http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq Iraq on Yahoo! Canada News Photos Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:42:00 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:42:00 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 160 35 http://l.yimg.com/a/i/ca/nws/ca_ma_nws_1_1.gif http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-vice-president-biden-starts-iraq-trip-duration-00-40.html (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden was to hold talks with Iraqi leaders on Friday focused on bridging the country's sectarian divide ahead of a complete American military pullout in 2011. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:42:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246708399393-10-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=60f2JNdc4lGopgkghRs05A-- (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden was to hold talks with Iraqi leaders on Friday focused on bridging the country's sectarian divide ahead of a complete American military pullout in 2011. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-troops-withdraw-iraqi-cities-flash-graphic.html (AFP) - Interactive graphic on Iraq where local forces take control of towns and cities as American troops withdraw, six years after the US-led invasion. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:42:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246708473706-11-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=78&sig=MV12sUKzD50e9Md12lAY7g-- (AFP) - Interactive graphic on Iraq where local forces take control of towns and cities as American troops withdraw, six years after the US-led invasion. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-vice-president-joseph-biden-l-meets-iraqi-prime-minister.html (AFP) - This photo made available by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office late July 3, 2009 shows US Vice President Joseph Biden (L) meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:42:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246736428980-11-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=3KiB_iVPsywH75w2uS3PEg-- (AFP) - This photo made available by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office late July 3, 2009 shows US Vice President Joseph Biden (L) meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-kirkuk-plagued-tensions-among-its-rival-kurdish-turkmen-arab.html (AFP) - Iraqi soldiers inspect a bus that was destroyed in a suicide bomb attack in April 2009. A Kurdish militiaman and a Turkman policeman were among four people killed in three separate gun attacks in Kirkuk. Photo:Marwan Ibrahim/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:22:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246721798207-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=105&sig=6dshyPCyNUfTXNjbYAy5sg-- (AFP) - Iraqi soldiers inspect a bus that was destroyed in a suicide bomb attack in April 2009. A Kurdish militiaman and a Turkman policeman were among four people killed in three separate gun attacks in Kirkuk. Photo:Marwan Ibrahim/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-iraqi-soldiers-inspect-bus-destroyed-suicide-bomb-attack-april.html (AFP) - Iraqi soldiers inspect a bus that was destroyed in a suicide bomb attack in April 2009. A Kurdish militiaman, Turkman policeman and two Sunni Arab civilians have been killed in three separate attacks by guns fitted with silencers in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, police said on Saturday. Photo:Marwan Ibrahim/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:22:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246721798207-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=105&sig=6dshyPCyNUfTXNjbYAy5sg-- (AFP) - Iraqi soldiers inspect a bus that was destroyed in a suicide bomb attack in April 2009. A Kurdish militiaman, Turkman policeman and two Sunni Arab civilians have been killed in three separate attacks by guns fitted with silencers in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, police said on Saturday. Photo:Marwan Ibrahim/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-iraqi-policemen-guard-checkpoint-baghdad.html (Reuters) - Iraqi policemen guard a checkpoint in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen (IRAQ SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh19438bag02i46728000.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=DLAKvgCT1oIInkVeNWIt6g-- (Reuters) - Iraqi policemen guard a checkpoint in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen (IRAQ SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-policeman-uses-scanner-check-resident-s-vehicle-checkpoint-baghdad.html (Reuters) - A policeman uses a scanner to check a resident's vehicle at a checkpoint in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen (IRAQ SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:15:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh19419bag01i46727700.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=BqskGvY01y5geS__Lc2vmg-- (Reuters) - A policeman uses a scanner to check a resident's vehicle at a checkpoint in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen (IRAQ SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-joe-biden-addresses-soldiers-following-ceremony-al-faw-palace.html (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden addresses soldiers following a citizenship ceremony at the al-Faw Palace on the outskirts of Baghdad. Biden said that America's role in Iraq was switching from deep military engagement to one of diplomatic support, ahead of a complete withdrawal from the country in 2011. Photo:Ali al-Saadi/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:56:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246708701223-9-0jpg.