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| Sep.1 |
Washington |
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US welcomes Iraq militia 'freeze'
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London |
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Fresh UK attack on US Iraq policy
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| Sep.2 |
Basra |
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British leave Basra base Map of Basra Southern Iraq| Five-hundred British troops began withdrawing from their base in the city, which has been hit daily by mortar attacks | |
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| Sep.3 |
Baghdad |
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President Bush made surprise visit Bush is saying fewer U.S. forces may be able to maintain security there at its current level
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London |
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UK: Basra pullout was pre-planned
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| Sep.4 |
Baghdad |
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'Chemical Ali,' 2 others to be hanged
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House of Representatives |
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Iraqis fail Congress targets The Iraqi government is 'dysfunctional' and has failed to meet 11 of 18 key benchmarks, according to a Congressional watchdog
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Sydney |
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Howard reaffirms Iraq commitment
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| Sep.6 |
Iraq |
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Iraqi forces 'cannot stand alone' The study by retired US marine General Jones: Iraq's security forces are not capable of taking over from US troops within the next 18 months
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Global |
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Most people 'want Iraq pull-out' Most people across the world believe US-led forces should withdraw within a year
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| Sep.7 |
Western Iraq |
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Seven U.S. troops killed 4 Marines assigned to Multi National Force-West were killed during a combat operation in Anbar province. 3 killed in Nineveh province in northern...
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| Sep.8 |
Iraq |
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5 civilians killed in blasts
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Baghdad |
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Baghdad hosts regional conference
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| Sep.10 |
U.S. Congress |
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Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working  U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| David Petraeus told a Congressional panel that the military objectives of the US troop surge in Iraq 'are largely being met'
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| Sep.11 |
U.S. Congress |
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Democrats counter Iraq testimony Gen David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker are facing criticism at a hearing from Democratic presidential candidates opposed to the war
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Washington |
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Bush to adopt Petraeus advice on troops Bush will endorse the recommendations of his top general and top diplomat in Iraq, following their appearance at hearings in Congress
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| Sep.12 |
Washington |
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US accuses Iran over Iraq attacks
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad: Iran can help secure Iraq
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| Sep.13 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Insurgents kill key US ally Map of Ramadi Iraq Abu Risha, the leader of an alliance of Sunni Arab tribes that rejected al-Qaeda, has been killed in a bomb attack in the city of Ramadi
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| Sep.14 |
U.S. Congress |
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Report shows meager gains in Iraq The White House report to lawmakers on progress in Iraq showed meager gains on benchmarks that Congress established for the Iraqi government
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Iraq |
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Al Qaeda claims sheik killing Map of Anbar Iraq| Al Qaeda in Iraq claimed responsibility for the assassination of Abu Reesha who had united with U.S. forces to fight the terrorists in Anbar province | |
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Washington |
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US hints at bigger Iraq pullout Defence Secretary Gates has hinted at bigger cuts to troop numbers than those approved by President George W Bush
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| Sep.15 |
Washington |
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General admits Iraq war mistakes Joint Chiefs of Staff: If he knew then what he knows now, he might have made some different decisions before the start of the war in 2003
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Iraq |
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Bounty set over Prophet cartoon
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Baghdad |
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Sadr group quits Iraq ruling bloc The political movement loyal to radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr has withdrawn from governing Shia alliance
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Iraq |
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Al Qaeda threatens Sunni leaders An al Qaeda group threatened to assassinate Sunni leaders who 'stained the reputations' of their people by supporting the Americans
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| Sep.16 |
Iraq |
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Police colonel assassinated near home
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Iraq |
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At least 22 dead in violence
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| Sep.17 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq shootout firm loses license| Iraq has cancelled the licence of the Blackwater USA, after it was involved in a gunfight in which at least 8 civilians died | |
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Iraq |
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'Fair probe' vow on Iraq gunfight  | Iraq and the US have pledged a transparent investigation into a gunfight involving a private security firm that left eight civilians dead. Iraqis have said 17 Iraqi civilians killed and 27 Iraqis were wounded.
The shooting has sparked an international controve... | |
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| Sep.18 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq to review all security firms Government ministers backed the Interior Ministry's decision to shut down Blackwater USA's operations in Iraq
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Iraq |
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Charges against officer dropped
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| Sep.19 |
Iraq |
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U.S. halts civilian convoys in Iraq
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Baghdad |
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Wounded: No one provoked Blackwater
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U.S. Senate |
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US troops' Iraq leave bid blocked
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| Sep.21 |
Northern Iraq |
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Two U.S. soldiers die
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Washington |
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Blackwater in Iraq weapons probe Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations that employees of Blackwater illegally smuggled weapons into Iraq
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| Sep.22 |
Baghdad |
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Talabani urges release of Iranian detainee Iraqi President has blasted the United States for the arrest of an Iranian and called for his immediate release
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UN |
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Talks pursue Iraq rescue plan
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| Sep.23 |
UN |
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U.N. considers greater role in Iraq Bolstered by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's assurances, the United Nations is considering boosting its presence in the country
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Baghdad |
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Iraq: Blackwater staff face charges
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| Sep.25 |
Iraq |
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24 die in peace meeting blast
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| Sep.26 |
UN |
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Maliki: Reconciliation stronger than terror The vision of national reconciliation in Iraq is plagued by an insurgency and sectarian warfare, Prime Minister al-Maliki told the United Na...
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| Sep.28 |
Iraq |
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Major al Qaeda in Iraq leader killed
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| Sep.29 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Sacred site to be rebuilt
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