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Segregation Boxes

1. Made from wood and mesh
2. Military released photos of the boxes after a blogger filed a Freedom of Information Act request in 2005
3. Military say the boxes are "humane"
4. Human rights groups concerned about: heat in the boxes, provision of food and water

updated 2010-07-17 21:25:45

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Bin Laden September 2009 Tape

Osama bin Laden, the leader of the terrorist group Al Qaeda, released an audio tape in September of 2009 that criticized President Barack Obama and threatened the American people.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8253827.stm

The tape, posted on an Islamist website, was 11 minutes in length and called Obama "powerless" in the war in Afghanistan. He also stated that Obama is at fault for acting like George W. Bush, including keeping Robert Gates in office as Secretary of Defense.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8253827.stm

updated 2010-07-16 23:16:05

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Iraq Withdrawal 2011

U.S. combat soldiers may leave Iraq by 2011. Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki stated that any agreement on U.S withdrawal will have to contain a "specific" timeline.CNN: Iraqi PM demands 'specific' U.S. pullout timeline(August 25, 2008)

The U.S. and Iraq reached preliminary agreement on a pact on August 22, 2008.Financial Times: Iraq and US close to pact on military presence(August 22, 2008)

On October 20, 2008, the pact was forwarded to the Iraqi government. However, the pact was stalled after a key coalition failed to endorse it after meeting.UPI: U.S.-Iraq security pact's fate clouded (October 20, 2008) The pact has moved forward after Iraqi cabinet minsters approved the security agreement on November 16, 2008. It will now need final approval before it goes into effect January 1, 2009.BBC: Iraq cabinet backs US troops deal (November 16, 2008) The United Nations mandate that allows the United States a presence in Iraq expires at the end of 2008.

updated 2010-07-17 10:49:18

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Kristin Marie Phillips

Kristin Marie Phillips, whose husband is a soldier serving in Iraq, is charged with starving her 11 month old daughter Alexis to death. The baby was found in her mother's arms, and authorities suspect she died of dehydration, starvation, and malnutrition. The house was reportedly filthy, with trash, spoiled food, dirty laundry, and animal feces in the living areas. It appeared that Mrs. Phillips may also have been suffering a seizure when police arrived. Phillips' other children have been placed in the custody of the Missouri Department of Social Services. Because the death occurred on an army base, it is under federal jurisdiction, and Phillips could potentially face the death penalty.

updated 2010-07-17 12:56:15

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Halliburton Gang Rape Cover Up

• TheAtlantic.com: Matthew Yglesias: It's the Strategy (December 10, 2007)

• Shakesville: Nobody Could Have Predicted Halliburton Was Pro-Rape (December 10, 2007)

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updated 2010-07-17 07:03:59

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Donald Rumsfeld

• July 9, 1932: Born in Chicago, Illinois

• 1954: Joins the U.S. Navy

• 1970: Named Counselor to President Nixon

• 1977-1985: CEO and Chairman of G.D. Searle and Company

• Jaunary 29, 1998: Co-signs historic PNAC letter sent to President Bill Clinton

• January 1, 2001: Named as Defense Secretary for incoming president George W. Bush

• November 8, 2006: Resigns as Defense Secretary

updated 2010-07-17 03:42:37

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Iraq War Five Year Anniversary

1. March 19, 2003: War begins
2. December 13, 2003: Saddam Hussein captured
3. January 10, 2007: President George W. Bush announces plans to send 4600 additional troops to Iraq
4. January 8, 2008: Operation Phantom Phoenix launched to hunt down 200 remaining al Qaeda extremists in Diyala province
5. March 11, 2008: Admirial William Fallon resigns from post as Chief of U.S. forces in Middle East and Central Asia

updated 2010-07-17 10:49:16

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Alexis Nikhol Emily Phillips

• Topix.net: Alexis Nikhol Emily Phillips

• Google News: Alexis Nikhol Emily Phillips

• Kansas City infoZine: Fort Leonard Wood Woman Charged With Killing Infant Daughter (March 14, 2008)

• News-Leader.com: Wife of Fort Leonard Wood Soldier Charged with Killing Infant Daughter (March 13, 2008)

• KY3 (Springfield, MO): Soldier's Wife Is Accused of Starving Baby to Death... (March 13, 2008)

• FOXNews: Wife of Soldier Serving in Iraq Charged with Starving Their Infant Daughter... (March 14, 2008)

• STLtoday: Soldier's Wife Charged in Daughter's Death (March 13, 2008)

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updated 2010-07-16 21:10:44

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Abdul Sattar Abu Risha Killed

• BBC News: Obituary: Abdul Sattar Abu Risha

updated 2010-07-16 20:40:41

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