Iraq

Wave of Terrorist Bombs Rip Through Baghdad
At least 14 bombs were detonated across Iraq on Thursday, killing at least 60 people and wounding hundreds more.

Iraqi Government Already in Turmoil with Charges Against Sunni VP
The day after U.S. ground forces officially left Iraq, the Vice President was charged with running a hit squad that killed government officials.

Iraq War Ends Quietly, Many Questions Remain
An official ceremony in Baghdad saw the final lowering of the American flag in Iraq, marking the end of the war ahead of final troop withdrawals in the coming weeks.

Clinton Urges Iran Not to Misinterpret U.S. Troop Withdrawal
The U.S. withdrawal from Iraq is being called a victory for Iran by some, but Hillary Rodham Clinton has warned that U.S. resolve has not waned.

Issue of Immunity a Key for U.S. Troops Leaving Iraq
U.S. troops were slated to leave Iraq by the end of this year as far back as 2008, and only a trip up on an immunity deal kept that deadline from being extended.

Protecting Fuel Supplies One of Deadliest Duties for US Military in Iraq
The US Military continues to explore new technologies that will lessen its dependence on oil and gas.

A Wave of Deadly Attacks in Iraq
Attacks in Iraq leave scores dead and are "eerily similar" to attacks that happened last year.

Suicide Bombings, Terror Continue in Iraq as War Largely Forgotten in U.S.
Despite the fact that suicide bombings and consistent terror attacks continue to kill civilians and U.S. troops in Iraq, the ongoing struggle there is largely overshadowed by economic troubles at home.

Sumerian Foreign Trade
If agriculture can be showcased as the backbone of the Sumerian economy, its steering wheel was the cross-cultural trade. This sophisticated link, that had tied together the economies of distant lands, was one of the major factors that shaped the earliest complex societies.

December '09 is First No Combat-Related Death Month for US Forces in Iraq
December 2009 saw no combat-related deaths for the United States forces in Iraq.

Court Martial for Getting Pregnant in Iraq
For US soldiers in Iraq - getting pregnant or impregnating a fellow soldier is now an offense punishable by court-martial.

Russia feels US presence in Iraq a threat to its security
The war in Iraq has prompted Russia to act on the words of the Czar Alexander III that Russia has only two allies - its army and the navy - and master up its defense resources and intensify combat training of the armed forces.

What is Oil for food program?
Just find out what actually the Oil for Food program is. What was the objective and related topics.

How Britain helped Iraq set up nerve gas plant: a 'dirty secret' exposed
Find out how the so-called defender of the world had helped those who are supposed to destroy the world.

Three Bombs Kill 27 in Iraqi Police Station
The northern Iraq town of Kirkuk, which has long faced squabbles over land and oil, is the site of a triple bomb blast that has killed at least 27 people.

Gunmen Take Hostages in Baghdad, At Least 56 Killed
An attack by gunmen disguised as Iraqi soldiers left 56 dead and 98 more wounded yesterday in Tikrit.

At Least Six Iraqis Killed in National Day of Rage
The latest uprising in the Middle East is occurring in Iraq, where six protesters have already been killed while calling for government reforms and less corruption.

U.S. Mission in Iraq is Changing, But Violence in the Constant
While the U.S. mission in Iraq is officially over, the violence that continues is no less frightening than what occurred during the official war.

Proving Nothing is Sacred, Bomb Blast Hits Funeral in Baghdad
Bombings throughout Iraq have been hitting particular sensitive targets in recent months, with the latest bombing being initiated at a funeral.

Suicide Bombing in Iraq Kills 52 Police Recruits
A suicide bombing in Tikrit has further underlined the lack of capable security measures in Iraq.

Iraqi Police Commander Killed by al-Qaida in Sixth Attempt
A renowned and well-respected Iraqi police chief was killed yesterday by al-Qaida, which had tried to murder the chief five times previously.

