Jun 20 Two Missing U.S. Troops Found Dead in Iraq By PBS News Hour The bodies of two American soldiers who disappeared Friday after an insurgent attack on a checkpoint were discovered late Monday and showed signs of having been tortured, according to the Iraqi military. Continue reading
Jun 08 Iraq Finalizes First Full-term Government Since Saddam’s Fall By PBS News Hour The Iraqi parliament finalized a permanent government Thursday after filling three contentious cabinet posts of the defense, interior and national security ministries, renewing hope that Iraq's nascent democracy can overcome sectarian differences. Continue reading
Mar 24 President Bush to Request $75 Billion for War President Bush told congressional leaders he would submit a $74.7 billion supplemental budget request, the first installment payment for the Iraq war and subsequent rebuilding and humanitarian aid costs. Continue reading
Mar 20 Russia, China, France Blast Opening of Iraq War World leaders reacted Thursday to the initial U.S. attack on Iraq, offering assessments of U.S. actions and considering the effect of military conflict on the world. Continue reading
Dec 16 North Korea Warns of Possible War North Korea said Monday that it was on the verge of war with the United States and that only the signing of a treaty could avoid a conflict. Continue reading