Yahoo! News: Iraq

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• Iran, Syria among topics for G-8 and NATO
• Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study
• Emanuel: Chicago NATO summit is already paying off
• US soldier charged over 2009 Iraq killings
• Crude down, hits biggest 3-wk loss since Aug '11
• Maliki, in charm offensive, invites scholars to Baghdad
• U.S. soldier to stand trial for 2009 Iraq shooting
• Obama, Hollande talk turkey with cheeseburgers
• Obama, France's Hollande hunt for Afghanistan compromise
• Bomb blasts at bird market in Baghdad kill 5
• Soldier faces murder charges in Iraq base deaths
• Las Vegas Chiropractor Provides Free Chiropractic Care for Returning Veterans
• Troops Today Have Better Prospects for PTSD Recovery, Expert Says
• U.S. soldier referred for court martial for 2009 Iraq shooting
• Obama Reminds Congress That Iraq is Still an Emergency
• Baghdad pet market bombs kill five: officials
• Lawmakers push foreclosure relief for military
• Is New China Stealth Fighter Rival to Troubled US F-22 Raptor?
• House OKs indefinite definition of terror suspects
• Largest protests yet in Syrian city of Aleppo
• Spat with Iraq bares Turk plunge into regional power game
• Nurses' pre-NATO rally expected to draw thousands
• United Grace is Proud to Introduce a New Jewelry Line in Support of the Military Community on Memorial Day and Beyond
• Baghdad market bombs kill at least four
• Donna Summer, China's 'Princelings,' and Greeks Needing Gifts
• Vietnam Veteran Ensures Support of Seriously Wounded War Vets from Iraq and Afghanistan
• South Palm Beach SCORE to be Honored by U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week in Washington, DC
• UN: Monitors alone cannot end Syria bloodshed
• Analysis: Germany's Merkel losing green battle to cheap coal
• House showdown looms over indefinite detention
• US lawmakers want to halt aid to nations hosting Sudan's Bashir
• US Navy destroyers steal the show in 'Battleship'
• Media Matters, Sen. Coons dismiss Solyndra as distraction in clean-energy fight
• Competing Worldviews for Obama, Romney

Iran, Syria among topics for G-8 and NATO Posted: President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers stepped outside discussions of European economic woes and Afghanistan that will dominate a long weekend of summitry for a look Friday at options to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and encourage a more forceful response to worsening violence in Syria.

Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study Posted: FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Despite being tested by long hours and frequent relocations and separations, military marriages are no more likely to end in divorce than civilian marriages, a new study shows.

Emanuel: Chicago NATO summit is already paying off Posted: Two days before Chicago hosts a summit of NATO leaders, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the wide-ranging security measures and months of preparations that went into the event are already starting to pay off.

US soldier charged over 2009 Iraq killings Posted: A US soldier has been charged with murder over the 2009 killing of five comrades at a stress clinic on the biggest US base in Iraq, the military said Friday.

Crude down, hits biggest 3-wk loss since Aug '11 Posted: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Crude oil futures fell more than 1 percent on Friday, down for the sixth straight session, as worsening problems in Greece and Spain raised worries of contagion in the euro zone. Oil futures fell on the drumbeat from global stock markets, which erased the year's gains as investors pared holdings for safe-haven assets such as gold, on growing concerns about the euro zone debt crisis. On Wall Street, equities dipped after a messy opening-day trade for social networking darling Facebook failed to lift the spirits of investors. U.S. ...

Maliki, in charm offensive, invites scholars to Baghdad Posted: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, concerned by his portrayal in U.S. media as an autocratic leader intent on consolidating power, has invited several influential Washington scholars to Baghdad to meet his team next week. The rare invitation was extended to Kenneth Pollack of the Brookings Institution, Danielle Pletka of the American Enterprise Institution and Joost Hiltermann of the International Crisis Group, Reuters has learned. ...

U.S. soldier to stand trial for 2009 Iraq shooting Posted: SEATTLE (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier accused of killing five fellow servicemen at a military combat stress center in Baghdad in 2009 has been ordered to stand trial in a U.S. military court, officials said on Friday. Sergeant John Russell, who could face the death penalty if convicted, is accused of going on a shooting spree at Camp Liberty, near the Baghdad airport, in an assault the military said at the time could have been triggered by combat stress. ...

Obama, Hollande talk turkey with cheeseburgers Posted: Ahhh, cheeseburgers. Diplomacy's comfort food.President Barack Obama's nod on Friday to visiting French President François Hollande's youthful fondness for the fast-food sandwich was not the first time that leaders from both countries have turned to cheeseburgers at a potentially tense moment.The June 2004 Group of Eight Summit brought together President George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac a little more than one year after the invasion of Iraq, which deeply divided the two allies. ...

