JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Iraq begins final tally of historic vote
Iraq reopened its borders Tuesday and flights again took off from Baghdad International Airport as authorities eased security restrictions imposed to protect last weekend's elections. Election staff began the final vote tally in an election center in the capital.

Nepal's king dismisses government
King Gyanendra dismissed Nepal's government on Tuesday and declared a state of emergency, taking control of the Himalayan kingdom for the second time in three years.

U.N. clears Sudan of genocide in Darfur
Sudan's government and the Janjaweed militia are not guilty of genocide but did commit mass killings, torture, rape and other atrocities in the Darfur region that merit the trial of suspects in the International Criminal Court, a U.N.-appointed panel said in a new report.

Israel to slow planned West Bank pullout
Israel is going to slow its planned pullout from five West Bank towns after a day of violence strained an informal cease-fire, and will stop the process altogether if Palestinians don't halt all attacks on Israeli targets, Israeli security officials said Tuesday.

Pentagon would raise military death pay
President Bush will propose that families of U.S. troops killed in Iraq, Afghanistan and war zones of the future receive an extra $250,000 in government payments.


Ananova: War In Iraq
10 feared dead in Iraq plane crash
Ten members of the armed forces were missing believed dead in the biggest single loss of life to hit the UK since the military action in Iraq began. Ananova: War In Iraq

Election blow to rebels - Straw
The success of the elections in Iraq has dealt a "real blow" to the insurgents fighting the American-led coalition, said Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Ananova: War In Iraq

Ban Sinn Fein, Blair told
Tony Blair faces new demands to ban Sinn Fein from any future power-sharing administration in Belfast after the Northern Bank heist. Ananova: War In Iraq

Hillary Clinton collapses
Hillary Rodham Clinton collapsed as she delivered a speech in Buffalo, New York. Ananova: War In Iraq

Iraq prison riot...Bigger death benefit...California quarter rush
Katu.com: Iraq & Terror

Woman who lost father in Iraq loses husband, too
Katu.com: Iraq & Terror

Iraq Marine deaths...Jackson trial...Phone service celebration
Katu.com: Iraq & Terror


Electronic Iraq
Nearly 94 percent of registered Iraqi expat voters cast absentee ballots in election, agency says
Nearly 94 percent of registered Iraqi voters living abroad cast absentee ballots in Iraq's election, international organizers said Monday. San Diego Union-Tribune: In Iraq


The US News: Iraq News
Tech Stocks Finish Higher on Iraq Election, Economic Data
The Wall Street Journal Online NEW YORK A successful election in Iraq and good news on personal income sent technology stocks higher Monday after a disappointing month, while a confirmed merger be... [in Morning Star] The US News: Iraq News

Arab Media Call Iraq Election Day 'Historic'
Editor's Note: Among Arab media, even the most ardent critics of U.S. occupation of Iraq saw the Iraqi elections as groundbreaking. SAN FRANCISCO--Arab newspapers of all political stripes agreed th... [in Pacific News Service] The US News: Iraq News

US, Iraqi Officials Praise Iraqi Forces' Work During Election
By Al Pessin. US and Iraqi officials are praising the performance of the Iraqi security services during Sunday's election. They say [in Voice of America] The US News: Iraq News

In election year in Mideast, Iraqi election may affect other Arabs
Hamadeh said the message of the election is that if Iraq could carry out "an all-weather democratic process" there is no excuse for other countries not to reform. Many are feeling the pre... [in San Diego Union-Tribune] The US News: Iraq News

Iraq Insurgents' Failure Raises Questions
Nevertheless, the insurgents' failure to launch a catastrophic attack on election day may be a sign their power "has been more localized than thought previously," said Paul Sullivan, an Iraq... [in Herald Sun] The US News: Iraq News

Lorraine Ali: Why I voted in Iraq's election
As the daughter of an Iraqi, NEWSWEEK's Lorraine Ali was able to vote in Sunday's election. Why she did, and why she hopes her relatives inside Iraq did not [in MSNBC] The US News: Iraq News

Allawi Calls for Unity After Iraqi Vote
Prime Minister Ayad Allawi urged Iraqis Monday to unite behind democracy in the wake of the country's historic elections, but al-Qaida's arm in Iraq vowed to press ahead with its "holy war" despite it... [in Gadsden Times] The US News: Iraq News

Europe to step up Iraq security effort
BERLIN European Union governments, which were divided over the U.S.-led war against Iraq, pulled together Monday and agreed to step up efforts to improve security after Iraqis held their first democra... [in International Herald Tribune] The US News: Iraq News

Leaders Praise Iraq Voting, Urge Caution
web sites ) also said it was prepared to send more aid to bolster Iraq's move to democracy. "These elections mark an important step in the political reconstruction of Iraq. The strategy of terrorist... [in Yahoo] The US News: Iraq News

