Steve Fainaru: 2006 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Category of International Reporting

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2006 Pulitzer Prize Winners

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The Washington Post won four Pulitzer Prizes in the categories listed above.

December 13, 2005

BALAD, Iraq Long before he came to Iraq, Spec. Russell Nahvi hoped to save the world. In a spiral-bound notebook filled with math equations, he jotted his secret yearnings: "I PRAY one day I can make the world proud of me. I hope I can restore an unknown peace to wartorn nations, peoples,............

For Many in Iraq, Death Is Quick and Capricious: Platoon Sergeant's Fate Turned on Factors He Could Not Calculate (Post, November 7, 2005, Page A01)

Kurds Reclaiming Prized Territory In Northern Iraq: Repatriation by Political Parties Alters Demographics and Sparks Violence (Post, October 30, 2005, Page A01)

For a U.S. Platoon in Iraq, Merciless Missions: Days Are Spent Pursuing Enemy, Fending Off Death (Post, September 9, 2005, Page A01)

Silver Stars Affirm One Unit's Mettle: Women Play Key Roles In Combat Near Baghdad (Post, June 26, 2005, Page A01)

The Grim Reaper, Riding a Firetruck in Iraq: Marines Recount Dramatic Assault At Base Near Syria (Post, April 19, 2005, Page A01)

In Mosul, a Battle 'Beyond Ruthless': Onetime Gang Member Applies Rules of Street (Post, April 13, 2005, Page A01)

Humvee Tragedy Forges Brotherhood of Soldiers: Iraqis Persevere to Recover Dead Americans (Post, February 22, 2005, Page A01)

On Campaign Trail, a Single Shot: Before Sniper Struck, Platoon Leader Was Encouraging Iraqis to Vote (Post, January 28, 2005, Page A01)

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