Twitter users blast Tony Blair's Iraq
Former British prime minister says 2003 invasion isn't to blame for current turmoil in Iraq, but critics denounce him as "warmonger"
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Security being beefed up at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
As insurgents advance, some staff members are being moved out of capital city; Americans warned not to travel in Iraq
Tony Blair: 2003 invasion not to blame for Iraq fighting
Former British prime minister rejects as "simply not credible" arguments that Iraq would be stable had invasion not happened
U.S. tourist says she was attacked in World Cup host city
Police investigating alleged assault of American woman in Cuiaba, Brazil, after party celebrating Chile's victory
Militants post grisly images of mass killing in Iraq
Islamic militant group says killings of dozens of captured Iraqi soldiers are to avenge death of commander
Iraqis flee fighting but support insurgents
Refugees from Mosul resent the government, say militants are doing a good job
Iranian paramilitary leader is in Baghdad, aiding Iraq's government
Video appears to show Iraqi special forces captured by Sunni insurgents shot in the head
Israeli prime minister: Terror group took three missing teenagers
The teenagers, including one American, disappeared as they hitchhiked on the West Bank
Afghans defy Taliban, turn out for historic election
Insurgents cut off voters' fingers, blast kills nearly 50 as Afghanistan holds run-off election for new leader
Protests cast shadow over World Cup games in Brazil
Police's show of force frustrating for demonstrators who say people are fed up over billions spent on hosting event
"By God's will, we will be victorious"
Young Iraqi men gripped by religious, nationalistic fervor sign up to join fight against Islamist militants
With Iraq on the brink, what's at stake for America?
Beyond erasing the security gains of the U.S. war in Iraq, new violence there could undermine regional stability and empower terrorists
Angelina Jolie honored by Queen Elizabeth II
Actress, a special envoy for the United Nations, was named an honorary dame
With militants' victories, Iraqi prime minister loses support
Nouri al-Maliki is accused of botched policies, allowing corruption to flourish
As insurgents press on toward Baghdad, what can the US do?
The U.S. is increasing spy flights over Iraq, and an aircraft carrier is headed to Persian Gulf; but U.S.-led airstrikes could endanger civilians, risk entangling U.S. in the fighting
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