BAGHDAD, Jan. 7, 2009 (Reuters) — Shi'ites in Iraq gathered in their thousands to observe an annual ritual of mourning on Wednesday, an event that has become a show of strength for a majority whose public worship was repressed by Saddam Hussein. ... > full story
BAGHDAD, Dec. 30, 2008 (Reuters) — Britain and Iraq have yet to finalize a deal permitting 4,100 British troops to stay in Iraq but hope it can be done before their U.N. mandate expires in two days, a British embassy spokesman said on Monday. ... > full story
BAGHDAD, Dec. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki distanced himself from statements by his government's spokesman that U.S. troops might remain in Iraq for a decade, much longer than agreed under a pact signed with Washington. ... > full story
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Shi'ites In Iraq Mark Ashura In Show Of Force Jan. 7, 2009 (New York Times) — Shi'ites in Iraq gathered in their thousands to observe an annual ritual of mourning on Wednesday, an event that has become a show of strength for ...
Shiite pilgrims throng holy Iraq city Jan. 6, 2009 (Hurriyet Daily News, Turkey) — Shiites in their hundreds of thousands crowded the streets of Karbala yesterday, many beating their own backs with metal chains as the annual ...
Suicide Bomber Attacks Foreign Troops in Afghanistan Dec. 26, 2008 (Voice of America) — Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has attacked a convoy of international troops in the western province of Herat.. Authorities say at least one ...
Smart to stay with Gates Dec. 13, 2008 (Army Times) — In a July interview with Military Times, President-elect Barack Obama praised Defense Secretary Robert Gates for bringing a "level of realism and ...
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