Obama says US on schedule to leave Iraq by the end of 2011, now in 'full transition'July 22nd, 2009 Obama says US on schedule to leave Iraq by 2011WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that despite continuing violence in Iraq, the U.S. is on schedule to remove all troops by the end of 2011.
Obama, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to meet next Wednesday at the White HouseJuly 15th, 2009 Obama, Iraqi prime minister to meet next weekWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will meet at the White House next week with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. A statement announcing next Wednesday's visit says the countries are "close partners" in building a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq.
Insurgent attacks kill 2 in Iraqi cities of Mosul and BaqoubaJuly 5th, 2009 Insurgent attacks in Iraq kill 2 in Mosul, BaqoubaBAGHDAD — Attackers targeted police patrols in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Sunday, killing a police officer with a grenade and injuring 14 people in a car bomb blast, authorities said. Separately, bombs in Baqouba, northeast of Baghdad, killed one civilian and injured 14 others, police said.
Roadside bomb kills Iraqi soldier in Baghdad, wounds 7 other peopleJuly 2nd, 2009 Roadside bomb kills Iraqi soldier in BaghdadBAGHDAD — Police say a roadside bomb killed an Iraqi soldier and wounded seven other people in central Baghdad. It's the latest in a wave of attacks following U.S.
Bombings kill at least 3 in Baghdad area in first major violence since US pullback from citiesJuly 2nd, 2009 Bombings kill at least 3 people in Baghdad areaBAGHDAD — Bombings killed at least three people in the Baghdad area on Thursday in the first significant violence since Iraqi forces assumed responsibility for securing cities after the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from urban areas earlier this week.
Dozens killed in Iraq bombing as US troops withdrawJune 30th, 2009 BAGHDAD - A car bomb in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk killed dozens and wounded at least 18 as US troops withdrew from Iraqi cities and towns Tuesday night, witnesses said. According to witnesses, the explosion took place in a heavily Kurdish neighbourhood of the disputed city.
US military says 4 soldiers killed in Baghdad in combat on eve of American withdrawalJune 30th, 2009 US military says 4 soldiers killed in BaghdadBAGHDAD — Four U.S. soldiers were killed in combat on the eve of the withdrawal of American troops from Baghdad and other Iraq cities, the U.S.
Days of terrorism are over, asserts Iraqi defence ministerJune 28th, 2009 BAGHDAD - Two days ahead of the June 30 deadline for US troops to leave Iraqi cities and towns, Iraqi Defence Minister Abdel-Qadir al-Ubaidi Sunday struck a defiant tone. "The days of terrorism are over," al-Ubaidi said in remarks carried on Iraqi state television.
Six killed in Iraq twin bombingsJune 28th, 2009 BAGHDAD - Twin car bombs shook the Iraqi capital Sunday, killing at least six people, two days before the deadline for US soldiers to leave Iraqi cities, police said. The first car bomb detonated near Baghdad University's Faculty of Administration and Economy in the Talbiya district of the capital as a US patrol passed by.
US commander says Iraqi troops ready to handle urban security after US combat troops withdrawJune 28th, 2009 US commander: Iraqi troops ready for city securityWASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in Iraq says he believes Iraqi forces are ready to take over when American combat troops pull out of Baghdad and other cities by Tuesday.
19 dead, dozens injured in Iraq blastJune 26th, 2009 BAGHDAD - At least 19 people were killed and 47 injured Friday when a motorbike-mounted bomb exploded in central Baghdad, another in a series of deadly explosions to rip through the Iraqi capital in the past few days. The blast occurred in a market that sells motorbikes in the Bab al-Sheikh area.
Bomb explodes in Baghdad's main Shiite district, killing at least 6, Iraqi officials sayJune 24th, 2009 Bomb strikes Shiite district in Baghdad, killing 6BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials say at least six people have been killed in a bombing in Baghdad's main Shiite district of Sadr City. Police say the bomb was hidden under vegetables on a motorized pushcart near a market.
Bomb explodes in Baghdad's main Shiite district, killing at least 21, Iraqi officials sayJune 24th, 2009 Bomb strikes Shiite market in Baghdad, killing 21BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials have raised the casualty toll in a bombing in Baghdad's main Shiite district of Sadr City to at least 21 killed and 45 wounded. Police say the bomb was hidden under vegetables on a motorized pushcart near a crowded market.
Iraq calls for celebrations to mark June 30 deadline for US troops to withdraw from citiesJune 23rd, 2009 Iraq to mark US pullback from cities with holidayBAGHDAD — The Iraqi government on Tuesday declared a public holiday to mark next week's withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Baghdad and other cities.
Truck bomb explodes near Shiite mosque in northern Iraq, killing 5 people, police sayJune 20th, 2009 Truck bomb kills at least 5 in northern IraqBAGHDAD — Police say at least five people have been killed and 30 wounded in a truck bombing near a Shiite mosque in northern Iraq. Brig. Gen. Sarhat Qader says Saturday's explosion occurred following noon prayers south of the disputed city of Kirkuk.
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