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US troops launch Iraq toxins case

Dec 4th, 2008

Sixteen American soldiers who served in Iraq accuse defense contractor KBR of knowingly exposing them to a toxic chemical.



‘Idealist’ tried to halt Kurdish slaughter

Dec 4th, 2008

Years before the first Gulf War, Saddam Hussein was slaughtering Iraq’s Kurds with bombs, bullets and gas.



Iraq ratifies security agreement

Dec 4th, 2008

Iraq’s presidency council Thursday approved the U.S.-Iraq security agreement — the final step for the agreement to be ratified by the Iraqi government, a council spokesman said.



UK soldier dies in southern Iraq

Dec 4th, 2008

A British soldier has died in southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence says.



Your stories

Dec 4th, 2008

Are you an Iraqi working to support relatives abroad?



Israel eases Gaza Strip blockade

Dec 4th, 2008

Israel allows some humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, easing the blockade of the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory.



Deadly bombings strike Iraqi city

Dec 4th, 2008

Two suspected suicide car bombers hit the Iraqi city of Falluja killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens, police say.



News Analysis: Campaign Promises on Ending the War in Iraq Now Muted by Reality

Dec 4th, 2008

Barack Obama, who vowed in the campaign to “end the war” in Iraq, is making clear that tens of thousands of troops will stay there.