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Iraqi president rejects election law
BAGHDAD -- Iraq's president promised to reject a draft law paving the way for U.S.-backed provincial elections, saying Wednesday it would worsen sectarian rifts among Iraqis.
Washington Post – Jul 23, 2008 3:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD -- Iraq's president promised to reject a draft law paving the way for U.S.-backed provincial elections, saying Wednesday it would worsen sectarian rifts among Iraqis.
Washington Post – Jul 23, 2008 3:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Iraqis Take Flawed Step On Electoral Legislation
BAGHDAD, July 22 -- Iraq's parliament passed legislation Tuesday setting new rules for provincial elections, a step widely viewed here as critical to the country's process of political reconciliation.
Washington Post – Jul 23, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD, July 22 -- Iraq's parliament passed legislation Tuesday setting new rules for provincial elections, a step widely viewed here as critical to the country's process of political reconciliation.
Washington Post – Jul 23, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sioux Falls service set for late soldier
Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vrooman, who died July 15 in Iraq, are Friday in San Antonio, Texas, his wife's hometown.A Sioux Falls memorial service also is tentatively set for 2 p.m. Aug. 16 in the Multi-Cultural Center, 515 N. Main Ave.Vrooman, 28, of Sioux Falls died at a Baghdad hospital after being wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated, according to the U.S. Defense Department. He died at a Baghdad hospital.
Argus Leader – Jul 23, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vrooman, who died July 15 in Iraq, are Friday in San Antonio, Texas, his wife's hometown.A Sioux Falls memorial service also is tentatively set for 2 p.m. Aug. 16 in the Multi-Cultural Center, 515 N. Main Ave.Vrooman, 28, of Sioux Falls died at a Baghdad hospital after being wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated, according to the U.S. Defense Department. He died at a Baghdad hospital.
Argus Leader – Jul 23, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Iraq looking to draw tourists
BAGHDAD — Someone had fun tinkering with the airline board at the old, disused terminal at Baghdad International Airport. It advertises a "special flight” on Japan Airlines from Basra to Sydney, Australia, while a flight from Baghdad to Mexico City is "delayed.”In reality, Iraq has been a no-go zone for most civilian aircraft for almost two decades. Yet, now that insurgent attacks and sectarian bloodshed have ebbed over the past year, Iraq's government is beginning to promote tourism. But it'll be tough; even if officials can lure the adventuresome, Iraq's tourism facilities are shabby.read more
NewsOK.com – Jul 23, 2008 03:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD — Someone had fun tinkering with the airline board at the old, disused terminal at Baghdad International Airport. It advertises a "special flight” on Japan Airlines from Basra to Sydney, Australia, while a flight from Baghdad to Mexico City is "delayed.”In reality, Iraq has been a no-go zone for most civilian aircraft for almost two decades. Yet, now that insurgent attacks and sectarian bloodshed have ebbed over the past year, Iraq's government is beginning to promote tourism. But it'll be tough; even if officials can lure the adventuresome, Iraq's tourism facilities are shabby.read more
NewsOK.com – Jul 23, 2008 03:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain struggles to make himself heard above chorus of approval for rival
On a helicopter tour over Baghdad, a relaxed Barack Obama was flashing his famous smile at the US commander David Petraeus, with whom he has sparred in the past. At about the same time, some 8,000 miles away, his presidential rival John McCain looked faintly ridiculous riding a golf buggy with George Bush Snr near the former president's summer home in Maine.
The Independent – Jul 22, 2008 11:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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On a helicopter tour over Baghdad, a relaxed Barack Obama was flashing his famous smile at the US commander David Petraeus, with whom he has sparred in the past. At about the same time, some 8,000 miles away, his presidential rival John McCain looked faintly ridiculous riding a golf buggy with George Bush Snr near the former president's summer home in Maine.
The Independent – Jul 22, 2008 11:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Chasing Obama across Iraqi, Afghan war zones
BAGHDAD (AP) -- It was long past sunrise and still no clue: Where's Barack Obama?...
AP – Jul 22, 2008 7:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD (AP) -- It was long past sunrise and still no clue: Where's Barack Obama?...
AP – Jul 22, 2008 7:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Baghdad or Bust? Iraq Looks to Promote Tourism
Baghdad has made moves to promote tourism as a source of revenue in light of decline in violence.
Fox News – Jul 22, 2008 7:38 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Baghdad has made moves to promote tourism as a source of revenue in light of decline in violence.
Fox News – Jul 22, 2008 7:38 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Huge arms cache destroyed in Iraq
BAGHDAD, July 22 (UPI) -- U.S.-led military coalition forces in Iraq say they have discovered a large supply of weapons during a recent sweep targeting al-Qaida supporters.
United Press International – Jul 22, 2008 6:24 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD, July 22 (UPI) -- U.S.-led military coalition forces in Iraq say they have discovered a large supply of weapons during a recent sweep targeting al-Qaida supporters.
United Press International – Jul 22, 2008 6:24 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Iraq looks to tourism
Someone had fun tinkering with the airline board at the old, disused terminal at Baghdad International Airport. It advertises ...
USA Today – Jul 22, 2008 5:01 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Someone had fun tinkering with the airline board at the old, disused terminal at Baghdad International Airport. It advertises ...
USA Today – Jul 22, 2008 5:01 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Iraq favors U.S. troop pullout by end of 2010
BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government on Monday left little doubt that it favors a withdrawal plan for U.S. combat troops similar to what Sen. Barack Obama has proposed, providing Obama with a potentially powerful political boost on a day he spent in Iraq workin...
The Register-Guard – Jul 22, 2008 4:59 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government on Monday left little doubt that it favors a withdrawal plan for U.S. combat troops similar to what Sen. Barack Obama has proposed, providing Obama with a potentially powerful political boost on a day he spent in Iraq workin...
The Register-Guard – Jul 22, 2008 4:59 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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