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Yahoo! News: Iraq

Syrian forces escalate offensive in Homs

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 04:43 PM PST

Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah speaks via a video link, during a ceremony to mark Islam's Prophet Muhammad's birth in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Nasrallah, a staunch ally of the Syrian regime, said those who had dreamed about "dramatic changes" taking place in Syria should let go of their dreams. He said all military, political and international indications showed that President Bashar Assad's regime cannot be defeated. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's army unleashed a barrage of rocket and artillery fire on rebel-held areas in a central province Friday as part of a widening offensive against fighters seeking to oust President Bashar Assad. At least 140 people were killed in fighting nationwide, according to activist groups.

Assange: WikiLeaks film script leaked to WikiLeaks

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 03:05 PM PST

LONDON (AP) — If you're making a movie about WikiLeaks, this is the kind of thing you probably see coming.

American women have served and died from the first

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 02:31 PM PST

FILE - This Sept. 22, 1942 black-and-white file photo shows Aviatrix Nancy Harkness Love, director of the Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron (WAFS), and Col. Robert H. Baker, commanding officer, inspect the first contingent of women pilots in the WAFS at the New Castle Army Air Base, Del. Women served and died on the nation's battlefields from the first. They were nurses and cooks, spies and couriers in the Revolutionary War. Some disguised themselves as men to fight for the Union or the Confederacy. Yet the U.S. military's official acceptance of women in combat took more than two centuries. New roles for females were doled out fitfully _ whenever commanders got in a bind and realized they needed women's help. A look at milestones on the way to lifting the ban on women in ground combat. (AP Photo, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — American women have served and died on the nation's battlefields from the first. They were nurses and cooks, spies and couriers in the Revolutionary War. Some disguised themselves as men to fight for the Union or the Confederacy. Yet the U.S. military's official acceptance of women in combat took more than two centuries.

Women in the U.S. Military and Combat, by the Numbers

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 02:18 PM PST

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday removed the direct ground combat exclusion rule for women in the U.S. military. The White House called the move "another historic step toward harnessing the talents and skills of all our citizens." Panetta, after gaining unanimous approval from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also announced the removal of gender-based barriers to service.

A Survival Guide to the Worst Weekend of the Year

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:59 PM PST

This just might be the worst movie weekend of the year. It being Friday, we'd normally have a movie review or two up for you to read, but the already reviled Movie 43 didn't screen for critics, and we just couldn't bring ourselves to slouch over to Parker or Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Those are the three major offerings debuting today, sending us glumly into a bleak weekend. But don't despair! There's plenty else you can do to entertain yourself between now and the next time you work, so let's take a look at some of your options.

Obama picks foreign policy aide as chief of staff

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:48 PM PST

President Barack Obama, with current White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew, right, announces that he will name current Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough,left, as his next chief of staff, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama announced Friday that his new chief of staff is longtime trusted aide Denis McDonough, whom the president described as a close friend unafraid to deliver straight talk.

Violence erupts at Iraq rally; 5 protesters killed

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:11 PM PST

Protesters chant slogans against Iraq's Shiite-led government next to burning an Iraqi army armored vehicle during clashes in Fallujah, 40 miles (65 kilometers) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Iraqi troops shot dead five protesters Friday as they opened fire at stone-hurling demonstrators angry at the troops for preventing them from joining an anti-government rally west of Baghdad, officials said. (AP Photo/ Bilal Fawzi)BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi troops opened fire on stone-throwing Sunni demonstrators in the country's restive west on Friday, leading to the deaths of at least five protesters — the first fatalities in more than a month of anti-government rallies. Two soldiers were also killed, apparently in retaliation.

A 'Where's Waldo?' For New WH Chief of Staff

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 12:11 PM PST

A 'Where's Waldo?' For New WH Chief of StaffPresident Obama announced his appointment of longtime White House aide Denis McDonough to be his chief of staff. McDonough is well known in the West Wing and little known outside the Obama administration, although you can find him next to the president at just about...

