US Formally Ends Combat Mission In Iraq -- Voice Of America
At a colorful ceremony in one of Saddam Hussein's old palaces outside Baghdad, the U.S. military formally ended its combat role in Iraq and passed command of the remaining 50,000 American troops to a new four-star general.
A U.S. military band played as American and Iraqi flags flew, and American and Iraqi troops and civilians filled the cavernous atrium of the Al-Faw palace to watch U.S. Vice President Joe Biden preside over the ceremony.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. formally begins a new era in Iraq. Sniper kills U.S. soldier in Tikrit before combat troops withdrawal.
Obama envoy seeks to quell doubts on Mideast peace. Middle East talks: no real desire for change spells little hope of success.
Hamas targets Israeli-Palestinian talks by killing four Israelis.
Iranian newspaper reiterates derogatory remarks about French first lady.
ASIA
3 Bomb blasts at Shiite procession in Pakistan kill at least 28, injure 200.
Hong Kong seeks minimum wage deal.
U.S. toll rising in Afghanistan: 22 soldiers killed since Friday.
Pakistan flood waters recede but country's debt rises.
US aims to close North Korea's shady 'Office 39'.
Australian PM wins Greens support in govt bid.
Japan's ruling DPJ in crisis as Ozawa says he will challenge Kan in leadership vote.
Typhoon Kompasu strengthens, forecast to hit Korean Peninsula.
AFRICA
Mozambique police fire at crowds protesting prices.
UN opens first office for south Sudan referendum.
Rwanda considers pulling its peacekeepers from Darfur.
Big S.Africa state workers' union rejects pay offer.
The ruthless guerrilla movement that won't die (central Africa).
Zimbabwe suspends use of own currency.
DR Congo rebel commanders could face war crimes charges.
EUROPE
EU keen to strike deal with Muammar Gaddafi on immigration.
Russian protesters defy Putin warning – and meet tough response.
Russian mafia taking over French Riviera.
Several killed in Nagorno-Karabakh clash.
Sweden to reopen rape case involving WikiLeaks editor.
Top Russian spy’s body washes up 'after swimming accident’.
AMERICAS
WSJ: interactive map of drug killings in Mexico.
Felipe Calderón marks four years of reform efforts stymied by Mexico drug war.
Study: Illegal U.S. immigration has slowed considerably.
U.S. braces for hurricane Earl.
Will Mexico's prize catch 'La Barbie' stand trial in U.S.? Mexico's next war: Against the Narcos?
Fidel Castro takes blame for persecution of Cuban gays.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Netherlands releases Yemen flight suspects.
Osama bin Laden aide gets life for attack that left prison guard brain damaged.
Khadr's Guantanamo trial to resume Oct. 18.
2 Yemenis held by Dutch won't face U.S. charges.
Anwar al-Awlaki: ACLU wants militant cleric taken off US 'kill list'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
60 states to lobby U.N. for currency transaction tax.
Apple shows off new iPods and TV, unveils social network.
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U.S. auto sales may hit 28-year low as discounts flop.
Dow logs worst August in 9 years.
India's middle class drives economic growth of 8.8%.