Sunday, June 6, 2004 Bush, Chirac close to deal on Iraq
PARIS -- President Bush and President Jacques Chirac sought to move beyond bitter differences over Iraq on Saturday, with both suggesting a U.N. deal on post-occupation Iraq may be close. Still, the French leader reiterated his doubt about America's justification for the war and said the situation in Iraq remains ''extremely precarious.''
Tensions ease as Shiite leaders meet
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A roadside bomb killed two American soldiers and wounded two in a series of attacks Saturday against occupation forces and their Iraqi allies, while tensions eased in the Shiite holy cities of Najaf and Kufa just weeks ahead of the transfer of sovereignty to the new Iraqi government.
Kindness for Iraq war victim lives on after death of journalist who helped
headline:Kindness for Iraq war victim lives on after death of journalist who helped
Saturday, June 5, 2004 Roadside bomb kills U.S. soldier
BAGHDAD, Iraq-- A roadside bomb killed an American soldier and wounded three in a series of attacks Saturday against occupation forces and their Iraqi allies, while tensions eased in the Shiite holy cities of Najaf and Kufa just weeks ahead of the transfer of sovereignty to the new Iraqi government.
Kids get sicker at Baghdad hospital
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Three-month-old Ali Mohammed twists his emaciated body and cries -- but barely a sound comes out of his mouth. He's so sick from diarrhea and dehydration that his mother fears he won't make it. Doctors aren't sure either.
Friday, June 4, 2004 Iraq's new leader defends U.S. troop presence
BAGHDAD, Iraq-- Iraq's new prime minister defended the continued presence of U.S.-led troops in the country, telling Iraqis in his first nationally televised address Friday that the forces' withdrawal would be a "major disaster."
U.N. team picks Iraqi electoral commission
BAGHDAD, Iraq-- A U.N. advisory team has selected an eight-member independent electoral commission and adopted voting rules in the first major step toward national elections due by Jan. 31, a U.N. official said Friday.
Troops, Shiite militants to withdraw from holy cities
KUFA, Iraq-- The U.S. military and a radical cleric's militia agreed Friday to withdraw from the holy cities of Kufa and Najaf and turn over security to Iraqi police to end a bloody two-month standoff, the region's governor said.
Thursday, June 3, 2004 Five Iraqis killed in Kufa fighting
NAJAF, Iraq-- Fighting broke out Thursday between U.S. soldiers and Shiite militiamen in nearby Kufa-- the eighth straight day of clashes since a deal last week to end the violence.
Respected cleric gives tacit support to new Iraqi government
headline:Respected cleric gives tacit support to new Iraqi government
Retiring troops may have to wait
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of soldiers who had expected to retire or otherwise leave the military will be required to stay if their units are ordered to Iraq or Afghanistan.
U.S. wants to know: Who told Chalabi?
WASHINGTON -- The FBI is investigating who in the U.S. government leaked information to former Iraqi exile Ahmad Chalabi that made its way into the hands of the Iranian government, potentially damaging American efforts to monitor Tehran's activities, government officials said Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 2, 2004 U.S. troops battle Shiite militants in Kufa, Baghdad
KUFA, Iraq-- American troops clashed with Shiite militants in this southern city Wednesday-- six days after a truce was supposed to have taken effect. At least five Iraqis were killed and nearly 40 were wounded.
Information leak to Chalabi, Iran probed
WASHINGTON-- The FBI is investigating who in the U.S. government leaked information to former Iraqi exile Ahmad Chalabi that made its way into the hands of the Iranian government, potentially damaging American efforts to monitor Tehran's activities, government officials said Wednesday.
U.S. critic named Iraq's president
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi officials prevailed in their choice for president over the candidate favored by the United States, allowing a U.N. envoy Tuesday to appoint an interim government reflecting Iraq's religious and cultural diversity to rule after the return of sovereignty June 30.
Iraq war costs U.S. $119.4 billion and counting
WASHINGTON -- Even by standards here, the $119.4 billion that President Bush and Congress have provided for the first two years of the war in Iraq is real money.
Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Bush welcomes new Iraqi government
WASHINGTON-- President Bush on Tuesday welcomed the formation of a new Iraqi interim government, saying it brings that country "one step closer" to democracy.
New Iraqi president named, council disbands
BAGHDAD, Iraq-- A powerful Sunni Muslim tribal leader and critic of the U.S.-led occupation was named president of Iraq's incoming government Tuesday, after Iraqi leaders rejected the Americans' preferred candidate for the post.
Bombs kill 14 Iraqis, wound dozens
BAGHDAD, Iraq-- Bombs rocked Baghdad and a U.S. base in northern Iraq on Tuesday, killing at least 14 Iraqis and wounding dozens of people, including two American soldiers. The surge of attacks coincided with the naming of a post-occupation government for Iraq.
Iraqis say U.S. pressuring them
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi Governing Council members accused American officials Monday of pressuring them to accept Washington's choice for Iraq's new president.
Monday, May 31, 2004 Honoring their sacrifice
The Defense Department and family members have identified 803 U.S. servicemembers who died supporting U.S.-led operations in Iraq. Of these, 665 died since May 1, 2003, when President Bush declared that major combat operations there had ended.
'Act of unbelievable bravery'
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Until a few weeks ago, Memorial Day meant little more than a day off from school for Justin Lambert, a 22-year-old who just finished college.
Combat boots hit the road to focus on costs of war
A Chicago-born anti-war exhibit of 800 used combat boots is making a dramatic point in cities across the country.
Four Americans killed over weekend
KUFA, Iraq-- U.S. troops clashed Monday with Shiite militiamen in fighting that killed two Americans and strained a cease-fire called last week around the holy cities of Kufa and Najaf. In Baghdad, a car bomb exploded near U.S. coalition headquarters, killing four people and injuring 25.
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