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Press Briefing by Dana Perino: WASHINGTON -- James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:05 A.M. EDT MS. PERINO: Good morning. The President will make remarks at 1:10 p.m. today on the South Lawn, on volunteerism; a word about that. After 9/11, President Bush called on all Americans to serve their communities, their nation,...; Tags: administration, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Iraq, Microsoft Corp., president, secretary, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2008-09-08
Brazilian Viera back at the helm of Iraq football: BAGHDAD AFP — Brazilian coach Jorvan Viera was back at the helm of Iraq's national football team on Wednesday after lifting them to the Asian Cup champions title last year. "He signed on Tuesday evening for a one-year contract and his salary was set at 600,000 dolllars," Abdel Halak...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Benefits, FINANCE, Iraq; Research articles 2008-09-03
US has three days to respond to Iraq pact proposals: Shiite MP: BAGHDAD AFP — The United States has three days to respond to fresh proposals from Iraq on the contentious security deal being negotiated by the two countries, a top Shiite MP said on Wednesday. Ali al-Adeeb of the Shiite Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council, a party closely allied to Prime...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Baghdad, immunity, INTERNET, Iraq; Research articles 2008-09-03
US forces detain Reuters photographer in Iraq: BAGHDAD AFP — Ibrahim Jassam, an Iraqi photographer working for Anglo-Canadian news group Reuters, has been arrested by American forces just south of Baghdad, the US military and the agency told AFP Wednesday. "He has been detained because he has been assessed to be a threat to the security...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Baghdad, Iraq, journalist, Thomson Reuters Corp., violence; Research articles 2008-09-03
Clashes break out during protests; 284 arrested: ST. PAUL -- Sporadic violence broke out as thousands of protesters marched on the Republican National Convention on Monday, chanting for an end to the war in Iraq and demanding Republicans be denied the White House in November's election. Members of the Connecticut delegation were roughed...; Tags: Connecticut, Construction, delegation, Iraq, White House; Research articles 2008-09-02

Iraq-US pact to go to parliament in 10 days: report: BAGHDAD AFP — A draft security deal between Washington and Baghdad on the future of US forces in Iraq is to be submitted to parliament within 10 days, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was quoted as saying on Tuesday. "The SOFA Status of Forces Agreement will be sent to parliament...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, agreement, Baghdad, Government, Iraq; Research articles 2008-09-02
McCain is 'ready to lead:' Bush: ST PAUL, Minnesota AFP — US President George W. Bush urged Republicans to rally around John McCain, anointing his chosen successor in a move which could prove both a blessing and curse. Bush declared that McCain "understands the lessons" of the September 11, 2001 attacks, including the need to...; Tags: Bush, Iraq, MARKETING, Minnesota, president, Republican, SECURITY, senator, White House; Research articles 2008-09-02
How high-minded of Moqtada al-Sadr: How high-minded of Moqtada al-Sadr. After his forces were routed by American troops and the Iraqi army in Basra, Sadr City, and Amarah, he decided to disband his militia--or most of it--and make it a social-services organization. This is a declaration of surrender, and another blow against thuggery in Iraq....; Tags: declaration, Iran, Iraq, Wall Street Journal; Research articles 2008-09-01
Statement by the President: WASHINGTON -- Today in Iraq, responsibility for security in Anbar Province was transferred to Iraqi civilian authorities. Iraqi forces will now take the lead in security operations in Anbar, with American troops moving into an overwatch role. Not long ago, Anbar was one of the most dangerous provinces in Iraq....; Tags: al-Qaeda, Iraq, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-09-01
Time running out for Iraqi lawmakers to pass election law: BAGHDAD AFP — Iraq has enough time to hold provincial elections this year but only if the nation's lawmakers wrap up a controversial law in the next two weeks, an electoral commission official said Monday. "It normally takes 128 days to organize the ballot but by making a huge...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, ballot, commission, Iraq, SALES; Research articles 2008-09-01
