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24 Dec 2009 11:20

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World: Shia Muslims targeted in latest round of bombings in Iraq

  • 23+ have been killed in multiple attacks source
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21 Dec 2009 20:56

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U.S.: The military’s genius new policy: Get pregnant, get court-martial

  • Whoops, the condom broke! I’m screwed! In a baffling decision clearly made by a man, soldiers under command of Gen. Anthony Cucolo in Iraq could face a court martial if they get – or get someone else – pregnant. “Anyone who leaves this fight earlier than the expected 12-month deployment creates a burden on their teammates,” Cucolo wrote. “Anyone who leaves this fight early because they made a personal choice that changed their medical status – or contributes to doing that to another – is not in keeping with a key element of our ethos.” An expert quoted in the article says the policy is legal, too, if controversial. In other news, if the Catholic Church could do this, they totally would. source
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11 Dec 2009 12:06

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World: Blackwater’s relationship with the CIA became a bit too complex

  • It became a very brotherly relationship. There was a feeling that Blackwater eventually became an extension of the agency.
  • A former top CIA officer • Describing the relationship between the CIA and the private Blackwater firm. The firm, which has been under fire for years for its actions during the Iraq war, was involved in secret CIA raids, according to the New York Times. Apparently, this relationship got so cozy that lines started to blur between the federal and private organizations. source
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08 Dec 2009 10:39

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World: Daily Poll: Can Iraq get away with free, peaceful elections?


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08 Dec 2009 08:48

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World: The latest series of attacks in Baghdad is nothing short of massive

  • five separate attacks in Baghdad today – all after a two-month period of calm
  • 112+ were killed in the attacks, which happened a few minutes apart
  • 400+ were injured in the car bombings, including many children and students source
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06 Dec 2009 20:32

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World: Save the date: A parliamentary election hits Iraq early next year

  • 2/27/10 the expected vote date source
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05 Nov 2009 22:09

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U.S.: Quick question: Is Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan still alive?

  • YES great freaking job on reporting, 24-hour news cycle source
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05 Nov 2009 21:06

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U.S.: Who was Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan? What caused him to kill?

  • Here’s a photo maliknidalhasan1105
  • Quick vitals Psychiatrist
    Army Major
    Muslim
    D.C. resident
    Going to Iraq     source
  • Here’s a photo maliknidalhasan1105
  • Quick vitals Psychiatrist
    Army Major
    Muslim
    D.C. resident
    Going to Iraq
  • Why did he crack? The best explanation we have so far? Nidal Malik Hasan, a single 39-year-old who was recently promoted to Major, was angry that he had to go to Iraq. The place he shot up was used to prepare soliders to deploy. Other suspects are in custody as well. Evidence does NOT point to terrorism. source
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30 Oct 2009 22:04

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U.S., World: Afghanistan officially a sucky place to be for U.S. troops

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25 Oct 2009 09:12

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World: Big blasts in Baghdad leave many dead, many more injured

  • 130+ died in the two blasts – one of which happened near the green zone source
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