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Petraeus NewsPetraeus to Be Nominated to Lead Forces in Middle EastThe decision to put Gen. David H. Petraeus in charge of military operations in the Mideast suggests that the Pentagon expects to keep troops in Afghanistan and Iraq for some time to come.Read Full Article Iraq’s Military Seen as LaggingGen. David H. Petraeus’s recommendation to suspend troop reductions reflects an assessment that Iraqi forces remain unprepared to take over the mission of securing their own nation, officials said.Read Full Article A Dozen Iraqis Die in Continuing Fighting in Sadr City, and Bombs Kill Three AmericansThe battles continued as Gen. David H. Petraeus testified on ?fragile? gains made in Iraq. Separately, an Iraqi judicial council reportedly ordered the release of an A.P. photographer.Read Full Article At Hearings, a Chance to Explain Iraq Views and Audition as Commander in ChiefSenators Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain swooped in from the campaign trail to question the top American commander in Baghdad, Gen. David H. Petraeus.Read Full Article Hearing Intrudes in Sadr City, if Power LastsFor American forces in Iraq, the Congressional hearing with Gen. David H. Petraeus were an occasion to discuss the larger aims of the American involvement.Read Full Article External News for: petraeusThe Petraeus-Mullen briefings - Politico (blog)The Petraeus-Mullen briefingsPolitico (blog)The team had been dispatched by CENTCOM commander David Petraeus to underline his growing worries at the lack of progress in resolving the issue. ...Petraeus Reportedly Wanted To Put West Bank, Gaza Under Central CommandFiredoglake (blog)Petraeus: Israeli-Arab conflict endangering US interestsThe Majlis (blog)all 4 news articles »The Petraeus-Mullen briefings - Politico (blog)The Petraeus-Mullen briefingsPolitico (blog)The team had been dispatched by CENTCOM commander David Petraeus to underline his growing worries at the lack of progress in resolving the issue. ...Petraeus Reportedly Wanted To Put West Bank, Gaza Under Central CommandFiredoglake (blog)Petraeus: Israeli-Arab conflict endangering US interestsThe Majlis (blog)all 4 news articles »If Petraeus runs, history may not be on his side - SalonSalonIf Petraeus runs, history may not be on his sideSalonDavid Petraeus is set to deliver a major speech at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. A hero to Republicans since implementing George W. Bush's Iraq ...and more »The Petraeus-Mullen briefings - Politico (blog)The Petraeus-Mullen briefingsPolitico (blog)The team had been dispatched by CENTCOM commander David Petraeus to underline his growing worries at the lack of progress in resolving the issue. ...Petraeus Reportedly Wanted To Put West Bank, Gaza Under Central CommandFiredoglake (blog)Petraeus: Israeli-Arab conflict endangering US interestsThe Majlis (blog)all 4 news articles »If Petraeus runs, history may not be on his side - SalonSalonIf Petraeus runs, history may not be on his sideSalonDavid Petraeus is set to deliver a major speech at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. A hero to Republicans since implementing George W. Bush's Iraq ...and more »Petraeus for president? 'No' is his handy answer - The Associated PressPetraeus for president? 'No' is his handy answerThe Associated PressDavid Petraeus can come off as surprisingly eager to talk about it — sometimes without even being asked. In a recent appearance at the World Affairs Council ...and more » |
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