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"Lingering tensions could reverse progress in Iraq, U.S. intelligence analysis finds," by Jonathan Linday, Warren Strobel & Nancy Youssef, McClatchy Newspapers, October 7, 2008.

"Iraq moving toward Biden's controversial vision," by Bryan Bender, Boston Globe, Septmber 21, 2008.

"Immunity a sticking point in US-Iraq security pact: report," AFP, September 1, 2008.

"Iraq PM confirms no foreign forces beyond 2011," Australian Broadcasting Corporation, August 26, 2008.

"Iraq, U.S. disagree on timetable for troop withdrawal," by Leila Fadel, McClatchy Newspapers, August 26, 2008.

"Iraq PM: All Troops Out by 2011," Sky News, August 25, 2008.

"U.S.-Iraq Accord on Troops Will Go to Iraq Parliament," by Camilla Hall & Viola Gienger, Bllomberg.com, August 21, 2008.

"Key U.S. Iraq strategy in danger of collapse," by Leila Fadel, McClatchy Newspapers, August 20, 2008.

"Iraq oil talks break down," by Lucy Barnard, The Telegraph, August 18, 2008.

"Iraq's Maliki Backs Obama's Exit Plan," by Frank James, Chicago Tribune, July 19, 2008.

"Bush, in a Shift, Accepts Concept of Iraq Timeline," by Steven Lee Myers, New York Times, July 19, 2008.

"U.S. eyes short-term security deal with Iraq," CNN, July 14, 2008.

"Iraq to Reject US Deal Without Pullout Timetable," AFP, July 8, 2008.

"Iraq Presses US on Timeline for Troop Pullout," by Qassim Abdul-Zahra & Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press, July 8, 2008.

"Maliki raises troop withdrawal timetable," by Sudarsen Raghavan, Financial Times, July 7, 2008.

"Iraq Raises Idea of Timetable for US Withdrawal," by Qassim Abdul-Zahra & Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press, July 7, 2008.

"Iraq: The Arab media gang up on Rice," by Raed Rafei, Los Angeles Times, April 22, 2008.

"Iraq's Sadr cannot be defeated by force," by Peter Graff, Reuters, April 21, 2008.

"In Iraq, al-Sadr Threatens Open War," by Mark Kukis & Abigail Hauslohner, Time, April 20, 2008.

"Iraq: Shiite vs. Shiite battle mounts," Los Angeles Times, April 20, 2008.

"Many Iraqi promises are called unmet," by Farah Stockman, Boston Globe, April 10, 2008.

"Iraq's Military Seen as Lagging" by Thom Shanker & Steven Lee Myers, New York Times, April 10, 2008.

"Iraq violence casts pall on key US Congress report," AFP, April 8, 2008.

"Analysis: Al-Sadr in trouble, Iraq headed for meltdown," CNN, March 27, 2008.

"Iraq Implodes as Shia Fights Shia," by Patrick Cockburn, The Independent, March 27, 2008.

"Pulse on Iraq: The Surge Still Isn't Working," Center for American Progress, March 20, 2008.

"Iraq reconciliation talks hit by walkouts," by Waleed Ibrahim & Mohammed Abbas, Reuters, March 18, 2008.

"Stuck in the Iraq Loop," by Fareed Zakaria, PostGlobal, March 17, 2008.

"Even progress reveals the 'storm clouds' in Iraq," by Leila Fadel, McClatchy-Tribune, March 15, 2008.

"A Long Road In Iraq," by Greg Bruno, Council on Foreign Relations, March 13, 2008.

"A powerful awakening shakes up Iraqi politics," by Trudy Rubin, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 12, 2007

"Corruption and theft soar in Iraq," by Damian Cave, International Herald Tribune, December 2, 2007.

"Yet Another Invasion of Iraq?" by Gareth Jenkins, Al-Ahram, November 8-14, 2007.

