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US Embraces a Low-Key Response to Turmoil in Iraq - New York Times Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:17:50 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

US Embraces a Low-Key Response to Turmoil in Iraq New York Times WASHINGTON — As Iraq erupted in recent days, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was in constant phone contact with the leaders of the country's dueling sects. He called the Shiite prime minister and the Sunni speaker of the Parliament on Tuesday, ... From Iraq's guardian to its counselorWashington Post Iraq vice president raises prospect of fleeing countryTelegraph.co.uk Biden Calls Maliki, Kurdish Area President After Bombings in IraqFox News Gulf Daily News -AFP all 389 news articles »

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Iraq agrees to UN-brokered deal on fate of Iranian exiles - Washington Post Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:03:18 GMT

AFP

Iraq agrees to UN-brokered deal on fate of Iranian exiles Washington Post Iraq's leaders agreed Sunday to a UN-brokered deal that could lead to the peaceful emigration of thousands of Iranian dissidents who have lived in the country under US protection since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein eight years ago. ... Iraq and United Nations Sign Deal Over Iranian Dissident CampFox News UN, Iraq agree on Camp Ashraf resettlement planThe Associated Press UN, Iraq Agree on Plan to Resettle Iranian DissidentsVoice of America (blog) Sacramento Bee -AFP all 256 news articles »

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A homecoming from Iraq - Detroit Free Press Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:01:23 GMT

Fox News

A homecoming from Iraq Detroit Free Press Soldiers in the last US combat brigade to leave Iraq have arrived home in time for Christmas. Nearly 200 soldiers arrived at Ft. Hood, Texas, on Saturday, while others arrived earlier in the week. The drizzling rain and chilling wind didn't dampen the ... Last Combat Troops Out of Iraq Arrive at Fort HoodFox News Combat troops out of Iraq back at Fort HoodCBS News Three soldiers injured in Iraq are reunited at Texas' Fort HoodFort Worth Star Telegram Washington Post -Boston.com -AFP all 364 news articles »

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Pro-West Arabs preventing Iraq from mediating in Syria - Tehran Times Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:25:04 GMT

Pro-West Arabs preventing Iraq from mediating in Syria Tehran Times Due to its good relations with both sides, Iraq would be the best mediator between the Arab League and Syrian officials. However, some members of the Arab League have accused the Iraqi government of partiality toward Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. ... and more »

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Iraq in a serious political imbroglio - Tehran Times Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:25:10 GMT

Iraq in a serious political imbroglio Tehran Times Since the United States withdrew its last troops from Iraq on December 18, the country has been engulfed in a major political crisis. Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi, a prominent pro-Western figure, has been charged with ordering assassinations of ... Iraqi Islamic Party denies raiding his Yarmouk officesAswat Al Iraq all 23 news articles »

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Reflections on end of Iraq war - STLtoday.com Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:03:42 GMT

Reflections on end of Iraq war STLtoday.com Mary Belchik holds a picture from her wedding to Cpl. Christopher Belchik, 14 months before before he was killed in Iraq's Anbar province on Aug. 22, 2004. This portrait was taken in the living room of Belchik's home in Grafton on Tuesday, Dec. ... and more »

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UN, Iraq agree on Camp Ashraf resettlement plan - Newsday Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:39:41 GMT

UN, Iraq agree on Camp Ashraf resettlement plan Newsday Click here UN, Iraq agree on Camp Ashraf resettlement plan Originally published: December 25, 2011 4:58 PM Updated: December 25, 2011 8:02 PM By The Associated Press REBECCA SANTANA (Associated Press) (AP) -- The United Nations and the Iraqi government ... and more »

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Iraq's dwindling Christian population mark Christmas - AFP Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:20:00 GMT

AFP

Iraq's dwindling Christian population mark Christmas AFP BAGHDAD — Iraq's dwindling Christian population marked Christmas on Sunday with religious leaders calling for peace, days after attacks across Baghdad killed dozens and a political row raised sectarian tensions. The commemoration came a week after US ... LEAD: Instability clouds Christmas in Iraq, archbishop saysMonsters and Critics.com Feature: Iraqi Christians mark Christmas amid security concernXinhua Iraqi Christians call for peaceCourier Mail BosNewsLife all 44 news articles »

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Iraq and Syria are unraveling - Today's Zaman Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:10:05 GMT

Iraq and Syria are unraveling Today's Zaman It is quite shocking to see how little discussion there is in Turkey about the very troubling developments in Iraq and Syria. It looks like the uprising in Syria is entering a new phase with two bombings in Damascus on Friday, killing 44 people. ... and more »

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Iraq — still a potential battlefield - The Express Tribune Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:48:23 GMT

The Express Tribune

Iraq — still a potential battlefield The Express Tribune Today, Iraq is a potential battlefield for a contest between forces led by Saudi Arabia and Iran. By Tanvir Ahmad Khan For people of my generation, the defining experiences were the Palestinian 'Naqba', the heroic Algerian struggle for independence, ... Abdelhussein Shaban: Washington set to face difficulties in Iraq if it fails ...Arab News Rising Shiite influence in post-US Iraq poses threat for TurkeyToday's Zaman Iraq serious case amid US withdrawalPress TV gulfnews.com all 9 news articles »