November 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

26 November 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Nov. 25 airpower summary: A-10s deter anti-Afghan attacks AFNS 26 Nov 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Nov. 25, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Troops in Iraq Capture 14 Suspected Terrorists AFPS 26 Nov 2008 -- Coalition forces captured 14 suspected terrorists today during operations targeting al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist networks, military officials said.
FOB Delta preps for emergencies Army News 26 Nov 2008 -- Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Delta worked together to save lives and restore calm during a mass casualty exercise here Nov. 21

Iraqi Parliament Delays Vote on New Military Pact With US VOA 26 Nov 2008 -- After hours of wrangling, Iraq's top political parties agreed to postpone debate on a new military pact with the United States, intended to replace a U.N. mandate which expires on December 31, until tomorrow.
Iraqi Parliament Delays Vote on Security Pact until Thursday VOA 26 Nov 2008 -- Iraq's speaker of parliament says lawmakers have delayed a vote on a long-awaited security pact with the United States until Thursday.

UK cost of Iraq, Afghan wars tops Pnds 13 bn IRNA 26 Nov 2008 -- The net additional cost for the UK wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is set to reach more than Pnds 13 billion (Dlrs 20 bn) by the end of the current financial year in March, according to the latest figures released by Defence Secretary John Hutton

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