Gen.
Ray Odierno, U.S. commander in Iraq, discusses the country's
path to stability one day after the withdrawal of U.S. combat
troops from Iraqi cities. The June 30 turnover of security
operations to Iraqi forces was stipulated under a security
pact with the United States that also outlines the withdrawal
of U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of 2011.
A
program at Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., helps soldiers wounded in Afghanistan
and Iraq with their recovery by having them ride horses usually used in the formal
funeral processions in Arlington National Cemetery.
Elections
for provincial councils, akin to national assemblies, proceeded smoothly Jan.
31 in the first nationwide polls since presidential and parliamentary elections
in 2005. View reports on Iraq's elections in this video collection.
February
2, 2009
Voices
from Iraq February
28, 2009 "We went to Duhok yesterday
but I couldn't take photos outside because of all the rain. I was dreaming of
shooting photos of the sunset but there wasn't a sun to set in the first place..." A
Star from Mosul
March 23,
2009 "I'm still in Jordan and I recently
applied to the IOM as a refugee trying to get asylum to the USA, and am still
waiting for the jury's answer about my case..." Nabil's
Blog
June 30, 2009 Security
Fears Loom as U.S. Troops Drawback in Iraq
The exit of U.S. forces from cities in Iraq was celebrated
on Tuesday, even as many in the nation worried about
the ability of Iraqi police and military forces to
provide adequate security. Jane Arraf of the Christian
Science Monitor discusses the situation with Judy
Woodruff.
Newsmaker
Interview: National Security Adviser retired
Gen. Jim Jones discusses the path ahead in Iraq.
Report:
Brig. Gen. Stephen Lanza explains how the transition
will work on-the-ground in Iraq. May 22, 2009 Surge
in Iraq Violence Underscores Fragile Situation
Four bombings over the last two days have killed at
least 60 in Iraq, raising concerns as the June 30
deadline for all U.S. troops to be out of Iraqi cities
approaches. New York Times reporter Campbell Robertson
reports from Baghdad. May 21, 2009 Bombs
Kills 3 U.S. Soldiers, At Least 20 Iraqis
A wave of violence continued in Iraq on Thursday,
when bombings in Baghdad and the northern city of
Kirkuk left three U.S. soldiers dead and at least
nine others wounded. April 30, 2009 UK
to End Combat, Continue Training Operations in Iraq
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Thursday
that troops from the UK will end their six years of
combat operations in Iraq but will keep a small presence
in the country to assist with training Iraqi naval
forces. April 24, 2009 String
of Bombings in Iraq Underscores Fragile Situation
A string of suicide bombings in Iraq on Thursday and
Friday killed more than 100 people and sparked concerns
of new waves of violence across the country. A reporter
in Baghdad updates the story.
