War in Iraq News Articles
Turkish warplanes again bomb northern Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - The Turkish military says its warplanes have bombed a Kurdish rebel hideout in northern Iraq. The military says the warplanes bombed Avasin Basyan region of northern Iraq on Monday. It was the second such aerial attack on rebel bases in northern Iraq since the rebels killed 15 Turkish soldiers in an attack on Friday.
Analysis: Stable Iraq could influence Mideast
By ROBERT H. REID Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) - As violence in Iraq recedes, neighboring states are pondering how to deal with an unwieldy country that could re-emerge as a key player along with Saudi Arabia and Iran in one of the world's most strategic regions.
Iraq's presidency agrees on elections law
BAGHDAD (AP) - A spokesman says Iraq's presidential council has agreed on a law that paves the way for U.S.-backed provincial elections to be held by the end of January. The spokesman for the panel, Nasser al-Ani, tells The Associated Press that the law has gained unanimous approval from the three-member panel and will be officially signed later Friday.
US soldier pleads guilty in Iraq killings
By GEORGE FREY Associated Press Writer VILSECK, Germany (AP) - A U.S. Army solder pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of accessory to murder and was sentenced to eight months in prison for his role in the killing of four Iraqi prisoners who were bound, blindfolded, shot and dumped in a canal.
US troops in Iraq encouraged to vote in November
BAGHDAD (AP) - U.S. troops in Iraq were encouraged to vote in November's presidential election during a visit this week by a group of officials from several states. The delegation was in Iraq to see how the military tracks registration and ballots sent from bases to the United States ahead of the Nov. 4 vote, the military said Wednesday in a statement.
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