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=PSEJ37lqtFEBsZNjitmHOA-- (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden addresses soldiers following a citizenship ceremony at the al-Faw Palace on the outskirts of Baghdad. Biden said that America's role in Iraq was switching from deep military engagement to one of diplomatic support, ahead of a complete withdrawal from the country in 2011. Photo:Ali al-Saadi/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-joe-biden-nuri-al-maliki-answer-questions-during-joint.html (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki answer questions during a joint press conference in Baghdad. Biden said that America's role in Iraq is switching from deep military engagement to one of diplomatic support, ahead of a complete withdrawal from the country in 2011. Photo:Khalid Mohammed/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:56:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246654707341-9-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=8jCGVaI5.kb24IQ1m9CkYg-- (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki answer questions during a joint press conference in Baghdad. Biden said that America's role in Iraq is switching from deep military engagement to one of diplomatic support, ahead of a complete withdrawal from the country in 2011. Photo:Khalid Mohammed/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-talks-son-u-s.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) talks with his son, U.S. Army Capt Beau Biden, at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad July 4, 2009. Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT ANNIVERSARY POLITICS MILITARY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:55:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh18680bag202i46719300.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=4D2b3f6pScY0xe_sQXu3JA-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) talks with his son, U.S. Army Capt Beau Biden, at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad July 4, 2009. Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT ANNIVERSARY POLITICS MILITARY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-joe-biden-poses-photo-soldier.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden poses for a photo with a U.S. soldier at Camp Victory on the outskirts in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh18553bag201i46718100.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=JnS0W.jHu1pcs.9ntBCj2w-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden poses for a photo with a U.S. soldier at Camp Victory on the outskirts in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-soldiers-iraqi-police-carry-patrol-along-streets-khan-bani.html (AFP) - US soldiers and Iraqi police carry out their last patrol along the streets of Khan Bani Saad on June 28. A fiery protest marked the start of US Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes. Photo:Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246614653586-3-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=pGwTOTg.Fp.JbD2.sez23g-- (AFP) - US soldiers and Iraqi police carry out their last patrol along the streets of Khan Bani Saad on June 28. A fiery protest marked the start of US Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes. Photo:Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-joe-biden-made-surprise-visit-baghdad.html (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden, seen here in May 2009, is to hold talks with Iraqi leaders that are aimed at bridging the country's sectarian divide ahead of a complete American military pullout in 2011. Photo:Saul Loeb/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246611080862-2-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=75&sig=IyNTXMXvJNhdqUvhZ6eBsg-- (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden, seen here in May 2009, is to hold talks with Iraqi leaders that are aimed at bridging the country's sectarian divide ahead of a complete American military pullout in 2011. Photo:Saul Loeb/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-4-314-troops-killed-iraq-since-march-2003.html (AFP) - Total deaths of US soldiers in Iraq. A fiery protest marked the start on Friday of US Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes. Photo:Sophie Ramis/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246614383318-7-0jpg.jpg?x=97&y=130&sig=KUE0_50nxtcKOV23ZqEFHQ-- (AFP) - Total deaths of US soldiers in Iraq. A fiery protest marked the start on Friday of US Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes. Photo:Sophie Ramis/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-general-ray-odierno-leads-133-000-troops-stationed-iraq.html (AFP) - US General Ray Odierno. A fiery protest marked the start of US Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes. Photo:Scott Olson/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246614664086-3-0jpg.jpg?x=90&y=130&sig=6LM37i3WoXfkpUeEl5ewJQ-- (AFP) - US General Ray Odierno. A fiery protest marked the start of US Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes. Photo:Scott Olson/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-vice-president-joseph-biden-l-iraqi-prime-minister-nuri.html (AFP) - US Vice President Joseph Biden (L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki give a press conference following a meeting in Baghdad. Biden on Friday warned Iraqi officials that Washington would politically disengage if sectarian and ethnic strife resumed as he warned of a 'hard road ahead'. Photo:Khalid Mohammed/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/afp/iphoto_1246654707341-7-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=xJJcb6tyIpH1eC3oBbFxtw-- (AFP) - US Vice President Joseph Biden (L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki give a press conference following a meeting in Baghdad. Biden on Friday warned Iraqi officials that Washington would politically disengage if sectarian and ethnic strife resumed as he warned of a 'hard road ahead'. Photo:Khalid Mohammed/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-talks-soldiers-camp-victory.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden talks with soldiers at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, July 4, 2009. Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY ANNIVERSARY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:57:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh18350bag412i46715820.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=A3b9TuieH9lr9Lswui4X7g-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden talks with soldiers at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, July 4, 2009. Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY ANNIVERSARY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-takes-photo-contractor-camp.