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July 2008
- US Army Admits Civilian Shootings in Iraq
  
  New York Times | Jul 28, 08 7:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - American soldiers rained gunfire on a carload of innocent civilians in Baghdad, killing three, and the military falsely told news media that the victims were aggressors, the US military admitted last night. Top Iraqi officials had previously denounced the June 25 incident as murder, and used it to call for an end to the US occupation, writes the New York Times . More »
- Iraqi Suicide Blasts Kill 50
  
  Reuters | Jul 28, 08 6:26 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Suicide attacks in Iraq today killed at least 50 people and injured about 250, making it one of deadliest days in the country in months, Reuters reports. In Baghdad, three female suicide bombers blew themselves up during a religious pilgrimage, killing 28 and injuring 92. In the northern city of Kirkuk, a bomber killed 22 and wounded 150 at a demonstration against elections law. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but al-Qaeda is suspected. More »
- Obama ISO VP Who Can Govern
  
  Politico | Jul 27, 08 1:09 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama won’t pick a veep based on trying to win a specific region, he said today on Meet the Press . Instead, he’ll focus on “somebody who can help me govern,” Politico reports. The Dem also complimented both Clintons, saying the former first lady “would be on anybody’s short list.” Meanwhile, on This Week John McCain attacked as “political” his opponent’s timeline for withdrawing from Iraq, AP notes. More »
- McCain Ad Slams Obama for Skipping Troop Meeting
  
  Politico | Jul 27, 08 12:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A new John McCain ad goes on the offensive, attacking Barack Obama for canceling a meeting with wounded troops, Politico reports. The clip, which aired in Denver during Saturday Night Live last night, criticizes Obama over his track record with members of the military, sniping: “He made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras.” More »
- Militia Power Wanes as Iraqi Government Gains
  
  New York Times | Jul 27, 08 5:38 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The sway of a key Iraqi militia has declined significantly and it's losing control of its Baghdad strongholds to the government, the New York Times reports. Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s Mahdi Army once controlled politics and police in areas throughout the city, but supporters became disenchanted by its violence and extortion as American and Iraqi forces hammered the group. More »
- Iraq Needs Its No-Bid Oil Contracts
  
  Washington Post | Jul 26, 08 3:15 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - US lawmakers have been raging against no-bid deals struck by foreign oil companies in Iraq—but impeding them would be pure folly, energy consultant Raad Alkadiri argues in the Washington Post . Most of these companies have already advised Iraq on its oil fields for free; Baghdad only sought to formalize the business with contracts, which aren't cupcake deals, either. More »

Stories

US Army Admits Civilian Shootings in Iraq

Iraqi Suicide Blasts Kill 50

Obama ISO VP Who Can Govern

McCain Ad Slams Obama for Skipping Troop Meeting

Militia Power Wanes as Iraqi Government Gains

Iraq Needs Its No-Bid Oil Contracts