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Date: Feb 16, 2009 11:33 AM
Subject: news articles for 2/16
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Iraqi, Coalition Forces Detain Criminals, Find Bomb
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2009 – Iraqi security forces and U.S. soldiers detained three suspected criminals and discovered a roadside bomb yesterday and Feb. 13 while conducting operations in southern Baghdad’s Rashid district, military officials reported.
Suspected forger arrested in Abu T-Shir
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Security Forces partnered with Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained a suspected criminal Feb. 14 while conducting operations in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad.
Refurbished School Opens in Jurf Nadaf
BAGHDAD — Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers joined Jurf Nadaf community members for a ribbon cutting celebration at the Ghasacena Primary School here to celebrate completion of a major refurbishment, Feb. 12.
JSS Ghazaliyah Returned to Iraqi Police
BAGHDAD — After spending the first four months of their deployment overseeing security between the Kadhamiyah and Mansour districts of northwest Baghdad, Troopers of the 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment said their goodbyes to their Joint Security Station (JSS) and their Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) counterparts, Feb. 14.
Iraqis Prove Capability to Secure Entry Port
PORT OF ENTRY TREBIL — In furtherance of Iraqi sovereignty and the Security Agreement, Iraqi officials are proving to U.S. and Coalition forces that they are not only ready, but capable of defending themselves and their country.
U. S., Afghan Forces Capture Weapons Supplier
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2009 – Afghan National Army commandos and coalition forces captured a suspected weapons facilitator in the Anar Dara district of Afghanistan’s Farah province yesterday, military officials reported.
U. S.: Taliban commander killed in airstrike
KABUL - Forces with the U.S.-backed coalition killed a regional Taliban commander and eight others in an airstrike in western Afghanistan, the U.S. said Monday.
WHAT'S THE RUSH? 'URGENT' $TIMULUS ON HOLD FOR BAM'S WEEKEND OFF
After pushing Congress for weeks to hurry up and pass the massive $787 billion stimulus bill, President Obama promptly took off for a three-day holiday getaway.
Crude oil is getting cheaper — so why isn't gas?
NEW YORK – Crude oil prices have fallen to new lows for this year. So you'd think gas prices would sink right along with them. Not so. On Thursday, for example, crude oil closed just under $34 a barrel, its lowest point for 2009. But the national average price of a gallon of gas rose to $1.95 on the same day, its peak for the year. On Friday gas went a penny higher.
How the economic stimulus plan could affect you
An examination of how the economic stimulus plan will affect Americans. Taxes: The recovery package has tax breaks for families that send a child to college, purchase a new car, buy a first home or make the ones they own more energy efficient.
33 Minutes - Protecting America In The New Missile Age
A ballistic missile from a foreign enemy would take 33 minutes to reach the United States. With each passing day, this becomes a growing danger to America, yet our government has failed to build the missile defense systems capable of defending us against such attacks.
Fed-up teller quits bank over Mexican IDs
A personal banker in Arlington, Va., is quitting his job after Chevy Chase Bank, one of the largest and best-known banks in the Washington, D.C., region announced it will begin accepting consular cards from customers who many suspect are illegal aliens.
Chavez Wins Vote to Scrap Term Limits in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela – President Hugo Chavez won a referendum to eliminate term limits Sunday, paving the way for him to run again in 2012 and beyond to push through his vision of a socialist Venezuela.
NKorea hints at rocket launch as Kim turns 67
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea suggested Monday it is preparing a rocket launch, claiming the country has the right to "space development"—a term Pyongyang has used in the past to disguise a long-range missile test as a satellite launch.
Pakistani government does deal with Taliban on sharia law
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistani government officials announced Monday that they have reached an agreement with the Taliban to allow strict Islamic law, or sharia, to be implemented in parts of North West Frontier Province.
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