Iraq

Chalabi, RAND and the Iraq War
Article on the pre 9/11 plans for war in Iraq by Alex Abella, author of, Soldiers of Reason: The RAND Corporation and the Rise of the American Empire, the first-ever popular history of the secretive RAND corporation that has been a driving force behind US government and military policy for sixty years.

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
Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Sen. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Iraq: Alarm at Forced Transfer of Basra Union Activists
Lives of eight men said to be at risk for their opposition to foreign control of oil exploration and production

Brown Indicates End is in Sight for Britain's Occupation Role in Iraq
PM not clear on whether Britain seeks permanent base and how many soldiers will stay behind

Iraq Withdrawal Likely By 2010, Pm Hints
Report says 'high degree of security' and conditions for political progress restored to Basra

Iraq Hostages: Brown Urges Iraqi Kidnappers to Release Britons As One Hostage is Reported to Have Killed Himself
Foreign Office investigating video passed to newspaper that claims hostage has taken his own life

Further Anguish for the Families As Kidnappers Claim British Hostage in Iraq Has Killed Himself
Video reports proof of death will be provided if government begins negotiating release of prisonners

British Hostage 'killed Himself'
One of the five British hostages seized in Baghdad in 2007 has committed suicide, according to videotaped statement

Iraqi Militants Claim British Hostage Kidnapped in Baghdad Has Committed Suicide
Claim comes in a video message passed from a group purporting to have seized five Britons in 2007

Brown Sets Out Plan for Uk Pull-out From Iraq
Prime Minister declares aim to hand Basra over to local military forces as early as next year

Gordon Brown Hints at Troop Withdrawal During Trip to Iraq
Prime minister praises progress made in Basra but refuses to set fixed timetable for bringing troops home

Gordon Brown Visits Iraq for Military Talks
Prime minister makes surprise visit to Baghdad for talks with Iraqi leaders and US commander ahead of Commons briefing on troop withdrawal

American War in Iraq from Marxist Perspective
A argumentative essay analyzing the War in Iraq from a unique Marxist perspective using peer reviewed sources. A captivating and distinctive insight.

MoD Faces Legal Action After Teenage Iraqi Claims Sexual Humiliation By Soldiers
Lawyers allege there are ten other Iraqi victims that suffered from beatings and abuse

Iraq Teenager Accuses Uk Soldiers of Sexual Assault
Royal Military Police investigate allegation that British soldiers sexually assaulted a 14-year-old Iraqi boy

Staff Revolt at Baghdad Museum
Iraq's national museum, home to many priceless artifacts which were thought to have been looted after the fall of Baghdad, has been plunged into a new crisis because of a revolt by staff.

Priceless Treasures Saved From Looters of Baghdad Museum
It is known as one of the worst episodes of the war in Iraq: one of the world's greatest archaeological collections ransacked while American troops stood by, unable or unwilling to act. But now a different picture is emerging of the looting of the National Museum in Baghdad.

Effort to Save Heritage Puts Lives at Risk
First there were whispered threats, then last week shots fired at his house and his car. Mazin Hassan Redha wants to get back to work as an engineer with Iraq's ministry of culture, but that makes him a target of Ba'athists still loyal to Saddam Hussein.

Rules of Engagement
Abuse of Iraqis by British soldiers was caused by a failing in leadership, says army director

MoD Pays £3m Over Abuse of Iraqis in Custody
Compensation for father of Baha Mousa, a hotel receptionist, who died in the custody of British troops

Jordan Appoints Ambassador to Iraq After Five-year Absence
Jordan appoints ambassador to Iraq for first time in five years

What is the Real Death Toll in Iraq?
No one knows how many Iraqis have been killed in the five years since the invasion, and now a bitter war of numbers is raging. Jonathan Steele and Suzanne Goldenberg report

151,000 Civilians Killed Since Iraq Invasion
Figures up to June 2006 from household survey · Government accepts new estimate on death toll

Iraq: Vaccinations Did Not Cause Gulf War Illness, Says Study
Soldiers' post-2003 Gulf war syndrome not due to vaccinations according to research

British and Us Companies Win Iraq Oil Contracts
Contracts fuel speculation that Iraq invasion was about oil

US Army Blames Leaders Over Post-war Iraq
Too much focus on getting rid of Saddam without looking towards making a stable society, says study

Iraqi Mps Stall Deals on Bush Benchmarks
Three key US-backed measures on oil, provincial elections and future of US troops are mired in Iraqi parliament

Iraq Report: Job Prospects Would Combat Insurgency
Iraq needs a job surge to deprive the insurgency of recruits and less debate on whether US forces should stay or leave, a thinktank said today

Iraqi Suicide Bomber Kills 12 at Meeting of Sheiks
Attack on government meeting is third in one week in or near Baghdad

Oil Giants to Sign Contracts With Iraq
Iraq's oil ministry in talks with BP, Exxon Mobil, Shell and Total about renewing exploitation of vast reserves

Gunned-down Iraqi Journalist Wins Amnesty Uk Media Award
Amnesty International has posthumously awarded its new media award to Iraqi journalist Sahar al-Haideri. By Stephen Brook

Baghdad Car Bomb Death Toll Rises to 63
Explosion at market in Shia neighborhood was deadliest in Iraqi capital for three months

Baghdad Insists on Right to Veto Us Operations
Iraq wants the right to say no to US under agreement currently being negotiated with Washington

No Exit From Iraq
It is quite probable that many Americans are laboring under the optimistic assumption that, if Barack Obama becomes President, the US will make a speedy exit from Iraq; and the troops will come home in a few months. This may turn out to be wishful thinking.

Books, Tears and Blood
Saad Eskander, director of Baghdad's national library, tells Stuart Jeffries how he wants to help Iraqis 'build their future' through education

Families Seek Redress for Turkish Incursions
British lawyers seek compensation for deaths and damage inflicted in northern Iraq upon Kurds

British Troops Needed Us Help to Quell Basra, Brigadier Admits
UK commander says that army in Iraq could no longer conduct large-scale operations on its own

The Road to Peace in Iraq Runs Directly Through Tehran
Jonathan Steele: Hysteria over this week's arms report is misplaced, and US attempts to cast Iran as the villain of the region can only backfire

Risky Business
Hay Festival 2008: Rory Stewart offers a very different vision from the certainty that led to war in Afghanistan and Iraq

Basra: A Harsh and Conservative City
Large numbers of deeply conservative rural migrants and the leniency of the local police have allowed honor killings to thrive in Basra

Divorces Inflict Home Front Damage on Us Troops As Iraq War Drags on
As successive combat tours become the norm, many exhausted soldiers are returning to be faced with a broken marriage

CIA Chief Claims Al-qaida Essentially Defeated in Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Upbeat assessment from Michael Hayden comes less than a year after US intelligence reported that al-Qaida had rebuilt its strength around the world

Pleas for Iraq Hostages Mark Year in Captivity
Families of five kidnapped Britons make emotional appeal to Shi'ite captors for their release

Iraq Calls for Debt Relief From Neighbours
Iraq appeals to wealthy Gulf Arab states to forgive debt and war reparations incurred by Saddam Hussein

The Road to Peace in Iraq Runs Directly Through Tehran
Jonathan Steele: Hysteria over this week's arms report is misplaced, and US attempts to cast Iran as the villain of the region can only backfire

Minister Admits Cluster Bomb Tally Unknown
Government does not know how many unexploded weapons remain in Iraq, Kuwait, Serbia and Kosovo

Hearts, Minds ... and Muscle
US troops have restored a sense of normality to some areas but David Smith can't help wondering what will happen when they leave

Baghdad Predicts Blue Skies Ahead for Struggling Inshallah Airways
Forlorn flag-carrier to spend billions on new fleet but could run into turbulence

Back to Baghdad
David Smith reflects on the blend of war-torn aberrance and everyday normality of his second embed with US troops in Baghdad

MoD Agrees Public Inquiry Into Death of Iraqi
Pressure from the courts sees independent public inquiry into the death of Baha Mousa, a hotel receptionist

US Pins Hopes on Un to Bolster Iraq Force
The US is shaping a fresh United Nations resolution to persuade more countries to provide peacekeeping troops in Iraq after gaps in security were exposed by the devastating attack on UN headquarters in Baghdad this week.

Dreamers and Idiots
George Monbiot: Britain and the US did everything to avoid a peaceful solution in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Arrogance of Empire
Paul Foot: For a fleeting moment, likely to be repeated in the future, the citizens of Iraq and the US simultaneously became victims of the reckless greed of corporate America.

Defiance of Global Will
Gary Younge: This war is not only about Iraq, but about who runs the world and how to make them accountable to us.

Give Iraqis Control of Security, Leader Tells Us
Responsibility for the internal security of Iraq should be handed over to Iraqis as soon as possible, a key member of the Iraqi governing council urged yesterday.

Security Council Backs Us on Iraq
The UN security council today gave its unanimous approval to a US-drafted resolution authorizing its occupation of Iraq.

US Urges Backing for Resolution
The US and its allies today asked the UN security council to approve a resolution lifting 12-year-old sanctions on Iraq and giving them control over the country's oil revenue.

