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Iraq wants answers on reported U.S. spying (Reuters) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 02:27 AM CDT Reuters - Iraq will seek an explanation from U.S. officials about a report asserting the United States spied on Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, the Iraqi government spokesman said on Friday.

Iraq govt reacts sharply to US spying allegations (AP) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 01:59 AM CDT AP - The Iraqi government reacted sharply Friday to published allegations that the U.S. spied on Iraq's prime minister, warning that future ties with the United States could be in jeopardy if the report were true.

Official: 6 killed in Iraq bomb, Chalabi uninjured (AP) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 01:56 AM CDT AP - An official in ex-deputy prime minister Ahmad Chalabi's office says six people were killed in a suicide car bomb attack on the former Pentagon favorite's convoy in western Baghdad.

White House: Bush wasn't detached from war review (AP) Posted: 06 Sep 2008 01:07 AM CDT AP - The White House on Friday disputed an assertion in a new book by Bob Woodward that President Bush was slow to react to escalating attacks in Iraq, forcefully arguing that Bush's military buildup was responsible for a sharp drop in the violence.

Iraq 'victory within sight:' Palin (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 07:32 PM CDT AFP - A US victory in Iraq is "within sight," Republican vice presidential contender Sarah Palin said.

Palin's son's job to guard his commanders in Iraq (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 07:19 PM CDT AP - The long and divisive war in Iraq is about to resonate with presidential candidates in a way not seen so far in the campaign: The sons of both vice presidential nominees are assigned to go there soon.

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,154 (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 06:06 PM CDT AP - As of Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at least 4,154 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

Growing Apathy Toward Iraqi Elections (Time.com) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 06:05 PM CDT Time.com - While waiting for the much-delayed provincial polls, many Iraqis doubt they'll solve pressing water and power problems

Official: Baghdad car bomb kills 2 (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 03:32 PM CDT AP - An Iraqi police official says a car bomb apparently targeting the convoy of former Pentagon favorite Ahmad Chalabi has exploded in western Baghdad, killing two civilians.

Modest US force cuts proposed for Iraq: defense official (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 01:40 PM CDT AFP - Top US defense officials have recommended US President George W. Bush order only a modest US troop withdrawal from Iraq next year, with some of the forces shifted to Afghanistan, officials told AFP Friday.

Lingering tensions slow Iraqi withdrawal plans (AP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 01:34 PM CDT AP - Concern over upcoming elections and widening tensions among Iraq's religious and ethnic groups appear behind the U.S. military's recommendation to put the brakes on withdrawing more American troops from Iraq despite improvements in security.

Bush likely to unveil Iraq troop decision next week (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 12:16 PM CDT AFP - US President George W. Bush is likely to announce a decision on US troops levels in Iraq next week, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said Friday.

In Baghdad's Sadr City: Seven minutes of 'no to America' (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 11:49 AM CDT AFP - Seven minutes of "No to America" and then they left, ducking for shade. That was the extent of the protest by fewer than 200 Shiite radicals after Friday prayers in Baghdad's anti-US enclave of Sadr City.

Iraq eyes Lockheed F-16 fighter aircraft purchase (Reuters) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 11:16 AM CDT Reuters - The Iraqi government has asked for information about buying 36 F-16 fighter aircraft built by Lockheed Martin Corp, the U.S. Defense Department said on Friday.

Bush Is Advised to Delay Further Iraq Withdrawals (Bloomberg) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 11:06 AM CDT Bloomberg - Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Top U.S. military advisers have recommended that President George W. Bush delay further combat- troop withdrawals from Iraq until early next year, according to two administration officials.

Iraq seeks Heritage status for restored marshlands (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 11:00 AM CDT AFP - The United Nations on Friday launched a bid to designate Iraq's famed marshlands, which were ravaged by Saddam Hussein, a World Heritage site after a four-year restoration project.

New book says US spied on Iraqi PM (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 10:22 AM CDT AFP - The United States spied on Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and his government even as President George W. Bush vowed a strong relationship with the Iraqi leader, according to a new book reported Friday by the Washington Post.

Petraeus says Qaeda still undefeated in Iraq (Reuters) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 09:52 AM CDT Reuters - Al Qaeda remains a dangerous force in Iraq despite a general decline in violence and U.S. troops must continue to confront the militant group, the outgoing top U.S. general in the country said.

US to free 3,000 Iraq detainees during Ramadan (AFP) Posted: 05 Sep 2008 08:27 AM CDT AFP - The US military said on Friday it plans to free 3,000 detainees held in Iraq during the month of Ramadan, taking the number of those released so far this year to more than 15,000.

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