Christmas Celebrations Cancelled for Iraqi Churches
An attack two months ago on a church in Baghdad, along with threats of continued violence by an al-Qaida group, has led to Iraqi Christians shutting down Christmas celebrations.

Siege on Christian Church Kills 58 in Iraq
A violent attack on an Iraqi church, and the ensuring raid put together by Iraqi security forces, has left dozens dead and many more injured.

Iraqi PM Claims WikiLeaks Designed to Discredit Him
A new group of reports put out by WikiLeaks has led to Iraq’s prime minister calling the released papers nothing more than attacks on him.

WikiLeaks Set to Release Massive Cache of U.S. Intelligence Documents
WikiLeaks is nearing its release of hundreds of thousands of war documents and intelligence reports gathered after the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Iraq Claims It is Independent as U.S. Pulls Out Troops
August 31 will go down in history as a new sort of independence day for Iraq, with the U.S. military officially standing down from combat operations.

Attacks in Iraq Lead to 53 Dead and Other Injured
Separate, but apparently coordinated, attacks in Iraq killed 53 yesterday, and left many others wounded.

Last U.S. Combat Troops Leave Iraq
The 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division of U.S. troops crossed the border from Iraq into Kuwait, the final full combat division to leave Iraq.

Suicide Bomber Kills 61, Wounds 125 More in Baghdad
A suicide bomber attacked a busy army recruitment center yesterday, killing a number of would-be soldiers and wounding many more.

U.S. Finalizes Transition of Prison Control to Iraqis
The Iraqi government, with a long history of prison abuses, has taken over the final U.S.-run prison in Iraq.

Iranian Forces Cross Iraq Border, Seize Iraqi Oil Well
Iranian forces have seized an oil well in Iraq, leading to fears of increased hostilities between the two countries and problems for Iraq’s oil industry.

Coordinated Bombings in Baghdad Kill 118, Wound Hundreds
In the worst violence in Iraq in more than a month, coordinated car bombs targeting government sites killed more than one hundred people.

Mortar Shells Fired into Baghdad Green Zone During VP’s Visit
On a visit to Iraq to facilitate self-sufficiency after U.S. troops leave, Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Baghdad right before four mortars were fired into a heavily guarded part of the city.

George W. Bush Shoe Attacker Released from Iraqi Prison
The enraged journalist who threw both of his shoes at George W. Bush during a press conference has been released from prison early.

Iraq’s National Security Forces May Have Aided Bombers
The attacks that rocked Baghdad last week may have been the result of Iraq security forces working together with the bombers, though an investigation is still under way.

Spate of Blasts Kill at Least 95 in Baghdad
In the wake of U.S. troops leaving urban areas in Baghdad, multiple bombs went off in the city yesterday, leading to speculation of enhanced security efforts in the region.

Alleged Talks Between U.S. and Iraq Insurgents Being Investigated
Some members of the fledgling Iraqi government are alleging secret talks between U.S. officials and Sunni insurgents, but it has come to light that the talks were well publicized, and common knowledge to Iraqi leaders.

Angelina Jolie Visits Iraqi Refugee Camp
Angelina Jolie made a one-day visit to a refugee camp in Iraq for citizens who have been displaced by the war.

U.S. Troop Withdrawal in Iraq Seen as a Turning Point
U.S. Troops are beginning their withdrawal from urban areas in Iraq, with all troops set to be out of the major cities, including Baghdad, by June 30.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Wants to Strengthen Iraq Intelligence
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a critic of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and troop increases in 2007, now wishes to enhance intelligence gathering and sharing measures in that country.

Clinton Assures Iraq that U.S. Won’t Abandon the Country
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has gone out of her way to reassure the Iraqi people that the U.S. will stand with them, even as plans for withdrawal will soon go into effect.

80 Killed and Many More Wounded in Iraq Suicide Bombings
Three separate suicide bombings in Iraq have left at least 80 dead and over 100 more wounded.

