraqi and coalition partners. Who gave their lives to this -- Finally I would note that the end of war in Iraq reflects a larger transition. The talk of war is -- The draw down in Iraq allowed -- to refocus our fight against al-Qaeda and achieve. Major victories against its leadership including Osama bin lot. Now even as we remove our last troops from Iraq were beginning to bring our troops home from Afghanistan Where we've begun a transition to Afghan security. In leadership. When I took office roughly 180000. Troops were deployed and both these wars. And by the end of this year that number will be cut in half. And make no mistake will continue to go down. Meanwhile yesterday marked the definitive end of the Gadhafi regime in Libya. And their troops -- military played a critical role in shaping. A situation on the ground in which the -- people can build their own future. Today NATO is working to bring this successful mission to a close. So to sum up. The United States is moving forward position of strength. The long war in Iraq will come to an end by the end of this year. The transition. In Afghanistan is moving forward. And our troops Are finally coming home. If they do fewer deployments and more time training will help keep our military. The very best in

   Obama announcing a major milestone on the war in Iraq nearly nine years after it began will and by the end. Of this year more than a million Americans served in Iraq I want to talk to Martha Raddatz first. -- you service that you work was -- the military who served in Iraq in this war became so unpopular. Did they see -- as the success of the president said it was today.
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   Hillary Clinton on Heallth Care, Iraq War

   Sun, 23 Sep 2007

   Presence in Iraq to returned to al-Qaeda in Iraq we have to the Arabs in Iraq and and protect withdrawing from Iraq because the Iraqi Government pledge that all US troops will be home will the chaos in Iraq have in terms pushed al-Qaeda in Iraq out of their want to end the war in Iraq . I want to do responsibly with the withdrawal of our troops also with the there. And the Iraqis who have cited vote for the Iraq . War resolution was

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   the Middle East how much more of an influence will the chaos in Iraq have in terms of what's going on in the greater region. Will we have pushed al-Qaeda in Iraq out of their strongholds with our. Our new partnership. With some of the tribal sheiks or will they have regrouped and -- I don't know and I think it's. You know not appropriate to be speculating I can tell you -- general principles and my goal I want to end the war in Iraq I want to do so carefully responsibly with the withdrawal of our troops also with the withdrawal of a lot of our civilian. Employees the contractors who -- there. And the Iraqis who have cited what -- we have a huge humanitarian refugee crisis on our hands we have. You know millions of Iraqis have been displaced some internally some -- to other countries. The problems we're going to face because of the failed policies and

   focused on figure out how we canned try to help end the war in Iraq and bring our troops home. Because I think that this election as a real turning point election we've got to. Have a -- debate in this

   a debate about an -- this is -- debate about ending the war in Iraq You know as usual I think the Republicans because they continue to support the failed policy of this president. Are looking for
5. 
   'Operation New Dawn' Begins in Iraq

   Thu, 19 Aug 2010

   half years of war in Iraq . As we first reported 50000. American troops are still on the ground Raddatz has covered the Iraq War from the start. thousands they rolled through Iraq 's desert isle. Jubilant soldiers We're driving out of Iraq were leaving it was So many of these troops and others have made Troops have been killed in Iraq nearly 32000. Wounded influx of forces in Iraq this surge things that happen. The war is by no means over advising and assisting Iraqi forces meaning that and. But it is the Iraqis who will take the

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   Watershed after seven and a half years of war in Iraq As we first reported last night the last US combat brigade has left the country ushering in with the Pentagon calls operation new dawn. 50000. American troops are still on the ground but in -- new role with new challenges. Martha Raddatz has covered the Iraq War from the start.
6. 
   Bush Seeks American Support for Iraq War

   Sun, 21 Jan 2007

   forces launched Operation Iraqi Freedom to remove Saddam Today the world is rid of Saddam Hussein . In a tyrant has been Nearly twelve million Iraqis have voted in free elections At this point in the war . Our most important mission is helping the Iraqis . Secure their capital. Until Baghdad 's citizens feel secure He will be difficult for Iraqis to make further progress rebuilding. Steps necessary for Iraq to build a democratic society continuing to train the Iraqi Security Forces. So that more work to be done. In Iraq 's leaders must continue

