mudvillegazette.com - 11/26/2008
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Actually, McClatchy calls it an " unofficial translation from the Arabic ".
There are some bits that are more interesting than others ("Iraqi airspace control and monitoring will be transferred to the Iraqi authorities immediately as this agreement becomes valid") but two points that have ...
mcclatchydc.com - 11/26/2008
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Iraqi legal jurisdiction over U.S. troops or military
contractors who kill Iraqis on operations. The agreement calls
for Iraq to prosecute U.S. troops according to court procedures that have yet to be worked out. Those negotiations, administration ...
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McClatchy Washington Bureau | 11/25/2008 | U.S. staying ...
nypost.com - 11/24/2008
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Last updated: 2:17 am November 24, 2008 Posted:
12:00 am November 24, 2008 BAGHDAD THE Iraq War
is over. Flames still burst from various sources and wild cards remain, such as the potential that Muqtada al-Sadr might stomp his feet and encourage his ...
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IRAQ'S NEW DAWN - New York Post
latimes.com - 11/24/2008
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Whatever the reality, the quick release of a
man whom the United States had described as a
major catch suggests the ability of Iran to push buttons here, just as the U.S. prepares to diminish its role. Qorbani was detained at the Baghdad airport, but ...
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Release of Iranian raises questions in Iraq - Los ...
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Mudville Gazette: SOFA Text?
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... translation from the Arabic. There are some bits that are more interesting than others (Iraqi airspace control and monitoring will be transferred to the Iraqi authorities immediately as this agreement becomes valid) but two points that have gotten the most discussion (and generated the most speculation) among those not involved in the negotiations are troop withdrawal and legal jurisdiction for U.S. troops and civilians. More on that jurisdiction later. From a quick glance: troops... read ...
AT THE MUDVILLE GAZETTE, a look at the U.S./Iraq Status of Forces Agreement, and some thoughts on th…
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AT THE MUDVILLE GAZETTE, a look at the U.S./Iraq Status of Forces Agreement, and some thoughts on the Gates retention.
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