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WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama misses dinner in Iraq (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 04:55 PM PDT AP - One thing missing from President Barack Obama's whirlwind visit to the capital of Iraq? Dinner at the president's residence.

Obama in Baghdad, tells troops Iraq must take over (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 04:54 PM PDT AP - Flying unannounced into a still-dangerous war zone, President Barack Obama told U.S. troops and Iraqi officials alike Tuesday it is time to phase out America's combat role in a conflict he opposed as a candidate and has vowed to end as commander in chief.

Obama's Visit to Iraq: A Page from Bush's Playbook (Time.com) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 04:15 PM PDT Time.com - Analysis: There were no crowds of adoring locals nor any new ideas as the President repeated the Bush ritual of the "surprise" Baghdad visit.

Obama says Iraq entering critical phase (Reuters) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 03:26 PM PDT Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama pushed Iraq's feuding factions to compromise on Tuesday, sounding a note of impatience as he said Iraqis should take responsibility for their country so U.S. troops could leave.

Analysis: Obama achieves defining TV shot in Iraq (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 02:53 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama went for the defining television shot in Iraq and got it — pictures of hundreds of U.S. troops cheering wildly as he told them it was time for the Iraqis to take charge of their own future.

Bombing kills 8 in Baghdad hours before Obama's visit (McClatchy Newspapers) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 01:53 PM PDT McClatchy Newspapers - BAGHDAD — A car bomb ripped through the Shiite district of Kadhemiyah Tuesday, killing eight people and wounding 20 just a day after string of bombings left 32 dead and more than 130 wounded in the Iraqi capital.

Iraqi salesman saves baby after bomb kills mother (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 01:21 PM PDT AP - A salesman rescued a baby from a blaze ignited by a car bombing in a Shiite neighborhood Tuesday, reaching through the shattered window and grabbing the boy after the blast killed his mother and eight other people.

Obama says Iraq faces 'critical' 18 months (AFP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 01:04 PM PDT AFP - US President Barack Obama said on a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday that the next 18 months would be "critical," and told the war-torn country that it would soon have to look after itself.

Obama draws warmer feelings than predecessor (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 12:14 PM PDT AP - The last time an American president showed up in Iraq he was greeted with boos and shoes.

Obama departs Iraq, headed for Washington (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 11:20 AM PDT AP - President Barack Obama is heading back to Washington.

Baby survives Baghdad bombing (AFP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 10:39 AM PDT AFP - A baby miraculously survived a Baghdad car bombing cradled in his mother's lap as she was burned alive in a blast that claimed the lives of eight people on Tuesday, witnesses said.

Court reduces sentence for Iraqi shoe thrower (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 09:59 AM PDT AP - Iraq's highest court on Tuesday reduced the prison sentence for an Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at former President George W. Bush from three years to one, a court spokesman said.

Hefty support for Obama's Iraq withdrawal: poll (AFP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 08:55 AM PDT AFP - More than two-thirds of Americans support President Barack Obama's plans to withdraw most US troops from Iraq, a new poll said Tuesday as Obama paid a surprise visit to Baghdad.

Obama: Time for US to "transition to the Iraqis' (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 08:33 AM PDT AP - President Barack Obama is telling U.S. troops in Iraq that the time to "transition to the Iraqis" has come.

Baby survives Baghdad bomb in slain mother's lap (AFP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 08:18 AM PDT AFP - A baby miraculously survived a Baghdad car bombing cradled in his mother's lap as she was burned alive in a blast that claimed the lives of eight people on Tuesday, witnesses said.

Obama wants to help Iraq settle outstanding issues (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 08:13 AM PDT AP - President Barack Obama says his presence in Iraq might help settle some unresolved issues before national elections in December.

Iraq shoethrower's jail term cut to one year (AFP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 08:12 AM PDT AFP - An Iraqi court cut the jail term of the TV reporter who shot to fame for hurling his shoes at former US president George W. Bush from three years to one, his lawyer said on Tuesday after an appeal.

Obama says much work remains to be done in Iraq (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 07:48 AM PDT AP - President Barack Obama, making an unannounced visit to Iraq, says it's important for people to know there's still a lot of work to do in the country.

Obama makes surprise Iraq visit (AFP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 07:45 AM PDT AFP - US President Barack Obama arrived in Iraq on Tuesday on his first visit since taking office three months ago, as the war-torn country wrestles with a new upturn in deadly attacks.

Saddam aide wants to mend fences with Washington (AP) Posted: 07 Apr 2009 07:40 AM PDT AP - A former top deputy of Saddam Hussein has said he wants good ties with the United States, but only after U.S. troops leave and the Shiite-led government is toppled, according to an audiotape aired Tuesday.

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