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden takes a photo with a contractor at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, July 4, 2009. Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:54:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh18340bag411i46715640.jpg?x=130&y=95&sig=NwWwVukEKx1gJFAfATSvag-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden takes a photo with a contractor at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, July 4, 2009. Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-smith-administrator-oath-citizenship-speaks-u-s-vice-president.html (Reuters) - George Smith, the administrator of the oath of citizenship, speaks as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (2nd L) claps alongside U.S. Gen. Raymond Odierno (3rd L), commander of the Multi-National forces in Iraq, and Command Sergeant Major Lawrence Wilson during a U.S. Naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:07:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh18097bag409i46712820.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=TgaAGcgSjuXmIbaXVsISQA-- (Reuters) - George Smith, the administrator of the oath of citizenship, speaks as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (2nd L) claps alongside U.S. Gen. Raymond Odierno (3rd L), commander of the Multi-National forces in Iraq, and Command Sergeant Major Lawrence Wilson during a U.S. Naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-soldiers-listen-vice-president-biden-s-speech.html (Reuters) - U.S. soldiers listen to Vice President Joe Biden's speech during a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:43:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh17971bag408i46711380.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=brkn9NGMq_vgoBt2yXMrKA-- (Reuters) - U.S. soldiers listen to Vice President Joe Biden's speech during a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-shakes-hands-u-s.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with a U.S. soldier following a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:41:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh17961bag404i46711260.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=DmpF8FOwxSoGYA8eE9m2nQ-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with a U.S. soldier following a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-soldiers-swear-allegiance-during-u-s-naturalization.html (Reuters) - U.S. soldiers swear their allegiance during a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:32:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh17907bag407i46710720.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=ugLZSFn78DpvS1fT9.T01g-- (Reuters) - U.S. soldiers swear their allegiance during a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-addresses-u-s-soldiers.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) addresses U.S. soldiers as U.S. Gen. Raymond Odierno (C), commander of the Multi-National forces in Iraq, and Command Sergeant Major Lawrence Wilson listen on during a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh17896bag406i46710600.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=YZWqMUijt_jhzmRpY_G.lQ-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) addresses U.S. soldiers as U.S. Gen. Raymond Odierno (C), commander of the Multi-National forces in Iraq, and Command Sergeant Major Lawrence Wilson listen on during a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, July 4, 2009. REUTERS/Ali Al-Saadi/Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/04072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-iraqi-singer-madfai-gestures-speaks-during-interview-reuters-west.html (Reuters) - Iraqi singer Elham Madfai gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters in the West Bank city of Ramallah July 4, 2009. Madfai, who performed for the first time in Ramallah on Friday, urged Arab singers to perform in the Palestinian Territories. REUTERS/Fadi Arouri (WEST BANK ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090704/reuters/mtfh17858jer01i46710060.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=dZuA2a97j_oVFblcEhEAGA-- (Reuters) - Iraqi singer Elham Madfai gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters in the West Bank city of Ramallah July 4, 2009. Madfai, who performed for the first time in Ramallah on Friday, urged Arab singers to perform in the Palestinian Territories. REUTERS/Fadi Arouri (WEST BANK ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-joe-biden-holds-hands-iraqi.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (2nd L) holds hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad July 3, 2009. Iraq has a hard road ahead if it is to heal the divisions that spurred six years of bloodshed and achieve lasting peace, Biden said during a trip there on Friday. REUTERS/Iraqi Government/Handout (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:38:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh15100bag04i46657080.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=4HjNgPTi9NjFsA6PT1nzpA-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (2nd L) holds hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad July 3, 2009. Iraq has a hard road ahead if it is to heal the divisions that spurred six years of bloodshed and achieve lasting peace, Biden said during a trip there on Friday. REUTERS/Iraqi Government/Handout (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-joseph-biden-iraqi-prime-minister.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (4th L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (4th R) meet in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:04:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh14944bag214i46655040.jpg?x=130&y=71&sig=48MXJcC600M8DVeeMSCNkQ-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (4th L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (4th R) meet in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-shakes-hands-iraq-s.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L) shakes hands with Iraq's Sunni Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi (R) as U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (L) looks on during a meeting in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:57:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh14899bag213i46654620.