Petraeus: Iraq violence down but threats remain The Associated Press David Petraeus, who oversees the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, said he expects there will be a threat from extremists to disrupt the upcoming parliamentary ... Gen. Petraeus talks Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti at Vanderbilt Gen. Petraeus to discuss wars at Vanderbilt Petraeus: Fort Campbell Soldiers Ready for Afghanistan |
Globe and Mail | As Iraq's election approaches, the politics of fear dominates Globe and Mail The people of Iraq have known a lot of fear in their lifetimes. And now, with the country's most important election just five days away, fear has become the ... In Sea of Election Signs, Iraqis Awash in Candidates' Gifts Iraq VP slams corruption, urges a vote for 'change' Issues and Efficiency Trump Religion In Iraq Vote |
Centre Daily Times | Iraq's Kurdish Region Gears Up For National Vote RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty While internally this palpable spirit of openness and democracy has been welcomed across the board in Iraq's Kurdish region, Goran's decision to go it alone ... Before Iraq election, Arab and Kurd tensions soar in the north Rival groups see Iraqi vote as way to claim Kirkuk Kirkuk: Caged Bird or Phoenix? |
The Guardian | Vote Seen as Pivotal Test for Both Iraq and Maliki New York Times Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki at a political rally in Iraq on Friday, leading up to parliamentary elections on March 7. Far from consolidating power ... In Iraq, Americans Struggle to Relinquish Control Maliki at risk in coming Iraq election US occupation behind Iraq's turmoil |
Bay Net | Ill Will Over Md. Governor's Goodwill Trip to Iraq NBC Washington Anthony Brown on Monday, "and in some ways an affront to men and women who have gone to Iraq in uniform." Brown, an Iraqi war veteran, added it's important ... Lt. governor defends O'Malley's trip to Iraq O'Malley dismisses 'negativity' of Ehrlich's Iraq criticism Gov. O'Malley Visits Maryland Troops in Iraq |
Daily Mail | Pope offers prayers for Iraq, asks government to protect minorities The Catholic Spirit Iraqi Christians take part in a demonstration calling for peace and security in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 28. - CNS photo/Reuters I learned with deep sadness of the ... Iraq Christians Protest 'Targeted' Killings Iraq's Christians demand justice Iraqi Christians protest over killings |
Iraq: Key figures since the war began The Associated Press 8, 2010: At least 1.55 million people are currently displaced inside Iraq. EMIGRANTS: Prewar: 500000 Iraqis living abroad. Feb. 8, 2010: More than 1 million ... |
New York Daily News | LifestyleHealthHealthcare? Nah. Iraq? Nope. President Obama's biggest ... New York Daily News In his first physical as commander in chief, President Obama was advised to "continue smoking cessation efforts." But even Obama, 48, ... |
Haiti News | Iraq faces 2 more years of budget shortfalls -IMF Reuters WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - Iraq will likely have two more years of budget shortfalls before stronger oil prices and production lift it back into ... IMF: Iraq economy achieves substantial progress IMF: Favorable Medium-Term Outlook For Iraqi Economy |
Reuters | Iraq war takes centre stage at Oscars Sydney Morning Herald Seven years after Michael Moore was booed off the Oscars stage for protesting the invasion of Iraq, a film depicting the conflict is poised to take the top ... Oscar-nominated The Hurt Locker upsets Iraq veterans War movies and the Oscars: It's always hell "Hurt Locker...Hurting For Accuracy" |