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Clinton: US stands by Iraqis, withdrawal on track (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 03:41 PM PDT AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton tried to reassure nervous Iraqis that the U.S. won't abandon them, even as she said the American troop withdrawal would stay on schedule despite a recent surge in violence.

Iraq raises security at Shiite shrines after bombs (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 02:58 PM PDT AP - Iraq tightened security Saturday at major Shiite shrines in response to two days of suicide attacks targeting worshippers — including one at a revered Baghdad tomb that was the single deadliest bombing in the country this year.

Correction: Iraq Rape Slaying story (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 02:52 PM PDT AP - In initial versions of an April 24 story about federal prosecutors seeking to compel witnesses to testify in the trial of an ex-soldier, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Sgt.

Iran's Khamenei accuses US, Israel over Iraq bombings (AFP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 01:06 PM PDT AFP - Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed Israel and the United States on Saturday for persistent violence in Iraq after two suicide attacks left scores of Iranian pilgrims dead.

Clinton: Iraq will keep up progress despite violence (AFP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 12:52 PM PDT AFP - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton vowed on Saturday that this month's wave of violence which has killed hundreds would not disrupt war-torn Iraq's journey back to peace and prosperity.

Iran condemns U.S. in Iraq, Clinton sees progress (Reuters) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 11:01 AM PDT Reuters - The United States and Iraq on Saturday dismissed fears a rash of bloody bombings could tip Iraq back into all-out sectarian war, while Iran said Washington was to blame for the attacks on Shi'ite Muslims.

Iran's leader blames US, Israel for Iraq attacks (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 10:47 AM PDT AP - Iran's supreme leader blamed the United States and Israel on Saturday for recent suicide attacks in Iraq that have killed dozens of Iranian Shiite Muslim pilgrims.

Clinton: Iraq violence will not disrupt progress (AFP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 10:41 AM PDT AFP - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton vowed on Saturday that this month's wave of violence which has killed hundreds would not disrupt war-torn Iraq's journey back to peace and prosperity.

Clinton pays surprise visit to Baghdad (McClatchy Newspapers) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 10:10 AM PDT McClatchy Newspapers - BAGHDAD — In an unannounced visit to Iraq on Saturday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton downplayed concerns that the country's hard-won security gains may be deteriorating and said a recent spike in deadly attacks here won't derail U.S. plans for withdrawal.

Clinton says US will back Iraq after troop pullout (AFP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 07:57 AM PDT AFP - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday promised that America will give Iraq the support it needs to stay secure amid simmering violence just weeks before a planned US troop drawdown.

Clinton urges Iraqis to overcome divisions (Reuters) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:00 AM PDT Reuters - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Saturday urged Iraqis to overcome their divisions as a spate of suicide bombings revived fears of a renewed sectarian war when U.S. troops withdraw.

Iran leader blames U.S. for bombings in Iraq (Reuters) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 04:36 AM PDT Reuters - Iran's top authority said on Saturday that U.S. forces were "the main suspects" in bomb attacks that killed dozens of Iranian pilgrims in Iraq this week.

Feds seek to force testimony in ex-soldier's case (AP) Posted: 24 Apr 2009 11:40 PM PDT AP - Three soldiers who were expected to testify in the civilian trial of a former soldier accused of raping and killing a 14-year-old girl in Iraq are likely to refuse, federal prosecutors said.

Iraqi blasts stir worries of insurgent push (AP) Posted: 24 Apr 2009 10:28 PM PDT AP - It's been a season of jarring flashbacks in Iraq: a spate of major suicide bombings, including more than 145 dead over two days of bloodshed capped by a blast Friday outside a Shiite shrine.

Marines reject plea to drop Iraq murder charge (AP) Posted: 24 Apr 2009 07:32 PM PDT AP - The Marines are sticking with their decision to court-martial a sergeant accused of murdering an unarmed detainee in Iraq, despite the acquittal of two Marines in the same case.

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