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=U7nCKVy5CWWi6tInCse3iw-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L) shakes hands with Iraq's Sunni Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi (R) as U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (L) looks on during a meeting in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-joseph-biden-smiles-during-meeting.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden smiles during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:38:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh14806bag212i46653480.jpg?x=130&y=96&sig=g7ctBWyMlP0bX7.dUJfdGw-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden smiles during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-joseph-biden-gestures-during-meeting.html (Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING FIRST NAME OF IRAQI PM U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden gestures during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:25:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh14717bag211i46652700.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=mI36IQnKho3WEqngbq2OOA-- (Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING FIRST NAME OF IRAQI PM U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden gestures during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed/Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-iraqi-pm-al-maliki.html (Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING FIRST NAME OF IRAQI PM U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki meet in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:24:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh14710bag210i46652640.jpg?x=130&y=98&sig=PhZooanWuegSDBwxYPLtxA-- (Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING FIRST NAME OF IRAQI PM U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki meet in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-iraqi-prime-minister-al.html (Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING FIRST NAME OF IRAQI PM U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrive at a joint news conference in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:23:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh14704bag209i46652580.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=o_NgzYzqOHc.uug2Ojeukw-- (Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING FIRST NAME OF IRAQI PM U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrive at a joint news conference in Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/2/photo/national-general-david-petraeus-commander-centcom-dons-white-cowboy-presented.html (The Canadian Press) - General David Petraeus, left, Commander of US CENTCOM, dons a white cowboy after it was presented to him by City of Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier in Calgary Thursday, July 2, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

]]> (The Canadian Press) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:25:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/capress/i12466455001032643922.jpg?x=104&y=130&sig=rz9ye750pVeIHPiVV4W3Ig-- (The Canadian Press) - General David Petraeus, left, Commander of US CENTCOM, dons a white cowboy after it was presented to him by City of Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier in Calgary Thursday, July 2, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

]]> (The Canadian Press) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-usa-supporters-shi-ite-cleric-moqtada-al-sadr-burn-banner.html (Reuters) - Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burn a banner representing the U.S. flag during a protest in Baghdad's Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:59:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/btre5621e0000btre5621e0000i46643940.jpg?x=112&y=130&sig=w4evfptcXFmwjjrYlu2SdQ-- (Reuters) - Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burn a banner representing the U.S. flag during a protest in Baghdad's Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-supporters-shi-ite-cleric-moqtada-al-sadr-burn-banner.html (Reuters) - Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burn a banner representing the U.S. flag during a protest in Baghdad's Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad July 3, 2009. Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr paraded through a Baghdad slum on Friday, burning American flags and shouting anti-U.S. slogans during a visit to Iraq by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:48:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh13593bag205i46643280.jpg?x=111&y=130&sig=_rCgwK0GS1A2VVTsuyL1ZQ-- (Reuters) - Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burn a banner representing the U.S. flag during a protest in Baghdad's Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad July 3, 2009. Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr paraded through a Baghdad slum on Friday, burning American flags and shouting anti-U.S. slogans during a visit to Iraq by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-residents-attend-friday-prayers-baghdad-s-sadr-city.html (Reuters) - Residents attend Friday prayers in Baghdad's Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:40:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh13521bag203i46642800.jpg?x=94&y=130&sig=TL5e9YYsgFQCOJGuL0aGmw-- (Reuters) - Residents attend Friday prayers in Baghdad's Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-usa-united-states-vice-president-joe-biden-leaves-u-s.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden leaves the U.S. military headquarters (a former Saddam-era palace) followed by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (C) and General Ray Odierno (R) in Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and U.S. military commanders just days after American troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and city centers. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:24:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/btre56219kv00btre56219kv00i46638240.jpg?x=130&y=103&sig=NjhVkCaZLtpKnSPw1DrCWA-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden leaves the U.S. military headquarters (a former Saddam-era palace) followed by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (C) and General Ray Odierno (R) in Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and U.S. military commanders just days after American troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and city centers. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-saddam-hussein-stayed-baghdad-hours-clear-city-fall.html (AFP) - Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until just hours before it was clear the city was about to fall after the US-led 2003 invasion, according to newly released FBI interviews with the deposed Iraqi dictator. Photo:Chris Hondros/AFP

