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Report: Wounded Soldiers Left in Debt

After suffering paralysis, brain damage, lost limbs and other wounds in war, nearly 900 Army soldiers ran up $1.2 million in debt because of the military's "complex, cumbersome" pay system, congressional investigators said Thursday.

Germany Investigates Agents' Role in Iraq

Parliament established a committee Friday to investigate contentious claims that German intelligence agents helped in the war in Iraq by passing secret information to the U.S. military ahead of the 2003 invasion.

Wounded Iraq War Vet Wins Ill. Primary

Iraq war veteran L. Tammy Duckworth, a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a grenade attack two years ago, narrowly won the Democratic congressional primary nomination for the suburban Chicago district held by retiring Republican Rep. Henry Hyde.

Bush's Cleveland Visit Sees War Protesters

About 150 war protesters gathered outside the building where President Bush gave a speech Monday about progress in Iraq, banging drums, holding peace signs and chanting for him to leave.

Three Years On, Iraq Protests Smaller

Protesters marking the third anniversary of the Iraq war made their voices heard around the world, with the largest marches in London, Portland and Chicago, though in numbers that were often lower than in previous years.

Thousands Around Globe Call for End of War

Protesters marking the third anniversary of the Iraq war made their voices heard across the world over the weekend, with the largest marches in London, Portland and Chicago, though in numbers that were often lower than in previous years.

Anti-War Rallies Mark Iraq Anniversary

Thousands of anti-war protesters around the world on Sunday demanded coalition troops leave Iraq, but demonstrations in many countries were far smaller than anticipated on the third anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion.

Iraq War Anniversary Marked With Protests

The third anniversary of the U.S.-led war in Iraq drew tens of thousands of protesters around the globe, from hurricane-ravaged Louisiana to Australia, with chants of "Stop the War" and calls for the withdrawal of troops.

Anti-War Rallies Mark Iraq Anniversary

Thousands of anti-war protesters took to the streets around the world Saturday, marking the third anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq with demands that coalition troops leave immediately.

Global Protests Mark Iraq War Anniversary

Anti-war protesters marched in Australia, Asia, Turkey and Europe on Saturday in demonstrations that marked the third anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq with a demand that coalition troops pull out.

Global Protests Mark Iraq War Anniversary

Anti-war protesters marched in Australia, Asia, Turkey and Europe on Saturday in demonstrations that marked the third anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq with a demand that coalition troops pull out.

Germans Seek Probe Into Iraqi Spy Ops

Opposition parties agreed Friday to force a parliamentary investigation on the role of German spies during the Iraq war.

Calif. Deputy Charged in Airman Shooting

A sheriff's deputy who was videotaped shooting an unarmed Iraq War veteran after a car chase was charged Tuesday with attempted voluntary manslaughter.

German Opposition Wants Iraq Investigation

Germany's largest opposition party joined two smaller parties Monday in calling for a parliamentary investigation into whether Germany's intelligence agency assisted U.S. combat operations during the Iraq war.

Party Urges Germany to Address Iraq Intel

An opposition party on Thursday warned it may trigger a parliamentary probe of German intelligence operations in the Iraq war unless the government addresses more fully a report that its spies passed Iraqi defense plans to U.S. forces.

Sheehan Tossed From Capitol Over T-Shirt

Cindy Sheehan, mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq, wasn't the only one ejected from the House gallery during the State of the Union address for wearing a T-shirt with a war-related slogan that violated the rules. The wife of a powerful Republican congressman was also asked to leave.

Video Shows Officer Shooting Airman

A videotape released Tuesday shows a sheriff's deputy shooting an unarmed Air Force policeman who recently returned from Iraq as he appeared to obey an order to get up off the ground.

Bloom, Woodruff Families Support Each Other

When NBC News correspondent David Bloom died of an apparent blood clot nearly three years ago in Iraq, a fellow network TV reporter insisted on cutting short his stint there and returning to help Bloom's family. It was Bob Woodruff.

New Saddam Trial Judge Sets Tough Tone

When Saddam Hussein entered the court ahead of his lawyers and other defendants, it was clear there was a new sheriff in town.

Hidden Bombs Biggest Fear of GIs in Iraq

The weapon that seriously wounded ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt is among the deadliest in the insurgents' arsenal — the dreaded roadside bombs, or improvised explosive devices.

New Saddam Judge Is Tough-Talking Stickler

Raouf Rasheed Abdel-Rahman is a career judge known for efficiency and strict adherence to the law, a native of the Kurdish town where 5,000 died in a gas attack allegedly ordered by Saddam Hussein.

29 Soldiers Seek Repayment

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Editorial: Solution for Iraq War? Start new political war

Source: palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.com

So, President Bush's Camp David summit on Iraq wasn't a policy-and-planning event. It was a ruse, so the president could make Tuesday's surprise visit to Baghdad. That follows the pattern. Deal with the political problem, not the real problem.

GamePolitics Interviews "Dead in Iraq" Game Protester

Source: gamepolitics.com

A University of Nevada - Reno professor protests the Iraq war and the video game "America's Army" by messaging the names of those who died in the war over multiple servers.

Op-Ed: Public Secrets

Source: washingtonpost.com

Robert Kaiser: These are new circumstances, but to a reporter who has been watching the contest between press and government for four decades, what isn't new here seems more significant than what is.

