Iraq hopes to consummate a deal with a developer to turn "Baghdad's Honeymoon
Island" into a world-class resort.
In April 2007, Baghdad was ramping up for what would become the city's
deadliest month for U.S. soldiers. Americans had flooded the city as part of the
"surge." Insurgents, including Mahdi Army militia members, weren't happy.
Having trouble staying awake on the graveyard shift? Capt. Erin Fager can tell you how to keep alert, and it doesn't involve
caffeine-charged energy drinks.
American servicemembers will participate with thousands of Japanese in joint
earthquake disaster drills Sunday and Monday in Tokyo and Yokosuka, Japanese
officials said.
