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U.S. repays Iraqis by supplying visas
BAGHDAD — The U.S. Embassy on Thursday launched an expanded immigration program that provides 5,000 more visas each year for Iraqis who have put themselves at risk by working for the U.S. government.The new guidelines represent a 10-fold increase in the number of visas and extend the applicable categories beyond an existing program for interpreters to include all Iraqis who have worked for the U.S. government, the military or related contractors and sub-contractors.The Bush administration has come under criticism from advocates and lawmakers for how it has dealt with Iraqi employees who have frequently been targeted by anti-U.S.read more
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BAGHDAD — The U.S. Embassy on Thursday launched an expanded immigration program that provides 5,000 more visas each year for Iraqis who have put themselves at risk by working for the U.S. government.The new guidelines represent a 10-fold increase in the number of visas and extend the applicable categories beyond an existing program for interpreters to include all Iraqis who have worked for the U.S. government, the military or related contractors and sub-contractors.The Bush administration has come under criticism from advocates and lawmakers for how it has dealt with Iraqi employees who have frequently been targeted by anti-U.S.read more
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Iraqi teams banned from Beijing Olympic games
BAGHDAD - The International Olympic Committee has upheld a ban on Iraqi teams at the Beijing Games...
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BAGHDAD - The International Olympic Committee has upheld a ban on Iraqi teams at the Beijing Games...
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Female suicide bomber strikes in Iraq
The attack came at a checkpoint manned by U.S.-allied Sunni guards northeast of Baghdad.
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The attack came at a checkpoint manned by U.S.-allied Sunni guards northeast of Baghdad.
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Political feuds in Baghdad close door to Olympics
Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it's not welcome in Beijing because of a political feud ...
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Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it's not welcome in Beijing because of a political feud ...
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Female bomber kills seven in northeast Iraq
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Six members of a U.S.-backed neighborhood patrol and a civilian were killed in an attack by a female suicide bomber in northeast Iraq on Thursday, police said.
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Six members of a U.S.-backed neighborhood patrol and a civilian were killed in an attack by a female suicide bomber in northeast Iraq on Thursday, police said.
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Suicide Bomber Kills 8 Guards in Iraq
Iraqi police say at least eight people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a checkpoint manned by U.S.-allied Sunni guards northeast of Baghdad.
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Iraqi police say at least eight people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a checkpoint manned by U.S.-allied Sunni guards northeast of Baghdad.
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Female suicide bomber kills 8 in Iraq
Associated Press - July 24, 2008 2:43 PM ET BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraqi police say at least eight people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a checkpoint manned by U.S.-allied Sunni guards...
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Associated Press - July 24, 2008 2:43 PM ET BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraqi police say at least eight people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a checkpoint manned by U.S.-allied Sunni guards...
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Iraqi teams banned from Beijing Olympics
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The International Olympic Committee has upheld a ban on Iraqi teams at the Beijing Games, saying Thursday the government missed the deadline to address accusations of political interference.
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BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The International Olympic Committee has upheld a ban on Iraqi teams at the Beijing Games, saying Thursday the government missed the deadline to address accusations of political interference.
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Gunmen Kill 3 From U.S.-Allied Group in Baghdad Drive-By
Gunmen killed three guards from a U.S.-allied Sunni group Thursday in drive-by shootings in northern Baghdad, an official said.
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Gunmen killed three guards from a U.S.-allied Sunni group Thursday in drive-by shootings in northern Baghdad, an official said.
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Iraqi leadersends back law on provincial voting
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s president vetoed legislation on provincial elections on Wednesday, sending it back to lawmakers for revisions as political leaders continued to try to strike a deal that would allow the vote to be held this year as planned.Provincial ele...
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BAGHDAD — Iraq’s president vetoed legislation on provincial elections on Wednesday, sending it back to lawmakers for revisions as political leaders continued to try to strike a deal that would allow the vote to be held this year as planned.Provincial ele...
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