'I Wanted to Report on Where the Silence Was'
Stephen Moss talks to the DIY journalist who went to Iraq to find out what was really happening in the country

Ex-Guantánamo Prisoner Took Part in Iraq Bombing, Says Us
Suicide attack by Kuwaiti will make it harder for civil rights lawyers to fight for release of prisoners

Luxury Hotels and Golf: Welcome to the Green Zone
Pentagon airs plan to turn Baghdad military redoubt into a chic urban oasis

Operation Pet Rescue By Warzone Cat Woman
Woman aims to give Baghdad strays a better life by relocating them to Midlands town

In Weary Baghdad, Reopening of Bridge Would Mean Peace Had Come to Stay
The Americans' new Sunni allies are restoring confidence, but for now a vital link remains shut

Kurdish Father-to-be Set for Deportation to Iraq
Asylum seeker who has been living in Britain for eight years and whose wife is expecting their first baby is due to be deported today

Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 50 at Iraqi Funeral
Attack strikes funeral of two Sunni Arab militia members amid upsurge of violence against anti al-Qaida security groups

Invest in Iraq and You Repeat Past Mistakes, Investors Tell Bp Board
Board comes under fire from shareholders at the annual meeting in London

Iraqi Commanders Recalled After Failed Basra Mission
The Baghdad government today recalled the top military and police commanders in the southern city of Basra, after a botched offensive against Shia militias

US Forces Release Iraqi Photographer After Two Years Without Charge
Reason for arrest emerges as US forces suspicions of photographer aiding insurgents highlighting dangers facing war zone media

Bomb Attacks Kill at Least 50 People As New Wave of Violence Hits Iraq
Bus blast leaves 40 dead and 70 hurt in day of widespread violence blamed on Sunni Islamist groups

THE COST OF WAR: Steep and Irreversible
After five years, at a cost approaching a trillion dollars, with 4036 dead American soldiers, tens of thousands wounded and as many or more than a million Iraqi dead, with apologies to General David Petraeus, "fragile and reversible" is no progress at all. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE BY JACK RANDOM.

'Thank You - I'm Looking Forward to Seeing My Family': Iraqi Troops Free Kidnapped British Journalist
Freelance photographer kidnapped in Basra more than two months ago has been freed

Iraq War Could Expand Into Iran By Election Day
Article on the war in Iraq and the 2008 Presidential election.

Refugees Fight Forced Return to Iraq War Zones
United Nations accuses government of holding a 'sword of Damocles' over the heads of Iraqi refugees

Baghdad Battle After Al-sadr Aide's Death
Heavy fighting between American and Iraqi forces and fighters sees at least 13 people killed

Shot and Killed Iraq
My best friend died in Iraq...

Law Lords Reject Plea for Inquiry From Mothers of Two Teenagers Killed in Iraq
Rose Gentle and Beverley Clarke argue that ministers failed to exercise 'due diligence'

The Teflon General With a Liking for the Limelight
Suzanne Goldenberg profiles the commander of US forces in Iraq, General David Petraeus, who testifies before two Senate committees today

The Future of the War in Iraq
What will be America's next steps in Iraq?

Dozens Killed in Iraq As Suicide Bomber Strikes at Funeral
Explosive vest detonated amid mourners at funeral of Sunni policeman kills at least 12, and injures many more

Sadr Calls for Protests to Mark 5th Anniversary of Fall of Baghdad
Moqtada al-Sadr today called for hundreds of thousands of his followers to take to the streets in protest against US occupation, to mark the fifth anniversary of the fall of Baghdad.

Seven Dead As Us Jets Target Basra
An air strike destroyed a house in Basra, killing one militant, the US military stated today, but Iraqi police said six civilians were among the dead

Iraqi Forces Move Into Shia Stronghold
Iraqi government forces entered a Shia militant stronghold in the southern city of Basra today, which has been rocked by fierce internecine clashes in recent weeks

Shia Cleric Orders Followers to End Iraq Clashes
Hopes of a halt to internecine clashes with government forces but Browne expected to freeze troop cuts

Anger As 50 Iraqi Refugees Are Sent Back
Home Office criticised for forcibly returning 50 failed asylum seekers to Iraq

American Warplanes Join Iraqi Troops in Taking the Fight to Shia Militia
Sadr stronghold in capital comes under attack as intense battles continue

Bush Likely to Delay Planned Withdrawal of Troops From Iraq
George Bush likely to suspend withdrawal of US troops from Iraq this summer because of fears of violence

Bush Signals Summer Withdrawal of Iraq Troops Unlikely
President George Bush signaled today that he is likely to halt the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq this summer because of a fear of a return to the levels of violence seen last year

Maliki Vows There Will Be 'no Retreat' Against Shia Militias in Basra
The Iraqi prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, vowed to keep up the fight against Shia militias in Basra today despite deadly clashes killing 200 people across the oil-rich south and Baghdad, according to reports

Bombers Attack Basra Oil Pipeline
Attack on pipeline seven miles south of Basra comes as clashes between Iraqi security forces and Shia fighters in port city enter third day

Maliki Gives Basra Gunmen 72 Hours to Disarm
Shia cleric urges talks with Iraq PM to end army siege as fierce street battles continue for the second day running

British Soldier Killed in Iraq Firefight
Casualty brings the total number of UK troops killed in Iraq to 176

SAS Soldier Killed in Iraq Gunfight
SAS soldier killed in Iraq in gunfight early yesterday during covert operation in the Baghdad area, sources say

British Hopes Rest on Crucial Showdown
The battle for Basra is a crucial test of the ability of Iraqi forces to defeat Shia militia

Iraq Still in the Balance, Says Foreign Secretary
Government admits that the aftermath of the Iraq invasion had gone 'much worse' than expected

Q&A: The Battle for Basra
Who is in control of Basra?In the wake of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the Shia majority in Basra drove out Sunni and Christian minorities

British Exit Strategy Rests on Basra Battle
The heavy fighting between Iraqi forces and Shia militias in Basra is part of a long-planned showdown, according to the Iraqi government and British military commanders

Sadr Urges 'civil Revolt' As Battles Erupt in Basra
Ceasefire in danger after 22 killed as Iraqi forces launch crackdown against rival Shia militia groups in southern Iraqi city

The Battle for Basra: Iraqis Fight Mahdi Army As British Troops Remain at Base
Battle for Iraq's second city could have huge repercussions for the continuing US occupation

Gun Battles Erupt in Basra
Four civilians killed after Iraqi forces launch crackdown against rival Shia militia groups in southern Iraqi city

Four Killed As Clashes Erupt in Basra
Fierce street battles break out after Iraqi forces launch crackdown against rival Shia militia groups in southern Iraqi city

Not Yet Time for Iraq Inquiry, Says Straw
The justice secretary, Jack Straw, said today that an inquiry into the Iraq war would have to wait until British troops had "finished their work" in the country

Airlift Will Bring 2,000 Hand-picked Iraqis to New Life in Britain
Sanctuary offered for those who worked for British forces with fortnightly flights beginning next month

Building Peace in Iraq Harder Than Expected, Says Miliband
Foreign secretary does not blame the US for allowing the insurgency to flourish in Iraq

Five Years on
Leader: Next US president must set date for withdrawal from Iraq and end the occupation

Trade in Stolen Iraqi Treasures 'fuels Al-qaida'
A flourishing underground trade in antiquities is helping fund insurgents in the war-torn country

Love In A Time Of War
Sean Blackwell was little more than a fresh faced young soldier, when he arrived in Baghdad at the start of the invasion. There he met an attractive young Iraqi doctor, named Ehda’a. They fell in love. That was the easy part.

What is the Real Death Toll in Iraq?
No one knows how many Iraqis have been killed in the five years since the invasion, and now a bitter war of numbers is raging. Jonathan Steele and Suzanne Goldenberg report

Pentagon Admits Postponing Brain Screenings
The Pentagon delayed introducing a routine screening of troops returning from Iraq because it feared the problem could mushroom to the scale of the Gulf War syndrome

Opposition Mps Put on New Pressure for Iraq War Inquiry
Commons motion calls for public inquiry into the conduct of the war in Iraq and the level of pre-war planning

Chaos in Iraq Sparks Surge in Eu Asylum Applications
Number of Iraqis applying for asylum across the EU almost doubled last year rising from 19,375 to 38,286

Five Years On, the Hard Lessons That We Must Learn From Iraq
Leader: The war was a blow to the idea of 'liberal intervention' but not necessarily a fatal one

Body of Kidnapped Archbishop Found in Iraq
Pope leads outcry as Catholic archbishop abducted last month is found dead in shallow grave

Archbishop Kidnapped in Iraq Found Dead
Body of Chaldean Catholic archbishop recovered near Mosul, where he was abducted last month

All the Troubles in the World
Leader: Victory has been declared before in Iraq. Notoriously, George Bush landed on the deck of an aircraft carrier six weeks after the opening air strike on Baghdad and announced the end of major combat operations

'The Treatment is Humiliating'
Refugees who fled violence in Iraq claim conditions in UK detention center were so 'inhuman' it made them contemplate suicide

