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1. Attacks Kill at Least 5 in Iraq

   Wed, 2 Jan 2013

   Iraqi authorities say five people have been killed in a string of brother who is a member of anti-al-Qaida group north of Baghdad . In the western province of Anbar, a car bomb targeting the weren't authorized to talk to the media. Violence has ebbed in Iraq , but insurgent attacks are still frequent.
2. Iraq : 10 People Killed in Attacks South of Baghdad

   Mon, 31 Dec 2012

   Two separate bombings south of Baghdad killed 10 people and wounded another 24 on Monday, Iraqi officials said — the latest apparent attacks is about 95 kilometers (60 miles) south of Baghdad . Two doctors confirmed the casualty figures
3. General's Battle With PTSD Leads Him to the Brink

   Sat, 29 Dec 2012

   8212;—— IRAQ He had practically begged his torture chamber in a former Iraqi headquarters, he saw a 8212;—— IRAQ It was 2006, and the Iraq war was raging when Cantwell landed in Baghdad . Australia had sent 2,000
4. 
   Reporter's Notebook: Ali Ismail Abbas, Iraqi Boy Hit by American Missile 10 Years Later

   Fri, 28 Dec 2012

   in his hospital bed in Baghdad appeared alongside the expected Ali to die, The Iraqi doctors expected him to Iconic face of the Iraqi War Ali Abbas on his his regular visits to Iraq and they married there time in the hospital in Baghdad . He says the pain he another war-injured Iraqi he met in the Kuwaiti
5. Iraqi Sunnis Demonstrate in Anbar, West of Baghdad

   Fri, 28 Dec 2012

   Witnesses say tens of thousands of Iraqi Sunni Muslims have massed along a major Sunni-dominated province of Anbar west of Baghdad . Protesters held aloft placards declaring Friday of honor." Some carried old Iraqi flags used during the era of ousted dictator
6. Desert Storm Commander Norman Schwarzkopf Dies

   Fri, 28 Dec 2012

   allied aircraft attacked Iraqi bases and Baghdad government facilities war rather than drive to Baghdad to capture Saddam, as meeting with vanquished Iraqi generals, he allowed a key concession on Iraq 's use of helicopters
7. AP Source: Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf Dies

   Thu, 27 Dec 2012

   allied aircraft attacked Iraqi bases and Baghdad government facilities war rather than drive to Baghdad to capture Saddam, as meeting with vanquished Iraqi generals, he allowed a key concession on Iraq 's use of helicopters

Videos

1. 
   Norman Schwarzkopf 1991 'This Week' Interview

   Sat, 29 Dec 2012

   falling apart but if you expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait is it safe guards can sit across the line in Iraq would US forces be safe under General the air bombardment of Iraq is continuing and will continue populated communication. Within Iraq . And you also I'm sure have disrupt command and control. From Baghdad or from wherever the command

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   have is with electronic jamming and can just -- populated communication. Within Iraq . And you also I'm sure have -- ability to listen to him on what's going on electronically in Iraq can you tell us what can you tell us about how much you've done to disrupt command and control. From Baghdad or from wherever the command headquarters now lives.

   news agency -- to a captured American flyers have been seen in Baghdad even think about that. Well of course we're Karen were carrying twelve people missing in action. That's -- conceivable that. And I
2. 
   Iraqi Art: Baghdad to Soho

   Mon, 2 Jun 2008

   them. Violence in Iraq will be doesn't wartime content of Baghdad . the count by the let me he's an Iraqi sculpt and founder from the people of Baghdad . These artists it means to be an Iraqi . What what that on the ground in Iraq with regards to ought to stay in Iraq but these are new to the artists in Baghdad . Well. We. I continue. Supporting Iraqi Just quickly how