Smoke of Iraq War 'Drifting Over Lebanon'

Source: washingtonpost.com

The war in Iraq has generated some of the most startling images in the Middle East today: a dictator's fall, elections in defiance of insurgent threats and carnage on a scale rarely witnessed.

War Opponents’ Words Ring Truer by the Day

Source: kansascity.com

Rhonda Chriss Lokeman is a local (Kansas City) opinion writer. Her writing style can be dry at times, but she always gets her point across without being offensive. She has long been one of my favorite writers.....I encourage you to check her out.

John Cusack Movie Inspired by Ban on Press Photos of Flag-Draped Coffins

Source: editorandpublisher.com

Pentagon policy bans media coverage of America's war dead as their remains are returned. The administration of U.S.

Coulter: Zarqawi Dead, Bin Laden �?Irrelevant’

Source: newsmax.com

"Its funny how they [liberals] describe the war on terrorism in the most limited way possible – only as the pursuit of Osama bin Laden. He’s irrelevant now."

George Bush Sr. asked retired general to replace Rumsfeld

Source: salon.com

Sidney Blumenthal: The former president's secret campaign to oust the secretary of defense was rebuffed by President Bush, a source says. [free day pass req'd]

Army has to turn over Halliburton docs

Source: upi.com

At issue is a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch, an anti-corruption public interest group.

Congress Nears Deal on Iraq Funds (Now up to $370,000,000,000)

Source: online.wsj.com

WASHINGTON -- House-Senate negotiators neared agreement on a $92.2 billion wartime spending bill, after a night of bargaining that exposed Republican budget divisions in the face of the rising costs of the Iraq war.

Zarqawi’s Death Not Likely to Undercut Al Qaeda Leadership in Iraq

Source: thinkprogress.org

Zarqawi was replaced as the Al Qaeda leader in Iraq months ago. Recall the news from earlier this spring that Zarqawi had been replaced as the leader in Iraq by Abdullah bin Rashed Al-Baghdadi (a nom de guerre).

Army officer refuses to fight in "unlawful" Iraq war

Source: reuters.com

A U.S. Army officer said on Wednesday that fighting in the war in Iraq would make him "party to war crimes" and would not participate.

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Killed in Bombing Attack

Source: msnbc.msn.com

Al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed overnight in an operation by U.S. Special Operations Forces, U.S. military officials told NBC News on Thursday.

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi - Confirmed dead

The first story that I have actually posted that is new, but just minutes ago, according to ABC Zarqawi is dead and has been confirmed. They are saying the details are sketchy but an announcement will be made tommorow (sorry, later this morning) in the green zone.

House Panel Clears Another $50 billion for Iraq

Source: reuters.iwon.com

A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee approved a bill on Wednesday that would give another $50 billion next year to President George W. Bush for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Marines to cite war chaos as Haditha defense-source

Source: alertnet.org

LOS ANGELES, June 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Marines accused of killing 24 unarmed Iraqis in Haditha will cite chaotic battle conditions as their defense if charged with murder, said a source close to one of the soldiers under investigation.

GenY GallupPoll: Iraq War/Gas Prices more important than immigration

Source: Gallup/SeniorJournal.com

As President Bush guides the Congress to turn their attention this week to a possible constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, GenY's want the focus to be on the war in Iraq and gas prices.

White House abruptly cancels classified Iraq 'progress' briefing with senators

Source: rawstory.com

President Bush has cancelled a classified briefing on the situation in Iraq, according to a letter from four Democratic senators obtained by RAW STORY.

Official: Marines believed to plan killing

Source: seattlepi.nwsource.com

WASHINGTON -- U.S. military investigators believe the killing of an Iraqi civilian on April 26 was planned by a small group of Marines who shot the man and then planted a shovel and an AK-47 rifle at the scene, a senior Pentagon official said Tuesday.

Some 6000 corpses taken to Baghdad mortuary this year

Source: nzherald.co.nz

The bodies of 6000 people, many of whom died violently, have been brought to Baghdad's main mortuary this year, officials from Iraq's Health Ministry said. In May, one of the bloodiest months in the city so far this year,­ 1400 bodies were received by the mortuary.

Troops risk undetected brain injury

Source: usatoday.com

Thousands of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan may be risking permanent brain damage by returning to combat with relatively minor but undiagnosed concussions, often caused by bomb blasts, military researchers say. Doctors say they are only now understanding the scope of the problem.

The War They Wanted, The Lies They Needed

Source: VanityFair.com

For more than two years it has been widely reported that the U.S. invaded Iraq because of intelligence failures.

Officer at Fort Lewis calls Iraq war illegal, refuses order to go

Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

"I feel that we have been lied to and betrayed by this administration," Watada said Tuesday in a telephone interview from Fort Lewis.

The Dusty Stranger

An old man walked into the Oval Office. President Bush sat ready to receive a visitor, but hadn't expected this guy. This guy wore a cheap suit, a scraggly beard and leaned hard on his cane.

CNN.com - Source: Killing of Iraqi may have been 'premeditated'

Source: cnn.com

Investigators have concluded U.S. Marines dragged the man from his house and shot him before placing the shovel and AK-47 next to his body, implicating him as an insurgent, the official told CNN.

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