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US veteran questions rationale of Iraq war
The Iraq war officially ended in 2011, nearly nine years after it began. Back in 2003, many US soldiers went to war fully supporting the military effort and their country's stated mission. During almost a decade of war, however, thousands of US troops died in combat - in addition to tens of thousands of Iraqis. Some of those who fought for the US are now questioning whether the war was worth it. Josh Stieber is one such war veteran. He spoke to Al Jazeera about how he now feels about the war.
Sharon Potter, Iraq War Veteran: "The President delivered on his promise to end the war in Iraq."
Leave a note for the troops: my.barackobama.com Sharon Potter is the first female in the state of Nevada to receive a purple heart by way of serving in Iraq. She stands with President Obama because of his continuing fight to ensure that our nation's veterans and military families are taken care of. In Sharon's words: "As veterans we're the ones that sign on the dotted line with our lives and no veteran should have to come home and fight for their benefits."
Rick Perry Says He Would Send Troops Back To Iraq
Rick Perry says if he were president, he'd send troops back to Iraq. ABC NEWS / WMUR debate, January 7, 2012.
Baghdad Blast Wave: 'US to blame for Iraq mayhem'
A wave of synchronized bombings has ripped through the Iraqi capital, killing at least 72 people and wounding almost 200. Ambulances became a common sight as massive plumes of smoke rose above Baghdad. Since US troops have left, almost 20 blasts have rocked the city, in the form of car bomb and other hidden explosives. Jeremy Corbyn, Labour MP and member of the Stop the War Coalition, told RT live from London that those responsible for the recent atrocities in Baghdad are trying to say that the Iraqi government is unable to maintain control. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Iraq War Over - The Real Cost
Major combat operations have ended in Iraq. The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks down the casualties and financial cost of the war started under President George Bush. www.americanprogress.org Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Download the politics hour of this TYT episode: goo.gl The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com
Iraq vs Singapore: 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers (Round 3, Match Day 6)
Iraq 7-1 Singapore: Iraq cruised to a 7-1 victory over Singapore as the 2007 AFC Asian Cup winners progressed to the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Raw Video: Deadly Attacks in Iraq
Iraqi officials say a string of morning attacks across Baghdad has killed dozens of people. The officials say the bombings and shootings on Thursday mostly appeared to target police. (Feb. 23) Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly
Inside Story - Iraq: Back to chaos?
Deadly attacks have raised fears of a deepening sectarian divide in a country sliding into political chaos. Guests joining the discussion: Gala Riani; Fanar Haddad; and Saad Almutalabi.
Ending the War in Iraq: A Promise Kept
On August 31, 2010 President Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq, keeping his promise to end the Iraq War responsibly.
Iraq war: Predictions vs. reality
With nearly two million Iraqis displaced, tens of thousands dead and more than 4500 US soldiers killed, the overall result of the war on Iraq may not be what the US bargained for. Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane has been looking back at the promises and predictions that were made by Washington nine years ago.
'Man of Mass Destruction'? RT challenges Iraq War architect
As the day draws closer for the US to withdraw its troops from Iraq, many question how Iraq will fare on its own. RT spoke to one of the chief architects of this campaign, who shared his views on the justifications and failings behind the invasion. ¬A former assistant to the US Secretary of Defense under President Ronald Reagan and a chairman of the Defense Policy Board under George W. Bush, Richard Perle is considered one of the most controversial figures in US politics. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
US military reaches end of era in Iraq
The withdrawal of the last American combat troops from Iraq ends a controversial chapter in US military history. Iraqi insurgents, using guerrilla tactics, caused US generals to abandon traditional methods of combat, as Rosiland Jordan reports.
Iraq's War Widows Struggle to Cope
As the American military era in Iraq draws to a close, there may be as many as a million widows in Iraq, among a population of about 27 million, according to Iraqi government figures. (Dec. 5)
President Obama and Vice President Biden Honor Iraq Veterans
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a dinner in honor of the Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, along with their families. February 29, 2012.
Report on "Emo Killings" in Iraq
Report on "Emo Killings" in Iraq Al-Arabiya TV (Dubai/Saudi Arabia) - March 23, 2012 www.memri.org http www.memritv.org Follow MEMRI on Facebook on.fb.me Follow MEMRI on Twitter: twitter.com
Iraq town seeks shift from 'terrorism' to tourism
Suspected of being a biological weapons site under Saddam Hussein and later an Al-Qaeda stronghold, an Iraqi town wants to return to its previous vocation as a centre for archaeology and tourism.Duration:01:52
US Soldier, Home From Iraq, Surprises His Grandparents on Christmas Day
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Iraq Miscalculation: America's greatest mistake?
