Archive for December, 2008

Police arrest Shiite cult leader in Iraq – The Associated Press

December 31, 2008
Police arrest Shiite cult leader in Iraq
The Associated Press - 7 hours ago
killed two Iraqi soldiers and wounded two others, police said. US and Iraqi forces continue to battle al-Qaida in Iraq and other insurgents in the north
Police arrest Shiite cult leader in Iraq Boston Herald
Iraq to Greet New Year in a Hush, Officials Say New York Times
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British, Australian troops to stay in Iraq until July – CNN International

December 31, 2008

BBC News
British, Australian troops to stay in Iraq until July
CNN International - 4 hours ago
A British soldier stands guard outside as Iraqi teens look on. Iraqi Defense Minister Abdul Qadir Mohammed Jasim signed the agreements on Tuesday with UK
EU court blocks handover The Press Association
Iraq signs military accords with Britain, Australia Middle East Times
Iraqis accused of murder fail in legal challenge Rye and Battle Today
U.S. Daily
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Iraq set to take greater control of its airspace – AFP

December 31, 2008

BBC News
Iraq set to take greater control of its airspace
AFP - Dec 31, 2008
The United States, which has 146000 soldiers in Iraq, signed in November an agreement with Baghdad which allows its combat forces to remain in the country
British Defy Court on Iraqi Suspects New York Times
Iraq signs foreign troops deals BBC News
British Transfer Accused Iraqis to Iraq Authorities, AFP Says Bloomberg
Buzzle - euronews
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A soldier’s visit home brightens holiday – Willows Journal

December 31, 2008
A soldier’s visit home brightens holiday
Willows Journal,  United States - 6 hours ago
His family has been at his side during his military duty, except for his deployment in Iraq in 2004 during the second year of “Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Honoring a soldier's life – Tulsa World

December 31, 2008
Honoring a soldier's life
Tulsa World, OK - 6 hours ago
Two weeks before he fell ill, Hinkefent was serving in Iraq, having arrived there in July. He had enlisted in the Army in January. Hinkefent was assigned to

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Newman soldier killed in Iraq – Modesto Bee

December 31, 2008
Newman soldier killed in Iraq
Modesto Bee, CA - 12 minutes ago
A 20-year-old soldier from Newman died Sunday in Iraq, according to the Department of Defense. Spc. Tony J. Gonzales, 20, was killed when an improvised

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NY's flags at half-staff for slain Iraq soldier – Newsday

December 31, 2008
NY's flags at half-staff for slain Iraq soldier
Newsday, NY - 2 hours ago
5 to honor a prominent Philadelphia surgeon from New Jersey who was killed by a mortar round on Christmas in Mosul, Iraq. US Army Reserve Maj.
Flags ordered to half-staff to honor soldier killed in Iraq EmpireStateNews.net
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• Fellow soldiers tried to save Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith after … – MLive.com

December 30, 2008
• Fellow soldiers tried to save Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith after
MLive.com, MI - Dec 30, 2008
Funeral services are pending in Bad Axe, where Virgil Smith now pastors at Evangel Life Assembly of God church. Smith spoke with The Press about his son for

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Iraq to Greet New Year in a Hush, Officials Say – New York Times

December 30, 2008
Iraq to Greet New Year in a Hush, Officials Say
New York Times, United States - 20 minutes ago
Many Iraqis, including Shiites, said the ban was unfair because this could be a momentous year for Iraq, with American soldiers beginning to pull out from

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Despite Deeper Strikes, Israelis Vow to Soldier On – New York Times

December 30, 2008
Despite Deeper Strikes, Israelis Vow to Soldier On
New York Times, United States - 26 minutes ago
“Of course we support it,” said Rosette Alalouf, a former colleague of Ms. Sheetrit, at the funeral. “Do we have a choice?” In his eulogy, Yehiel Lasri,
Ashdod still recovering from shock of rocket attack Jerusalem Post
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Newman soldier dies in Iraq after IED explodes – San Jose Mercury News

December 30, 2008
Newman soldier dies in Iraq after IED explodes
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 48 minutes ago
The Modesto Bee reports that Gonzales is the 25th soldier or Marine from the Northern San Joaquin Valley or foothills to be killed in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Valley Soldier Killed in Iraq KSEE
Valley Soldier Killed in Iraq CBS 47
Explosive Device Claims Soldier from Newman News10.net
KQCA, My58.com
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New Rules in Iraq Add Police Work to Troops’ Jobs – New York Times

December 30, 2008

Washington Times
New Rules in Iraq Add Police Work to Troops’ Jobs
New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago
But starting Thursday, American soldiers will be required to secure arrest warrants, a change welcomed as an important step toward Iraqi sovereignty but one
Warrants expected to slow arrests in Iraq International Herald Tribune
Countdown to the handoff Stars and Stripes
2009 will be a year of major change in Iraq ArmyTimes.com
NPR - Alsumaria
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Fallen Coweta soldier remembered at service – Tulsa World

December 30, 2008
Fallen Coweta soldier remembered at service
Tulsa World, OK - 1 hour ago
Just two weeks before he fell ill, Hinkefent was serving in Iraq, having arrived there in July. He enlisted in the Army last January.
Services planned for soldier KFSM
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Iraq signs military accords with Britain, Australia – AFP

December 30, 2008

BBC News
Iraq signs military accords with Britain, Australia
AFP - 3 hours ago
The United States, which has 146000 soldiers in Iraq, signed in November an agreement with Baghdad which allows its combat forces to remain in the country
Iraq signs foreign troops deals BBC News
UK Judges Say Iraqi Men Should Face Trial in Iraq Bloomberg
Court blocks Iraqis' handover The Press Association
BBC News - BBC News
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Troops deaths in wars at lowest – USA Today

December 30, 2008

USA Today
Troops deaths in wars at lowest
USA Today - 3 hours ago
Iraq added more than 39000 police and 30000 soldiers in 2008, Buckner said. In May, coalition forces conducted 50% to 60% of patrols.
Change, stability at Pentagon Stars and Stripes
The $775000-a-Year GI CounterPunch
The special relationship will soon turn sour Telegraph.co.uk
Joplin Independent - Monsters and Critics.com
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