Iraq War Headlines, March 19, 2003 to December 31, 2009, Q Madp, IraqWarHeroes.org - Website by Q Madp

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Shiite cleric urges resistance of U.S. 3/16/2007, 7:32 p.m. PDT
BAGHDAD (AP) — After weeks of cooperation with a new security plan, radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr decried U.S. forces as occupiers Friday and called on his followers to "shout 'No, No America!'" in a sign of resurgent anger and opposition.

Iraq presents economic plan at U.N. 3/16/2007, 7:07 p.m. PDT
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Iraqi vice president presented his country's economic and political reform plan at a U.N. conference Friday, pledging to adopt a law to the Iraq's oil riches among its often feuding regions and a program to grant amnesty for insurgents who renounce violence.

Iraqi Kurds commemorate chemical attack 3/16/2007, 4:20 p.m. PDT
HALABJA, Iraq (AP) — Traffic stopped and people stood still in the streets despite rain for a period of silence Friday as Kurds in northern Iraq commemorated the anniversary of a 1988 chemical weapons attack that killed an estimated 5,600 people.

Shiite cleric urges resistance of U.S. 3/16/2007, 2:45 p.m. PDT
BAGHDAD (AP) — After weeks of cooperation with a new security plan, radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr decried U.S. forces as occupiers Friday and called on his followers to "shout 'No, No America!'" in a sign of resurgent anger and opposition.

U.S. on Iraq: This time it'll be right 3/16/2007, 12:14 p.m. PDT
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraq war enters year five with U.S. troops working to secure towns and neighborhoods, build up Iraqi's own police and army, and cultivate Iraqi community leaders to shore up grass-roots support for a post-Saddam Hussein government.

More Iraqi refugees expected in Europe 3/16/2007, 9:22 a.m. PDT
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The number of Iraqi refugees arriving in Europe is expected to double to 40,000 in 2007 based on trends from the first two months of the year, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday.

Attack on Sadr official leads to tension 3/16/2007, 9:21 a.m. PDT
BAGHDAD (AP) — An attack against the top Sadr City official has created tension in the ranks of Shiite militiamen with some blaming a faction unhappy about cooperation with Americans, a local commander said Friday.

Portugal will close embassy in Baghdad 3/16/2007, 8:29 a.m. PDT
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is closing its embassy in Baghdad because of security concerns, the foreign minister said Friday.

PKK open to peace deal with Turkey 3/16/2007, 4:37 a.m. PDT
IN THE QANDIL MOUNTAINS, Iraq (AP) — Kurdish rebels say they have enough weapons to defend themselves against Turkish raids on their bases in northern Iraq but remain open to a political settlement with Turkey that recognizes Kurdish national identity.

Attack on Sadr official creates tension 3/16/2007, 4:17 a.m. PDT
BAGHDAD (AP) — An attack against the top Sadr City official has created tension in the ranks of Shiite militiamen with some blaming a faction unhappy about cooperation with Americans, a local commander said Friday.

U.S.: 2 more soldiers killed in Iraq 3/16/2007, 3:33 a.m. PDT
BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. soldier was killed by an explosion during fighting northwest of Baghdad, while a Marine died in a non-combat incident, the military said Friday.

Iraqi music business facing scrutiny 3/16/2007, 2:01 a.m. PDT
SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — Farouk Hassan's eyes well up with tears as he cranks his car's CD player and sings along with the latest hit, a lament to his lost love: violence-torn Baghdad.

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