Iraqi Asylum Seekers Given Deadline to Go Home or Face Destitution in Uk
Government says Iraq is now safe, and is to give more than 1,400 rejected asylum seekers from the country three weeks to join return program

Treasury to Pay Extra £2bn for Surging Cost of War
Treasury will spend 'over £2bn more' in the coming financial year to support troops 'on the front line' in Iraq and Afghanistan

White House Denies Fallon Was Forced Out
Bush administration plays down divisions within Pentagon over Iraq and Iran policy exposed by Fallon's departure

White House Denies Rift With Pentagon
The Bush administration today moved to downplay divisions within the Pentagon over its Iraq war strategy

UN Heading for Iraq-style Disaster in Darfur, Warn Officials
Sudanese officials accuse the US of plans to overthrow the Islamic government and the EU of providing money and arms to rebels

Sudan Warns West of 'iraq-style Disaster' in Darfur
UN peacekeeping troops are heading for "another Iraq or Afghanistan disaster" in Darfur as long as talks between the government and rebel groups remain stalled and the US maintains its hostile stance, Sudanese officials and regional experts warned today

Eight Us Soldiers Killed in Iraq Attacks
US forces suffer deadliest day in Iraq for six months and 16 Iraqi civilians die in bus bombing

Cost of Iraqi and Afghan Wars Has Doubled
Combined cost of conflicts almost doubles to more than £3bn over past year, mainly due to equipment prices say MPs

Five Us Soldiers Killed in Baghdad
Five American soldiers on a foot patrol were killed today in an apparent suicide bomb attack

MoD Plans Raid on Landmine Removal Fund to Keep Tornados Flying in Iraq
Money to clear land mines and remove arms from conflict zones used to pay BAE Systems

Highest Number of Military Crosses Awarded Since Second World War
184 members of armed forces to receive medals for operations in Afghanistan and Iraq

Patrolling Al-qaida's Last Baghdad Stronghold
David Smith on the three weeks he spent embedded with the US military in al-Hadar, in southern Baghdad

Blair's Man in Basra Tells How Coalition Failures Provoked Iraqis
Sir Hilary Synnott publishes indictment of Whitehall and Washington failures following invasion of Iraq

Eight Killed in Iraq Helicopter Crash
US military says victims included at least one US soldier

Turkey Withdraws Troops From Northern Iraq, Military Says
Ankara says it has pulled military out of Kurdish Iraq after achieving its objectives in conflict with PKK separatists, not due to international pressure

The True Cost of War
In 2005, a Nobel prize-winning economist began the painstaking process of calculating the true cost of the Iraq war. In his new book, he reveals how short-sighted budget decisions, cover-ups and a war fought in bad faith will affect us all for decades to come. Aida Edemariam meets Joseph Stiglitz

Turkey to Pull Out of Iraq in Days As Us Calls for Swift End to Conflict
Military operations against Kurdish guerrillas in Iraq will last another three or four days

UK and Iraq Voice Anger at Hostage Video
Gordon Brown and the Iraqi prime minister today denounced the parading of a British hostage on a video and agreed to push for the release of the five men seized last May

Turkey Refuses Timetable on Iraq Incursion
Turkey resists US pressure for quick end to fighting with Kurdish guerrillas in northern Iraq

Public Fury, Private Accord
Leader: If everyone keeps their word then the future of Turkey's relationship with the Kurds of northern Iraq may not prove to be as bleak as was first feared

British Hostage Pleads for Release of Iraqi Shia Militants
British hostage appeals to UK government to release members of armed group holding him and four others

Video Shows British Hostage Held in Iraq
Arabiya satellite TV channel based in Dubai airs video of one of five Britons held in Iraq for eight months

Iraq Demands Turkey Withdraw From Border Conflict With Kurds
Government calls for dialog to end Turkish conflict with Kurd separatists and denounces incursion and 'military interference'

Former Sas Man Condemns British Role in Torture Tactics
Joint US-UK task force responsible for detaining 'thousands of individuals' in Afghanistan and Iraq

British Museum and Army Team Up in Move to Rescue Iraq's Heritage
Hope is to leave positive legacy by attempting to restore shattered cultural heritage after troops go

Fighting in Northern Iraq Enters Fifth Day
Iraqi government criticizes ongoing campaign against Kurdish militants

Fighting in Iraqi Kurdistan Enters Fifth Day
Iraqi government criticizes ongoing campaign against Kurdish militants

Turks Send More Tanks Into Iraq Against Pkk
Fierce fighting along border territories continues for a fourth day while death toll claims vary

Turkish Onslaught Paves Way for Major Assault on Iraq Kurds
News agencies report troops moving towards remote border area after fierce fighting

Hopes of Uk Troop Cuts in Basra Dashed
Plans to reduce British forces in Iraq are shelved as security forces fear final showdown

Turkish Barrage Paves Way for Major Assault on Iraqi Kurds
News agencies report troops moving towards remote border area after fierce fighting

Turkish Forces Stage Raid Into Iraq
Ankara says it gave US warning of incursion as thousands of Turkish troops pursue Kurdish rebels

Q&A: Turkey and the Kurds
Mark Tran and Louise Radnofsky look at the crisis in northern Iraq, where Turkey is targeting Kurdish fighters blamed for an upsurge in violent attacks

Channel 4 Unveils Happy Birthday Iraq Plans
Channel 4 is to launch its Happy Birthday Iraq season with a week of programs examining the devastating fallout from the war for Iraq. By Tara Conlan

BAE Systems Profits From 'urgent Orders' From Iraq and Afghanistan
Defense group today posted sharply higher profits for 2007 and a £2bn rise in sales to £15.7bn

Stop Blair: Ambition to Lead Europe Hits Fierce Opposition
EU track record and in Iraq seen as obstacles to Blair getting new post of president

Kidnappers Threaten to Kill Us Hostage
Kidnappers threatened to kill the abducted US journalist Jill Carroll unless the Bush administration ordered the release of Iraqi women prisoners within 72 hours, according to a report on al-Jazeera television yesterday. By Colin Blackstock.

ABC Reporter Fights Sacking
A US foreign correspondent yesterday launched a £2.3m claim for unfair dismissal at a London tribunal, claiming that he had been sacked for refusing to cover the war in Iraq.

Coroner Urges Action on Armoured Vehicles
Coroner investigating deaths of four British soldiers killed in Iraq will press government to improve protection of vehicles

Iraq Weapons Dossier Draft Reveals Role of 'spin Doctor'
Government press officer closely involved in drawing up discredited Iraq weapons dossier, despite denials

Fixing the Facts
Leader: The Iraq dossier's publication is a sign of the difference the freedom of information legislation can make

Democrat Plans Will Not Work, Says Iraq Envoy
Ryan Crocker warns that security improvements could be jeopardised by setting a timetable for a pull-out

Life in the 'triangle of Death'
Guardian photographer Sean Smith, embedded with US soldiers near Baghdad and on his fifth trip to Iraq, describes the huge gap between government rhetoric and reality on the ground.

In Praise of ... the Iraq War March
Leader: The march was the biggest protest in British history, a glorious exercise of democratic rights

Kidnapped Reporter to Be Released 'within Hours'
The British CBS journalist and Iraqi interpreter kidnapped in Basra will be released later today, according to news wire reports. By Stephen Brook

CBS Journalists Kidnapped By Gang of Masked Men in Basra
British reporter and his Iraqi interpreter were abducted from their hotel

British Reporter Kidnapped in Basra
Security forces in Basra hunt for British reporter and Iraqi interpreter abducted from their hotel by armed gang

Unanswered Questions
Leader: Miliband is either brave or foolhardy to say Iraq and Afghanistan shouldn't cloud the moral imperative to intervene

CBS Staff Kidnapped in Iraq
Two employees of US broadcaster CBS News, one reportedly a British journalist, have been kidnapped in Iraq. By Jason Deans

Mothers Ask Lords to Order Iraq Inquiry
Law lords asked to order inquiry into the death of two soldiers in Iraq

Miliband: Uk Has Moral Duty to Intervene
Foreign secretary says mistakes in Iraq must not derail efforts to spread democracy

US to Delay Iraq Troops Reductions
Defense secretary calls for 'period of consolidation and evaluation' before any cut in numbers

Attacks in Iraq As Arrest Made
Insurgent attacks killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 40

Patrolling Al-qaida's Last Baghdad Stronghold
David Smith on the three weeks he spent embedded with the US military in al-Hadar, in southern Baghdad

Cholera Crisis Hits Baghdad
Iraqi capital fears an epidemic if stricken sewerage system collapses as the rainy season arrives

US Troops Surge Ends As Violence in Iraq Falls
The American troop surge in Iraq was effectively declared over yesterday, when officials announced that 5,000 soldiers will this week begin pulling out in response to declining violence

Murder Trial Sniper Says Us Used 'bait' for Suspect Iraqis
A trial opening in Baghdad today will shed new light on a secret Pentagon program in which US snipers allegedly planted fake weapons as 'bait' to lure their Iraqi enemies to their deaths.

