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Bush unveils Iraq team shake-up

The White House announced a shuffling of US military leaders in the Iraq war today as Congress’ new Democratic chiefs criticised plans president George W Bush is considering to boost US troop strength in the war zone.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2007

Iraq rethink sees Bush shuffle pack

The White House today announced a shuffling of US military leaders in the Iraq war today as Congress' new Democratic chiefs criticised plans President George W Bush is considering to boost US troop strength in the war zone.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2007

For first time, Bush says US not winning in Iraq

US President George Bush, who has contended that the US was winning the war in Iraq, has said the first time that American forces were not winning there.

Wed, 20 Dec, 2006

At least 14 killed by attacks in Iraq

VIOLENCE around Iraq claimed at least 14 lives yesterday, including a car bomb that blew up next to a police patrol in southeastern Baghdad, killing two passers-by.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2006

US general relieved of duties

The US Army, in a rare disciplinary act against a four-star officer, said today it relieved Gen Kevin Byrnes of his command in the midst of an investigation into unspecified “personal conduct".

Tue, 09 Aug, 2005