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   Good morning. Four years ago today. Coalition forces launched Operation Iraqi Freedom to remove Saddam Hussein from power. They did so to eliminate the threat his regime posed in the Middle East. And to the world. Coalition forces carried out that mission with great courage and skill. Today the world is rid of Saddam Hussein . In a tyrant has been held to account for his crimes by his own people. Nearly twelve million Iraqis have voted in free elections. Under a constant democratic constitution that they wrote for themselves. And their democratic leaders are now working to build a free society that upholds the rule of law. That respects the rights of its people. It provides them security. And as an ally. In the war on terror. At this point in the war . Our most important mission is helping the Iraqis . Secure their capital. Until Baghdad's citizens feel secure in their own homes and neighborhoods. He will be difficult for Iraqis to make further progress toward political reconciliation. Or economic rebuilding. Steps necessary for Iraq to build a democratic society. So with our help Iraq's government is carrying out an aggressive plan. To secure Baghdad . And were continuing to train the Iraqi Security Forces. So that they ultimately. Take full responsibility for the security of their own people. I -- receive an update on the situation from Iraqi prime minister -- My conversation with the prime minister followed a briefing earlier this morning that included Secretary Rice and Secretary Gates. Along with General Petraeus and ambassador Collins. Who participated by video conference from Iraq . Prime minister Maliki and General Petraeus. Emphasize that the Baghdad security plan is still in its early stages. And success will take months. Not days or weeks. Yet those on the ground are seeing some hopeful signs. The Iraqi Government is completed the deployment of three Iraqi Army brigades. To the capital. Where they join the seven. Iraqi Army brigades and nine national police brigades that were already in the area. Iraqi Government is also lifted restrictions that once prevented. Iraqi and coalition forces from going into areas like Center City. American and Iraqi forces have established joint security stations. -- stations are. Scattered throughout Baghdad . And they're helping Iraqis reclaim their neighborhoods from the terrorists and extremists. Together we've carried out aggressive operations against both. Shia and Sunni extremists. Carry out operations against al-Qaeda terrorists. We've uncovered large caches of weapons and destroyed two major. Car bomb factories. That were located on the outskirts of Baghdad . Want to stress that this operation. Is still in the early stages still in the beginning stages. Fewer than half of the troop reinforcements we are sending. Have arrived in Baghdad . The new strategy will need need more time to take effect. And there will be good days. And there will be bad days. Ahead as it as security plan unfolds. As we help the Iraqis secure their capital. Their leaders are also beginning to meet the benchmarks they have laid out for political reconciliation. Last month Iraq's council of ministers approved a law that would share oil revenues among Iraqi People. Iraqi legislature passed a 41 billion dollar budget that includes ten billion dollars for reconstruction. And capital improvements. In last week prime minister Maliki. Visit ramadi. A city in the Sunni heartland. To reach out to local Sunni tribal leaders. There's been good progress. There's a lot more work to be done. In Iraq's leaders must continue to work to meet the benchmarks they have set forward. As Iraqis worked to keep their commitments we have important commitments of our own. Members of congress are now considering an emergency war spending bill. They have a responsibility. To ensure that this bill provides the funds. And the flexibility. That our troops need to accomplish their mission. They have a responsibility to pass a clean bill. That does not use funding for our troops as leverage to get special interest spending for their districts. And they every responsibility get this bill to my desk without strings. And without delay. It can be tempting to look at the challenges in Iraq . And conclude our best option is to pack up and go home. It may be satisfying in the short run. But I believe the consequences for American security would be devastating. American forces were to step back from Baghdad . Before it is more secure a contagion of violence could spill out across the entire country. Time this violence could engulf the region. The terrorists could emerge from the chaos -- safe haven in Iraq to replace the one they had an Afghanistan . Which they used to plan the attacks of September the eleventh 2001. The safety of the American people. We cannot allow this to happen. Prevailing in Iraq it's not going to be easy. General Petraeus says that the environment Iraq is the most challenging that he is seen in his more than. 32 years of service. It also says that he's been impressed by the professionalism. In the skill and determination of our men and women in uniform. He -- our troops quote a true will to win. And a sincere desire to help our Iraqi partners achieve success off. Four years after this war began the fight is difficult. But -- can't be one. Who will be -- we have the courage. And resolve to see
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   Obama to Announce End of Iraq Combat Operations

   Tue, 31 Aug 2010

   point in Iraq after seven mission in Iraq giving the lead to Iraqi forces To disarm Iraq . To free through the desert toward Baghdad . And didn't Baghdad three weeks would be Iraqis go to the capture of Saddam Hussein . But they Operation Iraqi Freedom importance ending this war . Is not only in Iraq 's interest commitment in Iraq . Our combat operations in Iraq have ended al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and funding to end the war in Iraq . Our promise ground. In Iraq Two president's American troops will stay in Iraq . So what Operation Iraqi Freedom seventh trip to Iraq since the troops in Baghdad today. That it is the Iraqis not the Americans

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   The president of course famously opposed the war in Iraq he also opposed President Bush's 2007. Surge of troops there.

   with the president's implicit argument tonight that he was right on the war opposing it. Because he will suggest it was a distraction from other priorities. Including going after al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and funding domestic programs. Which is why the president promised to end the war in Iraq Our promise tonight he will say he is -- it. And Diane earlier this today from Air Force One on his way to Texas President Obama called. President George W. Bush to brief him and preview the speech and also talk about conditions on the ground. In Iraq --