"I Don't Think This Place is Worth Another Soldier's Life," by Joshua Partlow, Washington Post, October 17, 2007.

"Top Iraqis Pull Back From Key U.S. Goal," by Joshua Partlow, Washington Post, October 8, 2007.

"Independent Commission on Iraqi Security Forces," Center for Strategic & International Studies, September 7, 2007.

"Iraq's government has failed, but America isn't doing so well either," by Timothy Garton Ash, The Guardian, September 6, 2007.

"Iraqi Army Unable to Take Over Within a Year," by Karen DeYoung, Washington Post, September 6, 2007.

"Why Iraqis oppose U.S.-backed oil law," by David Bacon, San Francisco Chronicle, August 19, 2007.

"UN plans Mideast and Iraq conferences in September," by Evelyn Leopold, Reuters, August 16, 2007.

"Contractors in Iraq operating with few restraints," by Deborah Hastings, Associated Press, August 12, 2007.

"UN Steps Toward Greater Role on Iraq," by Edith Lederer, The Guardian, August 10, 2007.

"Iraq: One in seven joins human tied spilling into neighboring countries," by Peter Cockburn, The Independent, July 30, 2007.

"Sunni bloc bolts Iraqi Cabinet," by Ned PArker, Los Angeles Times, August 2, 2007.

"Confiscated Weapons Pile up in Iraq," by Jim Michaels, USA Today, July 31, 2007.

"U.S. Toll in Iraq Lowest in 8 Months," by Sinan Salaheddin, Associated Press, July 31, 2007.

"Iraq's Parliament adjourns without passing key laws," by Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times, July 31, 2007.

"No Improvement In Iraq Oil Output In Sight," by Ian Talley, Dow Jones Newswire, July 18, 2007.

"4 US Soldiers Killed in Iraq," VOA, July 19, 2007.

"How to Leave Iraq," by Michael Duffy, Time, July 19, 2007.

"Exit Strategies," by Karen DeYoung & Thomas E. Ricks, Washington Post, July 17, 2007.

"Iraq pullout 'massive' undertaking, officials say," by Lolita Baldor, Associated Press, July 14, 2007.

"Iraqis chafe under U.S. deadline pressure," by Ned Parker and Saif Hameed, Los Angeles Times, July 13, 2007.

"Benchmark Report Fact Check," by Ilan Goldenberg, National Security Network, July 12, 2007.

"Progress Report on Iraq Benchmarks," BBC News, July 12, 2007.

"White House Press Conference on Iraq," Washington Post, July 12, 2007.

"Iraq Kurds renounce support of key oil law," by Yahya Barzanji, Associated Press, July 12, 2007.

"Iraqi Politicians Warn Against Pullout," by Sudarsan Raghavan," Washington Post, July 10, 2007.

"Iraq fails to meet goals set by Bush," by Karen DeYoung & Thomas Ricks, Sydney Morning Herald, July 10, 2007.

"Iraq: Growing opposition to oil law," Al Bawaba, July 5, 2007.

"Sadr block joins Sunnis in rejecting Iraq oil law," Middle East Times, July 5, 2007.

"Sunni legislators won't support U.S.-backed oil laws in Iraq," by Mike Drummond & Hussein Kadhim," McClatchy Newspapers, July 4, 2007.

"Sectarian row stalls Iraq oil bill," by Mark Tran, The Guardian, July 4, 2007.

"Delays Likely in Iraq Oil Bill," by Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press, July 4, 2007.

"Private contractors outnumber U.S. troops in Iraq," by T. Christian Miller, Los Angeles Times, July 4, 2007.

"Green light for Iraq crude law," Gulf Daily News, July 4, 2007.

"Iraq oil legislation advances," by Tina Susman & Saif Hameed, Los Angeles Times, July 4, 2007.

"Iraq Oil Bill Heads to Parliament," by Qassim Abdul-Zahra," Associated Press, July 3, 2007.

