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IraqSun.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Issue 1900
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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$£€ United States, Dollar Euro Iraq, Dinar Iran, Rial Saudi Arabia, Riyal
United States, Dollar - 0.714 1170. 9947. 3.750
Euro 1.398 - 1637. 13915 5.246
Iraq, Dinar 0.000 0.000 - 8.497 0.003
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Iraq expects more from second energy auction
Iraq declines offer of U.S. help with reconciliation
Year-Old Reservist, Surgeon Returns To Iraq
New Generation Of Iraqi Military Pilots Looks To Sky
Iraqi army arrest suspect in Kirkuk vehicle bombs

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Jury system should go on trial
First Nations a top priority
Corporate governance in the spotlight
Tea Party held in Schenley Park
Reporting The Binghamton Shootings
Why BMI Is A Bunch Of Malarkey

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Qatar Airways to launch flights to Australia later this year
Saudi Arabia shuts down 27 food stores over health concerns
Shock report on use of drones in Gaza offensive
20 hanged in Iran for drug trafficking
North Korea tests six missiles, says South Korea
Myanmar junta snubs UN secretary-general

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Breaking News
Iraq declines offer of US help with reconciliation
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq on Saturday ruled out foreign involvement in its efforts to reconcile rival factions, just after visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged Iraqis to do more to bury...

Biden Celebrates US Independence Day with Troops in Iraq
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spent the final day of his trip to Iraq celebrating the U.S. Independence Day holiday with American troops in ...

Biden mocks ghost of Saddam on July 4 visit
237 U.S. troops swear oath to become American citizens New citizens a "powerful symbol" to world, Vice President Biden says Ceremony held in one of Saddam Hussein's former...

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International
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast...

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
Politics in Washington picked up a beat Friday, when former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suddenly announced her resignation as Alaskan...

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Business News
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    'New York' gets good press in US
    Muslim group urges fireworks retailers to pull Anti-Arab product...
    Shi'a scholars in Iraq silent on Iran unrest
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    Three African countries agree to build gas pipeline across Sahara
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    Pakistan seals border with Afghanistan, clamps curfew
    VP Biden celebrates July 4 with US troops in Iraq
    2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan
    Taliban kill two U.S. soldiers in complex attack
    2 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghan Blast