Two Children Die As Iraqi Poison Plot Recalls Saddam's Assassination Method of Choice
Cakes laced with thallium left at popular sports club · Britain sends antidote to Basra base and hospitals

Captured Videos Show 'al-qaida Children' Training to Kidnap and Assassinate, Says Us
'Disturbing trend' to exploit children in Iraq · Coalition forces admit holding 600 juveniles

New Iraqi Flag Hailed As Symbolic Break With Past
Iraq's controversial new flag, shorn of its perceived Ba'athist associations, was raised over parliament in Baghdad for the first time yesterday in what Iraqi leaders hailed as a symbolic break with the past

Prince Andrew Rebukes Us Over Iraq War
The Duke of York has criticized the Bush administration for failing to listen to Britain on post-invasion tactics during the Iraq conflict

Bombs Strapped to Down's Syndrome Women Kill Scores in Baghdad Markets
Deadliest day in Iraq since start of US surge a year ago · Mobile phones used to set off devices, say military

Female Suicide Bombers Kill 72 People at Baghdad Markets
More than 150 injured in coordinated attacks· One of deadliest days since US troop surge

Iraqi Cleric Threatens to End Militia Freeze Unless Attacks Stop
Senior aides to the powerful Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr yesterday warned the US and the Iraqi government that a six-month freeze on the activities of their militia may not be extended unless the prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, takes steps to halt attacks on Sadr's followers

MP Lobbies Home Secretary to Bring Iraqi to Eastlands
Soccer: Keith Vaz calls on home office to grant Nashat Akram work permit as it 'can heal divisions in Iraq'

The Iraq Timeline
we are less then a month away from the 6th anniversray of the Iraq war. This article is long, and was actually written about this time last year. So I would like to update only one thing in the article and it is this: Death toll of Amercian troops in Iraq -- 3940

Police Chief Killed By Suicide Bomber in Iraq
Two officers also killed after ambush in Mosul by bomber disguised as Iraqi policeman

Ahmadinejad to Challenge Us Influence With Visit to Iraq
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is set to become the first Iranian leader since the revolution to visit Baghdad after the Iraqi foreign ministry announced he had accepted an invitation, at a time of high tension in the Gulf

Seven Iraqis Killed in Mosul Explosion
Seven Iraqis were killed in a bomb attack on a residential building in Iraq's northern city of Mosul today.

Only a Full Inquiry Can Avert Another Disaster Like Iraq
Jonathan Steele: The government must open up to find out why it could not foresee - and barely considered - the outcomes of occupation

Britain 'as Inept As Us' in Failing to Foresee Postwar Iraq Insurgency
Revelation undermines British blaming Rumsfeld · Experts stressed danger of tribalism to Blair in 2002

Guys, I'm Afraid We Haven't Got a Clue ...
In the run-up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, experts warned Tony Blair that occupying the country and trying to impose a western-style democracy was doomed to failure. He dismissed their objections, convinced that victory was a formality. In the first of three extracts from his new book, Jonathan Steele looks at how Britain went to war unbriefed, unprepared and with no idea of the fallout that would ensue

Iraq's Economic Future Looks Bright, Says Imf
Oil output could rise by 7% if country remains stable· News comes as 10 Shias killed by suicide bomber

Iraq's Healthcare Left in Disarray After Invasion
Experienced staff emigrate due to lack of protection· Bribery is part of system, says independent report

Rice Visits Iraq for Maliki Talks
US secretary of state arrives in Baghdad for unannounced talks with the prime minister aimed at encouraging political progress

US Drops 18 Tonnes of Explosives on Al-qaida 'safe Havens' in Iraq
American planes yesterday mounted the biggest recent air strikes of the Iraq war, pounding what the US military called al-Qaida 'safe havens' south of Baghdad

Blair 'owes It to the Middle East'
Tony Blair is determined to dedicate 10 days a month to his unpaid role as Middle East envoy because of the strong sense of obligation he feels following the Iraq war, it emerged today.

US Targets Al-qaida Insurgents With Massive Air Strikes
Planes drop 40,000lb of explosives during 10-minute blitz on 40 targets on the southern outskirts of Baghdad

151,000 Civilians Killed Since Iraq Invasion
· Figures up to June 2006 from household survey · Government accepts new estimate on death toll

Nine Soldiers Die in Two Attacks
Nine US soldiers have been killed in two attacks in the first two days of a fresh American offensive against al-Qaida fighters who regrouped following the 'surge' around Baghdad, the US military said last night

Six Things to Watch for in Tonight's Caucus....
1. Ron Paul...The Republican congressman who favors an immediate pullout from Iraq and an end to income tax claims he is written off by the US media as an eccentric.

UK Drug Firms Told to Hand Over Files in Iraq Investigation
The Serious Fraud Office has ordered the British drug companies GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca to hand over confidential emails and files relating to dealings in Iraq under the UN oil-for-food program

The Dangers for Turkey in Iraq
Turkish army must invade Dahuk, Mosul, Arbil, Suleymaniyeh and Kirkuk. A multicultural Mesopotamia should then be launched, with Aramaic, Turkmen, and three ‘Kurdish’ dialects officially accepted. The Oil of Kirkuk belongs to Turkey.

'Bosses Didn't Want to Expose Iraqi Police Corruption'
ArmorGroup employee attacks security operation· Company denies staff told to keep army in the dark

Iraq Cover-up Claims: Mps Call for Inquiry
UK security firm accused of failing to pass on intelligence to army in Basra

Pentagon Reports Drop in Iraq Violence
Progress continues to be hampered by Iranian-supported militias, says latest quarterly update

Judge Rebukes Home Office Over Iraqi Boy Seeking Asylum
A 15-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker deported to Austria is to be returned to the UK after a high court judge condemned the Home Office's 'total lack of humanitarianism' in the case

Patient Shows a Steady Improvement
World briefing: If Iraq were a hospital patient, the Bush administration would be tempted to take it off the critical list and send it home for Christmas, writes Simon Tisdall

A Surge of Their Own: Iraqis Take Back the Streets
Attacks plummet as Shias join Sunnis in neighborhood patrols to tackle militants and reunite communities

US Pleads for Calm After Turkish Troops Pursuing Pkk Enter Iraq
Turkish troops crossed into northern Iraq in pursuit of Kurdish guerrillas yesterday, as the US warned against any action that could further destabilize the region

EU Calls on Turkey to Halt Strikes in Northern Iraq
The European Union today called on Turkey to show restraint after it launched the biggest attack on Iraq since the US invasion in 2003, sending more than 50 warplanes to bomb suspected Kurdish insurgent bases inside Iraqi territory

Reconciliation, Sealed With a Bombing Run
Weekend air raids aimed at Kurdish PKK separatists were the biggest Turkish incursion since the US seized Baghdad in 2003. But their significance is more political than military

Turkey Launches Biggest Bombing Raid on Kurdish Rebels in Iraq
· Woman killed as 50 planes target PKK guerrilla bases· Prime minister warns of further military action

All the Troubles in the World
Leader: Victory has been declared before in Iraq. Notoriously, George Bush landed on the deck of an aircraft carrier six weeks after the opening air strike on Baghdad and announced the end of major combat operations

Handover in Basra As Killings Go on
Today the British army formally transfers command in the province to the Iraqis, but the toll of factional warfare is still growing

Iraq Can Handle Policing, Army Says Before Handover
Iraqi security forces are now capable of policing the entire south of their country without British help, senior defense and Foreign Office officials said yesterday

'I Believe in the War, But Being Here Sucks'
In the latest installment of his embed diary, David Smith recalls a few of the sentiments expressed by US troops during his stay in Baghdad

Godfathers of the Nation
David Smith reflects on a meeting between US troops and the hard men of Baghdad

Apprehensive? Oh Yes
In the second of his reflections, David Smith conveys the tension and nervousness of his first day out on patrol with US troops in Baghdad

Inside the Green Zone
David Smith shares his reflections on being out on patrol with the US 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in Baghdad.

Murder Trial Sniper Says Us Used 'bait' for Suspect Iraqis
A trial opening in Baghdad today will shed new light on a secret Pentagon program in which US snipers allegedly planted fake weapons as 'bait' to lure their Iraqi enemies to their deaths.

Iraqi Fighters 'grilled for Evidence on Iran'
Interrogator says US military seeks evidence incriminating Tehran.

