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• Military planners consider buildup of troops in Afghanistan

  - 10/29/2008 10:49 PM CDT

  WASHINGTON | Military planners are considering how many more troops are needed to help fight the war in Afghanistan.

• Bush remains optimistic over security deal

  - 10/29/2008 10:49 PM CDT

  WASHINGTON | President Bush said Wednesday he is confident he can work out a new security pact with the Iraqis before year’s end.

• Iraqis want more talks on troop deal

  - 10/28/2008 10:44 PM CDT

  BAGHDAD | Iraq’s government decided Tuesday to formally ask the United States to reopen negotiations on a proposed deal to keep American troops here past the end of the year. The U.S. suggested it may not be ready to offer more concessions.

• U.S. threatens pullout in push for security pact

  - 10/26/2008 09:50 PM CDT

  BAGHDAD | The U.S. military has warned Iraq that it will shut down military operations and other vital services throughout the country Jan. 1 if the Iraqi government doesn’t agree to a new deal on the status of U.S. forces or a renewed United Nations mandate for the American mission in Iraq.

• Recent military deaths

  - 10/25/2008 10:15 PM CDT

  •Marine Cpl. Adrian Robles, 21, of Scottsbluff, Neb., was one of two Marines killed died Oct. 22 in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

• Future unclear if Iraq refuses to accept new security deal

  - 10/23/2008 10:07 PM CDT

  BAGHDAD | American soldiers might stop patrolling the streets and head back to their barracks. Help to the Iraqi army could suddenly cease — not to mention raids on al-Qaida fighters and Shiite extremists.

• U.S. turns up pressure over security pact

  - 10/22/2008 10:19 PM CDT

  WASHINGTON | The Bush administration on Wednesday warned of “real consequences” for Iraq if it rejects a newly negotiated security pact.

• Stories of courage and sacrifice from the men and women who've served

  - 03/15/2008 09:36 PM CDT

  This week marks the Iraq war's five-year point. In honor of those who've served, KansasCity.com invites our nation's service members and their families to share their memories. And we encourage everyone to read their stories and express your gratitude.

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