"Officials Say Civilian Casualties in Iraq Declined," by Alissa Rubin, New York Times, July 1, 2007.

"Problems for the Iraqi Oil Industry," Washington Post, July 2, 2007.

"Five US soldiers killed in Iraq," BBC News, June 29, 2007.

"No Drop in Iraq Violence Seen Since Troop Buildup," by Ann Scott Tyson, Washington Post, June 14, 2007.

"Iraq wants China in on oil development," UPI, June 21, 2007.

"Doubt over Iraq forces," Associated Press, June 25, 2007.

"Deadly week in Iraq takes lives of 30 Americans," Associated Press and Los Angeles Times, June 24, 2007.

"In Iraq, role of tribes is divisive," by Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times, June 23, 2007.

"Iraq Push Revives Criticism of Force Size," by Thomas E. Ricks, Washington Post, June 23, 2007.

"Iraq Attacks Kill 14 U.S. Service Personnel in 3 days," by Robin Stringer, Bloomberg News, June 21, 2007.

"Revenge resumes in Iraq," by Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press, June 20, 2007.

"Offensive Targets Al-Qaeda in Iraq," by John Ward Anderson & Salih Dehima, Washington Post, June 20, 2007.

U.S. troops form uneasy alliances in Iraq," by Garrett Therolf, Los Angeles Times, June 18, 2007.

"Iraq insurgents pushing back at surge, general says," by Lara Jakes Jordan, Associated Press, June 18, 2007.

"Iraq conflict pushes global refugee total near 10m," Daily Times, June 20, 2007.

"U.S. Forces Target Insurgents in New Operation," by John Ward Anderson & Salih Dehima, Washington Post, June 19, 2007.

"Surge of optimism recedes," by Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times, June 17, 2007.

"US Launches New Offensive in Iraq," by Lolita Baldor, Associated Press, June 16, 2007.

"5 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq," by Lauren Frayer, Associated Press, June 15, 2007.

"UN would consider expanded role in Iraq but first needs a building to withstand rockets," Associated Press, June 11, 2007.

"U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Not Yet Finished But Ready to Grow," by Kelly Beaucar Vlahos, Fox News, June 4, 2007.

"Iraq Index: Tracking Variables of Reconstruction & Security in Post-Saddam Iraq," Brookings Institution, June 7, 2007.

"Water Crisis Hits Baghdad," by Basim al-Sharaa, Institute for War & Peace Reporting, June 8, 2007.

"Big Boost in Iraqi Forces Is Urged," by Walter Pincus & Ann Scott Tyson, Washington Post, June 13, 2007.

"Parliament Batting Zero on Benchmarks for Iraq," by Damien Cave, The New York Times, June 13, 2007.

"Turkey shells Kurd rebels in Iraq," Associated Press, June 9, 2007.

"Iraq's leader can't get out of 1st gear," by Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2007.

"14 U.S. Soldiers Die in Iraq in 3 Days," by Kim Gamel, Associated Press, June 3, 2007.

"Report: Military to urge that Britain should get out of Iraq in 12 months," Associated Press, June 2, 2007.

"Iraqi PM warns Turkey against military incursion into northern Iraq," Associated Press, June 2, 2007.

"Sunni power struggle is eyed in Iraq," by Kim Gamel, Associated Press, June 2, 2007.

"Seven U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq attacks," Reuters, June 3, 2007.

"Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq Grow in Lethality, Complexity," by Ann Scott Tyson & John Ward Anderson, Washington Post, June 3, 2007.

"U.S. Races to Prevent Turkish Raid Into Iraq," by Eli Lake, New York Sun, June 1, 2007.

"Turkish military ready to cross into Iraq, general says" Associated Press, May 31, 2007.

"Turkish army bolsters forces on Iraq border," Associated Press, May 31, 2007.

"US handing over security of north Iraq to Peshmerga," The New Anatolian, May 30, 2007.

