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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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| 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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| Feb.4 |
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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| Feb.6 |
 Iran |
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Iran condemns diplomat's Iraq kidnapping Iranian news reports: Gunmen wearing uniforms similar to those of Iraqi security forces have kidnapped an Iranian diplomat
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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'
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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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| 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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| Feb.9 |
Washington |
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Iraq intelligence report 'very damning' Inspector general depicts a Pentagon that purposely manipulated intelligence in an effort to link Saddam to al-Qaeda
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Mosul |
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US air strike kills Iraqi troops 8 Iraqi soldiers have been killed and 6 wounded in an air strike in the city of Mosul
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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. Senior defence officials told reporters that the 'explosivel... | |
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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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| 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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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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| 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.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 There have been 3 chlorine bombs since 28 January. US military are concerned about recent attacks by insurgents involving chlorine
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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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| 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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