In an effort of slowly transferring the power to Iraqi forces, US military personnel handed over the region of Diyala to former. Diyala is situated in the north of Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq.

Going to war will help the terrorists’ cause. What purpose will it serve? It will lead to destruction, loss of lives and livelihood and give rise to hatred. History tells us that war wounds take a long time to heal. There are no winners.

Iraqi leaders are taking over the peace and security administration of the Green Zone from the Americans in a hand over ceremonies held yesterday in Iraq.

On New Year's Day the 'keys' to the Green Zone will be the responsibility of the Iraqi government. The United States will keep troops in the nation but only because Iraq is allowing that to happen. From now on they are in charge.

A new United Nations-supported blog site just launched in Baghdad is the latest initiative to engage voters in the nascent democracy and motivate them to go to the polls.

A first-ever Christmas celebration was held in Baghdad last Saturday where Muslims and Christians have been seen together in celebration. It was indeed a good sight to see but the future of Christians in Iraq still remain uncertain today.

Reading the harrowing comments on the US Marines' family news page makes one realize what kind of Christmas these soldiers are facing in Afghanistan and Iraq. Parents posting pictures of dead sons, but also the defiant soldiers' anger at the news media.

The Iraqi journalist that caused a furor after he threw shoes at President George W. Bush was beaten severely and tortured into writing a letter of apology, according to his brother.

The incident regarding the journalist who threw his shoes at Bush is a saga that continues. While some sympathize with Muntadhar al-Zeidi and have supported him, others worry that the incident indicates security issues need to be further explored.

Muntadhar al-Zeidi is not only jailed for throwing his shoes to George Bush but he also lost his famous shoes as the Judge handling his case ordered that the shoes be destroyed.