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In Iraq, security trumps sectarianism at polls - Los Angeles Times Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:55:18 GMT

Times Online

In Iraq, security trumps sectarianism at polls Los Angeles Times, CA - 4 hours ago Then he gave an answer that would have seemed unthinkable during the depths of Iraq's bloody civil war: "Our prime minister" -- the Shiite head of ... Video: Under Tight Security, Iraqis Go to the Polls AssociatedPress A Calmer Iraq Takes Another Try at the Ballot New York Times Iraq elections: Polls close as security clampdown keeps violence ... guardian.co.uk BBC News - New York Daily News all 3,321 news articles

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Bush shoe-thrower sculpture given the boot in Iraq - AFP Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:15:47 GMT

Xinhua

Bush shoe-thrower sculpture given the boot in Iraq AFP - 8 hours ago TIKRIT, Iraq (AFP) — A huge shoe sculpture honouring the Iraqi reporter who gained global fame by throwing his footwear at former US president George W. ... Iraq sculpture honoring Bush shoe-thrower removed The Associated Press Iraq shoe sculpture is removed The Press Association Iraq shoe-throwing monument removed MarketWatch (press release) BBC News - Independent Online all 649 news articles

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US will not renew Blackwater contract in Iraq - Reuters Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:02:35 GMT

ABC News

US will not renew Blackwater contract in Iraq Reuters - Jan 30, 2009 The move was not a surprise following Iraq's decision to deny a license to Blackwater, which drew intense criticism after its guards opened fire in Baghdad ... Video: Blackwater's Iraq Deal Not to Be Renewed AssociatedPress State Department Cancels Iraq Contract With Blackwater Washington Post US not to renew Blackwater contract for Iraq: report Xinhua ABC News - New York Times all 1,314 news articles

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Election Results in Iraq's Diyala May Prove to Be a Critical ... - Washington Post Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:05:57 GMT

Washington Post

Election Results in Iraq's Diyala May Prove to Be a Critical ... Washington Post, United States - 4 hours ago By Anthony Shadid BAQUBAH, Iraq, Jan. 31 -- In Iraq's receding but still entrenched sectarian struggle, perhaps the most important votes in the provincial ... Iraq Prepares For High-Stakes Elections RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Sunni Arabs turn toward the ballot Los Angeles Times Iraqi candidate runs to make change in her life and her country Kansas City Star all 20 news articles

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Red tape strands Indiana woman's baby son in Iraq - The Associated Press Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:00:17 GMT

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Red tape strands Indiana woman's baby son in Iraq The Associated Press - 7 hours ago Eight-month-old Amir Alshemmari remains in his aunt's concrete house in the holy city of Najaf in central Iraq, where his relatives' home has electricity ... Red tape strands Indiana woman's young son in Iraq Fox 28 all 119 news articles

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Voting for change in Mosul - Los Angeles Times Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:17:56 GMT

ABC News

Voting for change in Mosul Los Angeles Times, CA - 2 hours ago Mosul, Iraq -- Hisham marched to the polls in Mosul eager for change -- the last four years had been disastrous. The voting line moved briskly and people ... Iraqi Christians caught in middle of Mosul vote The Associated Press Three Sunni Candidates Slain Days Before Elections Washington Post UN condemns killing of Iraqi candidates International Herald Tribune NPR - Azzaman.com all 323 news articles

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Iraq January death toll at lowest since 2003 war - Reuters Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:07:38 GMT

Javno.hr

Iraq January death toll at lowest since 2003 war Reuters - 6 hours ago Iraq on Saturday held its most peaceful election since the fall of Saddam. The vote to pick regional councils in 14 of the country's 18 provinces passed ... Iraqi civilian deaths down in January CNN International all 17 news articles

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After Promising Quick Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Works Through Details - Voice of America Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:07:42 GMT

Boston Globe

After Promising Quick Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Works Through Details Voice of America - Jan 29, 2009 By Al Pessin President Barack Obama is working toward a decision on how quickly to withdraw US troops from Iraq. He has had two meetings with senior ... Video: Obama: Tough Decisions on Iraq, Afghanistan Loom AssociatedPress Obama Seeks Accord With Military on Iraq New York Times Obama says tough decisions soon on Iraq, Afghan wars Reuters AFP - The Associated Press all 2,075 news articles

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Iraq election ends without major attack - ministry - Reuters Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:07:41 GMT

Javno.hr

Iraq election ends without major attack - ministry Reuters - 11 hours ago BAGHDAD, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Iraq concluded provincial elections on Saturday without recording a major attack anywhere in the war-weary country, said Defence ... Tension rises with Iraq's elections pending Boston Globe Iraqi fighters swap bullets for ballots Times Online Elections End in Iraq; No Major Violence KARK Reuters UK - Reuters all 18 news articles

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Security tight as elections begin in Iraq - Scotsman Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:57:28 GMT

My Fox Boston

Security tight as elections begin in Iraq Scotsman, United Kingdom - 17 hours ago IRAQ imposed a nationwide security lockdown as voting began today in key regional elections. Blanket measures not seen since the deadliest years of the ... AP Top News at 2:00 am EST The Associated Press all 287 news articles