Wednesday, January 7, 2009

al Qaeda in Iraq

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Selling Syria to a Skeptical American Audience

Imad Moustapha, Syria's ambassador in Washington, says a recent U.S. raid stifled a diplomatic opening. more >>

Is Iraq Ready for the U.S. Military to Start Leaving?

Violence is down, yes, but a fragile Iraqi government faces major tests in the coming months. more >>

How the Al Qaeda Terrorism Threat is Mutating

Iraq may be turning a corner, but Osama bin Laden is still out there—and dangerous. more >>

Iraqi Insurgents Build House Bombs to Deter Refugees from Returning Home

U.S. soldiers are discovering more and more "house-borne improvised explosive devices" more >>

U.S. Marines in Iraq's Sunni Heartland Prepare to Pull Back From Once-Violent Cities

Violence has plummeted in the insurgency's birthplace, but the fragile gains could be reversed. more >>

Syrians 'Clearly Have Harbored' Al Qaeda in Iraq, Says U.S. General

Maj. Gen. John Kelly says Syria, once a conduit for terrorists to enter Iraq, has become a "sanctuary." more >>

The Iraq Decisions That the Next President, Whether It’s Obama or McCain, Will Face

In a new book, war correspondent Linda Robinson also assesses the performance of Gen. David Petraeus. more >>

In Fighting al Qaeda, Bush's "Global War on Terrorism" Is Off Target

A New Rand Corp. study urges a "fundamental rethinking" of counterterrorism strategy. more >>

Lebanon May Attract Sunnis Seeking to Wage Jihad

Fears in Beirut that recent Shiite attacks may set the stage for revenge violence this summer. more >>

Why the U.S. Slashed Bounty on a Terrorist

The military says he's no longer as valuable. more >>

The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq

The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000. more >>

Jihadist Questions for Ayman al-Zawahiri

New report shows al Qaeda supporters concerned about Iran and civilian killings. more >>

Morning Buzz: Pope Benedict XVI's Arrival; the Delta-Northwest Airlines Merger; Car Bombs in Iraq

President Bush will be at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington this afternoon to personally welcome Pope Benedict XVI on his papal visit to the United States. more >>

Gen. David Petraeus's Prepared Testimony in Words and Charts

Gen. David Petraeus brought along some visual aids to bolster his congressional testimony on the situation in Iraq. more >>

The Risks of Defeating Al Qaeda in Iraq

Experts warn that jihadist fighters could carry their fight to other nations. more >>

Top General Worried About Iran in Iraq

Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno, the former No. 2 commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, this morning told Pentagon reporters that while Iraq must have a relationship with Iran, "the issue I have" is making sure that that relationship is "helpful." To that end, he said, "we have to keep the pressure on." more >>

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