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Car bomb kills 30 in southern Iraq - Los Angeles Times Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:32:22 GMT

New York Times

Car bomb kills 30 in southern Iraq Los Angeles Times, CA Some fear that the militant group Al Qaeda in Iraq and others will test the Iraqi security forces. Shiite militias also could once more try to flex their muscles. Others worry that the country's political parties could resort to bloodshed in the ... Blast in Crowded Market Kills 30 in Southern Iraq Washington Post Car bomb in Iraq kills about 30 people The Associated Press Car Bomb Rips Through Market in Southern Iraq, Killing Many Voice of America BBC News - United Press International all 1,251 news articles

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Iraq police free 3 US contractors - Los Angeles Times Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:15:51 GMT

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Iraq police free 3 US contractors Los Angeles Times, CA The men are free on bail, but may not leave Iraq. Two other Americans are still being held. By Ned Parker Reporting from Baghdad -- The Iraqi police on Wednesday released three of the five US contractors who were detained last week in connection with ... Iraq: 5 US contractors to be released in Baghdad The Associated Press Horse racing in Iraq romps past the hard times AFP Judge decided charges against five US contractors not warranted CNN International Washington Times - The Associated Press all 310 news articles

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Report: Contracting in Iraq, Afghanistan lacks oversight - CNN Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:07:05 GMT

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Report: Contracting in Iraq, Afghanistan lacks oversight CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The US government's process for awarding contracts for construction and other needs in Iraq and Afghanistan continues to be vulnerable to fraud and waste, according to a government-ordered review released Wednesday. ... Report Faults Oversight of Contracts for Current Wars Washington Post US probe warns of waste in Iraq, Afghanistan war deals AFP Afghanistan And Iraq At Risk For Contracting Fraud Talk Radio News Service The Associated Press - Bloomberg all 540 news articles

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Detroit man sentenced for spying for Iraq - United Press International Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:03:35 GMT

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Detroit man sentenced for spying for Iraq United Press International The Detroit News said federal investigators believed Shenami, who traveled frequently to Iraq, provided information on US military activities in Turkey and Iraqi dissidents living in Michigan. In return, Iraqi officials accommodated in the movement of ... Sterling Heights man sentenced after spying for Iraq Detroit Free Press Mich. man who spied for Iraq gets nearly 4 years The Associated Press Iraq secret agent sentenced to 46 months in prison The Detroit News C&G Newspapers - The Associated Press all 216 news articles

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Iraq releases Shiite insurgent - United Press International Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:22:35 GMT

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Iraq releases Shiite insurgent United Press International ... responsibility for about 6000 attacks on coalition forces. "As security improves and the Iraqi security forces mature, a few Shia extremist groups are now attempting to engage the government of Iraq in the reconciliation process," the military said. Iraq prisoner release brings hope for British hostages Reuters Iraq releases man held in slayings of US soldiers CNN US frees Shia militant linked to British hostages in Iraq guardian.co.uk The Associated Press - BBC News all 367 news articles

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Heritage deal in Iraq possible watershed - United Press International Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:52:56 GMT

Daily Mail

Heritage deal in Iraq possible watershed United Press International BAGHDAD, June 10 (UPI) -- The pending merger of Heritage Oil and Turkey's Genel Energy for oil developments in Iraqi Kurdistan may be a watershed for the region. Heritage combines with Genel to examine the possibility of linking northern Iraqi oil ... Heritage Purchases Genel to Tap Kurdish Reserves Bloomberg Heritage Oil falters over Iraqi dispute guardian.co.uk MARKET REPORT: Oil gushes after merger in Iraq Daily Mail Wall Street Journal - MarketWatch all 225 news articles

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Number of Fulbright scholarships from Iraq doubled - AFP Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:46:50 GMT

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Number of Fulbright scholarships from Iraq doubled AFP The 2.5-million-dollar increase in funding promised by Iraq pushes the number of scholarships available from 35 to 70, and means Iraq will have more Fulbright awards available than any other country in the Middle East. "We signed a memorandum of ... Iraq gives $2.5 million for Fulbrights The Associated Press US condemns anti-gay violence in Iraq Times of India all 99 news articles

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First Iraq Oil Bidding Round June 29 -Official - Wall Street Journal Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:11:32 GMT

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First Iraq Oil Bidding Round June 29 -Official Wall Street Journal Iraq will hold its first bidding round for prized oil and gas fields as shceduled on June 29, a government spokesman said Wednesday. "Iraq will hold the first round bidding round to award six oil fields and two gas fields on June 29," Iraqi government ... Iraq says Kurd oil deals illegal, Kurds foot bill guardian.co.uk Iraq unveils foreign oil contract shortlist Times Online Iraq gov't hopes to end oil dispute with Kurds Forbes AFP - Iraq Oil Report all 85 news articles

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Popular emotions blur US perceptions of national interest in Iraq - United Press International Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:33:55 GMT

New York Times

Popular emotions blur US perceptions of national interest in Iraq United Press International By PAOLO LIEBL VON SCHIRACH, UPI Outside View Commentator WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- US President Barack Obama's determination to evacuate all US combat forces from Iraq in fact is only fulfilling a commitment made by his predecessor, ... Iraq Moves Ahead With Vote on US Security Pact New York Times Iraq gov't agrees on date for security pact vote eTaiwan News Chris Hill vs. the Iraqi Status of Forces Agreement Referendum The Washington Independent Antiwar.com - United Press International all 38 news articles

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4311 - Examiner.com Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:59:29 GMT

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4311 Examiner.com Jun 10, 2009 4:38 PM (21 mins ago) By AP, AP As of Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at least 4311 members of the US military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes nine military ... US military deaths in Iraq war at 4311 The Daily Advance US military deaths in Iraq war at 4311 The Associated Press US military deaths in Iraq war at 4311 Examiner.com all 189 news articles