U.S. says humanitarian aid for Syria not enough, calls for more

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 12:10 PM PST

ANKARA (Reuters) - The United States pledged an extra $10 million on Friday to help supply flour to bakeries in northern Syria, but said there was not enough humanitarian aid reaching those affected by the war and it would urge other nations to contribute more. The United Nations will convene a pledging conference in Kuwait on Wednesday to try to secure more than $1.5 billion for millions of people inside Syria who are facing what it has called a "rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation". ...

U.N. urges Syria's neighbors to keep open borders to exodus

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:36 AM PST

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations on Friday urged Syria's neighbors to keep open their borders to civilians fleeing the intensifying conflict and said that the refugee exodus into Jordan was "absolutely dramatic". More than 30,000 Syrians have arrived in Jordan's main Zaatri camp this year, including 4,400 on Thursday and another 2,000 overnight, it said. Most were fleeing fighting in the southern area of Deraa, food and fuel shortages and high prices. ...

Saudi prince calls for Syrian rebels to be armed

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:36 AM PST

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - A senior member of Saudi Arabia's monarchy called on Friday for Syrian rebels to be given anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons to "level the playing field" in their battle against President Bashar al-Assad. "What is needed are sophisticated, high-level weapons that can bring down planes, can take out tanks at a distance. This is not getting through," said Prince Turki al-Faisal, a former intelligence chief and brother of the Saudi foreign minister. ...

Women in combat units: Could it reduce sexual assault in the military?

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:21 AM PST

As the military moves toward officially allowing women in battle, top US officers say they hope that lifting the ban will have an impact on a problem that continues to plague the military: sexual assault within its ranks.

Islamists destroy bridge near Niger border in Mali

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 11:13 AM PST

Malian troops man an observation post outside Sevare, some 620 kms (400 miles) north of Mali's capital Bamako Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. One wing of Mali's Ansar Dine rebel group has split off to create its own movement, saying that they want to negotiate a solution to the crisis in Mali, in a declaration that indicates at least some of the members of the al-Qaida-linked group are searching for a way out of the extremist movement in the wake of French airstrikes. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)SEVARE, Mali (AP) — Islamic extremists based in the Malian town of Ansongo have destroyed a bridge near the Niger border, officials said on Friday, marking the first use of explosives by the insurgents since the start of a French-led military intervention two weeks ago.

Obama loyalist McDonough named White House chief of staff

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 10:13 AM PST

U.S. President Obama nominates veteran foreign policy aide McDonough as next White House chief of staff in WashingtonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday named longtime foreign policy aide Denis McDonough as his new White House chief of staff, tapping a trusted loyalist to help drive his second-term agenda as he unveiled a major overhaul of senior staff. Obama announced the appointment of McDonough, who had been widely tipped to fill the vacancy created by Jack Lew's nomination as Treasury secretary, at a ceremony in the White House's ornate East Room. ...

A look at countries where women are in combat

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 09:43 AM PST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 file photo an Israeli female soldier sits on top of an armored personnel carrier during a military exercise in the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights. From France's Joan of Arc, to female resistance fighters of World War II and the black-clad women warriors of the Viet Cong, popular history is filled with stories of women fighting alongside men in epic struggles. The image of the gun-toting Israeli woman warrior is widely seen as the prototype of a gender-blind military. Reality is different. Israeli women are subject to the draft — serving two years while men serve three. But women were barred from direct combat until 2000, when the first and so far only mixed gender infantry battalion was organized. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)From France's Joan of Arc to female resistance fighters in World War II and the black-clad women warriors of the Viet Cong, history is filled with stories of women fighting alongside men.

Russia's Vladimir Putin says West is fomenting jihadi 'blowback'

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 09:38 AM PST

Both Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister have lashed out at the West in recent days for pursuing what they regard as naive and incoherent Middle East policies.

ParknPool Heads into New Year with Five Account Managers

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 09:36 AM PST

As the leading online and catalog distributor of commercial grade furnishings and site amenities such as picnic tables, park benches, bleachers and playgrounds, it is important for ParknPool to have the knowledgeable staff available to answer the many questions of their existing and potential clients. Along with the launch of their new website, ParknPool has also made some changes in their staff.Lexington, VA (PRWEB) January 25, 2013 For the first time in ParknPool's history, they headed into the New Year with five account managers instead of the standard four. ...