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   money matters now old too -- we have about them. Violence in Iraq will be doesn't open seat is the rich culture and all from this part of the wild. So with the help of the US military liaison several bad -- onto -- so now showing that what can America for the very first time. Joining us is Christopher Brownfield the man behind this unprecedented exhibition cooled oil on landscape all -- from wartime content -- of Baghdad . -- the -- count by the same name. Also with us is the galleries and -- dead how let me he's an Iraqi sculpt and founder of the plumbing -- honoree had to -- you. -- Christmas that you helped make this happen told to

   I was working as a liaison officer in the US embassy in Baghdad and I was very fortunate to meet several Iraqi artists. Who were working in the Green Zone and exhibiting their works in secret in Baghdad . After several months it became friends with them and decided to explore the notion of taking the works to the United States

   Well. Looking at these paintings gave me an Iraqi perspective on what was happening and despite all the concrete walls and barbed wire in the machine guns that were blocking. Me in the Green -- in this nice protected area from the people of Baghdad . These artists were able to show me what it means to be an Iraqi .
3. 
   Iraq's Christians Return to Baghdad

   Mon, 24 Dec 2007

   adversity and here in Baghdad on Christmas Eve that Churches in Mosul in Baghdad including this one shown pre Islamic times an Iraqi Christians have lived toppling of Saddam Hussein Iraq 's Christian community they make up only 3% of Iraq 's 27 million residents half his parishioners at Baghdad sued Catholic Church

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   fled that country. Many of them were Christians who had lived in Iraq for centuries and now. With the security situation improving many of Iraq's Christians -- finally returning home. Just in time for Christmas with that story from Baghdad here's ABC's John Henman.

   nearly gift -- Christmas for the Rafael family. Returning to church in Baghdad for the first time since they fled the capital soaring violence last year. Polish Raphael soldiers -- to pay for the move from Kurdistan back to the capital. Tomorrow his children alone -- only new clothes that six year old rym Brahma has already crossed off the top item on her list and -- Her mother Esther which is better Kurdistan or Baghdad He says and she answered Baghdad is better. The -- sales are among a trickle of Christians who have returned to Baghdad . Like many other -- they are encouraged by the improved security but they're also broke. Living in a three bedroom home with two other families. And hoping to return to -- standard of living they haven't known since the fall of Saddam in 2003. Baghdad is like our mother -- says she prays to god that improved security here we'll let other Iraqi Christians returned home. Christianity has always been about faith -- adversity and here in Baghdad on Christmas Eve that is as true today as ever. And their faith has been tested. On a single day in August 20046. Churches in Mosul in Baghdad including this one shown here we're firebomb. Priests have been murdered parishioners have been forced by insurgents to convert -- pay a special Christian tax. Christianity arrived in pre Islamic times -- an Iraqi Christians have lived alongside Muslims here for century. Since the US led toppling of Saddam Hussein Iraq's Christian community has been decimated thousands have fled. The United Nations report says 40% of all Iraqis who left the country are Christian although they make up only 3% of Iraq's 27 million residents. Cindy and father -- Nissan says nearly half his parishioners at Baghdad sued Catholic Church have fled since the US invasion this year He says. He expects full PUs on Christmas. For the Rafael family and for the families of the children's senior familiar Carol. -- remaining in Baghdad is a sign of faith in the future. John handwritten ABC news Baghdad .
4. 
   No Break for Violence in Baghdad

   Mon, 26 Feb 2007

   Baghdad it seems can get no break from violence Iraq 's Shiite vice president is killed. The attack comes with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in six attacks yesterday in the Baghdad area alone. And comes as the now begins its third week. Iraq 's national security advisor

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   Baghdad it seems can get no break from violence Iraq's Shiite vice president is recovering after a bomb blast this morning. The vice president -- and was bruised when the bomb exploded. At least five people were killed. The attack comes with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in Jordan undergoing medical treatment his family says he is suffering from exhaustion. On Sunday a female suicide bomber killed at least 41 people outside a mostly Shiite college. This was one of six attacks yesterday in the Baghdad area alone. And comes as the US security plan now begins its third week. Iraq's national security advisor says it's much too early to judge the plan's effectiveness. We should not.
5. 
   Webcast: Risky Iraq Strategy; Baghdad Real World; Lego Master Builder

