Iraq Celebrates Surprise Win in Olympics
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A stream of red tracer bullets cut through the night sky amid a hail of celebratory gunfire as Iraqis, exhausted from war and unending violence, celebrated their national soccer team's startling 1-0 victory over Australia in the Olympic quarterfinal.
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ATHENS -- Italy ended Iraq&#39;s dreams of winning only a second Olympic medal on Friday when it beat the war-torn country 1-0 in the bronze medal soccer match in Thessaloniki.
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Britain's men's 4x100m relay team win a stunning gold medal in Athens.
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Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a  key U.S. ally and supporter of the Iraq war, celebrated on  Sunday his election win over opposition Labor after voters  enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term.
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IRAKLION, Greece - The Iraqi soccer team is one victory away from an improbable trip to the podium. Emad Mohammed's 12-yard bicycle kick in the 64th minute gave Iraq a 1-0 victory over Australia in the quarterfinals Saturday, putting the invaded, war-torn country in position to compete for only its second Olympic medal in the nation's history...
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Iraqi expatriates traveled hundreds of miles to cast ballots Sunday in their country's election, joyously dancing in ethnic garb and expressing relief that family members were able to vote safely despite violence in Iraq.
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They hadn&#39;t even blown out the big Olympic candle here Sunday night when a huge banner was unfurled during the Closing Ceremonies saying, &quot;Welcome to Beijing.
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Plentiful buses, helpful volunteers, and efficient security have added up to &#39;positive surprises&#39; for the host city. There are many measures by which to judge the success of an Olympic Games: records broken, medals won, dreams fulfilled or dashed.
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Italy&#39;s Alberto Gilardino scored the game&#39;s only goal in the eighth minute Friday, ending the Iraqis&#39; incredible run in the Olympic tournament and their hopes of winning their nation&#39;s first medal since 1960.
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Japan revived memories of their glorious  gymnastics past when they upstaged favorites China and the  United States to snatch the Olympic men's team gold for the  first time in 28 years Monday.
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Iraq&#39;s footballers beat Australia 1-0 Saturday to reach the semifinals of the Olympic men&#39;s tournament, triggering celebratory gunfire in their violence-racked country.
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Iraqis held their breath at the unaccustomed quiet in the capital Tuesday, reveling in post-election euphoria as officials began what they said could be a week-long count of ballots and political jockeying began over the next government.
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It was something not seen in Baghdad since before the 2003 invasion Â people publicly welcoming a new year with singing, dancing and alcohol-fueled revelry. The ballrooms of two landmark hotels Â the Palestine and the Sheraton Â were full of people for the first New Year's Eve celebrations after four years of violence that has bloodied Iraq.
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Greek teenager Ilias Iliadis swept up the Olympic host country&#39;s second gold medal on Tuesday, winning the men&#39;s judo under 81kg category.
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Iraq's historic election was widely  hailed as an unexpected success on Monday but diplomats and  analysts warned that the failure of insurgents to wreck the  poll did not mean they were on the run.
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Iraq's interim PM hails Sunday's election amid reports that turnout in Sunni areas was not as low as expected.
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Iraqis, weary of violence and deprivation, erupted in wild celebration Saturday after their national soccer team beat Australia 1-0 in the Athens Games.