Al-Qaeda group claims Iraq blasts Oct 28, 2009
The US state department said it would support a United Nations investigation into "very serious allegations" of foreign involvement in Iraqi violence. "What happened was so utterly horrific that the circumstances surrounding it need to be looked into," spokesman Ian Kelly was quoted by Reuters news agency as saying. (BBC News -- Africa)
Iraq-Syria dispute jeopardizes progress on stability, trade Sep 19, 2009
A day before the Aug. 19 explosions, Mr. Maliki made a rare state visit to Damascus, during which he reportedly asked Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to turn over 179 people allegedly involved in Iraqi violence. Mr. Assad refused. (Christian Science Monitor)
Iraqi violence overshadowed Sep 9, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs. WASHINGTON - Political violence in Iraq killed 456 Iraqis in August, the highest monthly death toll since July 2008. (Asia Times Online)
Iraqi violence overshadows start of Ramadan Aug 24, 2009
Iraqis hope for peace but fearful with start of Muslim holy month. In recent years, Ramadan in Iraq has been time of increased violence. (CNN -- International)
Assassination Inc. Aug 21, 2009
While much of the attention about Iraqi violence has recently focused on conflicts between Kurds and Arabs in the country's north, the blasts in Baghdad served as a grim reminder that the old sectarian conflict is far from over. The NYT of frustrated U.S. troops who couldn't get involved to help deal with the aftermath because they now have to wait for requests from the Iraqi government, which "apparently never came." USAT, however, says U.S. servicemembers were hardly sitting on their hands. (Slate)
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White House condemns wave of Iraqi violence Aug 20, 2009
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Obama, Merkel Speak With 'One Voice' On Iran Jun 28, 2009
OBAMA, MERKEL SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE ON IRAN Andrew Tully 6/27/09 A EurasiaNet Partner Post from. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama have condemned the Iranian government for cracking down on citizens who have questioned the results of the June 12 presidential election, which President Mahmud Ahmadinejad is said to have won. (EurasiaNet.org)
Once upon a time in 2002 May 17, 2009
Had there been little Iraqi violence during the transition to democracy, former supporters would probably still be vying to take credit for the war's success. Consider also the dexterous Obama administration's own about-face. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
US raises hackles with Karzai, looks for change Feb 12, 2009
Just as happened during the peak of Iraqi violence in 2006 and 2007 when the Bush administration criticized Iraqi political leaders, so the Obama administration is turning on Karzai, who faces re-election in August. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has had harsh words for Karzai's leadership, labeling Afghanistan a "narco state" in her confirmation hearings in January. (Reuters India)
