Telegraph.co.uk | US seeks to defuse Iran-Iraq showdown after seizure of oil well World Tribune BAGHDAD — Iran and Iraq have been embroiled in their first military standoff in more than 20 years. The Iraq Army, with US support, deployed hundreds of ... Iran's mini-incursion into Iraq WORLD: Iraq takes back oil well, OKs separate oil deal Iraq owes Iran billions, lawmakers say |
New York Daily News | US soldiers in Iraq could face courts-martial for getting pregnant CNN Washington (CNN) -- A new order from the general in charge of northern Iraq makes getting pregnant or impregnating a fellow soldier an offense punishable by ... Army orders court martials for soldiers who get pregnant in northern Iraq Army General Makes Pregnancy Punishable Offense in Iraq General Defends Move to Prohibit Pregnancy, Calls Female Soldiers 'Invaluable' |
Globe and Mail | Iraq to challenge Opec on 'fair share' of output Financial Times Iraq has set the stage for a fight with fellow Opec members about production levels, warning it has been "deprived of its fair ... Oil Trades Little Changed After Declining on Stronger Dollar Iraq's Evolving Role in the Global Oil Industry OIL FUTURES: Crude Mixed As Market Mulls Weather, Geo-politics |
Kansas City Star | Almost 4 Years after Near Fatal Attack, a Much Different Iraq CBS News (blog) BAGHDAD, Iraq—What a difference three-and-a-half years makes. Last time I was here, I left unconscious on a stretcher, after our team and the 4th Infantry ... Iran vs. Iraq and What This Means for the U.S. Mullen praises Pakistani military efforts US Dept of Defense - Mullen Updates, Changes Joint Guidance |
Reuters | Iraq signs preliminary deal to develop southern oil field Xinhua 21 (Xinhua) -- Iraq signed a preliminary deal with an oil consortium comprised of Malaysia's Petronas and Japan's Japex on Monday to develop a southern oil ... Iraq, Petronas, Japex Ink Deal for Gharaf Oilfield Watching The World: Japan cheers Iraq deal Iraq initials deal to develop southern oil field |
ABC News | N. Iraq Suicide Bombing Kills District Council Chief Voice of America Iraqi officials say suicide bombing in the north killed 2 people, including a district council chief. Police say the attacker targeted the local ... Iraq: Bombs kill 5 in northern city, Baghdad Suicide attack kills local leader in northern Iraq Policeman killed, 8 injured in bomb attacks in Iraq |
Xinhua | Egypt's presence in Iraq would 'create balance' AFP CAIRO — Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari called on Monday for a stronger Egyptian presence in Iraq to create balance in his country, which has been ... Leaders of Iraq, Egypt seek closer ties Iraq PM in Cairo to improve ties with Egypt Egyptian president and Iraqi leader discuss regional stability, economic relations |
Washington Times | Obama signs $636.3 billion defense-spending bill Seattle Times President Obama signed into law legislation that provides $636.3 billion for the US military in fiscal 2010, including $128.3 billion for the wars in Iraq ... How much more money will the Pentagon need? Obama falling short of bill-signing pledge Obama signs bill for defense, jobless benefits |
AFP | Iran expects speedy trial of 3 American hikers The Associated Press BEIRUT — Iran's foreign minister said Monday he expects a speedy trial for three American hikers jailed since crossing the border from Iraq in July. ... US hiker arrested in Iran to be judged 'soon:' Iran One of US hikers in Iran to be judged 'soon' Iran FM expects verdict “soon” for three US hikers |
Daily Mail | Pentagon Fast-Tracks Face Transplants for Injured Veterans Wired News Now, the Department of Defense wants to fast-track the surgical science, in hopes of helping the estimated 200 veterans who've returned from Iraq and ... Boston Hospital Receives $3.4 Million Grant to Perform Face Transplants on ... Brigham gets $3.4m for face transplants From Hollywood Fantasy to the Medical Fast-Track |