March 17, 2004: |
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Explosion at Baghdad hotel kills at least 27 people, wounds at least 40. Story |
March 19, 2004: |
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Secretary of State Colin Powell reaffirms U.S. commitment to Iraq, in briefing from Baghdad. Story |
March 31, 2004: |
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Four American contract employees are mutilated in Fallujah. Story |
April 1, 2004: |
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Korean officials announce that more than 3,700 Korean soldiers will deploy to Iraq. Story |
April 15, 2004: |
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Officials announce that 20,000 soldiers now in Iraq and Kuwait will serve at least 90 days past originally scheduled tours of duty. Story |
April 19, 2004: |
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U.S., coalition, Iraqi officials agree "to implement a full and unbroken cease-fire" in Fallujah. Story |
April 21, 2004: |
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A series of terror bombings in the southern Iraqi city of Basra today killed 38 civilians while wounding 98. Story |
April 27, 2004: |
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Coalition officials announce the formation of a commission to compensate Iraqis who were persecuted by Saddam Hussein. Story |
April 30, 2004: |
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American officials "appalled" by photos of U.S. soldiers allegedly mistreating Iraqi prisoners. Story |
May 2, 2004: |
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An American truck driver in Iraq seized by insurgents April 9 escapes his captors and is picked up by U.S. forces. Story |
May 11, 2004: |
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Videotape posted on al Qaeda-linked Web site May 11 shows U.S. contractor Nicholas Berg being decapitated. Story |
May 13, 2004: |
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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld arrives in Baghdad for surprise visit to U.S. troops. Story |
May 13, 2004: |
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Rumsfeld, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Richard Myers visit Abu Ghraib Prison. Story |
May 17, 2004: |
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Suicide car bomb claims lives of Iraqi Governing Council president and at least four other Iraqis outside Coalition Provisional headquarters in Baghdad. Story |
May 17, 2004: |
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Roadside bomb containing the nerve agent sarin exploded near a U.S. military convoy traveling near Baghdad. Story |
May 17, 2004: |
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Officials announce 3,600 members of 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division will deploy to Iraq from Republic of Korea. Story |
May 19, 2004: |
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Coalition forces capture four individuals suspected of involvement in the murder of American contractor Nicholas Berg during raid in Baghdad. Story |
May 20, 2004: |
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First soldier to receive court martial in connection with Abu Ghraib prison abuse is sentenced in Baghdad. Army Spc. Jeremy Sivits receives one year in confinement, bad conduct discharge and reduction in rank to private. Story |
May 24, 2004: |
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President Bush outlines five steps to help Iraq move toward democracy and security and proposal to demolish notorious Abu Ghraib prison. Story |
May 26, 2004: |
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Coalition forces in Iraq capture key lieutenant of radical Islamic cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf and kill "large number" of Sadr's militia. Story |
May 26, 2004: |
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CPA officials announce special task force will oversee compensation of Iraqi citizens who suffered under Saddam Hussein's regime. Story |
June 1, 2004: |
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U.N. officials announce that Ghazi al-Yawar will be Iraq's president, and Ibrahim Jaafari and Rowsch Shaways will serve as deputy presidents. Story |
June 7, 2004: |
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announces agreement that calls for most of Iraq's independent militias to reintegrate or disband. Story |
June 8, 2004: |
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Passage of new U.N. Security Council resolution on Iraq marks " important day for the Iraqi people," Bush says at G8 summit at Sea Island, Ga. Story |
June 11, 2004: |
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Haditha Dam is operating at full capacity for first time since 1990.
