Many adults in the United States believe their federal government should establish a date for the end of the coalition effort, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 64 per cent of respondents think the U.S. should set a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq sometime in 2008, up seven points since mid-April.The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein’s regime was launched in March 2003. At least 3,334 American soldiers have died during the military operation, and more than 24,900 troops have been wounded in action.In December 2005, Iraqi voters renewed their National Assembly. In May 2006, Shiite United Iraqi Alliance member Nouri al-Maliki officially took over as prime minister. ... http://www.angus-reid.com censor News |
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Myth Making |
| The Pentagon has always denied responsibility for creating the myth that PFC Jessica Lynch went down fighting. Even last week, while Democratic Congressman Henry Waxman conducted hearings about misinformation i.. full News |
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82 Inmates Cleared but Still Held at Guantanamo |
| More than a fifth of the approximately 385 prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have been cleared for release but may have to wait months or years for their freedom because U.S. officials are finding it increasin.. full News |
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Tenet says Cheney had eye on Iraq long before 9/11 In his book, former CIA director says aides to Cheney and Rumsfeld inserted 'crap' into public justifications for war |
| White House and Pentagon officials, and particularly Vice President Dick Cheney, were determined to attack Iraq from the first days of the Bush administration, long before the 9/11 attacks, & repeatedly stretch.. full News |
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General says Bush 'AWOL' on Iraq |
| A retired U.S. Army general said Saturday President George Bush "seems to have gone AWOL" regarding the war in Iraq. Retired Lt. Gen. William Odom said he was not speaking for the Democratic Party, but was give.. full News |
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Afghan Prison Torture Scandal Rocks Military |
| Canadian General Rick Hillier and Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor have dismissed calls that they be investigated for war crimes over Canada's role in handing over to Afghan security forces detainees who were s.. full News |
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