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British, US and Iraqi troops stand on the quay to welcome the 'Nasr' Iraq navy patrol vessel (behind) docked at Umm al-Qasr port , 40 km south of the Basra on November 12, 2009. Photo: AFP, Getty Images

UK forces face 30 claims of Iraq abuse

Sunday November 15 2009

MORE than 30 allegations of abuse involving British soldiers who served in Iraq are being investigated, Britain's Ministry of Defence said yesterday.

Right, that's it, we're off

Ian O'Doherty Monday October 26 2009

Sorry boss, but this is the last ISpy because the perfect job has just come up -- marijuana critic for the Denver newspaper Westworld.

Iraqis at the site of a massive bomb attack in Baghdad yesterday. The blasts occurred near the ministry of justice building during morning rush hour

Bombers trying to tear apart already deeply divided state

Monday October 26 2009

The savage suicide bombings in the heart of Baghdad yesterday show how far the violence in Iraq is from being over.

Top UK inquiry to rule on whether Iraq war is legal

Thursday October 15 2009

The Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq war has appointed one of the most renowned experts on international law as an adviser, in what is viewed as an indication that the Blair government's legal justification for the invasion is to come under serious scrutiny.

These heroic US soldiers deserve welcome by us all

Kevin Myers Thursday July 30 2009

When next in Newmarket-on-Fergus, I intend to find Eamon Walsh, and buy him a pint. His daughter Amelia's marriage wedding last week was turned into another bogus anti-American media event.

Iraq must fill the void with new masterplan

Wednesday July 01 2009

IRAQ has declared yesterday's withdrawal of American combat troops from its cities a moment of national triumph. Baghdad celebrated the crucial milestone on the way to a full US withdrawal in 2011 as National Sovereignty Day.

Lots of muscle but very little meat

Saturday June 20 2009

Bodybuilding, boob jobs, clerical sex abuse and royals behaving badly, and all within the space of three hours -- yes, it could only be a night on TV3.

Fury over Brown's plan for secret Iraq war probe

Tuesday June 16 2009

BRITISH Prime Minister Gordon Brown was caught in a new storm last night as he announced that the long-awaited Iraq war inquiry would be held in secret.

Occupation Tuesday, BBC1, 9pm

Saturday June 13 2009

Believe it or not, it's more than six years since the US-led invasion of Iraq. Over the past few years a number of films have skirted the issue of what happened after Saddam had been overthrown and the invasion turned into an uncomfortable occupation, and now this major three-part BBC drama gets in on the act.

Free speech and the bacon and eggs of democracy

Ian O'Doherty Friday June 12 2009

So, do you believe in democracy? Or do you prefer, instead of engaging in the political process, to walk around shouting 'no free speech for fascists' like some mantra for morons whenever someone says something you disagree with?

Grin at British ineptitude if you like, but this is not funny. The Taliban are serious about this war

Kevin Myers Tuesday May 19 2009

Let us consider the two latest appointments in Afghanistan: one, of Lt General Stanley McChrystal, the latest Irish-American to add lustre to our contribution to the US military, and who recently replaced the unfortunate Major General David McKiernan: a fine soldier, of similar background, but one dogged by ill-luck.