Cholera Crisis Hits Baghdad
Iraqi capital fears an epidemic if stricken sewerage system collapses as the rainy season arrives

US Troops Surge Ends As Violence in Iraq Falls
The American troop surge in Iraq was effectively declared over yesterday, when officials announced that 5,000 soldiers will this week begin pulling out in response to declining violence

Up to 40 Killed and 125 Wounded in Iraq Blasts
Three car bombs exploded in southern Iraq today, killing up to 40 people and wounding around 125 others

Brown Tells Iraq Troops Military Role Nearly Over
Gordon Brown tells troops British military control in Iraq will end within two weeks

It's Time for Power to Shift
British military commanders are expected finally to hand over to the Iraqis responsibility for the security of Basra province, the last of four controlled by British troops after the 2003 invasion

New Economic Plan As Brown Flies to Iraq
Gordon Brown yesterday announced the creation of a new economic plan for south-east Iraq, as he flew in to meet troops days ahead of the British military handover of control

Four Years After Its Compound Was Bombed, Un Renews Mission to Bring Peace to Iraq
· Deadly 2003 attack prompted move to Jordan· Special envoy aims to settle Kirkuk dispute

Female Suicide Bomber Kills 16 in Iraq
Attack carried out on former Sunni Arab insurgents who have turned against al-Qaida

US Says the Flow of Jihadists Into Iraq Has Been Staunched
Country's neighbors have taken action, Petraeus says· Insurgent attacks at 2005 levels since October

The Surge is a Sideshow. Only Total Us Pullout Can Succeed
Jonathan Steele: When resistance leaders are given an assurance that the Iraq occupation will end completely, real negotiations can begin

Families Urge Iraq Kidnappers to Free Hostages
The families and friends of the five Britons being held hostage in Iraq yesterday made a direct appeal to their Shia kidnappers to free them

Previous Hostage Cases
Before the capture of the five British citizens in May, several other Britons had been taken hostage in Iraq

UN Promises Aid As Displaced Iraqis Head Home
Relief for 5,000 vulnerable families in $11.4m scheme· Tensions likely to rise in land and property disputes

Doubts Cast Over Soldier's Iraq Accounts
Hostilities between right- and left-wing journals and blogs over the coverage of the Iraq war have claimed a fresh scalp after the New Republic magazine retracted a series of articles from a US soldier, saying it could no longer stand by his accounts

Iraqi Insurgents Regrouping, Says Sunni Resistance Leader
Iraq's main Sunni-led resistance groups have scaled back their attacks on US forces in Baghdad and parts of Anbar province in a deliberate strategy aimed at regrouping, retraining, and waiting out George Bush's "surge", a key insurgent leader has told the Guardian

'I Believe in the War, But Being Here Sucks'
In the latest installment of his embed diary, David Smith recalls a few of the sentiments expressed by US troops during his stay in Baghdad

US Security Firm Runs Into New Trouble - and This Time It's Closer to Home
Rural community opposes expansion by company at center of Iraq allegations

Female Suicide Bomber Wounds Seven Us Troops in Iraq
A female suicide bomber has wounded five Iraqi civilians and seven US troops in an attack north-east of Baghdad, military officials say

Refugees Celebrate First Bus Back to Iraq
Convoy leaves Damascus as officials say return is safe· But for many, conditions in Syria leave them no choice

US Pledges Long-term Presence in Iraq
The Bush administration today formally committed America to a long-term military presence in Iraq by entering into a strategic partnership with the authorities in Baghdad.

US Troops Surge Ends As Violence in Iraq Falls
The American troop surge in Iraq was effectively declared over yesterday, when officials announced that 5,000 soldiers will this week begin pulling out in response to declining violence

New Polish Prime Minister to Loosen Ties With Us
Poland's newly elected prime minister moved yesterday to distance his country from America, raising questions about plans to site a US missile defense system on Polish soil and announcing the withdrawal of Polish troops from Iraq next year

Saudis Make Up 41% of Foreign Fighters in Iraq
US raid on insurgent camp finds treasure trove of data· Bombings and border crossings fall after seizure

Iraq Helicopter Crash Dead 'were Sas'
Two British military personnel who died when their RAF Puma helicopter crashed in Iraq were members of the SAS, it was reported today

Godfathers of the Nation
The Americans are at last getting the hard men of Baghdad to sit down together and take part in the political process, reports David Smith

Iraqi Refugees Start to Head Home
After exodus of 4.2m since 2003, government says 1,600 a day are returning

Two Sas Soldiers Die As Raf Helicopter Crashes in Iraq
An inquiry was under way last night into why an RAF Puma helicopter crashed, killing two SAS soldiers and seriously injuring two others, in an anti-insurgency mission on the outskirts of Baghdad

British Helicopter Crash in Iraq Kills Two
Two British military personnel died yesterday when an RAF Puma helicopter crashed near Baghdad, the Ministry of defense said today.

Iraqi Footballers Abandon Team to Seek Asylum
Three players have absconded from the Iraqi Olympic football team to seek asylum in Australia

Military Feeling Iraq Fatigue, Warns General
British troops feel 'devalued, angry' and are 'suffering from Iraq fatigue', according to the head of the army, who warns that Britain's military covenant is under strain.

US Officials Under Investigation Over $730m Cost of Iraq Embassy
The US justice department is investigating the soaring bill for building a huge new American embassy in Baghdad.

British Officials Hold Talks With Mahdi Army
The British commander in southern Iraq confirmed yesterday that UK officials have been holding talks with supporters of the Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi army in the hope they would be drawn into the political process

Inquiry Begins Into Soaring Cost of Us Embassy in Iraq
The US justice department is investigating the soaring building costs for a huge American embassy in Baghdad. Postponing its scheduled opening last month, the state department said it didn't "have an answer" as to when it would be finished.

Democrats Tie Iraq Funding to Troop Withdrawal
Congressional Democrats have again challenged the White House over its Iraq policy by tying troop withdrawals to a funding bill for the war.

Soldier Took Overdose on Eve of Iraq Deployment
Soldier took overdose on eve of Iraq deployment

Blackwater Promises Action After Fbi Report
The US security company Blackwater promised today that any of its guards complicit in wrongdoing will be held to account after FBI investigators were reported to have concluded the fatal shooting of 14 Iraqis was unjustified.

Blackwater Promises to Hold Guards to Account
Security firm offers pledge over shooting of Iraqis · Report claims FBI will find 14 of 17 deaths unlawful

Inside the Green Zone
David Smith shares his reflections on being out on patrol with the US 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in Baghdad.

Afghanistan and Iraq Wars Cost $1.6trillion
The financial toll of America's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq was laid bare yesterday when a congressional committee estimated the cost of both conflicts at $1.6 trillion (£771bn) and rising - $20,000 for every family of four in the US

Inside the Green Zone
David Smith shares his reflections on being out on patrol with the US 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in Baghdad.

Packed Classes Hint at Peace in Battered Iraq
The pupils who had been too scared to attend class are now returning. It's one small sign that Iraqis are eager for a return to normality - and that the 'tipping point' might not be far away.

Murder Trial Sniper Says Us Used 'bait' for Suspect Iraqis
A trial opening in Baghdad today will shed new light on a secret Pentagon program in which US snipers allegedly planted fake weapons as 'bait' to lure their Iraqi enemies to their deaths.

Iraqi Fighters 'grilled for Evidence on Iran'
Interrogator says US military seeks evidence incriminating Tehran.

2007 is Deadliest Year for Us in Iraq
The Pentagon today reported five US troops and a sailor killed in Iraq on Monday, making this year the deadliest since the 2003 invasion.

Turkish Troops Freed to Head Off Attack on Iraqi Kurdistan
Eight Turkish soldiers captured last month by Kurdish rebels were freed yesterday in an attempt to divert Ankara from attacking northern Iraq.

The Iraq War Has Become a Disaster That We Have Chosen to Forget
Madeleine Bunting: With the media subdued, governments have not been held to account for the biggest political calamity of our time.

Iraqi Kurds Braced for Turkish Sanctions
Officials reportedly considering restricting the flow of traffic and goods across key border crossing and cutting off vital electricity provision.

Turkey Bans Flights to Northern Iraq
Turkey bans flights to northern Iraq as Ankara gets tough with pro-Kurdish groups.

Immunity Offer to Blackwater Security Guards Causes Outrage
The Bush administration faced intense criticism yesterday after it emerged that the state department had offered immunity to Black water security guards allegedly involved in a shooting spree in Baghdad that left 17 dead.

Kerbala Handed to Iraqi Forces As Us Continues Power Transfer
The Iraqi government now formally controls eight of the country's 18 governorates, after US commanders yesterday transferred responsibility for security in the troubled province of Kerbala, home to one of Shia Islam's most sacred shrines.

Turkey Refuses to Back Down on Its Threat to Invade Iraq
Turkey sharpened its threat to invade northern Iraq yesterday when the Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, declared its army ready to attack Kurdish rebels 'when needed', regardless of international opposition.

THE SCATTERING: How the Left was Undone
Many generations before us have thought theirs was the ultimate challenge. This time it may be real. If we cannot find common ground we will lose any chance of altering the course of the nation as it urges the world to a state of permanent war. A Jazzman Chronicle by Jack Random.

With the Kurdish Rebels in Northern Iraq
Despite the odds stacked against them, the leaders of the Kurdistan Workers' party remain surprisingly buoyant.

Iraq Meeting 'final Chance' for Diplomacy, Says Turkey
Iraqi delegation travels to Turkey amid reports of further clashes between Kurdish fighters and Turkish troops.

Iraq Tries to Stop Turkish Attack With Vow to Crack Down on Pkk
Iraq vowed yesterday to do all it could to disrupt the PKK fighters sheltering near its borders with Turkey, as pressure intensified on Ankara and Baghdad to find a way of avoiding a Turkish invasion.

Chief in Blackwater Row Quits
The state department security chief yesterday stepped down from his post as the United States and Iraq tried to impose new standards of accountability.

