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Iraq risks more instability if polls delayed: general - AFP Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:16:09 GMT+00:00

Washington Times

Iraq risks more instability if polls delayed: general AFP BAGHDAD — Iraq risks increased instability if elections slated for January are delayed, a top Iraqi general warned in an interview with AFP, as legislation ... Round-up of Daily Violence in Iraq - Saturday October 24, 2009McClatchy Washington Bureau US envoy visits Baghdad bomb siteCNN International FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Oct 23Reuters Live 5 News -Washington Times -Xinhua all 51 news articles »

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Report finds big flaws with new US Embassy in Iraq - CNN Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:06:24 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Report finds big flaws with new US Embassy in Iraq CNN Iraqi President Jalal Talabani speaks at the January opening of the new US Embassy in Iraq. Washington (CNN) -- The State Department's ... US should seek refund for shoddy Iraq embassy: auditAFP US seeks refund for shoddy Iraq Embassy workArab News Pricey new US Embassy in Iraq has multiple' flaws, report findsKansas City Star Times Online -United Press International -Foreign Policy all 193 news articles »

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Iraqi court seeks arrest of Sunni MP - The Associated Press Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:12:06 GMT+00:00

The Associated Press

Iraqi court seeks arrest of Sunni MP The Associated Press BAGHDAD — A local criminal court in Iraq's Diyala province issued an arrest warrant for a Sunni member of parliament on suspicion of financing and inciting ... Iraqi court seeks arrest of Sunni MPPress Trust of India Warrant out for Iraqi MP and husbandAFP all 109 news articles »

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The Kirkuk conundrum - guardian.co.uk Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:14 GMT+00:00

The Kirkuk conundrum guardian.co.uk Iraq has once again met what very low expectations remain of it. Despite a 15 October deadline, the Iraqi parliament is yet to agree on a new election law ... Counting BackwardNew York Times Iraq election row could impact US pullout-officialReuters US Faces Critical Challenges in Troop Withdrawal from Iraq, Lawmakers SayFOXNews Los Angeles Times -AINA -Wall Street Journal all 429 news articles »

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Op-Ed Columnist Eyes on the Prize - New York Times Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:14:04 GMT+00:00

Op-Ed Columnist Eyes on the Prize New York Times Aides said Mr. Obama would highlight the progress in Iraq in his re-election campaign. Could we actually read such a news article in three years? ... and more »

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Fears over failure of approving new elections law in Iraq - Xinhua Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:07:57 GMT+00:00

AFP

Fears over failure of approving new elections law in Iraq Xinhua Meanwhile, Kurdish lawmaker Adel Berwari, a member of parliament's security and defense committee, revealed reports presented by Iraq's intelligence and ... US envoy Rice meets Iraqi Kurds over electionsAFP Kirkuk Arabs call for postponing elections - SummaryEarthtimes (press release) all 15 news articles »

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Boston-area man charged in alleged terrorist plot - Los Angeles Times Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:24:15 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Boston-area man charged in alleged terrorist plot Los Angeles Times Authorities say Tarek Mehanna and associates discussed attacking two prominent US politicians, shopping malls and American troops serving in Iraq. ... Massachusetts man arrested on terror chargesWashington Post How FBI traced Tarek Mehanna in his quest to become a jihadiChristian Science Monitor Records show man intent on terror, but supporters skepticalBoston Globe The Associated Press -Detroit Free Press -guardian.co.uk all 1,270 news articles »

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Obama And Maliki Agree Elections Key To Success In Iraq » - New York Daily News Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:38:35 GMT+00:00

Voice of America

Obama And Maliki Agree Elections Key To Success In Iraq » New York Daily News President Obama repeated a pledge today to withdraw all US combat troops from Iraq next year, saying he's hopeful timely elections in ... Obama: US Combat Troops Out of Iraq By Next AugustVoice of America Obama urges passage of Iraq election lawAFP Obama urges Iraq to complete election law by JanuaryReuters India Washington Times -CNN -NPR all 508 news articles »

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CSI, Iraq: Old treasures' new storyline - Philadelphia Inquirer Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:02:35 GMT+00:00

Reuters

CSI, Iraq: Old treasures' new storyline Philadelphia Inquirer The items were unearthed by the British Museum and Penn in the 1920s and '30s with the permission of the then-fledgling nation of Iraq. ... Penn Museum exhibit rediscovers Iraq's pastGloucester County Times - NJ.com Penn Museum show casts new light on ancient IraqReuters India all 8 news articles »

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Iraq: Q & A with Shiite religious and political leader Ammar Hakim - Los Angeles Times Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:24:14 GMT+00:00

Iraq: Q & A with Shiite religious and political leader Ammar Hakim Los Angeles Times The 39-year-old cleric became the head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (formerly referred to as the Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council) in late August ...