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Iraqi Government Pleased by British Withdrawal

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2007 The Iraqi president and prime minister have welcomed Tony Blair's decision to withdraw some troops, and Iraq's national security adviser said he only wished the force reduction would happen sooner. The British prime minister announced Wednesday that he intends to withdraw 1,600 soldiers from southern Iraq. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blair to Withdraw Up to 3,000 Troops

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2007 Tony Blair is expected to announce a major withdrawal of British troops from Iraq by Christmas -- possibly up to half of the current deployment. Although Britons largely oppose the war, the news may come as something of a disappointment as there were rumors Blair was going to withdraw troops more rapidly. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Oil, Politics and Bloodshed Corrupt an Iraqi City

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2006 The southern Iraqi city of Basra, once a pro-American oasis, has now changed its tune as mafia-style warlords terrorize the population. It's a reality check for the world in the wake of the euphoria that greeted Zarqawi's death. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Even Shiite-Held Basra Is Safe Zone No More

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2006 The crash of a British helicopter in the southern Iraqi city of Basra led to a crackdown by British soldiers and five Iraqi deaths A melee ensued--stone-throwing, Molotov cocktails A BBC correspondent called the worsening situation a "dramatic change in attitude" toward the British presence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thousands Riot in Pakistan Over Cartoons

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2006 At least two people died in the rampage. Also, the Iraqi city of Basra demands the withdrawal of Denmark's military contingent from southern Iraq until an apology for the cartoons is proffered. Will this madness ever end? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )