Yankees went home, but Iraqi military wants U.S. satellites

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Iraq has contracted for satellite capacity for the military. The Iraqi Defense Ministry has awarded an $80 million contract to L-3 Communications for satellite services. Under the contract, which included the U.S. Army and Intelsat General, L-3 would provide services for the Iraqi military through the U.S. IS-901 satellite. “Even […]

U.S. troop presence in Iraq down to 9,000

Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — The U.S. military has nearly completed its withdrawal from Iraq. The Iraqi Defense Ministry said the U.S. military presence in the Arab League state has declined to 9,000 troops. The ministry said the remaining U.S. soldiers would leave by the end of December. “The number of remaining U.S. soldiers until […]