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U.S. to ‘Right-Size’ Iraq Embassy

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U.S. to ‘Right-Size’ Iraq Embassy
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But denies plans to halve diplomatic presence.
U.S. Drones Anger Iraq
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Left behind to protect embassies and consulates.
Obama's Sketchy Defense Alliance
by Aram Roston Dmitry Astakhov, AFP / Getty Images
Uzbekistan has become an essential ally, supplying U.S....

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Audit Warns of 'Bottomless Pit'
by Aram Roston Oct 24, 2011 12:01 AM EDT
The US will spend nearly $1 billion training Iraqi police, but watchdog warns we may be wasting money. MORE
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Feds Bust Exchange Program
by Lois Romano Oct 20, 2011 8:45 PM EDT
How the State Department’s venerable and well-intentioned program spun out of control. By Lois Romano. MORE
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Hillary Hits the Mark
by Leslie H. Gelb Oct 14, 2011 5:39 PM EDT
Clinton gave D.C. a major reality check: in today’s world, economic power matters more than military might. MORE
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Rebels to Decide Megrahi's Fate
Aug 29, 2011 8:42 PM EDT
Though U.S. thinks he belongs in jail. MORE
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Today's Hidden Slave Trade
by Michelle Goldberg Jun 28, 2011 10:55 PM EDT
Modern human slavery ensnares up to 27 million and includes forced labor in U.S. military contracting. MORE
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Next Blunder in Afghanistan
by Tara McKelvey Jun 23, 2011 2:12 PM EDT
As Obama withdraws troops, Hillary Clinton is sending more diplomats. Tara McKelvey on why the United State's won’t work. MORE
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Helicopter Shortage: State Department Fumbles Effort to Oust Blackwater from Iraq
by Mark Hosenball Nov 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST
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Organ Trafficking Is No Myth
by Jeneen Interlandi Jan 9, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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