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On fixing Mexico's judicial system, keeping troops in Iraq, and focus in Afghanistan
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American troops may have finally left Iraq, but for that nation's citizens the war is only getting worse.
On fixing Mexico's judicial system, keeping troops in Iraq, and focus in Afghanistan
An op-ed from the NATO leaders reads like a multi-year contract
Trump also said he's "only interested in Libya if we take the oil"
John McCain said Barack Obama's speech "comforted" the Libyan leader
The death toll includes three lawmakers and a Reuters journalist
Follow the eerie echoes between the debates
Republicans mostly attack Obama for delaying action
Hussein gave Rumsfeld the video in 1983 to prove Syria was committing atrocities
Five members of Congress were visiting a military base when they heard "Incoming!"
Protests have turned violent as Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki's government seeks to quell demonstrations
Though the Iraqi government is arguably more democratic than other Arab nations, it still leaves a lot to be desired
Intelligence source codenamed Curveball finally speaks
After four years in exile, the divisive cleric returns
ProPublica/New Yorker investigation finds the media got it wrong
Many are avoiding celebrating for fear of violence
The ex-decider "felt terrible" about the ordeal
Most Iraq-watchers see victory for Iraq and the U.S., defeat for Iran
Can Iraqi Christianity survive?
The Pentagon says it expects 400,000 files soon
An anti-American cleric gains greater influence
Rumor has it, it will pertain to detainee abuse in Iraq
MSNBC commentator isn't ready to 'turn the page'
Peace with honor?
Peace with honor?
Today marks the formal conclusion of U.S. combat operations
Political deadlock could risk it all
Former Senator Bob Graham joined Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews for a look back at Operation Iraqi Freedom
Or are we really leaving at all?
"I was far more skeptical in print" than on television
Obama today affirms plan to transition in August
It's been a tough few months
The vice president spent his Fourth of July in Baghdad
Why it matters, why it could be premature
Colbert accuses Assange of "pure editorial" and manipulating viewers
Bush's controversial gambit gets a thorough retrospective
Challenger Allawi beats out Prime Minister Maliki's party
Contours of a new Iraqi order
Declaring Mission Accomplished
Iraqi courage, Sunni turnout, the presence of the U.S. military, and more
This is a pivotal moment
War or peace, prosperity or chaos
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