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:49:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/afp/iphoto_1246625255176-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=n3OrHa16E80B4axKth9D2Q-- (AFP) - Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until just hours before it was clear the city was about to fall after the US-led 2003 invasion, according to newly released FBI interviews with the deposed Iraqi dictator. Photo:Chris Hondros/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-iraqi-man-carrying-child-walks-past-iraqi-soldiers-patrolling.html (AFP) - An Iraqi man, carrying a child walks past, Iraqi soldiers patrolling in the southern Iraqi city of Basra in April 2009. Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until just hours before it was clear the city was about to fall after the US-led 2003 invasion, according to newly released FBI interviews with the deposed Iraqi dictator. Photo:Essam al-Sudani/AFP

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:49:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/afp/iphoto_1246625332550-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=cNI1zqiYmWKiTay0a62T1Q-- (AFP) - An Iraqi man, carrying a child walks past, Iraqi soldiers patrolling in the southern Iraqi city of Basra in April 2009. Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until just hours before it was clear the city was about to fall after the US-led 2003 invasion, according to newly released FBI interviews with the deposed Iraqi dictator. Photo:Essam al-Sudani/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-united-states-vice-president-joe-biden-leaves-u-s.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden leaves the U.S. military headquarters (a former Saddam-era palace) followed by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (C) and General Ray Odierno (R) in Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and U.S. military commanders just days after American troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and city centers. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:46:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh12576was105i46635960.jpg?x=130&y=103&sig=C4JiKdLfHmUcLNqnscGeUA-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden leaves the U.S. military headquarters (a former Saddam-era palace) followed by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (C) and General Ray Odierno (R) in Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and U.S. military commanders just days after American troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and city centers. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-united-states-vice-president-joe-biden-meets-general-ray.html (Reuters) - United States Vice-President Joe Biden (C) is pictured with General Ray Odierno and U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (R) during a meeting at Odierno's headquarters at a military base outside Baghdad, July 3, 2009. Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and U.S. military commanders just days after American troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and city centers. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:35:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh12440was103i46635300.jpg?x=130&y=84&sig=I6KQ.KypLb3cGyBG6orWlg-- (Reuters) - United States Vice-President Joe Biden (C) is pictured with General Ray Odierno and U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (R) during a meeting at Odierno's headquarters at a military base outside Baghdad, July 3, 2009. Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and U.S. military commanders just days after American troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and city centers. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-united-states-vice-president-joe-biden-meets-u-s.html (Reuters) - United States Vice-President Joe Biden (L) meets with U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill at military base outside Baghdad, July 3, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:32:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh12431was102i46635120.jpg?x=130&y=106&sig=I0rZNxpwUnfO4KXeidJc.Q-- (Reuters) - United States Vice-President Joe Biden (L) meets with U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill at military base outside Baghdad, July 3, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-vice-president-biden-meets-general-odierno-u-s-ambassador.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden (C) meets General Ray Odierno and U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (R) at Odierno's headquarters at the military base outside Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:31:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh12396was101i46635060.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=nEech5RGu1bz0OWpXCFzJw-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden (C) meets General Ray Odierno and U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (R) at Odierno's headquarters at the military base outside Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn (IRAQ POLITICS MILITARY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-iraqi-man-carrying-child-walks-past-iraqi-soldiers-patrolling.html (AFP) - An Iraqi man carrying a child walks past Iraqi soldiers patrolling in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on April 12. Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until just hours before it was clear the city was about to fall after the US-led 2003 invasion, according to newly released FBI interviews with the deposed Iraqi dictator. Photo:Essam al-Sudani/AFP

