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Early voting starts in Iraq provincial poll (Reuters) Posted: 28 Jan 2009 12:52 AM CST Reuters - Soldiers, police, prisoners and displaced people began early voting on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's provincial election in Iraq, which will determine the political landscape across the country as U.S. forces withdraw.

Early voting begins in Iraq provincial elections (AP) Posted: 28 Jan 2009 12:48 AM CST AP - Voting stations are open across Iraq in places such as military camps and government offices for the first ballots of this week's provincial elections.

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,236 (AP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 07:35 PM CST AP - As of Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at least 4,236 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

Lawyer says Iraqi spy suspect fled Saddam's regime (AP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 06:43 PM CST AP - A Canadian citizen accused of working for Saddam Hussein's intelligence service while living in Maryland was in fact persecuted by the late Iraqi leader, his attorney told a federal judge Tuesday.

Taliban: closing Guantanamo 'a positive step' but insufficient (AFP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:32 PM CST AFP - The Taliban welcomed President Barack Obama's order to close Guantanamo but said peace would only come if he reverses the "satanic policies" of his predecessor, George W. Bush.

Obama to hear advice of service chiefs on Iraq (AP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 05:59 PM CST AP - President Barack Obama plans to hear the opinions of the four U.S. military service chiefs on Wednesday, which the White House called one more step toward fulfilling his promise of withdrawing all combat troops from Iraq.

U.S. calls Afghanistan "greatest military challenge" (Reuters) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 05:06 PM CST Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Tuesday described Afghanistan as America's greatest military challenge and warned the war could be lost if the West failed to address the problem of civilian casualties.

As Iraqi Elections Loom, al-Sadr's Political Clout Fades (Time.com) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 04:35 PM CST Time.com - The Jan. 31 provincial vote in Iraq may erase much of the remaining influence that Muqtada al-Sadr and his followers still hold

Iraqi's Shiite political parties vie for power in south (McClatchy Newspapers) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 03:59 PM CST McClatchy Newspapers - NAJAF, Iraq — In Najaf, the heart of Shiite Muslim Iraq, pedestrians linger on the sidewalks of a busy bazaar, men smoke fruit-flavored shisha tobacco in cafes and a new first-class hotel with sparkling marble floors and dripping chandeliers is almost full. The battered capital of Baghdad seems much farther than 100 miles away.

Obama to discuss Iraq in Pentagon visit Wednesday (Reuters) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 03:45 PM CST Reuters - President Barack Obama will discuss Iraq and Afghanistan with U.S. defense officials at the Pentagon on Wednesday, part of ongoing talks with military leaders before making final troop deployment decisions, the White House said on Tuesday.

KBR must be accountable for Iraq deaths: senators (Reuters) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 02:42 PM CST Reuters - Lawmakers on Tuesday raised concerns about the U.S. military's increased use of private contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, and said KBR and other companies should be held accountable for the electrocution deaths of U.S. soldiers and other mistakes.

Al-Qaeda attacks threaten Iraq vote: army (AFP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 02:20 PM CST AFP - Al-Qaeda remains a threat to this weekend's election in Iraq, a senior army commander warned on Tuesday, as the United States said it expected its troops to be involved in the war-torn nation for many years.

Baghdad seeks `normal' footing on unsteady legs (AP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 01:38 PM CST AP - Iraqi pop music poured from loudspeakers in Baghdad's popular Zawraa Park as families enjoyed picnics and children squealed on the "Space Gun," a thrill ride that looped them around in a full circle.

Britain ordered to release Iraq war minutes (AFP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 12:19 PM CST AFP - The British government was ordered Tuesday to release minutes of crucial ministerial meetings from 2003 at which the controversial US-led invasion of Iraq was discussed.

British tribunal orders Iraq minutes released (AP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 12:04 PM CST AP - A British tribunal ordered the government to make public the formal minutes of two contentious Cabinet discussions held before the invasion of Iraq.

Britain told to publish Iraq war discussions (Reuters) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 11:55 AM CST Reuters - Records of British cabinet discussions over the legality of invading Iraq, held in the buildup to war in 2003, must be released to the public, a tribunal ruled Tuesday.

Iran rebels resist leaving Iraq, fear for future (Reuters) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 11:39 AM CST Reuters - Iranian opposition exiles informed that they are no longer welcome in Iraq say they will not go willingly and intend to use legal means to fight any attempt to drive them out by force.

Clinton backs 'democratic, sovereign' Iraq in call to leaders (AFP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 10:52 AM CST AFP - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she spoke Tuesday with Iraqi leaders to reinforce US commitment to a "democratic and sovereign" Iraq.

Gates warns of potential setbacks in Iraq (AFP) Posted: 27 Jan 2009 09:19 AM CST AFP - US Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Tuesday there is still the potential of setbacks in Iraq and he said the United States can expect to be involved there for many years to come.

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