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Say What? Why He Threw the Shoe
I am not a hero. But I have a point of view. I have a stance.
Iraqi Shoe Thrower Ducks Countless Marriage Proposals
When Muntadhar al-Zaidi, the man who threw his shoes at George. W. Bush, is released from prison next Monday, he will receive a hero's welcome.
Iraqi Women Escape With Modern Underground Railroad
Yesterday I came across an article about an untold consequence of the war in Iraq — the instability is causing harm to unprotected women. The Huffington Post piece explains that until the US invasion, rape was relatively rare in Iraq. Now women are the targets of violence, including rape, perpetrated by members of armed Islamist groups, Iraqi government forces, foreign soldiers, and private military security contractors.
Three Adventurous Americans Missing in Iran
Next time you go traipsing around Iraq's Kurdistan, make sure you bring a map and stay far away from the Iranian border. Today, American diplomats with the help of Swiss officials are trying to locate three missing Americans who went hiking in Iraq's Kurdish region and accidentally crossed an unmarked border with Iran.
Iranian TV says the three have been accused of illegally entering Iran.
Front Page: Iraqis Celebrate as US Troops Leave Cities
- Today Iraqis celebrated in the streets as American troops pulled out of Iraq's towns and cities. June 30, the long-anticipated deadline, has been declared a national holiday. — New York Times
- Teams are searching the Indian Ocean for survivors of the crash of a Yemenia Airways jet.
Front Page: Stephen Colbert Takes Orders From Obama in Iraq
- Broadcasting from Iraq last night, Stephen Colbert became the first non-news TV show to be taped and transmitted to the US from a combat zone. In addition to John McCain, Barack Obama made an appearance via satellite to order a military haircut for Stephen. — Colbert Nation
- The US Treasury has decided to let 10 banks return a total of $68 billion in bailout funds.
Obama: US Cannot Impose Values on the World
"The danger, I think, is when the United States, or any country, thinks that we can simply impose these values on another country with a different history and a different culture."
President Obama responded to the criticism he's received for his upcoming high-profile speech in Egypt, a country with few political freedoms. Obama told the BBC that although there are obvious human rights issues in the Middle East, it is not the US's job to lecture countries; instead, the US should lead by example and help countries embrace universal principles as part of their own national identities.
Front Page: Suicide Attacks Kill at Least 75 People in Iraq
- Two suicide-bomb attacks in Iraq killed at least 75 people today and injured 113. They targeted a quiet residential neighborhood and Iranian tourists. — New York Times
- Amidst this wave of violence, the suspected leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq was arrested.
Oh Snap! Hotel Saddam Lets You Live Like a Tyrant
Want to live like a king tyrant . . .
President Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq
President Obama has made an unannounced stop in Baghdad. The secrecy, not to mention a car bomb that exploded in Baghdad only hours before Obama arrived, indicates that Iraq still has a long way to go.
Before the president arrived, the military shut down Baghdad International Airport and cleared roads into the city.
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