January 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

29 January 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Jan. 28 airpower summary: F-15Es deter insurgent activities AFNS 29 Jan 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.

Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers Capture Bomb Suspects, Seize Weapons AFPS 29 Jan 2009 -- Joint operations by Iraqi and US soldiers led to the capture of 5 suspects accused of planting and detonating a roadside bomb.

Transcript:DoD News Briefing with Geoff Morrell from the Pentagon DoD 29 Jan 2009 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell
After Promising Quick Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Works Through Details VOA 29 Jan 2009 -- President Barack Obama is working toward a decision on how quickly to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq.
Obama Says Tough Decisions Ahead On Afghanistan and Iraq VOA 29 Jan 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama made his first visit to the Pentagon Wednesday as commander-in-chief.

Iraqi Police: 3 Political Candidates Killed VOA 29 Jan 2009 -- Iraqi police say gunmen have killed three candidates Thursday who planned to run in Saturday's provincial elections.
Iraqis Prepare to Vote in Jan. 31 Provincial Elections AFPS 29 Jan 2009 -- Iraqis of all backgrounds are preparing to vote during their country's first election since 2005.

Iraq Ends License of US Security Firm Blackwater VOA 29 Jan 2009 -- The Iraqi government: US security firm Blackwater is no longer authorized to operate in Iraq, where it provides protection to U.S. diplomats.
UN reparations panel for invasion of Kuwait pays out $460 million UN News Centre 29 Jan 2009 -- The UN Compensation Commission announced that it has made $460 million available today to 12 claimants.

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