News Topic - Iraq

Former state judge tells of corruption in Iraq's government
The Bush administration repeatedly ignored corruption at the highest levels within the Iraqi government and kept secret potentially embarrassing information so as not to undermine its relationship with Baghdad, according to two former State Department employees.
Concord Monitor Online  –  5 hours, 10 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: New Hampshire: Concord

Bend soldier killed in IED explosion in Iraq
According to the Department of Defense, Cpl. Jessica A. Ellis, 24, of Bend, died May 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when her vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
KVAL CBS 13  –  5 hours, 16 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Oregon: Eugene

200 S.C. Guard soldiers back in state
More than 200 soldiers from the S.C. National Guard’s 132nd Military Police Company returned to the Midlands on Sunday after a yearlong combat tour in Iraq.In Iraq, the company provided convoy security and helped train the Iraqi National Police. The unit did not lose a single soldier in combat, said Col. Pete Brooks, an S.C. National Guard spokesman.The unit, based in West Columbia, arrived in the United States last week and spent a few days at Camp Shelby, Miss., making the transition from active-duty soldiers to Guard members.The guardsmen were welcomed back Sunday morning during a short ceremony at Airport High School, Brooks said.Meanwhile, 60 members of the Guard’s 218th Brigade Combat Team are scheduled to arrive at 4 p.m. today at Eagle Aviation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport after spending a year in Afghanistan.
The State  –  5 hours, 52 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: South Carolina: Columbia

200-plus at Furman opposing Bush visit
COLUMBIA — More than 200 Furman University students and faculty members are objecting to the school's first visit by a sitting U.S. president, criticizing the Bush administration's handling of the Iraq war and environmental issues.
Charleston.net  –  6 hours, 10 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: South Carolina: Charleston

Congressional Candidate Home From Iraq
SCARBOROUGH (NEWS CENTER) -- Republican first district congressional candidate Charlie Summers made his first appearance on the campaign trail since coming home from Iraq.
WLBZ2.com  –  6 hours, 23 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Maine: Bangor

Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense has identified 4,069 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war. It confirmed the death of the following American on Monday:.
New York Times  –  7 hours, 1 minute ago  ¦  comment?
found in U.S. News

Soldier battles on to be conscientious objector
A Fort Richardson-based paratrooper who had his request for conscientious objector status denied by the U.S. Army while serving in Iraq last year appealed that decision in an Anchorage federal court on Monday.
The Anchorage Daily News  –  7 hours, 8 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Alaska: Anchorage

Ex-Officials: Iraq Corruption Went Ignored
Former State Dept. heads: Warnings, recommendations were ignored.
ABC News  –  7 hours, 50 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Top Stories

Sadr Forces Seal Truce in Iraq
Shiite political leaders in Iraq signed a cease-fire pact with representatives of anti-American cleric Sadr, as U.S. officials expressed cautious optimism. (Complete coverage)
Wall Street Journal  –  9 hours, 2 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in World

Local soldier killed
Vehicle accident in Iraq takes life
CBS 58 WDJT-TV  –  9 hours, 6 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Wisconsin: Milwaukee