In Iraq, former militia program eyed for new fight
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 25th, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
In Iraq, former militia program eyed for new fight
BAGHDAD (AP) — They were known as the Sahwa, or the Awakening Councils — Sunni militiamen who took extraordinary risks to side with U.S. troops in the fight against al-Qaida during the Iraq War. Once heralded as a pivotal step in the defeat of the bloody insurgency, the Sahwa later were pushed aside by Iraq’s Shiite-led government, starved of political support and money needed to remain a viable security force.
France clinches top spot in Group E; Ecuador out
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — France drew 0-0 with 10-man Ecuador to advance to the second round of the World Cup on Wednesday, while the South Americans will be going home from the tournament.
Buy a vowel? Couple flown to Grenada, not Granada
WASHINGTON (AP) — A District of Columbia couple has sued British Airways, saying the airline ruined their vacation by booking them tickets to the Caribbean island of Grenada instead of Granada, Spain.