The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq has left a wave of sectarian violence in its wake. America says it left stability behind. But even the largest oil reserves in the world aren't enough to pay for the peace Iraqis want. RT's Sean Thomas investigates what that means for the reputation of the US in the region ... and beyond. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Why are US Troops leaving Iraq?
Is it to remove them from harms way, as Syria and/or Iran is attacked? Is it a bartering deal with Iran? Is it to break Iraq up? Is it to cement nationalism, ethnicity and sectarianism in place of Clans and tribes? Donations: www.paypal.com
Iraq Genocide Memorial Day May 12, 2012
On May 12, 1996 then US Ambassador to the UN Madeleine Albright admitted US ordered sanctions had resulted in the deaths of 500000 children. This day should be commemorated as Iraq Genocide Memorial Day says Stanley Heller on behalf of the Middle East Crisis Committee (CT).
'Accusing Iran of 9/11 echoes Iraq scenario'
On Thursday, families of victims of the September 11th 2001 attacks won a default judgment against Iran, the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and Lebanon-based Hezbollah. According to the lawsuit, people in Iran -- including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei- provided support to the terrorists who went on to attack civilians on US soil. But analysts say it's nothing but a cover-up, with Iran as a convenient fall guy. Jamal Abdi from the National Iranian American Council tells RT that there is a campaign going on "to ratchet up pressure for yet another US attack on a Middle Eastern country." RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
American released in Iraq
Mystery continues to surround the American who claimed to be kidnapped and released in Iraq, Jill Dougherty reports.
Iraq's Secret War Files
In the biggest official files leak in history nearly 400000 Iraq war logs reveal the massive scale of civilian deaths and new torture allegations following an investigation by Channel 4′s Dispatches. Channel 4 News has accessed the data in the classified documents via The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and WikiLeaks. The only TV doc to have advance access to the biggest Wikileaks release ever. This is what really happened during the Iraq war, not what the US PR machine of the time wanted us to believe. The reality behind the civilian death count; al-Qaeda's fictitious presence; torture, torture and more torture. A wall of truth revealing unprecedented levels of unwarranted aggression. Dispatches, Channel 4′s flagship current affairs strand, exposes the full and unreported horror of the Iraqi conflict and its aftermath, revealing the true scale of civilian casualties and allegations that even after the scandal of Abu Ghraib, American soldiers continued to abuse prisoners. And that US forces did not systematically intervene in the torture and murder of detainees by the Iraqi security services. The programme also features previously unreported material of insurgents being killed while trying to surrender. Description cited from: topdocumentaryfilms.com
Saddam's Iraq
Locked Up Abroad: WEDNESDAYS at 10p et/pt : channel.nationalgeographic.com When Kuwait was invaded, Tom Lynch decided to leave Iraq — but was captured and handed over to Saddam's secret police force.
President Obama on Ending War in Iraq
President Obama fulfills a promise to the American people by announcing all troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of the 2011 effectively ending the war in Iraq.
Pharr mother shares son's heroic tale from Iraq
We often hear the sacrifice of service men and women who die on the front lines while defending this country but we don't always hear the stories of heroic efforts. A Pharr woman wants to share how her son saved the lives of his own friends. "I'm happy, I'm proud of him," Alicia Palacios said of her 30-year-old son Sgt. Fernando Sanchez. Sanchez is a Rio Grande Valley native who returned to his Minnesota home just two weeks ago from his third deployment to Iraq. Last fall, Sanchez escorted the US military out of Iraq serving as a scout. He and his three man crew drove an armored scout truck ahead of the convoy. Their job was to detect any road side bombs so the convoy behind them could travel safely. While many convoys saw danger Palacios shares how her son had two close calls in just one hour. "He said in a couple of minutes, sir make a u-turn quick," Palacios said. "They were going straight to the enemy." While Palacios has not yet seen her son she said she's happy just knowing he is back on American soil. "I was so happy he came home alive," Palacios said. Sanchez currently lives in Minnesota with his wife and children.
Inside Story Americas - US post-Iraq legacy
Hundreds of thousands of Americans served in Iraq over the last nine years in a war that will have a lasting impact. As the war is declared over, Inside Story Americas talks about their experiences and the lessons learned.
