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U.S. Can't Keep Up On Visas for Iraqis
The State Department cannot resettle in the United States about 25,000 Iraqi interpreters and other refugees who worked for the U.S.-led coalition over the next two years because of limits on the number of applications that can be reviewed, according to Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte.
Revived Israeli Plan for New Homes in West Bank Sparks Outcry
JERUSALEM, July 24 -- Israeli officials on Thursday revived plans to construct a new settlement in the occupied West Bank, two years after U.S. pressure forced Israel to shelve the idea.
Obama Says Walls Must Come Down: Democrat Urges U.S.-European Teamwork (Post, July 25, 2008; Page A06)
IOC Says Iraq Won't Be Allowed at Olympics (Post, July 25, 2008; Page A01)
Silent Posting: With His Blog Kaboom, a Young Soldier Told of His War. Last Month, the Army Made Him Shut It Down. (Post, July 24, 2008; Page C01)
Obama Working to Ensure Jewish Vote: Meticulous Planning For Visit to Israel Indicates Importance (Post, July 24, 2008; Page A06)
Obama Ends Mideast Swing With Vow to Back Israel, Peace Talks (Post, July 24, 2008; Page A07)
Iraqi President Vows Veto of Election Bill: Measure Passed After Kurdish Boycott; Balloting Is Now Unlikely Until 2009 (Post, July 24, 2008; Page A16)
The Gaffe Patrol (By Howard Kurtz, July 23, 2008; 8:50 AM)
Obama Shifts the Foreign Policy Debate: Candidate Moves Focus From Iraq To Broader Issues (Post, July 23, 2008; Page A08)
A Wake-Up Call From Afghanistan: Increased Fighting Draws More Attention to the Strain Posed by the Iraq War (Post, July 23, 2008; Page A02)
Iraqis Take Flawed Step On Electoral Legislation: Kurds Boycott Vote, Putting Measure's Future in Doubt (Post, July 23, 2008; Page A10)
Another Rampage in Jerusalem: Palestinian Injures 16 in Reprise of July 2 Earthmover Attack (Post, July 23, 2008; Page A11)
After Visit, Obama Defends Iraq Plan: Pullout Tied to Boosting Afghan Mission (Post, July 23, 2008; Page A01)
The Iraq Primary (By Howard Kurtz, July 22, 2008; 9:06 AM)
Obama Makes War Gains: Maliki's Embrace of Withdrawal Timeline Confounds McCain (Post, July 22, 2008; Page A06)
Iraq Points to Pullout in 2010: High-Level Statement Is Second in Days to Back Timetable Similar to Obama's (Post, July 22, 2008; Page A01)
For 'Surge' Troops, Pride Mingles With Doubt: Soldiers Leave a More Secure Iraq but Are Unsure if Hard-Won Gains Will Hold (Post, July 21, 2008; Page A01)
Obama, Karzai Share a 'Working Lunch': On CBS, Senator Calls Afghanistan 'Central Front on Our Battle Against Terrorism' (Post, July 21, 2008; Page A04)
Obama, Karzai Share a 'Working Lunch': On CBS, Senator Calls Afghanistan 'Central Front on Our Battle Against Terrorism' (Post, July 21, 2008; Page A04)
Sunni Bloc Rejoins Iraqi Government, Amid Reconciliation Hopes (Post, July 20, 2008; Page A12)
U.S. Talks With Iran Exemplify Bush's New Approaches: In a Matter of Days, Administration Announces Change of Tactics Toward Onetime 'Axis of Evil' (Post, July 20, 2008; Page A04)
Obama Going Abroad With World Watching: Foreign Policy Credentials Are at Stake (Post, July 19, 2008; Page A01)
Iraqis Differ on Obama's Plans: As Candidate's Visit Nears, Residents Divided on Troop Pullout (Post, July 19, 2008; Page A07)
U.S., Iraq Agree To 'Time Horizon': Bush and Maliki Discuss Troop Pullout (Post, July 19, 2008; Page A01)
Baghdad Embassy Has Its Hands Full With Hill Visitors: Lawmakers Yearn for Firsthand Look (Post, July 18, 2008; Page A06)
Unease Over West Bank Raids: Israeli Crackdown on Charities Problematic for Palestinian Authority (Post, July 18, 2008; Page A10)
Investigation of Iraq IG Ends With No Charges (Post, July 18, 2008; Page A09)
New Yorker Affirms Cash Gifts to Olmert: Businessman Is Cross-Examined in Corruption Probe (Post, July 18, 2008; Page A10)
Bombings Kill 22 in Iraq's North: Attacks Coincide With U.S. Handover of Southern Province (Post, July 17, 2008; Page A14)
Iran and U.S. Signaling Chance of Deal (Post, July 17, 2008; Page A16)
Israel Mourns, Hezbollah Exults: In Swap, 2 Jewish Soldiers' Remains Are Released and 5 Lebanese Prisoners Go Home (Post, July 17, 2008; Page A12)
Last Call at the Hyatt: As the Luxury Cairo Hotel Stops Serving Alcohol, Another Saudi-Owned Spot Keeps the Drinks Coming (Post, July 16, 2008; Page A12)
Obama Leads by 8 Points In Poll: Economy Remains The Top Concern (Post, July 16, 2008; Page A01)
Twin Suicide Attacks Kill 28 Iraqi Army Recruits (Post, July 16, 2008; Page A12)
Poll Finds Voters Split on Candidates' Iraq-Pullout Positions (Post, July 15, 2008; Page A01)
U.S., Iraq Scale Down Negotiations Over Forces: Long-Term Agreement Will Fall to Next President (Post, July 13, 2008; Page A01)
A Baghdad Bookseller, Bound to His Country (Post, July 12, 2008; Page A01)
Pentagon Identifies Two Soldiers Whose Bodies Were Found in Iraq (Post, July 12, 2008; Page A07)
Lebanese Form National Unity Government: Hezbollah Gains Effective Veto Power; U.S.-Backed Premier Stays (Post, July 12, 2008; Page A07)
Olmert Suspected Of Bilking Charities: Investigation of Israeli Premier Expanded Based on New Evidence (Post, July 12, 2008; Page A06)
Video: Obama Questioned on Farrakhan Endorsement (washingtonpost.com, February 27, 2008)
Video: Bush Ends African Tour Promoting Democracy, Aid (washingtonpost.com, February 21, 2008)
Video: Soldier Balances Motherhood, Duty (washingtonpost.com, February 11, 2008)
Video: Shapiro on Giants' Inspiration (washingtonpost.com, February 1, 2008)
Video: Iraq, Terrorism, Mincing Words (washingtonpost.com, January 30, 2008)
Latest Middle East Wires
Iraq banned from Beijing Olympics amid feud (AP, July 25, 2008; 2:28 AM)
Iraq banned from Beijing Olympics amid feud (AP, July 25, 2008; 2:27 AM)
Israelis, Palestinians: Mixed feelings about Obama (AP, July 25, 2008; 1:24 AM)
Rice unconcerned by freelance campaign diplomacy (AP, July 25, 2008; 1:23 AM)
Today in History - July 25 (AP, July 25, 2008; 12:02 AM)
Monday, July 14 at noon ET: Outlook: An Iraq War Instant Saved, a Soldier Lost (washingtonpost.com, July 14, 2008; 12:00 PM)
Transcript: Books: 'Fighting to Report -- and Survive -- the War in Iraq' (washingtonpost.com, July 8, 2008; 1:00 PM)
Transcript: Petraeus Leaving Iraq; Odierno to Take Over (washingtonpost.com, April 24, 2008; 12:00 PM)