Turkey Kills 34 Kurdish Fighters in Northern Iraq
Turkey has carried out air sorties and shelling against Kurdish positions inside northern Iraq.

12 Reasons for Turkey to enter in Northern Iraq
- Are the US ‘national interests’ … holier than Turkey’s?

Diplomacy Staves Off Turkish Incursion
Iraqi president says PKK set to announce ceasefire· Ankara intensifies military operations near border

Turkey, Armenians. Kurds, Iraq and the US
The best way for Turkey to act is to act now, before November 5, and before the snow covers the mountainous Zagros mountains that consists in the subterfuge of the abundantly subsidized PKK.

Turkey Holds Back From Northern Iraq Invasion
Prime minister agrees to give US time to act against Kurdish separatists.

Turkey Bombards Northern Iraq After Ambush
Fears of incursion grow as troops killed and captured · Iraqi Kurdish leaders tell rebels to disarm or get out

Iraqis Who Fled Homes in Fear Face New Terror As Turkey Targets Pkk Rebels
Refugees from across the country found peace in the Kurdish north, but are now threatened by shelling and cross-border raids.

Iraqi Kurds March for Peace As Raids By Turkey Loom
Direct talks urged to avert army strike on PKK rebels · Turkish leaders defiant amid foreign criticism

Turkey's Mps Back Attacks on Iraqi Kurds
PM gets blank check for raids on rebel bases· Leaders in Baghdad appeal for restraint on both sides

Lawyers Take Mod to Court Over Iraqi Mutilation Claims
Calls for independent inquiry into allegations of abuse in aftermath of ferocious gun battle.

Iraq Promises Hard Line Against Rebel Attacks on Turkey
Iraq has confirmed it will take a hard line against Kurdish rebels attacking Turkey from the north, as Turkey prepares to launch cross-border raids.

Iraq to Crack Down on Foreign Security Guards
Foreign firms will be made liable under Baghdad law· Minister's pledge follows shootings of civilians

Top Us General Hits Out at Lack of Planning Behind Iraq War
A retired general who led US forces in Iraq at the start of the insurgency has indicated that he may name and shame the individuals in the Bush administration he blames for a "catastrophically flawed, unrealistically optimistic war plan".

PKK Claims It Has Left Iraq As Erdogan Talks Tough on Invasion
The main Kurdish rebel group, the PKK, tried to deflect a Turkish attack on its bases in northern Iraq by claiming yesterday it was redeploying into Turkey.

Turks Threaten to 'play Hardball' With Us After Genocide Vote
Armenians row could hit supply links to Iraq· Bill may come before full house today

Iraqi Provinces Shut Out Internal Refugees
One in six forced to flee homes since 2003 invasion· Syria and Jordan also tighten entry restrictions

Turkish Government Taking Unilateral Action In Iraq
Turkey has apparently broken ranks with UK and US forces by launching rocket attacks across the Iraq boarder at Kurdish rebel camps.

Turkish Pm Agrees to Raids Into Northern Iraq
Limited action allowed against Kurdish insurgents· Government yields to pressure from generals

Private Security Guards Accused of Killing Two Women in Car
Private security firms in Iraq were under fresh scrutiny last night after two women died in a hail of bullets, apparently because their car had got too close to a security convoy traveling through central Baghdad.

Turkish Pm Clears Way for Iraq Assault
Erdogan gives go-ahead for a possible military operation into northern Iraq after a spate of deadly attacks by separatist Kurdish guerrillas.

Foreign Security Guards Kill Two Iraqi Women
Guards working for US firm were escorting four vehicles through central Baghdad when fatal shootings happened.

Iraq Demands Blackwater Pay £4m to Each Victim's Family
An Iraqi government report into the recent Black water shootings in Baghdad leads to calls for compensation of £4m per family.

Upsurge in Kurdish Attacks Raises Pressure on Turkish Prime Minister to Order Iraq Invasion
Bomb brings death toll of soldiers in one day to 15· Erdogan caught between public opinion and US

US Blames Tehran for Escalating Iraq Violence
Petraeus says Iran's envoy is in Revolutionary Guard · Allegations could be part of build-up to attack

Iran's Envoy in Iraq 'is Revolutionary Guard'
Gen Petraeus says force is behind US soldiers' deaths · Allegations could be part of lead-up to attack

US Marines Likely to Avoid Murder Charges Over Killing of Iraqi Civilians
The case against US marines involved in one of the most infamous incidents of the Iraq war, the killing of civilians at Haditha in 2005, appeared to have fallen apart last night.

Beating the Retreat
Leader: Britain must not make the same mistake as it did when it invaded Iraq. Withdrawal must be accompanied by political dialog, otherwise only warlords will triumph.

Iraq Security Firm Denies Trigger-happy Charge
Black water charges unfair, Congress committee told· Details emerge of killing of vice-president's guard

Brown Should Listen to the Military and Quit Iraq Now
Jonathan Steele: The best way to improve Britain's standing in the Middle East is to admit to a terrible blunder and withdraw.

Amnesty Criticises Britain Over Forced Returns of Iraqi Refugees
Britain has forcibly returned more Iraqis than any other European nation and is not doing enough to help Iraq's neighbors cope with more than 2 million refugees displaced by the war, says an Amnesty International report.

Maliki Insists Blackwater Must Pay for Shootings
The Iraqi prime minister, Nuri al-Maliki, showed an unexpected streak of stubbornness yesterday in his stand-off with the US over the Black water shootings, insisting that action had to be taken against the private security firm.

Blackwater Security Firm Resumes Baghdad Work
US guards start work after civilian deaths· Iraq to end immunity for security firms

Iraq's Hired Hands Under Fire As the Pot of Gold Starts to Run Low
Security boom ends amid complaints about civilian killings and immunity.

Refugees in Their Own Land: 2m Iraqis Forced to Flee Their Homes
Many move several times in search of safety and jobs· Ethnic map redrawn, says Red Crescent report

Joint Inquiry Could Resolve Blackwater Standoff
The US and Iraqi governments were yesterday planning to announce a joint investigation into Sunday's shooting of eight civilians in Baghdad.

Soldiers Sold Weapons From Iraq for Cocaine, Court Martial Hears
Two soldiers who smuggled guns and ammunition out of Iraq to sell to other members of their unit accepted cocaine as payment for a pair of pistols, a court martial heard yesterday.

US Agrees Further British Withdrawal From Iraq
Petraeus and UK officials give upbeat assessment· Announcement could come next month

Iraq Orders Expulsion of Us Security Firm
· Decision taken after killing of Iraqi civilians · Rice tries to overturn ban on Blackwater guards

Iraq Conflict Has Cost 1.2 Million Lives, Claims Civilian Survey
A startling new household survey of Iraqis released last week claims as many as 1.2 million people may have died because of the conflict in Iraq - apparently lending weight to a 2006 survey in the Lancet that reported similarly high levels.

Belfast-style Peace Walls Recommended for Baghdad
Belfast should be used as a policing model in the battle to secure Baghdad and reduce sectarian slaughter across the city, a new report for the US Congress seen by the Guardian has recommended.

Iraq Bomb Attack Kills Key Us Ally
Sunni tribal leader opposing al-Qaida dies in blast· Bush speech to plead for more time

US Troops Who Criticised Iraq War Strategy Killed in Baghdad
· Article claimed Bush's policy was total failure· Deaths reported on eve of presidential address

Rice Warns of Long Us Involvement in Iraq
Secretary of state says lower numbers of US forces will 'turn to other responsibilities'.

War Chiefs Tell Congress There is Still No End in Sight to Us Military Presence in Iraq
· General and ambassador offer bleak assessments· Senators criticize strategy on 6th anniversary of 9/11

Petraeus Upbeat Over Reducing Us Troop Levels
America's top officials in Iraq yesterday claimed the surge strategy had produced real gains, and that 30,000 troops could be withdrawn by the summer of 2008, beginning with a modest redeployment this year.

The Teflon General With a Liking for the Limelight
Suzanne Goldenberg profiles the commander of US forces in Iraq, General David Petraeus.

Iraqi Pm Calls for Foreign Troops to Remain
Iraqi forces are not ready to take over security from the US military across the country, Iraq's prime minister says.

Iraq Inspires Surge of Protest Art
Young painters and sculptors join the Vietnam generation to produce works following in the footsteps of Goya and Picasso.

Families Issue Plea for Britons Held in Iraq for Over 100 Days
The families of five Britons kidnapped in Iraq more than 100 days ago broke their silence yesterday to call for the men's release, describing them as "ordinary men" without political views or power.

US Commander Hints at Iraq Rollback Next Year
· Surge may be reversed by next March, says Petraeus · Announcement made before report to Congress

Iraq Violence Remains High, Says Us Report
A damning US Congressional report today claimed little political progress had been made in Iraq, despite President Bush's troop build up this year.

It is Not the End, But the First Chapter of the War in Iraq is Drawing to a Close
Jonathan Freedland: The British exit from Basra palace, remarks by the US defence chief and fledgling peace talks are all telling signs of change.

Beating the Retreat
Leader: If commanders now accept that the occupation is one of the sources of the conflict, not its solution, the troops should be removed altogether.

