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More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets
A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations.Organizers of the parade that drew an estimated 100,000 observers and 20,000 participants in St. Louis on Jan. 28 said Friday that they have been approached by people from Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Oklahoma

Iraq's Sunni-backed lawmakers return to parliament

Iraq's parliament reconvened on Tuesday as Sunni-backed lawmakers ended their boycott to protest alleged persecution of Sunni officials, a development that could restore some stability to the

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New camp for Iranian exiles meets international standards: UN
United Nations refugee and human rights officials said on Tuesday that they have confirmed that the infrastructure and facilities at a new camp in Iraq for residents of the settlement formerly known as Camp Ashraf meet international standards, as stipulated in last month's agreement on voluntary relocation between the UN and the Iraqi Government.

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UN welcomes Iraqi ratification to protect disabled's rights
The United Nations welcomed on Monday the ratification by Iraq of a convention that protects, promotes, and ensures the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by persons with disabilities.

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Pentagon prepares for new military talks with Iraq
A top Pentagon official says the Obama administration expects to begin talks soon with Iraq on how to arrange a long-term security relationship.

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'Renewal of our leadership can be felt across globe'

Ending the Iraq war has allowed us to strike decisive blows against our enemies. From Pakistan to Yemen, the al-Qaeda operatives who remain are scrambling, knowing that they cannot escape the reach

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