"US suffering 3d-deadliest month in Iraq," by John Ward Anderson, Washington Post, May 30, 2007.

"Ten U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq: Bus Bomb Kills 22," Salem-News, May 29, 2007.

"Iraq likely to miss goals set by U.S.," by Julian Barnes, Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2007.

"Strife Foreseen in Iraq Exit, but Experts Split on Degree," by Michael R. Gordon Alissa Rubin, New York Times, May 27, 2007.

"U.S. Security Contractors Open Fire in Baghdad," by Steve Fainaru & Saad al-Izzi, Washington Post, May 27, 2007.

"Iraq attacks kill 9 U.S. troops," by Ravi Nessman, Associated Press, May 23, 2007.

"The stumbling efforts to reconstruct Iraq," by Jason Easley, Blogger News Network, May 22, 2007.

"7 U.S. troops die in Iraq, bringing May total to 71," by Robert Reid, Associated Press, May 20, 2007.

"Iraq's Sadr Overhauls His Tactics," by Sudarsan Raghaven, Washington Post, May 20, 2007.

"Who are the real beneficiaries of Iraq's oil law?" by Emma Sabry, Aljazeera, May 20, 2007.

"60 die in Iraq: Study Warns of Collapse," by John Ward Anderson, Washington Post, May 18, 2007.

"5 Die in Ambush of U.S. Patrol in Iraq," by Sudarsen Raghaven & Joshua Partlow, Washington Post, May 13, 2007.

"Iraqis resist U.S. pressure to enact oil law," by Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times, May 13, 2007.

"Attack on U.S. Patrol in Iraq Kills 5," by Kim Gamel, Associated Press, May 12, 2007.

"Iraq troops shortage cited," by Peter Spiegel, Tina Susman & Garrett Therolf, Los Angeles Times, May 12, 2007.

"U.S. Troops in Iraq Weigh in on Reforms," UPI, May 11, 2007.

"To the last, Blair defends Iraq war," by Kim Murphy, Los Angeles Times, May 11, 2007.

"Ret. Generals Ads Protest Bush Iraq Plan," Associated Press, May 10, 2007.

"Secrets of the Surge," by Martin Sieff, UPI, May 9, 2007.

"Bombs kill 8 American soldiers in Iraq," by Robert Reid, Associated Press, May 6, 2007.

"Iraq, neighbors fail to close gap," Associated Press, May 5, 2007.

"Troops at Odds With Ethics Standards," by Thomas E. Ricks & Ann Scott Tyson, Washington Post, May 5, 2007.

"4 in 10 troops in Iraq say torture justified to save a comrade's life," Washington Post & Los Angeles Times, May 5, 2007.

"Study reports on mental health, ethics of U.S. combat troops in Iraq," USA Today, May 4, 2007.

"Iraq sends oils law to parliament," by Ahmed Rasheed, Reuters, May 2, 2007.

"5-year plan sets benchmarks for united, democratic Iraq, by Edith Ledered, Associated Press, May 2, 2007.

"Five more troops killed," by Robert Reid, Associated Press, May 1, 2007.

"America's shadow army in Iraq," by Jeremy Scahill, Salon.com, May 1, 2007.

"April Toll is Highest of '07 for U.S. Troops," by Sudarsen Raghavan & Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, May 1, 2007.

"Maliki's Office Is Seen Behind Purge in Forces," by Joshua Partlow, Washington Post, April 30, 2007.

"U.S. urges Iraq reforms at a critical time," by Robert Reid, Associated Press, April 27, 2007.

"Divide is seen within Iraq's Baath Party," by Peter Spiegel & Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times, April 25, 2007.

"Car bomb kills 9 U.S. troops in Iraq," by Hamid Ahmen, Associated Press, April 24, 2007.

"Deadliest Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq," Associated Press, April 23, 2007.

"Suicide Bombings Around Iraq Kill 46," Associated Press, April 23, 2007.

"Many dead in fresh Iraq attacks," BBC News, April 23, 2007.

"Hounded by Insurgents, Abandoned by Us," by Kirk Johnson, New York Times, April 20, 2007.

"Iraq falling behind on benchmarks," by Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, April 20, 2007.

"4 blasts in Baghdad kill at least 183," byt Steven R. Hurst & Lauren Frayer, Associated Press, April 18, 2007.

"Three Months into the Escalation, Things Are Getting Works, Not Better, National Security Network, April 18, 2007.

"Iraq plans to control whole nation by end 2007 -- PM" Reuters, April 18, 2007.

"In a Major Step, Saudi Arabia Agrees to Write Off 80 Percent of Iraqi Debt," by Steven Mufson & Robin Write, Washington Post, April 17, 2007.

"New humanitarian crisis looms as more than three million Iraqis displaced by war," Amnesty International, April 16, 2007.

"Islamic Cleric Pushes Iraq Prime Minister to Set Timetable for U.S. Troop Pullout," by Linda Young, All Headline News, April 16, 2007.

"Sadr bloc orders ministers to quit the govt," Reuters, April 16, 2007.

"In Iraq, a parliament in disarray," by Sam Dagher, Christian Science Monitor, April 16, 2007.

"The most secure place in Iraq?" BBC News, April 13, 2007.

"Iraq parliament blast points up failures," by Chris Kraul & Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times, April 13, 2007.

"Blasts shake Baghdad optimism," Associated Press, April 13, 2007.

"US Iraq Failures ... Insider Story," Turkish Weekly, April 11, 2007.

"Iraq rally peaceful, but new danger seen," McClatchy Newspapers & Associated Press, April 10, 2007.

"Thousands in Iraq Protest Against U.S.," Washington Post, April 10, 2007.

"Reporter recalls the layers of truth told in Iraq," by Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times, April 10, 2007.

"Top Marine general says Iraq's volatile Anbar Province has turned the corner," by Robert Burns, Associated Press, April 9, 2007.

"10 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq," by Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times, April 9, 2007.

"10 Americans Die in Bloody Iraq Weekend," by Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press, april 8, 2007.

"6 Americans and 4 Britons Are Killed in Attacks in Iraq," by Kirk Semple, New York Times, April 6, 2007.

"Sum of Death Statistics: a Perilous Iraq," by Sudarsan Raghavan," Washington Post, April 4, 2007.

"How Bogus Letter Became a Case for War," by Peter Eisner, Washington Post, April 3, 2007.

"Six Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Iraq," by Kim Gamel, Associated Press, April 1, 2007.

"U.S.-backed political goals elusive for Iraqm" by Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times, april 1, 2007.

"Former Iraqi Premier Criticizes U.S.," by Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press, March 31, 2007.

"Deadliest bomb in Iraq war kills 152," by Mussab Al-Khairalla, Reuters, March 31, 2007.

"More Than 100 Are Killed in Iraq as a Wave of Sectarian Attacks Shows No Sign of Letting Up," by Kirk Semple, New York Times, March 30, 2007.

"Five Years of Broken," by Joe Galloway, Military.com, March 27, 2007.

"Iraq may reinstate some former Baathists," by Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press, March 27, 2007.

"Iraq Car, Truck Bombings Kill at Least 40 in Tal Afar, Ramadi," by Robin Stringer, Bloomberg News, March 27, 2007.

"Bombs in Iraq kill 5 US soldiers," by Karin Brulliard & Saad Sarhan, Washington Post, March 26, 2007.

"47 Are Killed in Iraq Bombings, 20 in Baghdad," by Kirk Semple, New York Times, March 25, 2007.

"Dozens die in fresh Iraq attacks," BBC News, March 24, 2007.

"More role for UN in Iraq under consideration, Kuwait News Agency, March 24, 2007.

"Iraq, Insurgent Negotiations Deadlocked," by Hamza Hendawi, Associated Press, March 22, 2007.