The Road From Basra: to Some a Handover, to Many a Retreat
After the gratitude of 2003, the people of Basra are now counting down the days to a life free from British occupation says Peter Beaumont.

British Forces Withdraw From Basra Palace Base
British troops began pulling out of Basra Palace last night and expect to hand control of the base to Iraqi forces within days, amid new Anglo-American recriminations about the aftermath of the Iraq war.

MoD Denies Deal Over Withdrawal From Basra
British forces have released more than two dozen Iraqi prisoners over the last three months in the run-up to their now imminent withdrawal from the UK base at Saddam's Hussein's former palace compound in Basra, though the government denies doing a deal with Moqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi army to stave off last-minute attacks.

US Failing to Meet Most Benchmarks in Iraq, Says Study
· Congressional report says 13 out of 18 goals not met · Pentagon suggests changes to leaked draft.

Mahdi Army Calls Six-month Truce After Fighting Leaves 50 Dead
The Iraqi militia leader Moqtada al-Sadr, called a six-month truce yesterday after fighting with a rival Shia Muslim group in the holy city of Kerbala left more than 50 dead.

Al-Sadr Declares Ceasefire in Iraq
The Iraqi militia leader, Moqtada al-Sadr, called a six-month truce today after fighting with a rival Shia Muslim group in the holy city of Kerbala left more than 50 dead.

US Forces Free Iranians Held in Iraq
US troops have released a group of Iranians who were detained in a raid on a hotel in Baghdad.

Displaced Iraqis Double Despite Us Military Surge
The number of Iraqis who have fled their homes but remained in the country has more than doubled to 1.14 million.

America Divided Over Iraq Surge
Clinton and Obama say that new tactics are showing signs of working.

US Military Chief Warns Against Iraq Withdrawal
An American military commander in Iraq today said a senior Republican senator's call for a troop withdrawal would represent "a giant step backwards" in one of the country's most precarious regions.

The Advocates of Partition in Iraq Only Make Things Worse
Jonathan Steele: However misguided were Bush's remarks this week, at least he didn't further fuel ethnic conflict by calling to split the country.

US Military Braced for Tet-style Offensive to Destabilise Iraq Surge
· Attack would be timed to increase pressure on Bush· Security gains still modest, warns intelligence report

US Increases Pressure on Iraqi Prime Minister
Embattled Maliki faces mounting criticism from Washington.

Third Trial of Saddam Officials Begins
Saddam Hussein's cousin and 14 other former regime officials go on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity for their role in the brutal suppression of a Shia revolt in 1991.

Roadside Bomb Kills Governor in Iraqi Province Lauded for Progress
· Attack comes days after Bush hails political climate · Victim is second regional leader to die in eight days

Kurds Flee Homes As Iran Shells Villages in Iraq
· Guerrillas in clashes with Revolutionary Guards · Conflict threatens stability of Kurdistan region

Grim Search for Bodies Continues As Death Toll From Iraqi Suicide Bombings Tops 250
· Blasts estimated to be bloodiest since war began · Attacks bear hallmark of al-Qaida, say US officials

Death Toll in Iraq Suicide Blasts Passes 250
Minority sect targeted in deadliest insurgent attack since US-led invasion.

Curfew Imposed After Suicide Bombers Kill 200 in Iraq
Attackers target minority sect in one of the deadliest incidents since the US-led invasion of the country in 2003.

Bombers Kill 175 in Attacks on Minority Sect in Iraq
At least 175 people from a minority sect in northern Iraq were killed last night and more than 200 others injured when suicide bombers detonated fuel tankers in remote villages near the Syrian border, in one of the deadliest incidents since the US invasion in 2003.

Anti-Mafia Police Uncover Arms-to-iraq Plot
· US kept in dark over 105,000 rifles deal · Revelation highlights Baghdad weapons chaos

Military Families Live in Dread, While the Rest of America is Busy Shopping
Gary Younge: With the army stretched by Iraq to the brink of restoring the draft, US politicians rely on the distraction of a tax cut.

Fatigue Cripples Us Army in Iraq
Exhaustion and combat stress are besieging US troops in Iraq as they battle with a new type of warfare. Some even rely on Red Bull to get through the day. As desertions and absences increase, the military is struggling to cope with the crisis.

Four British Soldiers Die in Iraq in a Week
· Soldiers who died in roadside blast are named· Veteran says Basra must be retaken or abandoned

UN Agrees to Expanded Role in Rebuilding Iraq
· Mandate paves way for political involvement· But suspicion among Iraqis over sanctions

Two British Troops Killed By Roadside Bomb Near Basra
Two British soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in the early hours of yesterday as they traveled in a convoy to oilfields west of Basra. Two other soldiers were seriously wounded in the attack. In a bad week for British troops in southern Iraq, four servicemen have now been killed in as many days.

Looting Fear As Iraqi State Library Seized
· Soldiers occupy building to shield pilgrims· Respected director fears attacks on restored archive

Baghdad on High Alert for Shia Festival
Security was tightened around a Shia shrine in northern Baghdad today as tens of thousands of pilgrims converged to honor an eighth-century Shia saint.

No Peace in Iraq without the Aramaeans
Uttered before a year, and inconsiderately disregarded by the US administration, the words of Gabriel Sengo herald the forthcoming, ominous developments that we all have to expect as regards Mesopotamia.

US Uneasy As Britain Plans for Early Iraq Withdrawal
Americans would prefer UK troops to remain in position as long as they do.

The Struggle for Iraq's Oil Flares Up As Kurds Open Doors to Foreign Investors
Baghdad is trying to reassert central control of reserves run by Kurdish authorities.

The Us Arsenal Lost in Iraq
· 110,000 AK-47s· 80,000 pistols· 135,000 bits of amour

Pressure for Expanded Un Mandate in Iraq
Security council considers proposal by US and Britain Mission would have more credibility than coalition.

UN Must Dance to Own Tune Over Iraq
Any expansion of the United Nations' role in Iraq needs to be done independently of the United States, writes Mark Tran

UN Pushed to Take More Diplomatic Role in Iraq
Britain and the US presented a proposal to the United Nations security council today to expand the UN's mandate in Iraq, giving it more of a role in political reconciliation.

Good News From Baghdad at Last: the Oil Law Has Stalled
Jonathan Steele: The panic and distraction of the security crisis should not be used as cover for handing Iraq's wealth to foreigners.

Baghdad Blasts Kill 67
At least 67 people were killed in two bomb attacks in Baghdad today.

Iraq's Biggest Sunni Block Quits Government
Attempts at political reconciliation hit as six Iraqi Accordance Front cabinet members submit resignations.

Guns for Sale - Just Point Them at Iran
America's decision to arm its allies in the Middle East is being seen by many regional experts as a last resort, in anticipation of failure of Washington's policies on both Iraq and Iran.

Army Major in Court Over $9m Bribery Claim
A US army major is scheduled to appear in court today charged with what a Congressional investigator describes as the biggest bribery case to come out of Iraq since the US took over four years ago.

Leaders Bond, Iraq Splits
Leader: The reality in Iraq will not be finessed by cleverly worded answers at press conferences.

Children Hardest Hit By Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq
· One in three people in need of emergency aid· Basic services collapse as professionals flee country

Brown's Us Agenda Balances Praise for Alliance With Hopes of an Early Pull-out From Iraq
· Review of conflict could provide excuse for exit · PM stresses personal enthusiasm for America

In Praise of ... the Iraqi Football Team
Leader: So little good news comes out of Iraq that even those who are not football fans should cheer the victory by the country's national team in the final of the Asian Cup.

Iraqis Savour Rare Taste of Unity As Lions of Mesopotamia Triumph
· Squad of Sunnis, Shias, Kurds and Turkomans · Fans defy gunmen to celebrate in city streets

Amputations Bring Health Crisis to Iraq
Iraq is facing a hidden healthcare and social crisis over the soaring number of amputations, largely of lower limbs, necessitated by the daily explosions and violence gripping the country.

US Accuses Saudis of Telling Lies About Iraq
· First time administration has made concern public · Claims royal family is financing Sunni groups

Iran Fist-in-glove With Iraqi Rebels: America Builds Its Case
World briefing: US military spokesmen, officials and analysts are gradually adding flesh to the bones of allegations of official Iranian collaboration with Shia and Sunni insurgents in Iraq, including elements linked to al-Qaida.

Despite Calls By Soldiers, Diplomats, Only a Handful of the Iraqis That Help Us Forces Are Granted Refugee Status in America
Despite calls by soldiers and diplomats, only a handful of the Iraqis that help US forces are granted refugee status in America.

Saved By the Bonds of War, 'lucky' Iraqis Trickle Into Us
Refugees of the post-Saddam chaos need friends with influence to get into America.

US Ambassador Says Iraqi Aides Will Quit Unless Granted Asylum
The United States ambassador in Iraq, Ryan Cocker, has called for all Iraqis working for the US government to be granted refugee status in recognition of the dangers they face.

Middle East or Iraq or Africa Explode- Not a Potter Trailer
Gads what is all the huff about? People fretting over the message of Harry Potter and creating Harry Potter rumors. Get over it! What I wonder about though is why not stand in line for things that are more important as well? Stand in line for human rights when there is news that the Middle East or Iraq or Africa explode.

