2009年12月14日星期一

Yahoo! News: Iraq

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Iraq


US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,370 (AP)

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 06:11 PM PST

AP - As of Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at least 4,370 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

Iran to try 3 Americans who crossed Iraqi border (AP)

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 12:54 PM PST

FILE - This undated file photo released by freethehikers.org,  shows Americans Shane Bauer, left, and Sarah Shourd.  Iran said Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, it would try Americans Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27  who were detained by Iranian authorities after crossing an unmarked border from northern Iraq in July.  (AP Photo/freethehikers.org, File)  NO SALESAP - Iran said Monday a court will try three Americans who wandered across the border from Iraq last July and became ensnared in an increasingly bitter standoff with the West over Tehran's nuclear program.


Baghdad bomber called Syria before August attack: minister (AFP)

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 10:06 AM PST

Iraqi men inspect damage following the December 8 blast near the Finance Ministry in Baghdad, on December 9. Iraqi Interior Minister Jawad Bolani told parliament on Monday that a suicide bomber who attacked the foreign ministry in August made a phone call to Syria before detonating his payload, an MP said.(AFP/File/Ahmad al-Rubaye)AFP - Iraqi Interior Minister Jawad Bolani told parliament on Monday that a suicide bomber who attacked the foreign ministry in August made a phone call to Syria before detonating his payload, an MP said.


US military warned Iraq of possible Baghdad blasts (AP)

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 07:11 AM PST

Iraqi policemen search a man and his car at checkpoint in central Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. The U.S. military says it warned Iraqi officials about possible attacks in Baghdad the same day that bombers struck government sites in the country's capital last week. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)AP - The U.S. military confirmed Monday it had warned Iraqi officials about possible attacks in Baghdad the same day bombers struck government sites in the country's capital.


Insurgent foe's slaying shows cracks near Baghdad (AP)

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 01:44 AM PST

In this Dec. 12, 2009, Iraqi Awakening Council members, Sunnis who turned against al-Qaida and now help Iraqi forces provide security stand guard, at a checkpoint in the Arab Jabour area south of Baghdad, Iraq. A top anti-insurgent fighter and three family members were slain overnight in their village south of Baghdad Thursday. (AP Photo/Loay Hameed)AP - Word began to spread at daybreak in the Sunni districts south of Baghdad: A top anti-insurgent fighter and three family members were slain overnight in their village.


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