Chuck Hagel Goes Door to Door to Seek Senate Support

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 09:28 AM PST

Chuck Hagel, President Obama's controversial pick for Defense secretary, is going door to door in Congress to make the case for his confirmation, banking on the personal touch to secure support.

A Guide to Obama's Staff Reshuffling

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 08:07 AM PST

President Obama will tap Denis McDonough, a trusted longtime aide steeped in foreign policy and Capitol Hill experience, as his new chief of staff. Obama will announce the decision on Friday at 12:10 p.m. along with several other White House staff changes. The reshuffling is in keeping with Obama's management style of relying heavily on a tight inner circle of aides in his decision-making. Here is a look at the changes.

White House Now Connecting Al Qaeda to Algeria Attack via 'Mr. Marlboro'

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 07:47 AM PST

The Obama administration says it believes that the militants responsible for the recent terror attack at a BP gas facility in Algeria were working with "elements of Al Qaeda," as they attempt to solidify the bigger link between Algeria, Mali, and the worldwide fight against extremists.

Countries grapple with the role of women in combat

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 07:26 AM PST

From France's Joan of Arc, to female resistance fighters of World War II and the black-clad women warriors of the Viet Cong, popular history is filled with stories of women fighting alongside men in epic struggles.

Turkey approves court reform, Kurds remain critical

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 06:34 AM PST

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament has passed a law allowing defendants to use Kurdish in court, but Kurdish politicians said it fell short of their demands as the EU candidate country seeks to advance peace talks with the jailed leader of a 28-year-old insurgency. Kurdish and nationalist deputies clashed verbally and nearly came to blows during a tense debate over the bill late on Thursday seen aimed at breaking a deadlock in trials of hundreds accused of links to Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants. ...

AP PHOTOS: A look at women's military service

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 06:27 AM PST

In this undated illustration Nancy Morgan Hart, an American colonist living in Georgia defends her home and children against invading British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. According to legend, Hart captured and killed British soldiers during the war. (AP Photo)Through the years, women's roles in wartime have evolved — not that women ever have been inclined to just stand by.

Iraqi troops kill 5 protesters during clash

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 06:11 AM PST

Protesters chant slogans against Iraq's Shiite-led government during a demonstration in Ramadi, 70 miles (115 kilometers) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Thousands of Iraqi Sunnis massed along a major western highway in a demonstration, intensifying pressure on the Shiite-led government. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi troops killed five protesters on Friday when they opened fire at demonstrators angry at the troops for preventing them from attending an anti-government rally west of Baghdad, officials said.

Jindal: 'Stop Being The Stupid Party'

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 06:08 AM PST

Jindal: 'Stop Being The Stupid Party'By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES: FORMER DEFENSE SECRETARY, NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS ENDORSE HAGEL. Chuck Hagel, President Obama's controversial secretary of Defense nominee, received a boost on Thursday, ABC's Jonathan Karl reports: Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates — who served under both George W. Bush...

ShelterBox helps Syrian refugees in Lebanon’s worst winter in 20 years

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 05:44 AM PST

As the Middle East experiences its worst winter storms in 20 years, international disaster relief organization, ShelterBox, is responding to the need for winterized shelter and other life saving supplies among the Syrian refugees living in Lebanon.Sarasota, Fla. (PRWEB) January 23, 2013 As the Middle East experiences its worst winter storms in 20 years, international disaster relief organization, ShelterBox, is responding to the need for winterized shelter and other life saving supplies among the Syrian refugees living in Lebanon. ...

Syrian regime urges opposition, refugees to return

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 05:29 AM PST

In this image taken from video obtained from the Shaam News Network, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, smoke rises from buildings due to heavy shelling in Daraa, Syria, on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Shaam News Network via AP video)BEIRUT (AP) — Twin car bombs in the Syrian-controlled part of the Golan Heights have killed eight people, activists said Friday as the government called on those who fled the country during the civil war to return, including regime opponents.

The Mission Continues Welcomes More Than 70 Military Veterans to Los Angeles to Launch New Careers in Service

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 05:28 AM PST

National Nonprofit to Host First-Ever Los Angeles Orientation Weekend,Including Volunteer Event at L.A. Dream CenterLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 More than 70 post-9/11 military veterans will begin a new chapter of service to their country this week by leading the Los Angeles community in a service project at The Dream Center. ...

