U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says the dream of an independent and sovereign Iraq is now a reality, as the United States marked the end of its military mission in Iraq. Panetta spoke Thursday at a ceremony in Baghdad, calling it a “historic occasion” for both the Iraqi and American people. It comes weeks […]
US Marks End of Military Mission in Iraq
Posted December 15th, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
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US to Mark End of Military Mission in Iraq
Posted December 15th, 2011 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta took part in a ceremony marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq, after close to nine years of war and the deaths of nearly 4,500 American soldiers. Panetta said the ceremony Thursday in Baghdad marked a “historic occasion” for both the Iraqi and American people. He said […]
US to Mark End of Military Mission in Iraq
Posted December 15th, 2011 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is set to take part in a ceremony marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq, after close to nine years of war and the deaths of nearly 4,500 American soldiers. The ceremony Thursday in Baghdad comes weeks ahead of a December 31 deadline for the remaining U.S. […]
Obama Pays Tribute to Troops Who Served in Iraq
Posted December 14th, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the troops who have served in Iraq, as the U.S. military presence there winds down. The president, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, spoke Wednesday at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina. As the last of the American troops prepare to exit Iraq, he said […]
Obama to Thank Troops for Iraq Service
Posted December 14th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is visiting a military base in North Carolina Wednesday to thank the troops who have served in Iraq, as the U.S. military presence there winds down. Mr. Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, is expected to discuss the sacrifices Americans have made, while marking the continuing relationship between the United […]
Obama to Thank Troops for Iraq Service
Posted December 14th, 2011 at 1:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is visiting a military base in North Carolina Wednesday, where the White House says he will thank the troops who have served in Iraq. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Mr. Obama will discuss the sacrifices Americans have made during the nearly nine-year war, while marking the continuing relationship between the […]
Iraqi PM Urges US Firms to Help Rebuild Country
Posted December 13th, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has extended an open invitation to U.S. companies to help rebuild his country. Mr. Maliki told the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday that it was not the “generals” who were playing a leading role in Baghdad’s future, but instead corporations and business leaders. He also said Iraqi officials were […]
Obama, Maliki Chart New Course for US, Iraq
Posted December 13th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is set to appear before the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a day after meeting with President Barack Obama to outline a broad agenda for post-war cooperation. The event Tuesday comes after the two leaders pledged to ensure Iraq’s political stability and strengthen its national security. Mr. Obama said Iraq can […]
Obama, Maliki Chart New Course for US, Iraq
Posted December 12th, 2011 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki have outlined a broad agenda for post-war cooperation without American troops in Iraq, touting the emergence of a “sovereign and democratic” nation in the Middle East. The two leaders spoke Monday after White House talks, pledging to ensure Iraq’s political stability and strengthen its national […]
Obama, Maliki Hail ‘New Chapter’ For Iraq Without US Troops
Posted December 12th, 2011 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki hailed the beginning of “a new chapter” for Iraq, one without the presence of American troops after a nearly nine-year war. Monday’s talks at the White House focused on how the U.S. and Iraq will cooperate without the presence of U.S. forces which are in […]