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June 13, 2004: |
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The presidents of Afghanistan and Iraq both call for coalition forces to stay in their countries during separate interviews. Story |
June 15, 2004: |
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Iraqi military buys first pair of reconnaissance aircraft in Jordan. Story |
June 16, 2004: |
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Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz arrives in Baghdad for meetings, troop visits. Story |
June 19, 2004: |
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New Iraqi president calls Saddam 'weapon of mass destruction.' Story |
June 20, 2004: |
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Iraq's interim prime minister announces organizational changes for country's security forces. Story |
June 22, 2004: |
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Coalition official announces future Iraqi officer, enlisted training "will now almost entirely be conducted by Iraqi army trainers." Story |
June 28, 2004: |
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Two days ahead of schedule, the Coalition Provisional Authority is dissolved, ending the occupation of Iraq, and sovereignty is turned over to an interim Iraqi government. Story |
June 30, 2004: |
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Coalition officially transfers legal custody of Saddam Hussein and 11 other high-profile detainees to Iraq. Story |
July 1, 2004: |
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Army Gen. George Casey becomes senior U.S. military commander in Iraq, taking over reins from Army Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez. Story |
July 1, 2004: |
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U.S. Marines raise American flag at new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, marking first time American flag has flown there in 13 years. Story |
July 2, 2004: |
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Saddam Hussein is brought before Iraqi court. Story |
July 10, 2004: |
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First class of Iraqi National Guard soldiers graduates from ING Training Academy. Story |
July 18, 2004: |
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Iraqi National Guard, police conduct first major joint operation. Story |
July 28, 2004: |
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Iraqi ministry workers take American public affairs course in Baghdad. Story |
Aug. 2, 2004: |
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Shifts in authority demonstrate Iraqis are assuming more control within their country. Story |
Aug. 2, 2004: |
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Iraq's Central Criminal Court tries and convicts five individuals on charges related to activities directed against multinational forces and Iraqi security. Story |
Aug. 12, 2004: |
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Multinational, Iraqi forces launch offensive against outlaw militia loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in Kufa and Najaf. Story |
Aug. 12, 2004: |
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi today calls on armed fighters in his country to "drop their weapons and return to society." Story |
Aug. 28, 2004: |
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Newly formed Combined Review and Release Board considers detention of 300 security detainees during its first week of deliberation. Story |
Sept. 1, 2004: |
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Iraqi army opens $165 million base at Numaniyah. Story |
Sept. 16, 2004: |
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Precision strike by multinational forces kills 60 terrorists near Fallujah. Story |
Sept. 23, 2004: |
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Bush vows to stand by Iraqi people after meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi at White House. Story |
Sept. 27, 2004: |
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Iraq's Border Enforcement Department graduates first cadet class. Story |
Sept. 30, 2004: |
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Iraqi Coastal Defense Force takes official responsibility for protecting country's coastline. Story |
Oct. 1, 2004: |
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Soldiers from the Republic of Korea assume operational authority for northeastern province of Irbil. Story |
Oct. 4, 2004: |
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Terrorist bombs hit 'Green Zone' checkpoint, Baghdad hotel; no casualties reported. Story |
Oct. 6, 2004: |
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Head of Iraq Survey Group reports Saddam Hussein "clearly had ambitions with respect to weapons of mass destruction." Story |
Oct. 7, 2004: |
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Army's 1st Armored Division Returns to Germany after being extended extra three months in Iraq. Story |
Oct. 8, 2004: |
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Insurgents in Iraq destroy Red Crescent building in downtown Ramadi. Story |
Oct. 18, 2004: |
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U.S., Iraqi engineers bring new Baghdad generator on line. Story |
Oct. 20, 2004: |
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U.S. State Department removes Iraq from list of state sponsors of terrorism. Story |
Oct. 30, 2004: |
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Defense Department announces plans to keep about 6,500 experienced troops in Iraq through elections. Story |
Nov. 4, 2004: |
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Construction begins on Iraqi water system reconstruction. Story |
Nov. 4, 2004: |
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Key Iraqi civilian, military leaders arrive at NATO Joint Warfare Centre in Norway to attend course on how to promote civil-military cooperation in security institutions. Story |
Nov. 8, 2004: |
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Iraqi, U.S. Troops begin 'Operation Al Fajr' in Fallujah. Story |
Nov. 8, 2004: |
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Two car bombs target two Christian churches in southern Baghdad. Story |
Nov. 10, 2004: |
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U.S. military officials report that insurgents in Fallujah are using mosques for fighting positions and weapons-storage sites. Story |
Dec. 21, 2004: |
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Attack on military dining facility in Mosul kills 22, wounds 78. Story |
Dec. 24, 2004: |
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Rumsfeld cheers U.S. troops during surprise Christmas Eve visit to Iraq. Story |
Jan. 11, 2005: |
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Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi vow nationwide voting will be conducted on Jan. 30. Story |
Jan. 26, 2005: |
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Helicopter crash in western Iraq kills 31 servicemembers. Story |
Jan. 30, 2005: |
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Millions of Iraqis vote in their first free elections. Story |
Jan. 31, 2005: |
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Riot at Camp Bucca prison leaves four detainees dead, six injured. Story |
Feb. 17, 2005: |
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Iraq certifies election results; Shiite-dominated United Iraqi Alliance claims the most seats in Iraq's new national assembly. Story |
Feb. 27, 2005: |
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Army's 3rd Infantry Division assumes Task Force Baghdad mission. Story |
Feb. 28, 2005: |
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Iraq refers first case involving Saddam officials for trial. Story |
March 2, 2005: |
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State Department report hails human rights advances in Iraq since coalition toppled Saddam's regime. Story |
March 12, 2005: |
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Multinational forces announce that Iraqi highway patrol officers recently thwarted kidnapping, captured hijackers. Story |
