All U.S. Troops To Leave Iraq By The End Of 2011 -- Washington Post
The Obama administration has decided to withdraw all U.S. forces from Iraq by the end of the year after failing to reach an agreement with the Iraqi government that would have left several thousand troops there for special operations and training.
President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki spoke Friday morning to cement that agreement in a scheduled telephone call.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. troops to leave Iraq by year’s end, Obama says. Barack Obama announces withdrawal of all troops from Iraq by end of year.
Iran to soon move nuclear material to bunker.
Iran intelligence chief rejects US allegations.
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah: Next war with Israel will start in Tel Aviv.
Turkish military conducts large offensive against Kurdish rebels, in Turkey and Iraq.
Syria unrest: 'At least 24' die in protests. Gaddafi's killing fuels Syria's Friday protests.
Moammar Gaddafi’s demise in Libya swings spotlight to uprisings in Syria, Yemen.
Syria's uprising creeps across Lebanese border.
Turkey urges Iran, US to avoid tensions.
ASIA
N. Korea cuts food rations by two-thirds: UN.
Pentagon chief on first trip to Asia. Defense secretary to discuss U.S. troop realignment, North Korea with allies during visit.
Clinton to continue 'frank' talks with Pakistani officials.
UN: NKorea holds up to 200,000 political prisoners. Up to 200,000 political prisoners in N. Korea: UN.
Thailand floods: Bangkok 'impossible to protect'. Thailand's worst floods in decades reach Bangkok as political fallout mounts.
As Chinese hit-and-run girl dies, passersby claim they did not see her.
7.6 earthquake hits South Pacific.
AFRICA
Libyans prepare to bury Gaddafi amid calls to investigate his death. U.N. calls for Gadhafi death investigation.
Gaddafi's wife asks the UN to investigate his death.
NATO says to end Libya operation by October 31.
New era, challenges loom for Libyans free of Gadhafi.
Tunisia vows no poll rigging, calls on people to vote.
Mauritania army raids Al-Qaida affiliate position.
Kenya reportedly didn’t warn U.S. of Somalia incursion. Kenyans ask if military attack in Somalia has exit strategy.
Refugee crisis challenges Ivorian government, aid workers.
EUROPE
S&P sees downgrade blitz in EMU recession, threatening crisis strategy.
Extra euro crisis summit called. Euro leaders begin ’tough’ six-day marathon on Greece, banks.
Amid protests, Greece adopts new austerity plan.
Spanish PM Zapatero hails end to Basque Eta violence.
AMERICAS
Bolivian president Evo Morales scraps plans for Amazon highway.
Colombia: top FARC leader killed.
Lawmakers blast Justice Department’s ‘Fast and Furious’ probe.
Honduran court clears army generals linked to coup.
Students briefly occupy Chile's Senate building.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Poor al Qaeda has lost at least 10 of its top 20 leaders.
U.K. spending hugely to thwart terror threat at 2012 Olympics.
US indicts two for conspiring with “Jihad Jane”.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Dollar slumps to record low versus yen.
Steve Jobs vowed to 'destroy' Android.
G.E. profit up despite ‘volatile’ economy.
California ushers in world's second largest cap-and-trade scheme.
S&P likely to cut ratings of France, others if economies crash.