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Weapons Sales to Iraq Move Ahead Despite US Worries - New York Times Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:19:39 GMT

Austin American-Statesman

Weapons Sales to Iraq Move Ahead Despite US Worries New York Times While the United States is eager to beef up Iraq's military, at least in part as a hedge against Iranian influence, there are also fears that the move could backfire if the Baghdad government ultimately aligns more closely with the Shiite theocracy in ... Iraq's Sunni Iraqiya Accepts Talabani Call for Strife TalksBusinessWeek U.S. arms sales to Iraq raise concernsAustin American-Statesman Allawi says Iraq headed for "sectarian autocracy"Chicago Tribune Christian Science Monitor all 2,070 news articles »

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Foreign business in Iraq quadruples in 2011 - USA TODAY Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:33:35 GMT

USA TODAY

Foreign business in Iraq quadruples in 2011 USA TODAY By Jim Michaels, USA TODAY US investment and other business in Iraq has quadrupled this year despite concerns over violence and sectarian rivalry as the last American troops withdrew from Iraq. 2009 file photo by Nabil Al-Jurani, AP Iraqi workers are ... Iraq surge's advocates fear gains will be lostWashington Times Iraq War in Retrospect: Toppling Saddam Not Worth the CostHuffington Post Removing troops puts Iraq at riskBaltimore Sun GreaterKashmir.com -Boston.com -Wall Street Journal all 60 news articles »

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Iranian Exiles in Iraq Ready to Start Relocation - Fox News Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:37:21 GMT

Fox News

Iranian Exiles in Iraq Ready to Start Relocation Fox News 9, 2011: In this photo provided by the People's Mujahedeen Organization of Iran, Iraqi police stand guard outside the opposition group's camp northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. The leader of an Iranian dissident group has agreed to start relocating refugees ... Iranian Camp Ashraf exiles to begin leaving Iraq campBBC News Iranian dissident group in Iraq agrees to quit Camp AshrafMiamiHerald.com Iranian exiles in Iraq agree to move campsThe Associated Press New York Times all 573 news articles »

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The Iraq War: How good was it for business? - San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:41:04 GMT

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

The Iraq War: How good was it for business? San Francisco Chronicle (blog) This month marked the end of the Iraq war. The nearly decade-long skirmish ended with a low-key announcement, as tens of thousands of US troops still continue to fight in Afghanistan. “It's going to be a bit awkward to be celebrating too much, ... As Iraq War Ends, No Parade Planned for US TroopsFox News The Iraq War is not really overWashington Times Virginia lawyers help Iraq, Afghanistan veterans get benefits, handle other ...Washington Post Stars and Stripes -Gothamist all 474 news articles »

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Three contractors freed in Iraq - CNN International Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:17:39 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Three contractors freed in Iraq CNN International Peter King got involved after the wife of one of the men appealed for help Baghdad (CNN) -- Three security contractors, two of them American veterans and one from Fiji, have been freed in Iraq almost three weeks after they were detained by the Iraqi ... Congressman: Iraq releases 3 security contractorsWall Street Journal NY Rep. King: Iraq Releases 3 ContractorsTIME Iraq: After Weeks In Custody, Iraqi Army Reportedly Releases 3 Security ...Huffington Post all 253 news articles »

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Oil deal with Kurds fuels political tensions in Iraq - Fort Worth Star Telegram Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:46:05 GMT

The Guardian

Oil deal with Kurds fuels political tensions in Iraq Fort Worth Star Telegram By Sinan Salaheddin AP BAGHDAD -- An oil exploration deal between Irving-based Exxon Mobil and Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region is fueling political tensions in a country where a spike in violence after the withdrawal of US troops is clouding the ... Exxon Mobil Deal Hikes Tension in Northern IraqABC News Exxon Mobil deal hikes tension in northern IraqSan Francisco Chronicle Iraq is not ready for divisionThe Guardian all 165 news articles »

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Iraq War Innovations Find Wider Use - Washington Post Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:40:30 GMT

Iraq War Innovations Find Wider Use Washington Post 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Megan Hughes reports on innovations and technologies from the Iraq war that have commercial applications. Hughes reports on Bloomberg Television's "InsideTrack." (Source: Bloomberg) (/Bloomberg) Correction: Clarification: ... and more »

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Perry: Obama should have held parade to honor Iraq troops - CBS News Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:42:36 GMT

Fox News (blog)

Perry: Obama should have held parade to honor Iraq troops CBS News Rick Perry opened up a new line of criticism against President Obama today, saying he hadn't shown the proper courtesy in welcoming troops returning home from the war in Iraq. "It really disturbs me that after nine years of war in Iraq, this president ... GOP Candidates Call on Obama to Formally Honor Iraq VetsFox News (blog) Perry blasts Obama for not hosting a 'simple parade' celebrating troop return ...The Hill (blog) Do You Want a Parade to Celebrate the End of War in Iraq?KPBS ABC News (blog) -New York Times (blog) all 446 news articles »

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Iraq's one-man war machine - Los Angeles Times Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:13:19 GMT

Iraq's one-man war machine Los Angeles Times By Richard Bonin When Vice President Joe Biden slipped into Baghdad this month to commemorate the end of eight bloody years of war in Iraq, there was one face conspicuously absent from the host of solemn ceremonies and farewell meetings he attended: ...

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Iraq: Utah vets' stories of war - Salt Lake Tribune Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:59:11 GMT

Iraq: Utah vets' stories of war Salt Lake Tribune These are some of the poignant stories told by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to historians at the University of Utah's American West Center. Matthew Basso, director, said the center decided three years ago to interview veterans of the latest wars while ... and more »