War in Iraq News Articles
Army medic made famous in Iraq photo dies
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - A former Army medic made famous by a photograph that showed him carrying an injured Iraqi boy during the first week of the war in March 2003 has died of an apparent overdose, police said.
Police show cars owned by Saddam's son
By SEBASTIAN ABBOT Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) - Car lovers in Iraq, tired of an endless parade of sand-colored Humvees, got a bit of a treat Monday when police discovered five fancy cars - each a tad dusty - once owned by a notorious son of former dictator Saddam Hussein.
Iraq bans pictures of non-candidates in vote
By SAMEER N. YACOUB Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) - The Iraqi government has banned candidates in upcoming provincial elections from using pictures in their campaign materials of people not running for office, the government's spokesman said Thursday.
Pentagon to unveil new waiver process for recruits
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon has revised its policy for recruits who must get waivers for past bad behavior, but officials stopped short of eliminating waiver requirements for petty crimes, The Associated Press has learned.
White House grants Army request for more brass
By RICHARD LARDNER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House has done an about-face and given the Army permission to add five new generals who would oversee purchasing and monitor contractor performance.
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