Obama, France's Hollande hunt for Afghanistan compromise Posted: Visiting French President François Hollande told President Barack Obama on Friday that France's combat troops would leave Afghanistan by year's end and pledged to find a way "for our allies to pursue their mission" in talks at a looming NATO summit. The two leaders also bonded over jokes about fast-food, a move that recalled ugly Franco-American tensions ahead of the war in Iraq.France will support Afghanistan "in another way, another form" Hollande told Obama as they met for the first time in the Oval Office. But "the date of the end of 2012 is, for (French) combat troops, the final date. ...

Bomb blasts at bird market in Baghdad kill 5 Posted: Three bombs struck near simultaneously at a busy bird market in eastern Baghdad on Friday morning, killing five people and wounding dozens, police and health officials said.

Soldier faces murder charges in Iraq base deaths Posted: Murder charges have been filed against a sergeant accused of killing four other soldiers and a Navy officer in May 2009 at a mental health clinic in Iraq, the Army said Friday.

Las Vegas Chiropractor Provides Free Chiropractic Care for Returning Veterans Posted: Only a small minority of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are offered chiropractic treatment through VA medical facilities. That is why Las Vegas Chiropractor Dr Derek Day has joined with the International Chiropractors Association to provide one year of free chiropractic services to American soldiers newly returned from combat overseas.Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 The top health problems for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are back and joint disorders, but currently only 20% of VA medical facilities provide chiropractic services for returning military. ...

Troops Today Have Better Prospects for PTSD Recovery, Expert Says Posted: There's reason to be optimistic about treating and preventing post-traumatic stress disorder in U.S. troops, researchers say.

U.S. soldier referred for court martial for 2009 Iraq shooting Posted: SEATTLE (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier accused of shooting dead five fellow servicemen at a military clinic in Baghdad in 2009 has been referred to stand trial by military court martial, Joint Base Lewis-McChord said on Friday. Sergeant John Russell, who could face the death penalty if convicted, faces five charges of premeditated murder, one charge of aggravated assault, and one charge of attempted murder. Russell, of the 54th Engineer Battalion based in Bamberg, Germany, is accused of going on a shooting spree at a combat stress center at Camp Liberty, near the Baghdad airport, in May 2009. ...

Obama Reminds Congress That Iraq is Still an Emergency Posted: In a Friday memo that trumps all other Friday memos, President Obama has told Congress that there are still threats in Iraq and has renewed the executive order of "national emergency with respect to Iraq for one more year."

Baghdad pet market bombs kill five: officials Posted: Three near-simultaneous bomb blasts at a pet market in east Baghdad killed five people on Friday, officials said, just hours after an attack in the city's southeast left five dead.

Lawmakers push foreclosure relief for military Posted: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Friday voted to further insulate some service members from home foreclosures and extend borrower protections to disabled veterans and surviving military spouses. The measure passed 394-27 on a bipartisan vote and was attached to a $554 billion defense spending bill that is set for a final vote Friday in the Republican-controlled House. The White House has said the defense bill would face a presidential veto if it hinders the Pentagon's defense strategy. ...

Is New China Stealth Fighter Rival to Troubled US F-22 Raptor? Posted: Just as America's latest breed of super jet fighters are being reigned in due to a mystery safety problem, a new Pentagon report released today notes that China's own version of a next-generation fighter appears to be designed to have similar capabilities. "The January 2011 flight...

House OKs indefinite definition of terror suspects Posted: The House on Friday endorsed the indefinite detention without trial of terrorist suspects, even for U.S. citizens seized on American soil.

Largest protests yet in Syrian city of Aleppo Posted: Syrian security forces fired tear gas and live ammunition to disperse thousands rallying Friday in Aleppo in what activists said was the largest protest yet in a city that has largely remained loyal to President Bashar Assad during the country's 15-month uprising.

Spat with Iraq bares Turk plunge into regional power game Posted: ANKARA (Reuters) - A bitter rift with Iraq has exposed Turkey's role in a wider Middle East power struggle, with Ankara acting to protect its stability and prosperity from an Iranian-Iraqi "Shi'ite axis" it fears in the wake of the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq. Turkey, a Sunni Muslim but secular regional power bordering Iraq, Iran and Syria, long tried to play regional mediator as Shi'ite Muslim giant Iran and Sunni powerhouse Saudi Arabia jostled for sway in a region now undergoing political upheaval. But the fall-out wrought by Arab Spring uprisings and the U.S. ...