   Mon, 11 Jun 2007

   goal. The army blamed the Iraq War and strengthen the economy on the web cast real world Baghdad Iraqi twenty somethings filmed themselves lives. To try and show what Iraq is really like for those who attacks on US soldiers. In Baghdad the military spokesman talked

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   So today on the web cast real world Baghdad Iraqi twenty somethings filmed themselves on dates playing music and living their lives. To try and show what Iraq is really like for those who live there. Also today from a ground breaking race car driver to the end of a

   military has begun arming Sunni insurgent groups. In the area of western Iraq known as -- Anbar Province an area where Sunni groups have been responsible for attacks on US soldiers. In Baghdad the military spokesman talked about why the US would be willing to arm Sunni tribal leaders. Once considered the enemy.

   Americans in fighting al-Qaeda. So they're trying to replicate this now in Baghdad -- also -- Sunni groups that are unhappy with al-Qaeda but of course -- the big question -- what happens with these groups. Once they have fought al-Qaeda what is their next target is -- the Americans is that the the Shia led government in Baghdad . Those questions and certainly not an answer.
6. 
   New Strategy in Baghdad

   Sun, 4 Feb 2007

   Miguel Marquez is in Baghdad tonight. On the day US offensive to secure Baghdad will be bigger than any first time US troops and Iraqi soldiers and police will formal presence with Iraqi troops taking the lead for both the people in Iraq . And in America to be neighborhood in central Baghdad many Iraqis have little

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   senior US military officers say the operation to secure Baghdad will be quote unlike anything the city has seen and quote. Officials say that joint US Iraqi command center that will oversee this offensive is going to open tomorrow and that the operation itself will -- very soon after that. Past efforts as you probably -- to secure Baghdad have failed but the US military says this time this time the tactics will be different. Many say what we're looking at right now is the last chance to stop an all out civil war. ABC's Miguel Marquez is in Baghdad tonight.

   of the war. US commanders say the new US offensive to secure Baghdad will be bigger than any other anti insurgent operation in the four year history of the war. Starting tomorrow for the first time US troops and Iraqi soldiers and police will operate under a single command. And the strategy clear out insurgents yeah. Hold disputed territory and build a more formal presence with Iraqi troops taking the lead. In order for this plan to be successful. Is important for both the people in Iraq . And in America to be patient. But after the enormous truck bomb leveled the market and destroyed -- mainly Shiite neighborhood in central Baghdad many Iraqis have little patience left. Started -- every day there were explosions he says where's the government no security nothing. More

   scale attacks up. Iraqis are hopeful but skeptical. Miguel Marquez ABC news Baghdad .
7. 
   Iraq War Aftermath: Baghdad Bombings

   Thu, 22 Dec 2011

   were the scenes from Iraq Americans waited so long These the scenes from Iraq today the all too familiar through every part of Baghdad . More than a dozen blew on the government and Iraqi Security Forces. An Iraqi Security Forces don't well founded the war in Iraq might over for the US over. for an ABC news Baghdad .

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   Baghdad has suffered its deadliest day in more than a year. At least 69 people were killed in a wave of bombings just days after the last American forces left the country. Raising the question tonight are all those hard one security gains now at risk. ABC's -- was in Baghdad earlier this week any files this report tonight.

   These were the scenes from Iraq Americans waited so long see the joy and relief. But the US the war was over. These -- the scenes from Iraq today the all too familiar violence started at dawn. Car bombs and -- ripped through every part of Baghdad . More than a dozen blew up markets schools and government do things. My baby was sleeping in her bed when glassed over

   Today that Hillary appears well founded the war in Iraq might -- over for the US. But that doesn't mean the war is over. -- for an ABC news Baghdad .