]]> (AFP) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:52:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/afp/iphoto_1246625332550-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=cNI1zqiYmWKiTay0a62T1Q-- (AFP) - An Iraqi man carrying a child walks past Iraqi soldiers patrolling in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on April 12. Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until just hours before it was clear the city was about to fall after the US-led 2003 invasion, according to newly released FBI interviews with the deposed Iraqi dictator. Photo:Essam al-Sudani/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-u-s-vice-president-biden-general-odierno-u-s.html (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (C), General Ray Odierno (2nd L), commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill (2nd R) meet with representatives from Iraqi NGOs at a U.S. military base near Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh09702bag03i46620660.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=fXBv_N2LtLFvMjNF7IUHEQ-- (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (C), General Ray Odierno (2nd L), commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill (2nd R) meet with representatives from Iraqi NGOs at a U.S. military base near Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Khalid Mohammed /Pool (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-france-s-prime-minister-francois-fillon-meets-iraqi-president.html (Reuters) - France's Prime Minister Francois Fillon (C) meets Iraqi President Talabani (R) in Baghdad July 2, 2009. Picture taken July 2, 2009. REUTERS/Iraqi Government/Handout (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh08008bag202i46611000.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=dANRt2bHYr_XDTPR2HhrMg-- (Reuters) - France's Prime Minister Francois Fillon (C) meets Iraqi President Talabani (R) in Baghdad July 2, 2009. Picture taken July 2, 2009. REUTERS/Iraqi Government/Handout (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/03072009/6/photo/photos-n-news-iraqi-security-members-part-parade-celebrating-withdrawal-u-s.html (Reuters) - Iraqi security members take part in a parade celebrating the withdrawal of U.S. troops, in Kut, 150 km (95 miles) southeast of Baghdad July 2, 2009. Picture taken July 2, 2009. REUTERS/Jaafer Abed (IRAQ CONFLICT)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:43:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090703/reuters/mtfh07899bag201i46610580.jpg?x=96&y=130&sig=HuY9DkHf7Yui2eN5wLClmQ-- (Reuters) - Iraqi security members take part in a parade celebrating the withdrawal of U.S. troops, in Kut, 150 km (95 miles) southeast of Baghdad July 2, 2009. Picture taken July 2, 2009. REUTERS/Jaafer Abed (IRAQ CONFLICT)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/02072009/2/photo/national-gen-david-petraeus-head-u-s-central-command-june.html (The Canadian Press) - Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command, June 29, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Amr Nabil)

]]> (The Canadian Press) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:10:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090702/capress/i12465906001022644522.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=8.jhm8MmMw4NbQzeebvh9g-- (The Canadian Press) - Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command, June 29, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Amr Nabil)

]]> (The Canadian Press) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/02072009/24/photo/photos-n-world-soldiers-play-basketball-camp-warhorse-baquba-60-kms-35.html (AFP) - US soldiers play basketball at Camp Warhorse in Baquba, 60 kms (35 miles) north of Baghdad, in 2007. It is business as usual for Camp Warhorse after the US military pullout from Iraqi towns and cities -- troops must follow orders and adapt to non-combat tasks in one of Iraq's most dangerous regions. Photo:Olivier Laban-Mattei/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:26:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090702/afp/iphoto_1246566141324-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=U8.LeZLefYRuD8TXu5XqWg-- (AFP) - US soldiers play basketball at Camp Warhorse in Baquba, 60 kms (35 miles) north of Baghdad, in 2007. It is business as usual for Camp Warhorse after the US military pullout from Iraqi towns and cities -- troops must follow orders and adapt to non-combat tasks in one of Iraq's most dangerous regions. Photo:Olivier Laban-Mattei/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/02072009/2/photo/national-gen-david-petraeus-head-u-s-central-command-talks.html (The Canadian Press) - Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command, talks during a press conference following his meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, not pictured, at the Presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, June 29, 2009. Egyptian Presidency logo at background. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Amr Nabil

]]> (The Canadian Press) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090702/capress/i12465654001022644522.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=UwZGLVr.SFZ7jkus4EIW2Q-- (The Canadian Press) - Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command, talks during a press conference following his meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, not pictured, at the Presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, June 29, 2009. Egyptian Presidency logo at background. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Amr Nabil

]]> (The Canadian Press) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/20061102_iraq/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Iraq/ss/events/wl/20061102_iraq/im:/02072009/6/photo/photos-n-usa-united-states-vice-president-joe-biden-arrives-baghdad-security.html (Reuters) - United States Vice-President Joe Biden (C) arrives in Baghdad, as security personnel stand guard, early July 2, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:51:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/090702/reuters/btre5611j5n00btre5611j5n00i46564260.jpg?x=120&y=130&sig=g0ohMmzs7nwnDo65uX_czQ-- (Reuters) - United States Vice-President Joe Biden (C) arrives in Baghdad, as security personnel stand guard, early July 2, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Quinn

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