"Benchmarks: US wounded rates rise in Iraq," by Martin Sieff, UPI, March 22, 2007.

"Iraq Reconstruction 'Less Than Optimal', " Associated Press, March 22, 2007.

"Iraq Sunni insurgency kills 6 more US troops," by Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press, March 19, 2007.

"Iraq War's Statistics Prove Fleeting," by Karen De Young, Washington Post, March 19, 2007.

"U.S.-Iraqi joint teams lack a key weapon: trust" by David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times, March 17, 2007.

"Eye on Iraq: Surge successes and setbacks," by Martin Sieff, UPI, March 16, 2007.

"For U.S. and Sadr, Wary Cooperation," by Sadarsan Raghavon, Washington Post, March 16, 2007.

"Pentagon Issues Dire Look At End of '06 in Iraq," by Ann Scott Tyson, Washington Post, March 15, 2007.

"Crippled, Iraq leans on longtime enemy Iran for trade," by Edward Wong, International Herald Tribune, March 13, 2007.

"Iraqi Leader Fears Ouster Over Oil Money," by Steven R. Hurst & Oassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press, March 14, 2007.

"The changing complexion of troop 'surge' in Iraq," by Gordon Lubold, Christian Science Monitor, March 14, 2007.

"Lopsided provincial councils keep Iraq off balance," by Solomon Moore, Los Angeles Times, March 11, 2007.

"Iraq summit brings U.S., Iran to the table," by Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times, March 11, 2007.

"Political Wrangling Still Stands in Way of Iraq Meeting Major Benchmarks," Associated Press, March 10, 2007.

"Will the Iraq conference bring peace?" by Patrick Seale, The Arab American News, March 10, 2007.

"Media urge action at Iraq talks," BBC News, March 10, 2007.

"Summit will tell Iran to stop Iraq interference," by Damien McElroy, The Telegraph, March 10, 2007.

"Iraq to bring 'concrete plans' to talks," by Steve Negus, Financial Times, March 10, 2007.

"General says Iraq talks critical," BBC News, March 8, 2007.

"Buildup in Iraq Needed into '08, U.S. General Says," by David Cloud & Michael Gordon, New York Times, March 7, 2007.

"Joint missions tricky affairs in Iraq," by Ryan Lenz, Associated Press, March 7, 2007.

"Iraq Conference Important Step," by Steven Simon, Council on Foreign Relations, March 7, 2007.

"At least 121 dead as Shia pilgrims targeted in Iraq carnage," David Byers and agencies, Times Online, March 6, 2007.

"Iraq Roadside Bomb Attacks Kill 9 American Soldiers," by Robin Stringer, Bloomberg News, March 6, 2007.

"At least 38 dead after Iraq bombing," by Brian Murphy, Associated Press, March 6, 2007.

"Bomb hits Baghdad book mart," by Christian Berthelsen, Los Angeles Times, March 6, 2007.

"9 troops killed in 2 Iraq bombings," Associated Press, March 6, 2007.

"Killings continue despite Iraq crackdown," by Christian Berthelsen, Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2007.

"Security crackdown widens to Shiite slum," by Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2007.

"Ex-Arab League envoy to Baghdad doubts Iraq's upcoming conference will bring results," Associated Press, March 3, 2007.

"Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq," Associated Press, March 2, 2007.

"Family's tragedy tells of Iraq's divide," by Brian Murphy, Associated Press, March 2, 2007.

"Officials tout Iraq success while violence continues," by Christian Bertelsen, Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2007.

"Soldiers Shift to Baghdad Outposts," by Joshua Partlow, Washington Post, March 1, 2007.

"US faces Vietnam-style collapse," Mail & Guardian, March 1, 2007.

"Sunni insurgents remain biggest threat to U.S. troops in Iraq," by Drew Brown, McClatchy Newspapers, February 28, 2007.

"Iran stalls over attending Iraq conference," FOCUS News Agency, March 1, 2007.

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