Part II: Welcome to Iraq, and a long separation (AP)

Iraq's government approves security pact with US (AP)
AP - Iraq's Cabinet overwhelmingly approved a security pact with the United States on Sunday, ending prolonged negotiations to allow American forces...

Iraqis still needs US military, official says (AP)
AP - Iraq's deputy prime minister said Saturday his country still needs the U.S. military to ensure security and warned that time is running out to...

Iraq expects answer on security deal after US vote (AP)
AP - Iraq expects an American response to requested changes in a draft security pact soon after this week's U.S. presidential election, an aide to...

Iraq expects answer on security deal after US vote (AP)
AP - Iraq expects Washington's reply on proposed changes to a draft security agreement after the U.S. elections, an aide to the prime minister said...

Iraq's main Sunni party suspends contacts with US (AP)
AP - Iraq's largest Sunni party said Saturday that it has suspended official contacts with American military personnel and civilians after the...