Posts Tagged ‘iraq’
January 30th, 2012 Naked News
Up to 100,000 people lined the streets of St. Louis this past weekend to honour U.S. soldiers who’ve returned from Iraq. An estimated 600 veterans walked the route, as onlookers held signs giving thanks for their service and bravery. The event was organized by a …

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January 30th, 2012 Naked News
Atomic Inspectors in Iran
Senior officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency have descended on Iran amid ongoing concerns about their nuclear program. The 6-member delegation is in the country to start a dialogue that is long overdue. Among the delegates are the IAEA’s chief inspector, …

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December 22nd, 2011 Naked News
Explosions Rock Baghdad
A wave of explosions in Baghdad has claimed at least 63 lives and injured many more. Nine car bombs, 6 roadside bombs, and a mortar were all unleashed within a 2-hour period. This happened just a few days after US troops officially withdrew …

Daily MP3 Headlines 12/22/2011 [2:56m]:
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December 15th, 2011 Naked News
After eight and a half long years, US involvement in Iraq is officially over! Defense Secretary Leon Panetta flew into Baghdad for a generally low-key ceremony marking America’s departure. Paying tribute to the sacrifices Americans and Iraqis have made, he said “We do not forget …

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December 15th, 2011 Naked News
US Out of Iraq
After eight and a half long years, US involvement in Iraq is officially over! Defense Secretary Leon Panetta flew into Baghdad for a generally low-key ceremony marking America’s departure. Paying tribute to the sacrifices Americans and Iraqis have made, he said “We …

Daily MP3 Headlines 12/15/2011 [2:40m]:
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December 14th, 2011 Naked News
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says his country is open for business! He’s in Washington encouraging the US to invest in Iraq, after years of war and destruction. He told the US Chamber of Commerce that his country is ideal for many industries, including health …

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December 14th, 2011 Naked News
Iran to Shut Down Major Oil Shipping Route
Iran says they may shut down the world’s most vital oil shipping route – the Strait of Hormuz – with what they call “military exercises”. According to officials, they’re going to essentially “practice” how to effectively close the …

Daily MP3 Headlines 12/14/2011 [2:52m]:
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November 28th, 2011 Naked News
The Arab League has spoken, and they’re done with Syria – at least for now. The League voted to hit Syria with sanctions, although Iraq and Lebanon abstained from voting. The sanctions mean the League will stop dealing with Syria’s central bank, ban high-ranking Syrians …

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November 28th, 2011 Naked News
Black Friday Breaks Sales Records
Black Friday Weekend has never been more lucrative. Earlier store openings and enormous discounts propelled Americans to spend a record 52.4 billion dollars. That beat last year’s mark of 45 billion by a solid 16 percent. Another record was set with …

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November 22nd, 2011 Naked News
The man accused of giving military secrets to whistle blowing website WikiLeaks will finally get a day in court. Bradley Manning will face a military court on December 16th. This will be an “Article 32″ hearing – which is similar to a pre-trial hearing in …

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