Nurses' pre-NATO rally expected to draw thousands Posted: Thousands of nurses and other protesters planned to rally at a downtown Chicago plaza Friday ahead of a two-day NATO summit and as a prelude to a much larger demonstration expected this weekend.

United Grace is Proud to Introduce a New Jewelry Line in Support of the Military Community on Memorial Day and Beyond Posted: As an expression of Gratitude to those serving the Nation, and to the families that are left behind, United Grace is honored to offer an exceptional and unique fine jewelry line celebrating and embracing the nation's patriotism.Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Founded by a military wife, United Grace was created as a bridge to unite, inspire, and celebrate the patriotism and sacrifices of our military community. This jewelry line currently consists of 3 custom designed collections, each celebrating its own distinct purpose. ...

Baghdad market bombs kill at least four Posted: BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Three roadside bombs ripped through a Baghdad marketplace on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring at least 30 more near one of the capital's main Shi'ite neighborhoods, police and hospital sources said. The almost simultaneous blasts in Ma'amil, near the Sadr City district in eastern Baghdad, occurred in the early morning when there were few people attending the outdoor market that sells birds, witnesses said. "The three bombs exploded almost at the same time. ...

Donna Summer, China's 'Princelings,' and Greeks Needing Gifts Posted: Now that The New York Times pay wall is live, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.

Vietnam Veteran Ensures Support of Seriously Wounded War Vets from Iraq and Afghanistan Posted: Barry Fixler, Vietnam Khe Sahn Marine Veteran, creates the Fixler Foundation through the sales of his book "Semper Cool: A Marine's Fond Memories of Vietnam" 100% of book proceeds go to help severely wounded veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.Bardonia, New York (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Barry Fixler, Vietnam Khe Sahn Marine Veteran and Author of the book "Semper Cool" is assisting returning veterans who are coming home severely wounded from Iraq and Afghanistan. Through the sales of his book, Mr. Fixler decided to open the Fixler Foundation and give back to the country. ...

South Palm Beach SCORE to be Honored by U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week in Washington, DC Posted: HERNDON, Va., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SCORE -www.score.org-, mentors to America's small business, is proud to announce that the U.S. Small Business Administration -www.sba.gov- will present South Palm Beach SCORE with the National SCORE Chapter of the Year award during National Small Business Week, May 20th( )- 26th in Washington, DC. ...

UN: Monitors alone cannot end Syria bloodshed Posted: The head of a U.N. observer team in Syria cautioned Friday that the mission cannot achieve a permanent end to the violence without genuine talks between the two sides that have been locked in a violent conflict for more than a year.

Analysis: Germany's Merkel losing green battle to cheap coal Posted: LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - To reach its strict climate targets and fulfill Chancellor Angela Merkel's nuclear exit plans, Germany needs to avoid coal and build a stack of gas power plants to secure clean energy supplies beyond 2020. Yet the challenge facing Merkel's new environment minister Peter Altmaier, his predecessor fired this week following a disastrous state election defeat, is finding a way to make gas an attractive option while coal remains the more profitable way to produce electricity for Europe's biggest economy. ...

House showdown looms over indefinite detention Posted: A showdown looms in the House over whether to end the indefinite detention without trial of terrorist suspects, even U.S. citizens seized within the nation's borders.

US lawmakers want to halt aid to nations hosting Sudan's Bashir Posted: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives committee voted on Thursday to cut off economic aid to any country that hosts Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide and other crimes. The provision is not yet law, and could change as foreign aid legislation moves through Congress this year. It was approved by the House Appropriations Committee as part of that legislation, which would slash spending on the U.S. State Department and foreign assistance by some 9 percent. ...

US Navy destroyers steal the show in 'Battleship' Posted: US Navy sailors tend to be overlooked when it comes to Hollywood blockbusters, but the new action movie "Battleship" features American destroyers and their crews in the starring role, waging war against hostile aliens in the Pacific Ocean.

Media Matters, Sen. Coons dismiss Solyndra as distraction in clean-energy fight Posted: The liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America and Delaware Democratic Sen. Chris Coons teamed up Thursday to urge reporters to ignore the Solyndra scandal.

Competing Worldviews for Obama, Romney Posted: Seen through the prism of a presidential-election campaign, the world appears in broad strokes and primary colors, its contours lacking complexity or nuance. In that viewfinder, there is black and white, friend and foe, and the president of the United States has the power to realign the international landscape to his liking. The campaign prism, it turns out, is not only an imperfect lens for actually navigating the shoals of geopolitics but also a poor predictor of the path a president will ultimately travel.

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