Capitol Hill ceremony to honor families of US warfighters killed in Iraq and AfghanistanSeptember 17th, 2009 Tribute for soldiers slain in Iraq, AfghanistanWASHINGTON — About 50 children of U.S. troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan will be given a medal from the nation's top military official at a Capitol Hill remembrance ceremony honoring the slain warfighters and their families.
US envoy says Iraqis are not returning to sectarian warfare, despite recent violenceSeptember 10th, 2009 US envoy says Iraq holding firm against civil warWASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to Iraq is assuring members of Congress that despite a recent rash of insurgent attacks, Iraq is standing firm against a return to widespread sectarian violence.
Obama praises his choice for ambassador to Japan for "superb judgment"August 6th, 2009 Obama praises nominee for ambassador to JapanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his nominee for ambassador to Japan will be able to communicate directly with him on U.S.-Japanese issues. Obama said Thursday he placed great thought into choosing lawyer and campaign fundraiser John Roos to oversee what Obama called a crucial diplomatic relationship.
Iraq's PM al-Maliki heads to US to meet Obama, seek American investmentJuly 21st, 2009 Iraq PM flies to US to meet Obama, seek investmentBAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is heading to Washington to visit President Barack Obama and seek U.S. investment in Iraq despite persistent security concerns.
Bomb explodes near convoy carrying US ambassador to Iraq; no one hurtJuly 12th, 2009 US ambassador to Iraq uninjured in explosionWASHINGTON — U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill was among a group of American personnel who were uninjured when an explosive device detonated near their convoy in southern Iraq.
US vice president meets American military, diplomatic leadership in IraqJuly 3rd, 2009 Vice President Biden meets America's Iraq leadersBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden met with the top American military commander and diplomat on Friday as he made his first visit to Iraq after being appointed to oversee the administration's Iraq policy. Biden's arrival in Baghdad late Thursday came just days after all U.S.
Ambassador says US has no plans for resuming talks with Iran about IraqJune 29th, 2009 Envoy: US has no plans for Iraq talks with IranBAGHDAD — The United States has no imminent plans to resume talks with Iran about Iraq, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq said Monday, taking a hard line against Tehran amid tension over its postelection turmoil.
Former Iraq ambassador Ryan Crocker building home in Spokane ValleyJune 17th, 2009 Former Iraq ambassador settles in Spokane ValleySPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Former U.S.
Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill happy to be back with team after 3 days as free agentMay 2nd, 2009 Seahawks' Hill happy to be backRENTON, Wash. — Starting linebacker Leroy Hill says he is happy to be back with the Seattle Seahawks after his three-day stint as a free agent.
New US ambassador arrives in Baghdad, takes up post at time of rising insurgent violenceApril 24th, 2009 New US ambassador arrives in BaghdadBAGHDAD — The new U.S. ambassador to Iraq has arrived in Baghdad to take up his post.
Christopher Hill confirmed as new US ambassador to Iraq,680April 22nd, 2009 New Iraq envoy confirmed by SenateWASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Barack Obama's choice to be the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq despite fierce opposition from conservatives who complained about the nominee's diplomatic record.
US Senate confirms Hill as next Iraq ambassadorApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Senate Tuesday approved veteran diplomat Christopher Hill as the next ambassador to Iraq, handing President Barack Obama his choice to help manage the planned withdrawal of US forces. The Senate approved Hill's nomination by a 73-23 vote over objections from some Republicans that the veteran diplomat lacks sufficient experience in the Middle East.
Christopher Hill confirmed as new US ambassador to IraqApril 21st, 2009 Senate confirms new Iraq envoyWASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Barack Obama's choice to be the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq despite fierce opposition from conservatives who complained about the nominee's diplomatic record.
US nominates Afghanistan, Iraq ambassadorsMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lieutenant General Karl Eikenberry, a NATO official and former commander of international forces in Afghanistan, was nominated to be the US' next ambassador to Afghanistan by President Barack Obama Wednesday. Eikenberry is currently deputy chairman of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATO)military committee.
Obama names Christopher Hill as new US envoy to IraqFebruary 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Friday named Christopher Hill, who has long been American envoy to the North Korean nuclear talks, as the new US ambassador to Iraq. Speaking to US Marines at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, Obama said Hill has shown the 'pragmatism and skill' that is now needed in Iraq.
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