Stories about Iraq from January, 2008
Iraq: Videos of snow in Baghdad
The unexpected happened in Iraq: Snow fell on the capital city of Baghdad, and citizens grabbed their video cameras to record this once in a lifetime event.
Iraq: Snow in Baghdad
Yes, seriously. For the first time in living memory it actually snowed in Baghdad. Salam Adil braves the weather and brings us the latest from the Iraqi blogosphere in this post.
Obama on Iraq
IraqPundit discusses US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama‘s assessment of the situation in Iraq in this post.
Iraq: Confessions of a US Soldier
Iraqi blogger Emad Khadduri links to a confession of a US soldier about his feelings on what is happening in Iraq.
Iraq: US Major/Blogger Killed in Diyala
Major Andrew Olmsted, who had blogged here since May 2007, was killed in Iraq on Thursday, January 3. No official details have been released on his death, but reports say that he and a second member of his unit were killed during an enemy ambush in Diyala province, northeast of...
Iraq: Highlights of 2007
Iraqi blogger Attawie, who lives in Dubai, shares with us the highlights of 2007.
Arabeyes: Have a Spectacular New Year!
New Year's is the time to reflect on the past and make new resolutions for the future. What are bloggers from the Arab world saying as the world bids 2007 farewell and welcomes 2008?
Iraq: One Year After Saddam
Alive in Baghdad brings us a video summing up the reactions of some Iraqis on the first anniversary of the execution of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
Iraq: Are US Presidential Candidates for Real?
“As the candidates for (US) president prepare for the Iowa vote, their statements become more bizarre each day. I can't help but ask are there any serious candidates?” writes IraqPundit, who discusses their statements about the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
