March 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

10 March 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Maj. Gen. Kelly from Iraq 10 Mar 2008 -- Presenter: Commanding General, Multinational Force West Maj. Gen. John Kelly
US Commander Says al-Qaida Could Try Large Attacks in Iraq VOA 10 Mar 2008 -- The commander of coalition forces in western Iraq says he expects al-Qaida in Iraq fighters to try to return to the region as they are pushed out of other parts of the country, and possibly to try to launch large-scale attacks.
March 9 airpower summary: C-17s deliever supplies to front AFPN 10 Mar 2008
Unit stands up to improve communications across, for Iraq AFPN 10 Mar 2008 -- Multi-National Force - Iraq officials here have recently established a new team of experts to help improve coordination of communications policy, services and infrastructure initiatives throughout Iraq.
Coalition Forces in Iraq Kill, Capture Terrorists Over Several Days' Operations AFPS 10 Mar 2008 -- Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained nine suspects today during operations to disrupt al Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq.
Progress Continues in Anbar Province Amid Reduced Violence AFPS 10 Mar 2008 -- A month into his third tour in Iraq, the commander of Multinational Force West said today he's amazed by vast improvements across Anbar province, with a sharp drop in violence and continued progress among Iraqi security forces.
March 8 airpower summary: Shows of force deter enemy AFPN 10 Mar 2008

IRAQ: Minister leads call to end violence against women IRIN 10 Mar 2008 -- Iraqi women on 8 March, International Woman's Day, called for an end to violence against women nationwide and for equal status with men, especially in top jobs, including ministries and embassies.

Suicide Bombing in Iraqi Kurdistan Kills One, Injures Dozens VOA 10 Mar 2008 -- A rare suicide bombing in Iraqi Kurdistan has killed at least one person and injured 26, four of them seriously
Iraq Hit by Multiple Suicide Bombings; 5 US Soldiers Killed VOA 10 Mar 2008 -- There were multiple suicide bombings in Iraq Monday, including an attack that killed five U.S. soldiers.
Iraqi Police Say Female Suicide Bomber Kills Four VOA 10 Mar 2008 -- Iraqi authorities say a female suicide bomber blew herself up outside the home of a local tribal leader in Diyala province, killing him and three others.

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