Baghdad artists feel painted into a corner
Baghdad's art scene collapses as power shortages force artists like Mahir Samarrai to flee. With daily electricity limited since 2004 and violence rising, about 90 percent of pre 2003 artists have left or been killed, threatening Iraq's cultural capital. Hewar Gallery remains a rare hub as painters resist exile while warning of a cultural vacuum.
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Unity government setback widens in Iraq as ministers boycott
Five more Iraqi ministers joined a boycott of Cabinet meetings leaving Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki with no Sunni-affiliated ministers. A suicide bombing in a northern city killed at least 28, including 19 children. The U.S. military reported five new deaths, four from a Diyala province blast and one in eastern Baghdad. U.S. officials noted progress against al Qaida-linked insurgents but warned of Iranian backed militias.
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U S Deaths in Iraq and Iraqi Government Turmoil
The AP reports 3674 U S military deaths in the Iraq war as of Monday. U S and Iranian ambassadors held their third round of talks in two months, described as frank and serious. Meanwhile Iraq's cabinet boycott by Allawi loyalists left parts of the government short of ministers, complicating Prime Minister Maliki's reconciliation push. the defense minister is Sunni with no political ties and was chosen by Maliki.
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Fort Riley Specialist Braden Long Dies in Iraq
A 19-year-old specialist from Sherman Texas Braden J Long of Fort Riley died in Iraq after his Humvee was hit by grenades in Baghdad on Saturday The cavalry scout joined the Army in June 2005 and served with the 1st Infantry Division since January 2006 It was his first deployment to Iraq The Fort Riley total killed in Iraq and Afghanistan reaches 120 while over 6 000 Fort Riley soldiers are in the region.
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Surge in Iraq Shows Signs of Progress for U.S. Troops
U S forces report early indicators the Petraeus surge is taking hold in the Tri angle of Death area south of Baghdad. Veteran units caution progress takes time as new arrivals join ongoing efforts to curb violence amid insurgent and sectarian tensions.
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