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Czech: Iraq planned attack on Radio Free Europe

Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's regime planned to use an anti-tank rocket to attack the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Prague, the Czech Republic's counterintelligence service said Monday.

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Related Topix: Travel, Czech Republic, Europe, Czech Republic Travel

Sun Nov 29, 2009

Azzaman Online

U.S. embassy hands 5,000 artifacts to Iraq Museum

The U.S. embassy in Baghdad has given 515 archaeological items to the Iraq Museum, Antiquities Department chief said.

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Related Topix: Travel, Iraq, World News, Archaeology, Anthropology, Science

Sat Nov 28, 2009

Elburn Herald

Letter: Don't drop the ball on Iraq

We cannot afford to take our eyes off of Iraq as we focus more on Afghanistan. If we leave before a stable, functioning government and society have developed, we risk losing not only Iraq but all of the Middle East, including Afghanistan, to extremist and anti-U.S. forces.

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Related Topix: Travel, Middle East, Israel Travel, Israel Travel, Iraq, World News

Fri Nov 27, 2009

KEZI

Oregon Senators Visit Iraq

After a controversial healthcare vote in Washington, senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden took off for Baghdad, kicking off a two-day tour that would give them a better sense of the country's political climate.

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Related Topix: Travel, US Politics, US News, Senator Jeff Merkley, US Senate, Democrat, Ron Wyden, Iraq, World News

Thu Nov 26, 2009

Gulf Times

Obama pays tribute to troops on Thanksgiving

MAN: A Spider-Man balloon moves through Columbus Circle near the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Days before he is expected to order more troops to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama paid tribute to the US military yesterday, lamenting families with an empty seat at their Thanksgiving table.

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Related Topix: Life, Thanksgiving, Holidays, US News, US Politics, Barack Obama, Travel

WBAY

Iraqi PM: election dispute poses risks to security

Iraq's prime minister on Thursday warned that a political dispute likely to postpone January elections was a threat to security, but said American troops would not have to delay their timetable for leaving because of the vote.

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Related Topix: Middle East, Iraq, World News, Travel

KIROTV

Widow Raising New Questions About Electrocutions in Iraq

It appears as if 18 deaths, a congressional probe and new military marching orders were not enough to end a rash of electrocutions in Iraq.

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Related Topix: Travel, US Military, US Air Force, Dover Air Force Base, Iraq, World News

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Oregon at War - OregonLive.com

Sens. Merkley and Wyden call in from Iraq

While they were dining in Baghdad with Ambassador Christopher Hill, Sens. Merkley and Wyden said Monday they were interrupted every 10 minutes with updates on the parliamentary debate over the terns if the proposed January elections.

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Related Topix: Middle East, Iraq, World News, Travel,

Tue Nov 24, 2009

The Daily Star

Iraq on cusp of foreign investment flood

BAGHDAD: Iraq is on the verge of a boom in project finance as power plants, shopping malls and general infrastructure investment starts to kick in and violence continues to subside, the country's trade bank said.

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Related Topix: Middle East, Iraq, World News, Travel,

Mon Nov 23, 2009

IcWirral

Iraq war's 'appalling' MoD failures

A leaked Government report on "lessons learnt" after the Iraq war reveals "appalling" failures that left the British Army ill-equipped for battle and the subsequent occupation, it has been reported.

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Related Topix: Travel, Iraq, World News

Sun Nov 22, 2009

CLTV - Chicago Land's TV

Sen Burris departs on Iraq trip

Sen. Roland Burris, an Illinois Democrat, left Saturday for a trip to Iraq to examine security and political developments in the region, an aide said today.

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Related Topix: Travel, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Roland Burris, Democrat, Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Tom Udall, Tom Udall, Senator Michael Bennet, US House of Representatives

WXMI

Iraq got seeds for bioweapons from U.S.

Iraq's bioweapons program that President Bush wants to eradicate got its start with help from the United States two decades ago, according to government records getting new scrutiny in light of the discussion of war against Iraq.

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Related Topix: Iraq, World News, Middle East, Travel, George Bush, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West Nile Virus, Health

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Newsday

Iraq to 'give preference' to French firms

"a special place" for Iraq, and French companies will get preference if they invest and do business in the country, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Travel, Iraq, World News, Middle East, Jalal Talabani

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Clover Herald

Iraq's national elections in jeopardy after vice president's veto

Iraq's pivotal national elections were thrown back into turmoil and potential delay Wednesday after Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi vetoed part of an election law and sent it back to parliament.

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Related Topix: Iraq, World News, Middle East, Travel, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama,

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Iraq vote faces likely delay

Iraq's path toward political stability after years of war threatened to veer off course Wednesday when a vice president vetoed part of a key election law, a move likely to delay a national vote slated for January.

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Related Topix: Middle East, Iraq, World News, Travel,

Wed Nov 18, 2009

KTVA Anchorage

Former Alaska National Guardsman is honored after losing lower leg in Iraq

Sam Pierce isn't surprised his son, Jeremy Pierce, is handling adversity well. The now 23-year-old Jeremy has shown a stubborn persistence since he was a boy.

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Related Topix: Travel, US Military, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, US Army, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Fairbanks, AK, US National Guard

CNN

Vice president's veto threatens Iraq election

Tariq Al-Hashimi says the law is unfair to Iraqis who were forced to flee the country.

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Related Topix: Iraq, World News, Middle East, Travel, Tariq Al-hashimi,

Tue Nov 17, 2009

The State

Schwarzenegger drops in on US troops in Iraq

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped in on U.S. troops in Iraq on Monday, thanking them for the sacrifices they and their families are making.

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Related Topix: California Government, California, US Governors, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Travel, Iraq

Mon Nov 16, 2009

CW2 Colorado KWGN-TV

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drops in on US troops in Iraq, reminds them to 'pump up'

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped in on U.S. troops in Iraq on Monday, thanking them for the sacrifices they and their families are making.

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Related Topix: California Government, California, US Governors, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Travel, Iraq

Panama City News Herald

After son's death in Baghdad, mom keeps legacy alive

Deborah Tainsh kept a journal the entire time her stepson, U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Tainsh, was deployed in Iraq.

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Related Topix: Iraq, World News, US Military, Fort Benning, US Army, Travel, Panama City Beach, FL, US Marine Corps

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