Person: Christopher Garver

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Iraqi PM criticises US slum raid

Iraqi prime minister Nouri Maliki condemned a US raid in Baghdad’s Shiite Sadr City slum – a politically sensitive district for him – in which American troops searching for Iranian-linked militants sparked a firefight that left 26 Iraqis dead.

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Body found in Iraq river is that of missing US soldier

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Death of al-Qaida in Iraq leader still not confirmed

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There was no deal, says Iranian Foreign Minister

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Envoy to meet five Iranians detained in Iraq

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Up to six killed in attack wounding Iraq's deputy PM

Iraq politician's son arrested by US troops

US troops arrested the son of Iraq’s top Shiite politician today as he returned to the country from Iran, it was reported today.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2007

'No indication' al-Qaida in Iraq leader killed or wounded

The US military today said it has no indication that the al Qaida in Iraq leader was killed or wounded in a raid north of Baghdad, while an Iraqi army officer said his deputy has been jailed south of Baghdad for a week.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2007

Iran says US responsible for diplomat's life

Iran today condemned the abduction of its diplomat in Baghdad, adding that it holds the United States responsible for his life.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2007

Iranian diplomat seized by gunmen in central Baghdad

Gunmen wearing Iraqi army uniforms seized a senior Iranian diplomat as he drove through a central Baghdad neighbourhood, officials said today.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2007

US military says Cheney not in Iraq 'as far as we know'

Iraqi state television today reported that US Vice President Dick Cheney was in Baghdad, but US officials said Cheney was not in the capital.

Thu, 23 Nov, 2006

US soldier still missing in Baghdad

A US military spokesman today said there had been no word on the fate of a US Army solider reported missing in central Baghdad, as troops continued door-to-door searches in the central Karadah district.

Tue, 24 Oct, 2006