
	Celebrations as Iraqis take over cities Wednesday, July 1 BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraqi forces assumed formal control of Baghdad and other cities Tuesday after American troops handed over security in urban areas in a defining step toward ending the U. Full Story Celebrations as Iraqis take over cities Tuesday, June 30 BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraqi forces assumed formal control of Baghdad and other cities Tuesday after American troops handed over security in urban areas in a defining step toward ending the U. Full Story World in Brief Monday, June 29 President Obama appoints domestic violence adviser WASHINGTON (AP) -- A longtime advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault was named to a new post Friday as a White House adviser on violence against women. Full Story European, U.S. markets fall on savings rate data Monday, June 29 LONDON -- European stocks lost earlier gains Friday, trailing Wall Street lower after data showed U. Full Story Motorcycle bombs kill 20 in Baghdad attacks Monday, June 29 BAGHDAD -- Motorcycle bombs killed at least 20 people in separate attacks in Baghdad Friday, at least 19 of them in a crowded bazaar, part of an apparent trend toward increased use of motorcycles to thwart stepped-up security measures. Full Story Iranian cleric urges executing some protesters Monday, June 29 EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. Full Story Bomber kills 2 troops in Kashmir Monday, June 29 ISLAMABAD -- The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack Friday on security forces in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, calling it a sign that recent military strikes targeting the group's top leader have not hampered his ability to hit back. Full Story European, U.S. markets fall on savings rate data Saturday, June 27 LONDON -- European stocks lost earlier gains Friday, trailing Wall Street lower after data showed U. Full Story World in Brief Saturday, June 27 President Obama appoints domestic violence adviser WASHINGTON (AP) -- A longtime advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault was named to a new post Friday as a White House adviser on violence against women. Full Story Bomber kills 2 troops in Kashmir Saturday, June 27 ISLAMABAD -- The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack Friday on security forces in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, calling it a sign that recent military strikes targeting the group's top leader have not hampered his ability to hit back. Full Story Cargo ship could test sanctions Wednesday, June 24 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- An American destroyer tailed a North Korean ship Tuesday as it sailed along China's coast, U. Full Story New U.S. battle rule: No fighting near Afghan homes Tuesday, June 23 KABUL (AP) -- The U.S. commander in Afghanistan will soon order U. Full Story 1,500 more soldiers sent to Juarez Monday, June 22 CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) -- Mexico has deployed 1,500 more troops to the northern border city of Ciudad Juarez, where homicides related to the drug trade have surged in recent weeks. Full Story Thief view: Police nab twins snapped on Google Saturday, June 20 THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Dutch police have arrested twin brothers on suspicion of robbery after their alleged victim spotted a picture of them following him on Google's Street View map application, a spokesman said Friday. Full Story Israel: Palestinians use settlements as excuse Saturday, June 20 UNITED NATIONS -- Israel's foreign minister said Friday he believes the U. Full Story