5 Things to Know About Denis McDonough, Obama's New Chief of Staff

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 05:20 AM PST

President Obama is scheduled to announce a reshuffling of his staff shortly after noon on Friday, with the biggest change being his pick of a new chief of staff, Denis McDonough.

Academy Connect Leadership Series Webinar Thursday, 24 January at 9 pm EST features talk from West Point Grad on Counterinsurgency and Business Marketing.

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 05:12 AM PST

The Academy Connect Leadership Series Webinar Thursday, 24 January at 9 pm EST USMA '00 Grad, Samuel P.N. Cook for a Discussion on Counterinsurgency in Iraq and Marketing.New York, NY (PRWEB) January 23, 2013 The Academy Connect Leadership Series Webinar is hosting its first webinar of 2013 with a West Point Class of 2000 graduate, Samuel P.N. Cook. The topic on the Webinar is "How Iraq Taught Sam Cook About Online Digital Marketing." The Webinar Starts at 9 pm EST on Thursday, 24 January.Academy Connect Founder, James Duncan will be hosting while Samuel P.N. ...

Chicago's John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic Appoints Thomas White as the New Clinical Director

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 04:56 AM PST

Thomas White, a retired Army JAG officer and former assistant professor at West Point, will supervise all operations of the country's largest veterans legal support clinic at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.(PRWEB) January 23, 2013 Thomas White, a retired Army JAG officer and former assistant professor at West Point, is the new clinical director of the Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic (VLSC) at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.White has served in positions throughout the United States, as well as Germany and Iraq. ...

Ruwaida Abd’s New Book Reveals the Transforming Power of Love

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 04:55 AM PST

Author tells the poignant story of two very different people and a love that transcends culture and race.ONTARIO, Canada (PRWEB) January 25, 2013 Blonde blue-eyed William can have any woman he wants, but he finds himself drawn to an Iraqi girl working in a bar. Ishtar doesn't know what to make of the American who constantly follows her with his eyes. Little did she know that her life was about to change in ways she never imagined. Readers can witness the intriguing events unfold as author Ruwaida Abd tells her story in Ishtar. ...

Iraq troops kill four in clashes with Sunni protesters

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 04:31 AM PST

A protester throws rocks and shouts slogans in front of a burning vehicle during clashes with security forces in FallujaFALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi troops shot dead at least four people during clashes with Sunni Muslim protesters in Falluja on Friday in escalating unrest against Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. A Reuters witness said troops initially fired in the air to disperse crowds, but then he saw some soldiers fire towards protesters who had approached their military vehicles and set one of them on fire. ...

Founded by First Responders, Gracious Fade Launches "Digital Time Capsule" Service

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 04:14 AM PST

Start-up founded by U.S. service member and law enforcement professionals launches "digital time capsule" website. Co-founders Allen Karch and Kevin Conrad hope that Gracious Fade will improve the lives of people and ensure a graceful continuity of their legacy, relationships and affairs should their health, well-being or safety become compromised.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 Founded by first responders, Gracious Fade recently launched its "digital time capsule" service. Gracious Fade (http://www.graciousfade. ...

Iraqi troops shoot dead 5 protesters during clash

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 03:45 AM PST

Protesters chant slogans against Iraq's Shiite-led government during a demonstration in Ramadi, 70 miles (115 kilometers) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Thousands of Iraqi Sunnis massed along a major western highway in a demonstration, intensifying pressure on the Shiite-led government. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi troops shot dead five protesters Friday as they opened fire at stone-hurling demonstrators angry at the troops for preventing them from joining an anti-government rally west of Baghdad, officials said.

Turkey approves court reform, addressing Kurdish demand

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:30 AM PST

Kurdish man displays picture of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan during in DiyarbakirISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament passed a law late on Thursday allowing defendants to speak Kurdish in court, addressing a key demand of Kurdish politicians as Ankara seeks to advance peace talks with the jailed rebel leader of a 28-year-old insurgency. Kurdish and nationalist deputies clashed verbally and nearly came to blows during a tense debate over a reform seen aimed at breaking a deadlock in trials of hundreds of people accused of links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group. ...

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