'Ground invasion of Iran would make Iraq look pretty'
Russia has issued a clear warning to Israel over a possible attack on Iran. The Foreign Minister was responding to the Israeli president's suggestion that a military strike on Iran is more likely than diplomacy. Sergey Lavrov said any such attack would be a serious mistake with unpredictable consequences. The UN nuclear watchdog is about to report on Iran's nuclear activities where it's thought it will reveal computer models of an atomic warhead and other weapons-related work. Israel's main ally, the US, says it will focus on diplomacy but is ready to keep all options open. Political analyst Ivan Eland says Washington is unlikely to support Israel's push for an attack. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
'Kurdistan's weapons pose threat to Iraq' - Press TV News
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Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers 2006
Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers is a 2006 documentary film made by Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films about the ongoing Iraq War and the behavior of companies with no-bid contracts working in Iraq. Specifically, the film claims four major contractors - Blackwater, KBR-Halliburton, CACI and Titan - are over-billing the US government and doing substandard work while endangering the lives of American soldiers and private citizens. The documentary contends these companies are composed of ex-military and ex-government workers who unethically help their companies get and keep enormous contracts and milk the American taxpayer. Halliburton contends the film is "yet another rehash of inaccurate, recycled information." During filming, Greenwald had requested interviews with the contractors, but they turned him down. Participants: Katy Helveston-Wettengel - Mother of Scott Helveston Donna & Jozo Zovko - Parents of Jerry Zovko Tom Zovko - Brother of Jerry Zovko Chris Lehane - Crisis Communication Expert Anthony Lagouranis - Military Interrogator, Abu Ghraib Janis Karpinski - Former Brigadier General, Abu Ghraib Shereef Akeel - Civil Rights Attorney Hassan Al-Azzawi - Abu Ghraib Detainee Pratap Chatterjee - Executive Director, CorpWatch Al Haj Ali - Abu Ghraib Detainee Mark Benjamin - Journalist, Salon.com Joshua Casteel - Military Interrogator, Abu Ghraib Marwan Mawiri - Titan Linguist, Kirkuk Airbase, Iraq Alan Grayson - Grayson and Kubli, PC Massie Ritsch - Center for ...
Iraq vs Singapore 7-1 All Goals World Cup 2014 Qualifying - Asia
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FOOTAGE Released From Iraq: Iraqi checkpoint security check touches people's buttocks
Iraqi checkpoint security check
Blackwater mercenaries indiscriminantly fire at civilians in Iraq
Yet another video of Blackwater mercenaries firing indiscriminantely at civilians , from 2005.
THE IRAQ WAR OVER ... THIS TIME FOR REALSIES?
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Retrospective of Iraq War
A review of the war in Iraq, from shock and awe to the final withdrawal of US Troops, scheduled for the end of this month. (Dec. 12)
Seymour Hersh: Propaganda Used Ahead of Iraq War Now Being Reused Over Iran's Nuke Program
www.democracynow.org - While the United States, Britain and Canada are planning to announce a coordinated set of sanctions against Iran's oil and petrochemical industry today, longtime investigative journalist Seymour Hersh questions the growing consensus on Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program. International pressure has been mounting on Iran since the UN International Atomic Energy Agency revealed in a report the "possible military dimensions" to Iran's nuclear activities, citing "credible" evidence that "indicates that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device." In his latest article for The New Yorker blog, titled "Iran and the IAEA," Hersh argues the recent report is a "political document," not a scientific study, in an interview with Democracy Now! Nov. 21. "They [JSOC] found nothing. Nothing. No evidence of any weaponization," Hersh says. "In other words, no evidence of a facility to build the bomb. They have facilities to enrich, but not separate facilities to build a bomb. This is simply a fact." For the complete report, to read the transcript, download the podcast, and for additional Democracy Now! coverage of Iran and the Middle East, visit www.democracynow.org FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today ...
Blackwater in Iraq runs over woman and other attrocities
Woman gets run over, random people on the street get hit, while others are randomly shot and insulted for no reason. Its the side of the Iraq war that you have never seen.
Oakland Cops Beat Iraq war veteran Kayvan Sabehgi
Protester and three-tour American veteran Kayvan Sabehgi was beaten by Oakland police during the Occupy protest's general strike on 2 November. Sabehgi, who was 'completely peaceful', according to witnesses, was left with a lacerated spleen
Iraq vs China: 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers (Round 3 - Match Day 4)
Iraq 1-0 China: Iraq dealt a terminal blow to China's hopes of qualifying to the 2014 FIFA World Cup as the 2007 AFC Asian Cup champions followed up their 1-0 win in China with an identical victory in the return fixture on Friday. For more, visit goo.gl Visit our channel at www.youtube.com
Iraq Vet Struggles to Finish College
FULL STORY: wny.cc Luiz Perez, 26, of the South Bronx, dropped out of school to enlist in the Army. For four years, he drove stryker armed vehicles through IEDs and landmines in Iraq and Afghanistan and shot mortar bombs at the enemy. Now he's back in New York City, hoping to finish college and start a new life.