Bush Promises Continued Aid to Iraq
AP Photo WHLJ107 By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Monday commended Iraqi security forces for protecting voters during Sunday's election but said those f... [in Guardian] The US News: Iraq News


Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Woman Who Lost Father in Iraq Loses Spouse
A woman whose father died in Iraq last year suffered another tragedy when her husband was killed in a helicopter crash in Baghdad last week. Yahoo! News: War with Iraq

US media sees Iraqi vote as first step toward democracy
Echoing remarks by President George W. Bush, US media hailed Iraqi elections as the country's first step toward democracy, but cautioned that the event was not likely to lead to a quick withdrawal of US troops. Yahoo! News: War with Iraq

RIOT AT CAMP BUCCA LEAVES 4 DEAD, 6 INJURED
CENTCOM: News Release


From Fox News
Iraqi Leader Backs U.S. Troops
Terrorists Claim Four Iraqi Hostages
Concerns Over Low Sunni Turnout
Iraqi Vote Counting Begins
GIs May Get Higher Death Benefit
U.S. Guards Kill 4 in Iraq Prison Riot
Iraqi Expat Turnout About 23 Percent
World Leaders Praise Iraqi Vote
Crash Biggest U.K. Loss of War
Millions Cast Ballots Despite Violence
Minister: Troops Out in 18 Months

Video
Bush Praises Iraqi Election
Will Iraqi Insurgents Continue?

Photo Essays
The Road to Democracy


From the Department of Defense
Iraq Begins Next Phase After Election
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2005 — By any measure, the Jan. 30 Iraqi elections for a national assembly were a success. Members of the Independent Electoral Commission for Iraq said the elections exceeded their expectations. Story

Bush Praises Iraqis for Successful Election
Iraqis Turn Overwhelmingly to Democracy
Votes Prove Stronger Than Bullets in Elections

Riot Leaves 4 Detainees Dead, 6 Injured
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2005 — A riot at the Camp Bucca Theater Internment Facility, which took place shortly after noon today, left four detainees dead and six injured, according to Multinational Force-Iraq officials. Story

ON THE GROUND
Humanitarian Work Big Part of Wolfhound Fury
HEYCHEL AREA, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2005 — As Task Force 1-27 Infantry soldiers hunted down suspected terrorists during Operation Wolfhound Fury II, the mission also had a whole different side -- providing humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to the Iraqi people in this remote area. Story

Soldiers Conduct Operation Keystone Sweep
BAYJI, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2005 — In the predawn hours of a chilly January morning, three units from the 1st Infantry Division and a Pennsylvania National Guard battalion prepared to do a sweep of As Siniyah, home to anti-Iraqi forces who are either actively involved in the insurgency or fund it. Story

Rebuilding Effort Targets Energy Needs
TALLIL, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2005 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the Program and Contracting Office, is rebuilding various gas-oil separation plants in the South Rumulia and West Quarna oil fields of southern Iraq. Story

MPs Train, Observe Afghan Police in Action
HERAT, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2005 — Police tactical advisory teams have the enormous task of training and equipping police throughout Afghanistan. One group in Herat province has found success teaching their lessons outside the classroom. Story

Retention Experts Explain Options to Troops
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2005 — Active duty soldiers here who are preparing to go back to civilian life get plenty of help if they're thinking about continuing their service in the National Guard or Army Reserve. Story

Anti-Terror Team Marines Train in Germany
PANZER KASERNE, Germany, Jan. 31, 2005 — U.S. Marines from 5th platoon, 3rd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company recently spent a week training in the Swabian region of southern Germany. Story

IN IRAQ
Engineer Battalion Helps Refurbish Iraqi Clinic

IN AFGHANISTAN
Support Teams Maintain Forward Equipment
Bagram, Task Force Host Diplomat Day

WHY I SERVE
Marine Lieutenant Enjoys Contributing to Society
ABOARD THE USS BONHOMME RICHARD, Jan. 31, 2005 — "That I contributed something meaningful to society, that I didn't just sit back and watch and say, 'I could have done something,'" is what Marine 1st Lt. Marc Lewis's service means to him. Story

Foundation Benefits Troops
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2005 — A nonprofit foundation created by a military- related credit union has expanded its services to help servicemembers and veterans deal with more than just their finances. Story

Special Report
Iraqi Elections
Elections Go 'Better Than Expected'
Democracy a Blow to Terrorism
Elections Represent Turning Point
Expatriot Vote has Effect in Iraq
Big Voter Turnout Predicted
Coalition Plays Support Role
Fact Sheet: Timeline
Fact Sheet: Transitional Admin Law
Fact Sheet: Candidate List Regulations

TOP NEWS
IN IRAQ
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Iraq Daily Update
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Iraq Reconstruction
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IN AFGHANISTAN
Afghans Field Tsunami Mission
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Afghanistan Daily Update
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WAR ON TERRORISM
Waging and Winning the War on Terror
Terrorism Timeline
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MILITARY NEWS
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