Fledgling Sunni Alliance 'might Reduce Iraq Bloodshed'
The emergence of a fledgling political alliance between Sunni insurgents in Iraq could illustrate a big change that might eventually reduce the bloodshed, the Middle East head of a leading defence thinktank said today.

US and Iran Agree to Hold More Talks on Stabilising Iraq
The US and Iran confirmed yesterday that they are to hold a second round of talks on the future of Iraq.

Maria Made Me Cry
I took an emotional bullet to my heart when I read the obituary of a remarkable Army nurse killed in the senseless Iraq War.

What Demon Chases the US with such Perseverance and such Passion?
It is difficult to believe that, in so little time, America could lose that much!

Congress Split Deepens Over Exit Plan for Iraq Troops
The Bush administration yesterday slapped down a proposal, by two senators seen as the elder statesmen of the Republican party, which would have started the process of planning for an eventual exit from Iraq.

Violence Ebbing. Wealth Returning. Can This Be Iraq?
The clamor is growing in America and Britain for troops to be brought home. Violence grips large parts of the country. But elsewhere the green shoots of recovery are showing through the rubble.

Iraq's Future Now Depends on How It Plays in Omaha
It matters little what any of us, Douglas Alexander included, say: the fate of this war rests on political wrangling in Washington. By Martin Kettle

Iraq Civilian Deaths Down But Political Reforms Stalled, Says White House
Report to Congress highlights Baghdad government's lack of political progress in mixed review for Bush 'surge' strategy

Iraq 'surge' Gets Mixed Report Card
Civilian deaths declining but political deadlines not being met, says White House assessment.

Iraq Warns of Collapse If Us Troops Withdraw
The Iraqi foreign minister today warned against 'leaving a security vacuum' in the country, following reports that the Bush administration is debating the withdrawal of US forces under pressure from its congressmen.

US Forces in Iraq Are Now in Such a Preacarious Position They Face Extreme Danger Whether They Expand, Pull Back or Even Do Nothing.
US forces in Iraq are now in such a precarious position they face extreme danger whether they expand, pull back or even do nothing.

Republicans Revolt Against Iraq Surge
The White House is reviewing its Iraq strategy earlier than planned because of a growing revolt by Republicans who have run out of patience and want US troops brought home.

How Us Troops Can Treat From Iraq
The last good options in Iraq evaporated long ago, and getting out is likely to be more complicated and bloodier than going in. By Julian Borger

Scores Die in Iraq Violence
Suicide attack in a market town kills 105 Iraqis and wounds 250 - Two British soldiers killed during major operation

Sectarian Row Stalls Iraq Oil Bill
Prime minister faces objections from all sides over draft law to centralise ownership of reserves.

For Most Americans the War in Iraq is Already Lost
The president's attempt to avoid a September showdown with Congress looks likely to fail. What the upshot of that showdown will be is still in doubt. By Simon Tisdall

Turkey Warns of Plans to Invade Northern Iraq
Call for US to move against Kurdish guerrillas - PKK behind bombings in Ankara, say authorities

Love Among The Ruins
It’s not easy being in love in Baghdad these days. Asking a girl out and getting her to agree may not be too difficult, but arranging the actual date can be a bummer.

Basra Bomb Kills Three British Soldiers in Iraq
Three British soldiers have been killed by a roadside bomb while on patrol in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, the military said.

Suicide Bomber Kills 12 in Baghdad Hotel Attack
A suicide bomber blew himself up in the lobby of a high-rise hotel in Baghdad today, killing 12 people and injuring 18 others.

Bomber Targets Sunnis at Baghdad Hotel, Killing 12
A suicide bomber blew himself up yesterday in the lobby of a Baghdad hotel, where Sunni leaders opposed to al-Qaida in Iraq were gathered for talks with government officials.

Suicide Bomber Kills Seven in Baghdad Hotel Attack
A suicide bomber blew himself up in the lobby of a high-rise hotel in Baghdad today, killing seven people and injuring at least 12 others.

Thinktank Berates Iraq Policy and Warns of Country's Collapse
Iraq can only survive if a functional and legitimate state is rebuilt from the ruins of war and occupation, drawing on the lessons of the collapse of British-ruled Basra, an influential thinktank warns today.

Iraq History - From the Beginning of Man to the Fall of Saddam
Iraq exists in an area of the world that has a long history. In fact, the two rivers that run through Iraq, Euphrates and Tigris are mentioned in the Bible…

Troops Cracking Under Strain of Combat in Iraq, Pentagon Told
US defence secretary Robert Gates pledged yesterday to improve healthcare for growing numbers of troops with psychological injury in Iraq and Afghanistan

Iraq Attacks Kill 14 Us Troops in Three Days
Latest fatalities raise the death toll of American soldiers this month to 68.

Iraqi Politicians Agree Deal on Sharing Oil, Says Kurd Minister
Iraq's Kurdish leaders said last night they had struck an important deal with the central government in Baghdad over a law to divide up Iraq's oil revenues, which is seen by the Bush administration as one of the benchmarks in attempts to foster national reconciliation.

US to Increase Iraq Tours Despite Trauma Warnings
The Pentagon is making plans to extend combat tours to Iraq despite a study showing troops who have undertaken at least one war zone deployment are experiencing serious psychological problems.

Mental Stress of Troops in Iraq No Bar to Longer Duty, Us Says
The Pentagon could extend combat tours in Iraq despite an official report showing that hundreds of thousands of US troops who have been involved in at least one war zone in Iraq or Afghanistan are experiencing serious psychological problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

Patrol Discovers Horrific Abuse of Iraqi Orphans
Three members of staff are on the run and two security guards have been arrested after US troops uncovered horrific evidence of systemic abuse of special needs children at a state-run orphanage in central Baghdad.

Iraqi Orphans Found 'naked and Covered in Own Waste'
Three staff are on the run and two security guards were arrested after US troops uncovered horrific evidence of abuse of special needs children at a Baghdad orphanage.

Baghdad Mosque Bombing Kills 75
At least 75 people died today when a car bomb exploded near a Shia mosque in a busy commercial district of Baghdad, Iraqi police said.

10,000 Us Troops Attack Sunni Insurgents
Military surge in north and south of Iraq - 75 people reported killed in mosque bomb

Kurdish Rebel Leader Warns Turkey Against Iraq Incursion
Concern grows over army build-up on border - PKK man predicts political and military disaster

Kidnapped Iraqi Athletes Found Dead
The remains of members of a martial arts team, missing for a year, have been discovered in a ditch.

Blair Knew Us Had No Post-war Plan for Iraq
PM committed troops despite chaos fears - Bush 'offered to fight without UK'

US Authority Accused of Ignoring Allies in Iraq
CPA was dysfunctional, says British official - UK 'complicit' in failing to prepare postwar plan

All the Fun of the Fair - It Must Be Iraq
Regional chiefs hope new resort will help kick-start holiday industry.

British Trader Arrested in Iraq Kickbacks Case
A British trader accused of paying millions of dollars in kickbacks to Saddam Hussein's regime in an international oil scam was arrested today.

HARD TRUTHS: America in the World
Nothing could be more absurd that the notion that we have done our part in Iraq and now it is time for the Iraqis to step up. The hard truth is: We are singularly responsible for this bloodbath and our first responsibility toward reparations is withdrawal.

How the Us Has Shifted Its Policy in Dealing With Violence in Iraq.
How the US has shifted its policy in dealing with violence in Iraq and an evolving set of enemies.

Pentagon Arms Its Enemy's Enemies in Iraq
The US military has embarked on a new and risky strategy in Iraq by arming Sunni insurgents in the hope that they will tackle al-Qaida operatives in Iraq.

Turkey: America’s only Honorable Exit from Iraq
America failed in Iraq; this conclusion is irreversible. The pathetic and ignorant leadership of the – statistically only taken as – superpower failed to escape from the traps its supposed British ally had long prepared for them.

Fake Loos, Baghdad Holidays and Birdmen
One work of art causing just the teensiest bit of confusion has been Lars Ramberg's sculpture Liberté. The work consists of three real French-style public loos, marked Liberté, Fraternité and Equalité. From them can be heard recordings of great speeches by statesmen such as de Gaulle, Roosevelt, and, er, King Haakon VII of Norway.

General 'sacrificed' to Clear Decks on Iraq
Chairman of joint chiefs of staff to stand down - Senate hearings would have been controversial

British Military Death Toll in Iraq Reaches 150
The number of British military personnel to have died in Iraq since the invasion in March 2003 reached 150 yesterday with the shooting of a soldier who was on routine patrol.

Where Does The Money Go?
A couple of months ago, an AP article discussed how the Pentagon was proposing to spend one billion dollars, just to entice army soldiers and marines to stay in the military, after four years of war in Iraq.

UK and Us Must Quit Iraq Quickly, Says Former Ambassador
The British and American military presence in Iraq is worsening security across the region and should be withdrawn quickly, the UK's former ambassador to Washington warned yesterday.

Soldiers Seized in Baghdad Ambush Are All Dead, Says Video
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