In the January 3 edition of The Washington Post, a report by Loveday Morris: "Unhappy in Europe, some Iraquis return home".

In the January 5 issue of The Washington Post, an op-ed by Paula J. Dobriansky and David B. Rivkin. Jr.: "Putin's crude and desperate propaganda".

In the same issue, an obit by Staff reports and News services: "Vilmos Zsigmond, 85 Lighting wizard worked his magic on 'Close Encounters' " .