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As US troops leave, Iraqis fear prison torture will widen
Despite the Abu Ghraib scandal, US troops are now seen as protectors of human rights. Iraqis say they are being tortured in Iraqi secret prisons.
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Are Sadr militias rearming in Iraq's south?
A US general said he hasn't ruled out the involvement of militias close to Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in recent attacks in Iraq's south and says the movement is reasserting itself as a force in the area.
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After Iraq attacks, security forces describe hardships at Baghdad checkpoints
Federal police and Iraqi soldiers interviewed after yesterday's Iraq attacks described being shot at, deserted by colleagues who pay commanders to get out of work, and forced to ask neighbors for drinking water and toilet access.
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Baghdad bombings show Al Qaeda in Iraq still intent on sectarian violence
Although Iraqi and US officials say they've severely damaged Al Qaeda in Iraq, a series of new Baghdad bombings reveals the organization may be weaker but is still trying to spark tension between Sunnis and Shiites.
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Iraq claims key gains in dismantling Al Qaeda in Iraq
After the killing this week of the two top leaders of Al Qaeda in Iraq, officials in Baghdad said more important gains have recently been made in dismantling the group's networks.
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Al Qaeda killings show growing competence of Iraqi Army
Iraqi Army is being credited for finding and killing two top figures with Al Qaeda in Iraq, including leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri.
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Iraq war: a baffling defense of Bush policy from a former Pentagon insider
In an interview about the Iraq war, former Pentagon official Douglas Feith suggests Washington was fooled by Saddam Hussein's bluff about weapons he wanted foes to believe he had.
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After Iraq election, fragile democracy faces the real test
Sunday's Iraq election saw good turnout despite scattered violence. But with no party powerful enough to rule alone, the tough task of coalition building begins for the nascent democracy.
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Suicide bombs before Iraq election shows Al Qaeda still active
Suicide bombs in Baghdad killed at least 7 people on Thursday, creating worries about security for the Iraq election and the ongoing activities of Al Qaeda in and around Baghdad.
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Shiite pilgrims targeted as Iraq bombings intensify
A female suicide bomber killed at least 46 Shiite pilgrims as violence intensifies ahead of elections next month.
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Ramadi attacks: Is Iraq heading for more sectarian bloodshed?
The two blasts hit government buildings in Ramadi, the provincial capital of Anbar Province, on Wednesday, leaving more than 20 people dead and nearly 60 people injured. Officials blame Al Qaeda in Iraq for the attacks.
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Once mighty Iraq Air Force rebuilds – but pilots keep low profile
The Iraq Air Force is slowly reclaiming control of the country's airspace – the last bit of Iraqi national sovereignty to be returned as the Americans pull out.
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The Monitor's View: What to watch in the Afghanistan war: training the Afghan Army
The US cannot simply emphasize the numbers. It has to focus on quality training for the Afghanistan National Army.
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US and Iraq try to contain Iran weapons smuggling
The US military steps up efforts to stop Iran from using the marshes of southern Iraq to smuggle weapons.
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Is US strategy in Afghanistan working?
The debate over sending more US troops frames a larger clash over counterinsurgency strategy as the new template for war.
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Ramadi struggles to instill a rule of law
Attacks rise, but a new $21 million court has failed to convict any major suspects in six months. US Marines frustrated by shrinking role in key Iraqi city
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Iraqis disagree about how to respond to bombings
The government had plans to dismantle Baghdad's concrete blast walls in the next 40 days, but some residents now want them to stay.
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Despite bombings, Iraq confident it can maintain security
At least 49 people were killed and 230 wounded in the latest attack since US combat troops pulled back from Iraqi cities on June 30.
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Who are the MKO and why did Iraqi forces storm their camp?
Iraq flexes its muscles at Camp Ashraf and shows military independence from America, as the Iranian exile group's long strange trip draws to a close.
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Kurdistan: Why it could spark new front in Iraq war
The region, which has increasingly been at odds with Baghdad, holds elections Saturday for a new regional government.
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Iraqis celebrate US troops' pullback
Amid a huge display of national pride, some expressed concerns that violence could spike again.
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US troops to exit Iraq's cities but new role still evolving
In Mosul, the mechanics – and effectiveness – of US supporting role are not yet clear.
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Opinion: Can Gitmo's terrorists be rehabilitated?
Before he closes Guantánamo, Obama must take a clear-eyed look at the record – and anticipate the next chapter of the fight against terrorism.
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