As anticipated, insurgents took advantage of the Shi’ite holiday to strike. Across Iraq, at least 51 people were killed and 154 more were wounded. Casualty figures given by various sources following such large-scale attacks usually conflict, and today is no exception.
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About That ‘Foreign Money’
Gunmen Slaughter Family of Eight Near Baghdad
At least 12 Iraqis were killed and nine more were wounded in relatively light violence. Although Shi’ite pilgrims were targeted in recent days, only three suffered any injuries today. Many are on their way home now. The most horrific attack just south of Baghdad, where gunmen slaughtered an entire family.
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The New Obama Doctrine
Cyberwar for Me but Not for Thee
In my last column, I wrote about how the U.S. has pivoted to Asia (the administration prefers the term “rebalanced”) because of the concern of a rising China. In addition to China’s growing military capabilities [.pdf] — such as modernizing its nuclear forces...
Despite Increase in Security, Violence Claims 14 Lives in Iraq
A day after a series of attacks left over 100 Iraqis killed, security was tightened around Shi’ite pilgrims and related targets. Still, at least 14 people were killed and 21 more were wounded, but none of the attacks was reported as being directed at the pilgrims.
read moreEndorsing Evil Is Politics as Usual
Last Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky endorsed Mitt Romney for president of the United States and followed up a day later by saying he would be “honored” to be Romney’s choice for vice president. Paul pledged his support after having a discussion with Romney in...
Squealing Versus Killing
If you are still listening to those in the political class who are falling over each other to condemn leaks from the government to the media, you'd think the leaks had revealed private information in which the public has no legitimate interest, or perhaps a planned...
