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Iraqi Judges Escape Baghdad Bombs
Five Iraqi Judges have survived an assasination attempt
ABC News – Jun 30, 2008 3:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Five Iraqi Judges have survived an assasination attempt
ABC News – Jun 30, 2008 3:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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U.S. had direct hand in Iraq oil decision
BAGHDAD, June 30 (UPI) -- U.S. officials had a hand in an Iraqi decision to allow five Western oil companies do to business in the country, sources say.
United Press International – Jun 30, 2008 2:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD, June 30 (UPI) -- U.S. officials had a hand in an Iraqi decision to allow five Western oil companies do to business in the country, sources say.
United Press International – Jun 30, 2008 2:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Five Iraqi judges escape Baghdad bombs
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Five Iraqi appeals court judges escaped assassination attempts on Monday when bombs exploded outside their homes in eastern Baghdad, an apparent attempt to intimidate the court, police and a judicial official said.
Reuters – Jun 30, 2008 2:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Five Iraqi appeals court judges escaped assassination attempts on Monday when bombs exploded outside their homes in eastern Baghdad, an apparent attempt to intimidate the court, police and a judicial official said.
Reuters – Jun 30, 2008 2:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Army's Official Iraq War Report Cites Poor Planning
A U.S. Army report criticizes the planning and aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Army's official history of the war says the biggest single blunder was Gen. Tommy Franks' decision to send the leaders of the Baghdad invasion into Kuwait and put a less experienced officer and less well-resourced team in its place.
NPR.org – Jun 30, 2008 12:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A U.S. Army report criticizes the planning and aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Army's official history of the war says the biggest single blunder was Gen. Tommy Franks' decision to send the leaders of the Baghdad invasion into Kuwait and put a less experienced officer and less well-resourced team in its place.
NPR.org – Jun 30, 2008 12:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Iraqi tribesmen preparing for life without U.S. aid
RADWANIYAH, Iraq — Capt. David N. Simms wanted the tribal sheiks to have no doubts — the $500,000 his unit spends every month to pay and equip local tribesmen to keep peace here will soon run out and they had better be ready when it's gone.Simms handed the sheiks 600 applications for a vocational school in nearby Baghdad. It's one option, he said, to prepare the men for life after he stops giving them salaries.The "Sons of Iraq” are the estimated 80,000 fighters recruited and paid by the U.S. military to help fight al-Qaida and maintain security in neighborhoods.read more
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RADWANIYAH, Iraq — Capt. David N. Simms wanted the tribal sheiks to have no doubts — the $500,000 his unit spends every month to pay and equip local tribesmen to keep peace here will soon run out and they had better be ready when it's gone.Simms handed the sheiks 600 applications for a vocational school in nearby Baghdad. It's one option, he said, to prepare the men for life after he stops giving them salaries.The "Sons of Iraq” are the estimated 80,000 fighters recruited and paid by the U.S. military to help fight al-Qaida and maintain security in neighborhoods.read more
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Iraq opens 6 oil fields for international bidding
BAGHDAD (AP) -- The Iraqi government says it's opened six oil fields to international bidding as the nation tries to boost production....
AP – Jun 30, 2008 11:03 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD (AP) -- The Iraqi government says it's opened six oil fields to international bidding as the nation tries to boost production....
AP – Jun 30, 2008 11:03 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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In Official History, Army Admits War Mistakes
The Army's own historical analysis — released yesterday — says that after the fall of Baghdad in 2003, U.S. commanders presumed success too quickly and did not send enough troops to handle the occupation. And President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech in May, 2003 reinforced that view, according to the study.
NPR.org – Jun 30, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The Army's own historical analysis — released yesterday — says that after the fall of Baghdad in 2003, U.S. commanders presumed success too quickly and did not send enough troops to handle the occupation. And President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech in May, 2003 reinforced that view, according to the study.
NPR.org – Jun 30, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Hour Two: Army Chronicles War Mistakes
The Army's own historical analysis — released Sunday — says that after the fall of Baghdad in 2003, U.S. commanders presumed success too quickly and did not send enough troops to handle the occupation. And President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech in May 2003 reinforced that view, according to the study.
NPR.org – Jun 30, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The Army's own historical analysis — released Sunday — says that after the fall of Baghdad in 2003, U.S. commanders presumed success too quickly and did not send enough troops to handle the occupation. And President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech in May 2003 reinforced that view, according to the study.
NPR.org – Jun 30, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Police: 3 judges targeted by bombs in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) -- A police officer says three Iraqi judges have been targeted by bombs in different areas of Baghdad, resulting in injuries but no deaths.
GoErie.com – Jun 30, 2008 10:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD (AP) -- A police officer says three Iraqi judges have been targeted by bombs in different areas of Baghdad, resulting in injuries but no deaths.
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Iraqi notice on oil does not include contracts
BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi government opened six oil fields to international bidding Monday as the nation attempts to boost daily production by 60 percent.
Chicago Sun Times – Jun 30, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi government opened six oil fields to international bidding Monday as the nation attempts to boost daily production by 60 percent.
Chicago Sun Times – Jun 30, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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