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Petraeus Calling For Troop Cuts in Iraq by January

September 5, 2008

FOX News / foxnewsonline@foxnews.com

Gen. David Petraeus has recommended the withdrawal of 7,500 to 8,000 U.S. troops from Iraq between now and mid-January, according to a senior U.S. military official

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Gen. Petraeus recommends delay in Iraq troop cuts

September 5, 2008

Los Angeles Times - Print Edition

The move reflects concerns that widespread violence could return to the country. Army Gen. David H.

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Compromise Led to Iraq Troop Plan

September 6, 2008

washingtonpost.com - World / Ann Scott Tyson and Karen DeYoung

The Pentagon plan for future U.S. troop levels in Iraq now under consideration by President Bush resulted from a compromise at the highest levels of the U.S. military, with top Iraq commander Gen.

Report: Petraeus urges troop cuts in Iraq

September 6, 2008

Security & Terrorism - UPI.com

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus is recommending a reduction of nearly 8,000 U.S. troops in Iraq because of improved conditions, a military official said Friday.

Petraeus: "Qaeda Undefeated in Iraq"

September 5, 2008

democracyarsenal.org / Adam Blickstein

Shh. Don't tell anyone who attended the GOP convention this past week, but Iraq still remains a vexing, dangerous, and uncertain place: Al Qaeda remains a dangerous force in Iraq despite a general ...

Suicide among US soldiers to hit new record

September 5, 2008

Telegraph News | Top News

Suicides among serving US soldiers are on course to hit a new record this year and could exceed the rate among the general population for the first time since the Vietnam War according to Army ...

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Al-Qaeda still threat in Iraq - Gen Petraeus

September 5, 2008

ireland.com Breaking News

Al-Qaeda remains a dangerous force in Iraq despite a general decline in violence and US troops must continue to confront the militant group, the outgoing top US general in the country said.

Petraeus Recommends Delay In Troop Cuts, Signaling Doubts About Iraq Stability

September 5, 2008

The Huffington Post | Full News Feed / The Huffington Post News Editors

Petraeus says Qaeda still undefeated in Iraq (Reuters)

September 5, 2008

Yahoo! News: Iraq

Reuters - Al Qaeda remains a dangerous force in Iraq despite a general decline in violence and U.S. troops must continue to confront the militant group, the outgoing top U.S.

Petraeus says Qaeda still undefeated in Iraq

September 5, 2008

Boston.com -- World news / Mohammed Abbas and Waleed Ibrahim

Al Qaeda remains a dangerous force in Iraq despite a general decline in violence and U.S. troops must continue to confront the militant group, the outgoing top U.S. general in the country said.

Bob Woodward on Bush’s Iraq Gamble

September 5, 2008

The Moderate Voice / ROBERT STEIN

The President and Gen. David Petraeus exchanged betting metaphors in planning the Surge, according to Woodward’s new book to be published next week.

Qaeda undefeated in Iraq, work to be done -Petraeus

September 5, 2008

Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News

Source: [b]Reuters[/b] BAGHDAD, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda remains a dangerous force in Iraq despite a general decline in violence and U.S.

Worldview: Petraeus on achievements in Iraq and what's ahead

September 5, 2008

Inquirer Columnists

As John McCain and Barrack Obama gin up their campaigns, a general of importance to both of them is winding down his job.

Pentagon Recommends Shift of American Forces from Iraq to Afghanistan

September 5, 2008

Buck Naked Politics / Buck Naked Politics

by Damozel | Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Admiral Mike Mullen are recommending a modest shift of troops from Iraq to Afghanistan, according to The New York Times.

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