News Wrap: Iraq Attacks Kill at Least 46
In other news Tuesday, insurgents in Iraq killed at least 46 people in a wave of attacks across the country aimed at Shiite pilgrims and police. Also, Syrian rebel forces abandoned the city of Deir Al-Zour in the face of government tanks.
Pilgrims targeted in sectarian blasts in Iraq
At least 70 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured in multiple bomb attacks across Iraq. Nearly all of the victims from Thursday's violence are believed to be from the country's Shia Muslim community. Among the worst incidents, at least 46 Shia pilgrims died in Nassiriya while on their way to the shrine city of Karbala. Explosions also targeted Shia neighbourhoods in Baghdad, killing at least 24 people and leaving at least 66 others wounded. Al Jazeera's Dahr Jamail reports from Baghdad.
Top US soldier on being captured in Iraq 07.02.12
Dr Rhonda Cornum was one of the first generation of women to serve on the frontline in the first Gulf War. Captured and tortured by the Iraqi army, it was her ability to withstand these experiences that convinced her of the importance of teaching resilience to today's serving soldiers. Less than a week after retiring as assistant US Surgeon General, she's been speaking about resilience training in London. She told Forces News that when she was shot down as part of a rescue mission in 1991 she was certain she was going to die.
Iraq: wave of deadly bomb blasts hit Baghdad rush hour
A series of bomb blasts coinciding with rush hour have been triggered in the Iraq capital, killing at least 57 people and injuring over 130 more.
Behind Scientology, Haiti Relief and The Iraq War with Janet Reitman on Media Mayhem EP27
EPISODE SYNOPSIS: Allison and Nick are very happy to welcome Rolling Stone contributing editor, Janet Reitman to the show. Reitman's insights on Scientology, Haiti, and the current plague of instability among US soldiers are truly fascinating. A true journalist at work, we are thrilled to pick her brain on the show. GUEST BIO: Janet Reitman is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and the author of Inside Scientology: The Story of America's Most Secretive Religion. In addition to that subject, Ms. Reitman has covered the Haitian relief efforts, the Duke lacrosse scandal, and Robert Mugabe, among many other wide ranging stories. Her work has also appeared in GQ, Men's Journal, The New York Times Magazine, Salon, and many other publications. She has also appeared on NPR, Anderson Cooper 360, and Countdown with Keith Olberman. ADD'L LINKS: www.janetreitman.com www.huffingtonpost.com www.rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 00:01 Welcome to Media Mayhem. 00:25 Introducing Janet Reitman. 03:45 "Why did you take such an objective approach to Scientology?" 06:48 "How did the Church of Scientology respond to your story?" 11:51 Handling the Church's reaction to the book. 17:08 Janet's exposure to Scientology and her reaction to them. 23:50 Reaction to the coverage of the Haitian earthquake. 26:31 Janet's time in Haiti during the embargo period and her primer to the island. 29:00 Problems with the relief effort in Haiti. 33:21 "Where is the money now?" 37:22 ...
US troops prepare for withdrawal from Iraq
Nov. 5 - With the deadline for US troop withdrawal approaching, American forces are in the midst of a massive redeployment operation -- the largest in its history. Deborah Gembara reports.
Apache Helicopters take out Snipers in Iraq
Apache helicopters fire 30mm rounds and missiles at snipers in an Iraqi building.
Weaned Off War: Iraq in withdrawal ahead of US pullout
The war in Iraq is coming to an end, says Barack Obama with the withdrawal of US troops, set to conclude within weeks. He was speaking at a joint news conference with Iraq's Prime Minister, who's on an official visit to Washington. Obama says the troops are leaving a sovereign and self-reliant Iraq. But Iraqis say after almost a decade of occupation, their country is simply cast adrift, as RT's Sean Thomas reports. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
History Teacher in Iraq
My personal experiences serving in Fallujah Iraq. All clips were filmed in or around Fallujah, Iraq by myself or members of my Battalion. Here's a rundown of the clip segments: 1:21 Tour of post 10, Camp Baharia 3:51 Mount patrol through the back streets of Fallujah 5:03 Night time IED attack 5:51 Reaction to IDF/brief firefight 6:25 Operation Floodlight rundown 7:31 The Iraqi Kids! 8:30 Iraqi Police singing
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