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Iraq elects new FA chief in bid to end long row - Times of India Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:33:52 GMT+00:00

SuperSport.com

Iraq elects new FA chief in bid to end long row Times of India Saeed, formerly one of Iraq's best-known footballers who also served as national coach, said in a letter he had quit in a bid to help free the sport of political and sectarian influence. In August, world soccer's governing body FIFA gave the IFA a year ... Iraq elects new head of football associationUSA Today Iraqi federation elects new chiefAFP Hmoud President of Iraqi Football FederationAswat Al Iraq Newsday (subscription) all 54 news articles »

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From a New Generation of Artists, Vivid Canvases of Iraq's Pain - New York Times Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:02:41 GMT+00:00

New York Times

From a New Generation of Artists, Vivid Canvases of Iraq's Pain New York Times They grew up under Saddam Hussein and stayed in Iraq through the killing and mayhem that scattered hundreds of Iraq's most prominent artists into exile in Europe, Jordan and America. “Young Iraqis are able to create a new kind of painting to fill this ... and more »

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Iraq PM seeks US expertise in rebuilding work - AFP Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:45:00 GMT+00:00

AFP

Iraq PM seeks US expertise in rebuilding work AFP BAGHDAD — Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told visiting US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Saturday that Baghdad wants American companies to work on reconstruction projects in Iraq, the premier's office said. "Iraq is planning to improve roads, ... Al-Maliki invites US firms to rebuild transportation sector in IraqKuwait News Agency Maliki Receives US Transport SecretaryAswat Al Iraq all 9 news articles »

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Sixth Fort Riley soldier dies from wounds sustained in June 6 attack in Iraq - The Republic Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:51:34 GMT+00:00

Sixth Fort Riley soldier dies from wounds sustained in June 6 attack in Iraq The Republic A sixth Fort Riley soldier has died as a result of a June 6 incident in Iraq, making it the single deadliest attack on a unit from the post since the war started more than eight years ago. The Department of Defense said Saturday that Spc. Marcos A. ... Orlando soldier dies of wounds from IraqMiamiHerald.com Orlando soldier dies of wounds suffered in IraqOrlando Sentinel Florida Soldier-Ft. Riley- dies of injuries received in IraqExaminer.com Central Florida News 13 -KTKA.com -Florida Today all 17 news articles »

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House Built By Family of Volunteers for Iraq War Veteran - WBAY Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:53:12 GMT+00:00

House Built By Family of Volunteers for Iraq War Veteran WBAY Keshena native and Iraq war veteran Forrest Perez has been in a wheelchair since September when he was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash. For the past six weeks, local volunteers have been building a handicap-accessible home for the recovering ... and more »

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Ohio soldier killed in Iraq is laid to rest - Columbus Dispatch Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:47:08 GMT+00:00

Columbus Dispatch

Ohio soldier killed in Iraq is laid to rest Columbus Dispatch LOGAN, Ohio -- The Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and other medals and honors were awarded posthumously to Army Spc. Robert P. Hartwick today. Army Brigadier Gen. Darrell K. Williams presented the medals to Robert A. and Linda K. ... Thousands Honor Fallen SoldierABC6OnYourSide.com all 4 news articles »

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Foreign laborers earn little payoff in Iraq - The Associated Press Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:10:00 GMT+00:00

Foreign laborers earn little payoff in Iraq The Associated Press KARBALA, Iraq (AP) — At times, as he describes how he sleeps on the floor of the store where he works or misses the family he left in Nepal to find a job, Mohan Rai punctuates his gloomy tale with a laugh. He tries to make light of the misery he ... and more »

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Civilian killed, 5 injured in Iraq's violence - People's Daily Online Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:13:49 GMT+00:00

Civilian killed, 5 injured in Iraq's violence People's Daily Online A civilian was killed and five were wounded in gunfire and bomb attacks in central and eastern Iraq on Saturday, the police said. Near Baghdad, gunmen wearing military uniforms and using assault rifles broke into a vegetable market in Abu Ghraib area, ... Colonel gunned down in IraqThe News International US pullout exposes Iraq's oil industryUPI.com Iraq army defuse bombs at key oil refinery-sourcesReuters Africa CNN -The Nation, Pakistan -Reuters AlertNet all 24 news articles »

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Schism in Iraq polity - gulfnews.com Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:44:01 GMT+00:00

Schism in Iraq polity gulfnews.com The wrong understanding of democracy also resulted in the absence of a political parties' law, and resulted in corruption that has infested the government at every level, making Iraq one of the most corrupt countries in the world. ... Iraq's Parliament Speaker supports President's efforts to end political crisisAswat Al Iraq all 5 news articles »

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Exiled Iranian group wants UN to watch Iraq camp - eTaiwan News Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:26:47 GMT+00:00

The West Australian

Exiled Iranian group wants UN to watch Iraq camp eTaiwan News AP A leader of an exiled Iranian opposition group says the United Nations must monitor its camp in Iraq after a deadly April attack by the Iraqi army. Maryam Rajavi of the People's Mujahedeen of Iran told thousands of followers at a gathering Saturday ... Iran dissidents call for protection after attackReuters Canada WND ExclusiveWND.com Online commentary: US must step up to help exiled Iranians in Iraq's Camp AshrafDetroit Free Press The Hill (blog) -NCR-Iran.org (press release) all 30 news articles »