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Gaza |
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Fatah storms 'Hamas campus'
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U.S. Congress |
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Report finds hidden cost to Iraq 'surge'
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| Feb.2 |
 Iraq |
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 U.S. loses fourth copter in Iraq in 2 weeks  Map of Taji Iraq Apache helicopter was seen going down after coming under insurgent fire in Taji, about 12 miles north of Baghdad
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Gaza |
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8 dead as battle rages
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 Gaza |
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 24 killed before factions reach truce Fatah and Hamas gunmen battled each other at universities, a radio station and in streets
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| Feb.3 |
Baghdad |
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Truck bomb kills more than 120 in market  A suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden truck in a crowded market in Sedriya, a mixed neighborhood
| The blast destroyed stores and automobiles. Many victims were trapped under the rubble. 8 die in other attacks; 2 came when 9 bombs detonated in Kirkuk
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Dubai |
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Els grabs Dubai lead
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Gaza |
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Hamas, Fatah clashes defy truce
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| Feb.4 |
Dubai |
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Stenson denies Els, Woods in Dubai
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Baghdad |
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Interior Ministry: 1,000 killed in one week
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| Feb.5 |
 U.S. Senate |
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Republicans block Iraq war debate A resolution opposing Bush's decision to send extra troops to Iraq has failed to advance in the Senate: 49, with 47 voting against
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Gaza |
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Palestinian PM 'hopeful' on talks
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Mauritania |
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Mauritania refuses migrant boat
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| Feb.6 |
Mecca |
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Palestinians set for Mecca talks
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Iran |
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Iran condemns diplomat's Iraq kidnapping
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| Feb.7 |
Baghdad |
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Fifth U.S. chopper in 18 days down | An insurgent group claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. helicopter and 'burning it down completely'. Fewer than 10 troops may... | |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Hamas, Fatah begin talks
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 Southern Lebanon |
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Clash on Israel-Lebanese border| Israeli and Lebanese forces have exchanged fire on the border between the 2 countries | |
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Washington |
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5 named in Iraq contracting scam 3 officers and 2 civilians charged they steered $8.6 million in reconstruction funds in exchange for kickbacks
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Mauritania |
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Hundreds in limbo on disabled freighter
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| Feb.8 |
Baghdad |
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Top Iraqi official held in raid US and Iraqi forces have arrested Hakim al-Zamili, the deputy health minister during a raid at his offices
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 Mecca |
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Palestinian talks yield power-sharing pact Rival leaders signed an agreement in principle on a government in Saudi-brokered talks in Mecca
| Palestinian President Abbas, of the Fatah, and Meshaal, leader of Hamas, signed the accord at a ceremony hosted by King Abdullah. The deal will respect previous peace deals with Israel and divvies up Cabinet posts in the new government.
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Washington |
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Rice talks Iraqi refugees in Syria
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| Feb.9 |
Washington |
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Iraq intelligence report 'very damning'
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Mosul |
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US air strike kills Iraqi troops
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Washington |
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 US Iraq forces under new command Lt Gen David Petraeus assumes control ahead of a fresh push to quell violence in the capital
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Iraq |
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Militant video shows chopper going down
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| Feb.11 |
Baghdad |
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 U.S.: Iran to blame for killing U.S. troops The U.S. military presented evidence it says shows Iran's supreme leader is behind bombings that have killed 170 U.S. troops
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| Feb.12 |
Baghdad |
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90 killed on day Golden Mosque attack | 5 explosions ripped through central Baghdad, amid memorials marking last year's attack on a revered Shiite shrine in Samarra. 190 people were wounded. 3 car bombs exploded at the Shorja market, killing at least 7... | |
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Mauritania |
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Hundreds of stranded migrants go ashore
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| Feb.13 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq unveils new security plans Iraq will close its borders with Iran and Syria for up to 3 days as part of its security plan for Baghdad
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Lebanon |
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3 dead as blasts hit buses
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House of Representatives |
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House of Representatives clashes on Iraq There have been sharp exchanges at the start of a marathon debate on Iraq
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Iraq |
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U.S.: Radical cleric al-Sadr in Iran Iraq plans to close its borders with Iran and Syria for 72 hours to secure the capital
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Algeria |
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Six killed in bomb attacks
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Beirut |
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 Tension high for Hariri protest A commemorative rally is to mark the second anniversary of the killing of former Prime Minister
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| Feb.14 |
Beirut |
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Thousands rally on Hariri anniversary
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| Feb.19 |
Baghdad |
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 62 killed in three car bombings Amid a massive security operation, car bombs Sunday struck in 2 Shiite neighborhoods, targeting civilians and police,
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| Feb.20 |
Somalia |
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Heavy shelling in Somali capital
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| Feb.22 |
Sunni Triangle |
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In Samarra, rubble marks grim anniversary A year ago, the bombing of this city's revered Shiite mosque set off a sectarian violence
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Iraq |
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Concern over Iraqi chemical bombs
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| Feb.23 |
 London |
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Prince Harry to be sent to Iraq 3rd in line to the British throne, is to join troops serving in Iraq with his Blues and Royals regiment in May or June
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Iraq |
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Insurgent vow revenge for alleged rapes Two insurgent groups, one linked to al Qaeda, have vowed to step up attacks on U.S. and Iraqi forces
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| Feb.25 |
Iraq |
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Car bomb kills dozens; mystery blasts At least 39 people were killed when a bomb exploded as they left a Sunni mosque in Habbaniya
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Somalia |
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Hundreds hurt in crossfire of fierce battles
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| Feb.26 |
Baghdad |
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 Suicide bomber kills 50 at university A combination of rocket and bomb attacks killed more than 50 people. Most of the dead were students
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 Jordan |
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 Iraqi President ill, flown to Jordan for care Jalal Talabani fell ill and was flown for treatment for what his son called 'fatigue and exhaustion'
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