Polish soldiers on a military mission in Iraq
Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq Gen. Ray Odierno salutes at the end of mission ceremony at the military Camp Echo in Diwaniyah, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of Baghdad, Iraq on October 4, 2008. (UPI Photo/Ali Jasim)
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Department officials told lawmakers the pace of the drawdown of American forces from Iraq is on schedule despite lingering challenges.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. top commander in Iraq says increased violence could prevent combat troops from withdrawing from Baghdad as planned in August.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Iraqi election officials called on members of Parliament to pass an election law by Wednesday as the country prepares for January parliamentary votes.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. and U.N. officials say they're worried that Iraq has no election law in place despite polls being scheduled for Jan. 16.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates approved a request from his top military commander in Iraq for extended troop deployments beyond January elections.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A national referendum on the bilateral security pact with Washington could be set aside amid political bickering over an elections law, Iraqi politicians say.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. military officials may extend the tour of duty for around 1,600 U.S. troops in Iraq following parliamentary elections scheduled for January, officials say.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Declaring victory in Iraq may take years, if at all, said U.S. Army Gen. Ray Odierno, commanding general of the international coalition force.
AL-MUTHANA AIR BASE, Iraq, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- The Iraqi air force took control of C-130 air operations from the U.S. military as part of the gradual withdrawal of combat forces.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced Thursday his State of Law coalition would unite 40 parties to compete in the January parliamentary elections.
