2 GIs killed in Iraq
SAMARA, Iraq, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Two U.S. soldiers killed by a man in an Iraqi uniform Tuesday were the first killed since the United States ended combat operations in Iraq, officials said.
Heavy death toll among Iraqi journalists
BAGHDAD, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- More reporters and journalists have been killed in Iraq since 2003 than in any conflict since World War II, Reporters Without Borders said Tuesday.
Attacks across Iraq kill six, injure 21
BAGHDAD, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Bombings and shootings in Iraq killed a high-ranking Iraqi military officer and five civilians and injured at least 21 people, officials said.
Twin blasts kill a dozen in Baghdad
BAGHDAD, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Five suicide bombers executed twin attacks in central Baghdad Sunday, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 29 others, police said.
Biden formally hands over Iraq command
BAGHDAD, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Vice President Joe Biden Wednesday marked the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, saying a new chapter is opening in relations between the two countries.
Obama on Iraq: Time to turn the page
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. combat role in Iraq is over, President Barack Obama told the nation Tuesday night, and it's time to focus on repairing the U.S. economy.
Biden: Iraq 'much safer'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, in Baghdad to mark the transition of power to Iraqi leaders, said Iraq has become "much safer."
Biden marks end of Iraq combat role
BAGHDAD, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Baghdad Monday to mark the formal end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, and to try to foster formation of a new government.
Iraq on high alert
BAGHDAD, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says he put the country on high alert in expectation of terrorist activity by al-Qaida and "remnants of the Baath party."
Iraqis arrest 10 terrorist suspects
BAGHDAD, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Iraqi forces arrested 10 people with suspected ties to terrorist groups Friday in three operations in Baghdad and Taji, the U.S. Defense Department said.
U.S. troops in Iraq below 50,000
BAGHDAD, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The United States now has fewer than 50,000 troops in Iraq, a goal set by President Obama last February, a White House spokesman said.
Bush praises troops as they leave Iraq
DALLAS, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- As the last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq, former President George W. Bush expressed thanks to the U.S. military for its service in Iraq.
Iraqis worry about U.S. troop pullout
BAGHDAD, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- People in Iraq expressed apprehension as U.S. combat troops shipped out, voicing concern about growing violence and political turmoil in the country.
U.S. combat troops leave Iraq
BAGHDAD, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. combat troops have completed their withdrawal from Iraq, where 50,000 American troops will remain, primarily as trainers, U.S. military officials said.
Bomber kills dozens of army recruits
BAGHDAD, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A suicide bomber detonated his load among Iraqi army recruits Tuesday, killing at least 51 people and wounding 121 others, police and health officials said.
Iraq will need U.S. help defending borders
BAGHDAD, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Iraq will need help with border defense for 10 years because its army won't be ready when U.S. troops leave at the end of 2011, U.S. and Iraqi commanders say.
Iraq disengagement on track
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Gen. Raymond Odierno, commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, told President Obama Wednesday there's no reason to stop the troops drawdown, an Obama spokesman said.
State Dept.: Can't pay for new Iraq role
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The State Department says it's struggling to cover the costs of its mushrooming role in Iraq as the last U.S. combat troops prepare to leave the country.
Iraqi forces officially take over from U.S.
BAGHDAD, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Iraqi security forces officially took over control of combat operations from U.S. military forces Saturday, with the top U.S. commander promising ongoing help.
Shiite coalition ends talks with Maliki
BAGHDAD, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- A coalition of Shiite parties broke off negotiations with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, weakening his chances of staying in office, observers said.
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