Iraq War

US Troops to Exit Iraq by the End of the Year

October 22nd, 2011 - 0 comments - Filed Under - by
President Barack Obama announced last Friday that American troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year. This would end the eight year war that cost the lives of more than 4,400 troops, which defined the presidency of George W. Bush and helped propel his political rise. With the move, only a small number [...]

Americans Jailed in Iran Say They were Hostages

September 26th, 2011 - 1 comment - Filed Under - by
Two Americans who were jailed in Iran for more than two years for spying are now back in New York last Sunday. They maintained that they were innocent and were held hostage because of their nationality. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were arrested together with their friend Sarah Shourd while hiking near the Iran-Iraq border [...]