Headlines from October 22, 2011

Iraqi politics won over the reality of fragile security, surprising U.S. military negotiators who didn’t expect withdrawal.
Clinton warns Iran that Iraq remains close ally; robust U.S. presence in the region will remain.
Ackerman: Iraq War isn’t over—5,500 mercenaries will remain to protect U.S. diplomats.
I wanted to be a witness…But eventually, every witness to atrocity becomes a participant.
The Mexican Mafia controls and taxes southern California’s gangs by appreciating that most end up in prison.
With Israel and China eager to get in on drones, sales could top $94 billion this decade.
Brazil’s environmental police use homemade drones to monitor deforestation and agricultural crimes.
Every turbine in a German wind farm produces more energy than the world’s first nuclear plant.
Sasha Frere-Jones gives Coldplay a second chance, investigates pros and cons.
Noel Gallagher: “Liam fucking hates Coldplay, which made me love them a little bit more.”
TMN’s John Warner provides a music playlist for his new book The Funny Man.
Read an excerpt of The Funny Man.
Japanese women turn straight teeth crooked, seeking to appear endearing.