July 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

22 July 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Coalition, Iraqi Forces Detain 14, Find Weapons AFPS 22 Jul 2008 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 14 suspected terrorists and found weapon caches during recent operations in Iraq, military officials said.
MQ-9 Reaper enhances Air Force capabilities in Iraq AFPN 22 Jul 2008 -- The Air Force flew its first operational MQ-9 Reaper mission from here July 18, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Obama Calls for End to US Combat Role in Iraq by 2010 VOA 22 Jul 2008 -- Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama continued his tour of the Middle East Tuesday with a stop in Jordan
McCain Highlights Differences with Obama Over Iraq VOA 22 Jul 2008 -- As Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama continues his highly publicized overseas tour, his Republican opponent, Senator John McCain, is doing all he can to remain part of the election debate
Troop Withdrawal Timetable Becomes Focus Of Obama's Iraq Visit RFE/RL 22 Jul 2008 -- Senator Barack Obama, the presumed U.S. Democratic candidate for president, is wrapping up a two-day stop in Iraq which has seen him meet Iraqi government leaders, former Sunni insurgent leaders, and U.S. military commanders.
Obama: Goal is to Disengage US Troops From Iraqi Combat Operations VOA 22 Jul 2008 -- U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama says his goal - should he become president - is to have U.S. troops no longer engaged in combat operations in Iraq.

Iraqi Parliament Approves Elections Law Despite Kurdish Protests VOA 22 Jul 2008 -- The Iraqi parliament passed a provincial elections law Tuesday despite a walkout by Kurdish lawmakers over the details regarding the disputed oil-rich city of Kirkuk.

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