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Audit says KBR work force in Iraq needs to be cut
WASHINGTON - The Army's primary support contractor in Iraq has been warned by Pentagon auditors to cut its work force there or face nearly $200 million in penalties for keeping thousands too many on the payroll.
Nations:Afghanistan Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-11-02
U.N. official heads to Iraq after Baghdad bombings
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday he was sending a senior official from the world body to Iraq soon to discuss a series of recent deadly bombings in Baghdad.
Nations:Iraq Netherlands People:Ban Ki-moon Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-28
Iraq steps up security after blasts kill 155
BAGHDAD - Iraq's government made progress on a new election law that could ease tensions and pledged tighter security Monday after suicide bombings claimed at least 155 lives, including as many as two dozen children trapped in a bus leaving a day care center.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-10-26
Baghdad governor blames security forces for carnage
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Baghdad's governor on Monday blamed negligence or even collusion by the security forces for devastating twin suicide bombings that killed around 100 people in the heart of the capital.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AFP)
2009-10-26
Bombings target government in Baghdad, 147 killed
BAGHDAD - A pair of suicide car bombings Sunday devastated the heart of Iraq's capital, killing at least 147 people in the country's deadliest attack in more than two years. The bombs targeted two government buildings and called into question Iraq's ability to protect its people as U.S. forces withdraw.
Nations:Iraq People:Barack Obama Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-10-25
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