Iraq and China Team up on New Oil Field
Iraq and Chine have made good on a 1997 deal to open a new oil field, inaugurating the first foreign oil development project since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Iraqi Shoe Thrower Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Muntadhar al-Zeidi, the Iraqi reporter who famously threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush, was sentenced to 3 years in Iraqi prison for assault.

American Troops to Leave Iraq in 18 Months
The Obama administration is expected to announce soon that it will be calling back all U.S. combat troops from Iraq by August of 2010.

Iraq Sees Journalist, Shoe Thrower as a National Hero
The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President Bush over the weekend has warmed the hearts of many Iraqis, becoming a cult hero in his home country.

President Bush Goes on Farewell Tour, Has to Dodge Flying Shoes
President Bush, making a final visit to Iraq before handing over the reins to President-elect Barack Obama, ducks shoes thrown by an Iraqi reporter and claims that the "war is not over."

Military Leaders Did Nothing about Known Bomb Threats in Iraq
A Pentagon report indicates that the Marine Corps was negligent in failing to provide more heavily-armored vehicles in Iraq that could have saved the lives of many soldiers.

Amidst Iraq Violence, Iraqi Soldier Kills Two American Allies
U.S. and Iraqi allies engaged in a deadly confrontation on Wednesday as the country endured a flurry of bombings.

Petraeus Reports on Progress in Iraq
Military Commander Petraeus Reports on Progress in Iraq in front of Senate Panel.

'The Republicans Own This War,' Senate Can't Pass Troop Rest Bill
Republicans and Democrats fail to come together to support a bipartisan bill to allow American troops serving in Iraq more time at home.

Iraqi Ally to the U.S. Killed in Bombing; Supporters Vow Revenge
In a significant blow to the United States’ efforts in Iraq, U.S. ally Sheikh Sittar, also known as Abu Risha, was killed in Iraq this week.

Sen. Chuck Hagel and Sen. John McCain Square Off on Iraq
Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Senator John McCain of Arizona, both former combatants in Vietnam and both possible contenders for the U.S. presidency, split on policy in Iraq.

Soldier Gets 100 Years for Raping Iraqi Teen, Killing her Family
A U. S. solder was sentenced to 100 years in prison Thursday for participating in the gang rape of an Iraqi girl and the murder of her family.

Soldiers in Iraq Save Lives with Silly String
A New Jersey mother is leading a campaign to send thousands of cans of Silly String to Iraq, to help soldiers detect trip wires that might kill them.

Suicide Truck Bomber Kills Two U.S. Troops in Iraq
The U.S. military is reporting that a suicide truck bomb killed two American soldiers and wounded twenty five more at a U.S. Army outpost in Baghdad on Thursday.

Three Iraq Veterans Become Citizens
A citizenship ceremony took place Monday granting citizenship to three soldiers who were injured in Iraq.

Mother Fights for Removal of Dead Son's Name from Anti-War Shirts
A woman whose son died two years ago in Iraq is fighting to keep a man selling anti-war t-shirts from using her dead son's name to sell his anti-war message.

Walter Cronkite Tells Reporters: "We Should Get Out Now"
Former CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite told reporters on Sunday that he thinks it’s time for the U.S. to withdraw from Iraq.

Video Shows Execution of Helicopter Crash Survivor
An Internet video created by the Islamic Army was posted on Islamic websites Thursday showing the aftermath of a helicopter crash for which they have claimed responsibility.

Bodies of 70 Slain Iraqi Hostages Found
Two grisly discoveries were made Wednesday when Iraqi forces found more than 50 dead bodies in the Tigris River and 20 Iraqi soldiers shot to death in a soccer stadium.

Iraq: Iraqis Demonstrate in Wake of Bombing
Much of the world, as well as thousands in Iraq, have voiced displeasure over the U.S. and British bombing of Iraqi military installations.