Roadside bomb kills Iraqi soldier in Baghdad
By PATRICK QUINN Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) - Police say a roadside bomb killed an Iraqi soldier and wounded seven other people in central Baghdad.
Bombings kill at least 3 people in Baghdad area
By PATRICK QUINN Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) - Bombings killed at least three people in the Baghdad area on Thursday in the first significant violence since Iraqi forces assumed responsibility for securing cities after the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from urban areas earlier this week.
Iraq Shiite cleric hopeful about US pullback BAGHDAD (AP) - A Shiite cleric whose followers have been blamed in some of Iraq's worst violence has given a cautious welcome to the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from cities. Muqtada al-Sadr says he is "filled with hope" but has expressed concern that some Americans will remain in urban areas.
Ancient Iraqi sect struggles to keep culture in US
By DAVID GRANT Associated Press Writer FERNDALE, Mich. (AP) - When the bride and groom arrive at the Mandaean Association, the Arabic salad is ready and flower petals are lightly strewn across the floor.
Iraqi oil licensing round runs into trouble
By SINAN SALAHEDDIN Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's long-awaited licensing round to develop some of its massive oil reserves stumbled Tuesday as oil and gas companies dug in their heals, demanding more money for their efforts than the government was willing to pay.
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