Iraq largely free of foreign fighters: police: BAQUBA, Iraq AFP — Counter-offensives by the security forces over the past year have largely rid Iraq of foreign fighters recruited by insurgent groups such as Al-Qaeda, a top police commander said on Monday. "Arab fighters have left Iraq and we are done with them," interior ministry spokesman Major...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Al-Qaeda, Iraq, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-09-01
Marchers urge Republicans to halt Iraq war: ST PAUL, Minnesota AFP — They came in their thousands -- veterans, grandmothers, young families and even disgruntled Republicans bearing banners and peace flags, and calling in one voice to end the war in Iraq. Under the watchful eye of scores of police in riot gear, thousands of protestors...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Iraq, Republican, TELECOMMUNICATIONS; Research articles 2008-09-01
Iraq-US troops on alert ahead of Anbar handover: RAMADI, Iraq AFP — Iraqi and US forces were on alert on Sunday in the western Sunni province of Anbar ahead of the transfer of security in the desert region from the American military to Baghdad. "Our forces are ready to take the security responsibility tomorrow Monday," Majid al-Assafi,...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Iraq, SECURITY, troop; Research articles 2008-08-31
Qaeda defectors claw way back into Iraq mainstream: DHULUIYAH, Iraq AFP — Last month Al-Qaeda fighters Abdul Rahman Mohammed and Ahmed Ali laid down their arms after nearly four years of fighting US soldiers in Iraq. The two young men and hundreds like them from Al-Qaeda and other insurgent groups in largely Sunni Arab Salaheddin province surrendered...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Al-Qaeda, Iraq, Leadership, occupation, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-08-31
Iraqi-US troops on alert ahead of Anbar handover: RAMADI, Iraq AFP — Iraqi and US troops were on alert on Sunday in Anbar, once the fiercest battleground in the war-torn country, as the American military prepared to transfer security control to local forces. "Our forces are ready to take the security responsibility tomorrow Monday," Majid al-Assafi, the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Iraq, SECURITY, troop; Research articles 2008-08-31
US hands over former Sunni rebel hotspot to Iraq: RAMADI, Iraq AFP — Iraqi forces on Monday took control of the Sunni Anbar province, once the most explosive battlefield in Iraq, from the US military, symbolising the growing security gains in the war-torn country. The transfer ceremony at the governate building in the provincial capital of Ramadi marked...; Tags: Al-Qaeda, Government, HotSpot, Iraq, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-08-31
Biden strong on economic issues: The choice of Joe Biden as candidate for vice president made me recall a conversation with him at the 2004 Democratic convention. The Delaware senator was fuming that his party's nominee, Sen. John Kerry, wouldn't go on the offensive. Biden wanted Kerry to attack Bush failings on national...; Tags: Democrat, Government, Iraq, SECURITY, senator, Strategy, White House; Research articles 2008-08-31
Iraq militia chief condemned to death for Karbala killings: KARBALA, Iraq AFP — An Iraqi court on Saturday condemned to death a senior leader of the Mahdi Army Shiite militia over a killing spree last year that left 52 people dead in the central shrine city of Karbala. The Karbala appeals court sentenced Ali Sharia, the local chief...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Iraq, Leadership; Research articles 2008-08-30
Iraqi troops take control of Iranian refugee camp: BAGHDAD AFP — The Iraqi army has replaced American troops in securing a refugee camp north of Baghdad where members of Iran's main armed opposition group are grouped, Iraq's defence ministry said on Saturday. "Iraqi forces have taken over responsibility from US forces to protect Ashraf camp," ministry spokesman...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Baghdad, Government, Iran, Iraq, ministry, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2008-08-30
Iraq changes team negotiating on US withdrawal: report: WASHINGTON AFP — Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has reshuffled a negotiating team working on an agreement on withdrawal of US troops from Iraq amid worries the move may sabotage the deal, The Los Angeles Times reported on its website. The newspaper said the reshuffle was disclosed to it...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, agreement, FINANCE, Iraq, negotiation, team, withdrawal; Research articles 2008-08-30