Nov 28, 2008

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- After nearly a year of negotiations, Iraq has approved a
strategic defense agreement with the United States.

Dec 07, 2008

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military plans to revise missions and tactics in
Iraq.

Dec 15, 2008

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The United States plans to maintain combat troops inside
Iraqi cities beyond the deadline set by a newly-signed agreement with the
government of Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki.

Dec 24, 2008

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has been bracing for a significant increase in
security responsibility in 2009.