US envoy says that despite recent rise in violence in Iraq, withdrawal timetable is holdingSeptember 10th, 2009 Envoy says US sticking to withdrawal plan in IraqWASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to Iraq told Congress on Thursday that despite a recent rash of insurgent attacks, the U.S.
Top US military wonders whether Baghdad blasts might indicate future sectarian violenceAugust 23rd, 2009 US military leader concerned by Baghdad bombingsBAGHDAD — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says he's extremely concerned by last week's deadly bombings in Baghdad. Adm. Mike Mullen, the top U.S.
Angelina Jolie visits displaced people in Baghdad in role as UNHCR goodwill ambassadorJuly 23rd, 2009 Angelina Jolie visits displaced IraqisBAGHDAD — Angelina Jolie on Thursday visited a settlement for displaced Iraqis in northwest Baghdad in her role as a goodwill ambassador for UNHCR. The actor met four families whose members said their children could not go to school and they could not afford to pay for medical treatment, the U.N.
Obama says he has always reserved the right to adjust his Iraq troop withdrawal timetableJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama confident US can abide by pullout agreementWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is telling the Associated Press that he always has reserved the right to adjust the U.S. troop withdrawal timetable in Iraq based on changing circumstances.
Iraq's Shiite cleric cautiously welcomes withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraqi citiesJuly 1st, 2009 Iraq Shiite cleric hopeful about US pullbackBAGHDAD — A Shiite cleric whose followers have been blamed in some of Iraq's worst violence gave a cautious welcome Wednesday to the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from cities.
US withdrawal from Iraqi cities casts spotlight on elite Iraqi unitsJune 26th, 2009 Elite Iraqi troops in forefront after US pullbackBAGHDAD — As Iraqi security services prepare to take back their towns from the Americans on Tuesday, the sharpest arrow in their quiver is an elite, American-trained force with a reputation that leads many Iraqis to call it "the dirty brigade."
Its real name is the Counter Terrorism Bureau, and its commander insists it's professional, nonsectarian and not dirty at all. Violence is already rising and will likely continue after the handover as different factions test the government's ability to manage without American backup.
UN chief urges Iraqis not to revert to revenge but to work together to promote reconciliationJune 9th, 2009 UN chief urges Iraqis not to revert to revengeUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday there were encouraging signs of progress in Iraq, but urged the Iraqi people to avoid seeking revenge and warned that the process of national reconciliation "remains delicate."
Government officials indicate that Iraqi security forces are capable of taking over from the departing U.S.-led multinational force, but al-Qaida and other extremists remain a problem and continuing attacks are a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenge, Ban said in a report to the U.N. Security Council.
US, Iraqis differ over deadly raid north of BaghdadMay 1st, 2009 US, Iraqis differ over deadly raid in TikritBAGHDAD — Iraqi officials and tribal leaders have protested what they say was a U.S. raid that killed two brothers who were policemen in a mainly Sunni area north of Baghdad.
Obama says recent violence flare-ups in Iraq are a legitimate cause for concernApril 30th, 2009 Obama: Iraq violence flare-ups a cause for concernWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says recent violence flare-ups in Iraq are a legitimate cause of concern. But he says civilian deaths are lower than in the past.
Clinton visits Baghdad, says Iraq on right track despite recent violenceApril 25th, 2009 Clinton says Iraq on right trackBAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Saturday that this week's deadly suicide bombings in Iraq are a sign that extremists are afraid the Iraqi government is succeeding.
Clinton assures nervous Iraqis of US support amid troop drawdown, violenceApril 25th, 2009 Clinton assures Iraq of US supportBAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday assured Iraq that the Obama administration would not abandon the country even as it presses ahead with plans to withdraw American troops amid a recent surge in violence.
AP: Secret tally shows violence has killed at least 87,215 Iraqis since 2005April 23rd, 2009 New tally shows 87,000 Iraqis dead since 2005BAGHDAD — A previously undisclosed Iraqi government tally obtained by The Associated Press shows that at least 87,215 Iraqis have been killed in violence since 2005. An in-depth AP review shows the total for the entire war exceeds 110,000 Iraqis.
AP Exclusive: Secret tally shows violence has killed at least 87,215 Iraqis since 2005April 23rd, 2009 AP Exclusive: 87,000 Iraqis were killed since 2005BAGHDAD — A previously undisclosed Iraqi government tally obtained by The Associated Press shows that at least 87,215 Iraqis have been killed in violence since 2005. An in-depth AP review shows the total for the entire war exceeds 110,000 Iraqis.
AP: Secret tally shows violence has killed at least 87,215 Iraqis since 2005April 23rd, 2009 Iraq: Violence has killed 87,215 people since 2005BAGHDAD — A previously undisclosed Iraqi government tally obtained by The Associated Press shows that at least 87,215 Iraqis have been killed in violence since 2005. An in depth AP review shows the total for the entire war exceeds 110,000 Iraqis.
AP Exclusive: Secret tally shows violence has killed at least 87,215 Iraqis since 2005April 23rd, 2009 AP Exclusive: Secret tally has 87,000 Iraqis deadBAGHDAD — At least 87,215 Iraqis have been killed in violence since 2005, according to a previously undisclosed Iraqi government tally obtained by The Associated Press. Combined with tallies based on hospital sources and media reports since the beginning of the war and a review of available evidence by the AP, the figures show that more than 110,000 Iraqis have died in violence since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
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