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'Chemical' Ali Executed in Iraq - New York Times Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:45:26 GMT+00:00

NEWS.com.au

'Chemical' Ali Executed in Iraq New York Times Notes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and other areas of conflict in the post-9/11 era. Go to the Blog » An Iraqi court had sentenced Mr. Majid, 68, ... Iraq Executes Saddam's Cousin 'Chemical Ali' for Crimes Against HumanityVoice of America Iraq hangs "Chemical Ali" for gas attack, crackdownsReuters Iraq's Ali Hassan al-Majid executedAljazeera.net Newsday (subscription) -Xinhua -The Guardian all 766 news articles »

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Exxon,Shell Sign Final Deal For Iraq West Qurna 1 Oil Field - Wall Street Journal Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:53:13 GMT+00:00

Earthtimes (press release)

Exxon,Shell Sign Final Deal For Iraq West Qurna 1 Oil Field Wall Street Journal (XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) finalized a deal in Baghdad Monday to develop the West Qurna phase 1 oil field in southern Iraq, Iraqi oil officials ... Iraq completes deal with oil giants Exxon Mobil, ShellAFP ExxonMobil to redevelop, expand Iraq's West Qurna 1 fieldOil & Gas Journal Exxon Inks Agreement to Develop Iraq Oil FieldMarketNewsVideo.com elan: The Guide to Global Muslim Culture -Bizjournals.com -The Business Insider all 187 news articles »

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Brian Murphy: Iraq's PM resolute in crusade to purge memory of Saddam - Scotsman Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:01:52 GMT+00:00

BBC News

Brian Murphy: Iraq's PM resolute in crusade to purge memory of Saddam Scotsman TO HEAR Iraq's prime minister tell it: the country's future depends on purging its past links with Saddam Hussein's regime. And Nouri al-Maliki is saying it ... Iraq seeks to ban glorifying Baath party, symbolsReuters Avoiding Crisis in Iraq's Political MinefieldCouncil on Foreign Relations Iraq reinstates 59 election candidatesAFP Los Angeles Times -GulfNews all 830 news articles »

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Blair in Spotlight for Role in Iraq War - Wall Street Journal Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:43:20 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Blair in Spotlight for Role in Iraq War Wall Street Journal By CASSELL BRYAN-LOW LONDON—Tony Blair will undergo a public grilling this week over the UK's role in the Iraq war, raising questions about the former prime ... Ex-defence secretary speaks of strain of Iraq lossesBBC News PM admits 'mistake' over post-war Iraq planningAFP Gordon Brown admits 'mistake' in Iraq planningTelegraph.co.uk The Guardian -Sky News -Financial Times all 234 news articles »

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Fraud fears over $2.5bn contract to firm in Iraq - Irish Times Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:39:03 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Fraud fears over $2.5bn contract to firm in Iraq Irish Times In a scathing report, the special inspector-general for Iraq, Stuart Bowen, said oversight of the company awarded the contract, DynCorp, was weak. ... Oversight of Iraq contract 'weak'Aljazeera.net US Oversight Of Iraq Police Training Firm FaultedNew York Times Audit faults State for failing to monitor Iraq contractGovExec.com Los Angeles Times -Wall Street Journal -The Guardian all 238 news articles »

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Marines hand over command to Iraqis in Anbar - World Tribune Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:40:08 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Marines hand over command to Iraqis in Anbar World Tribune BAGHDAD — The US Marine Corps has concluded a significant step in plans to withdraw from Iraq. The Marine Corps has ended its command of Iraq's largest ... Analysis: Marines leave Iraq again _ for good?Washington Post Last Marine Operational Command Leaves IraqBefore It's News Marines End Anbar Mission as Army Takes LeadDepartment of Defense AFP -WITN -Daily Times all 548 news articles »

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36 killed in Iraq bombings as 'Chemical Ali' executed - Irish Times Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:38:57 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

36 killed in Iraq bombings as 'Chemical Ali' executed Irish Times As defence minister he oversaw the repression of dissident Kurds and Shias and served as governor of Kuwait when it was occupied by Iraq in 1990-91. ... Blasts Hit Baghdad Hotels, at Least 37 DieCBS News 37 killed in attacks on Baghdad hotelsLos Angeles Times Baghdad suicide bombers and gunmen kill dozens in coordinated hotel attackThe Guardian Toronto Sun -Seattle Times -Reuters all 888 news articles »

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'Magic Wand' probed in Iraq - UPI.com Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:54:07 GMT+00:00

New Zealand Herald

'Magic Wand' probed in Iraq UPI.com The gadget has widely used in Iraq as it is believed to have been sold in bulk to Iraqi security forces before Britain imposed the export ban. ... Iraq Spends $85 Million on Fake Bomb DetectorsTom's Guide Iraq Official Warned Against Anti - Bomb Device BuyNew York Times Iraq's PM orders probe on bomb detectorsWashington Post The Guardian -Aljazeera.net -Press TV all 613 news articles »

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18 US veterans commit suicide each day as a result of Iraq, Afghanistan wars - Tehran Times Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:03:09 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

18 US veterans commit suicide each day as a result of Iraq, Afghanistan wars Tehran Times Analyzing this phenomenon, researcher Eli Clifton said that the spike in the suicide rate can most clearly be attributed to the ongoing wars in Iraq and ... Group: Lawsuit could help thousands of veterans with PTSDCNN Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2010BusinessWeek Thousands of vets could get benefits upgradeWashington Post NPR (blog) -14WFIE.com -VA Watchdog dot Org (blog) all 401 news articles »

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'Buried' Finds Savior - New York Times Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:34:43 GMT+00:00

MTV.com

'Buried' Finds Savior New York Times ... Utah, Lionsgate paid an estimated $3.5 million for “Buried,” a Spanish thriller starring Ryan Reynolds as a civil contractor in Iraq who awakens to find ... Sundance: Ryan Reynolds Jumps the SnakeNew York Magazine Sundance update: 'Buried' starring only Ryan Reynolds sold for 3.2 million ...Examiner.com Ryan Reynolds Scores Big at SundanceParade Magazine Los Angeles Times -FEARnet.com -BuzzSugar.com (blog) all 89 news articles »