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US contractors face dangers in Iraq; 1 killed in bombing - Los Angeles Times Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:16:45 GMT+00:00

The Daily Star

US contractors face dangers in Iraq; 1 killed in bombing Los Angeles Times (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) By Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times Stephen Everhart was brought to Iraq by the US Agency for International Development to assist the University of Baghdad's business college in qualifying for international ... Baghdad: Bombs hail 'worst violence for months'The Guardian At Least 23 Killed In Iraq Serial BlastsRTT News U.S. citizen killed in Baghdad bomb attackWashington Post Atlanta Journal Constitution -CNN -UPI.com all 469 news articles »

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Soccer-Iraq put Iran out of Olympic qualifying - Reuters Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:01:24 GMT+00:00

Universal Sports (blog)

Soccer-Iraq put Iran out of Olympic qualifying Reuters TEHRAN, June 23 (Reuters) - Iran's hopes of playing in the 2012 London Olympic soccer tournament vanished on Thursday when they were beaten 2-0 by neighbours Iraq in the second leg of a second-round qualifier. Two goals by Amjad Radhi, one either side ... Iran crash out of Olympic qualificationPersian Football Iraq defeats Iran in Olympic qualifiers‎Press TV all 16 news articles »

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Iraq's Maliki wants to downsize government - Reuters Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:11:28 GMT+00:00

FRANCE 24

Iraq's Maliki wants to downsize government Reuters Increasing political tensions could hamper the governing coalition as it decides whether to ask some US troops to stay in Iraq beyond an end-year deadline for their withdrawal. Violence has ebbed since the peak in 2006-2007 but Sunni Muslim insurgents ... Iraq PM says bloated government must be trimmedAFP Maliki Says Iraq's Poorly Performing Ministers May Be ReplacedBloomberg Iraq's PM: “Legislation of laws by Parliament, weak.”Aswat Al Iraq Alsumaria TV -gulfnews.com -Reuters Canada all 37 news articles »

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Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya: Wars of choice, but who's doing the choosing? - Los Angeles Times Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:40:23 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya: Wars of choice, but who's doing the choosing? Los Angeles Times Peace-loving America is now fighting three wars: in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. It's as if we've wandered into the Talking Heads song "Once in a Lifetime": You may ask yourself, well, how did I get here? It's probably too late to do much about these ... White House Infographic Assumes Full Withdrawal From Iraq at End of YearFiredoglake Most military families 'against wars in Iraq and Afghanistan'Press TV The Unanticipated Costs of the Wars In Iraq, Afghanistan, and LibyaIdeal Taxes Association The White House (blog) -NewsWithViews.com -Huffington Post (blog) all 9,999 news articles »

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Fuel theft hits Iraq power grid: inspector - AFP Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:15:00 GMT+00:00

AFP

Fuel theft hits Iraq power grid: inspector AFP BAGHDAD — Large volumes of diesel fuel destined for Iraq's power stations are stolen each month by transportation contractors in cahoots with electricity ministry officials, an inspector said on Thursday. Such theft is exacerbating life in Iraq where ... and more »

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Major oil groups circle Kurdistan Iraq as 'blacklist' threat takes back seat - Financial Times Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:25:25 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Major oil groups circle Kurdistan Iraq as 'blacklist' threat takes back seat Financial Times However, their interest may actually be due to Iraq's need to increase oil revenues rather than further indication tensions between the two regions are easing. Although the oil majors have never publicly said so it is widely accepted they have ... Hard times looming for Iraq's KurdsForeign Policy Daniel Serwer: Getting to DenmarkAl-Arabiya Analysis: Beneath Iraqi soil, an oil boom awaitsIraq Oil Report The National -Brazil Business Today (subscription) all 13 news articles »

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Anglican Priest Given Prestigious Religious Freedom Award - Christian Post Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:56:42 GMT+00:00

Christian Post

Anglican Priest Given Prestigious Religious Freedom Award Christian Post The Vicar of Baghdad, as he is widely-known, has been a steady voice amidst violence and political upheaval that has engulfed and changed Iraq beyond recognition since 1998. White has established himself as a central figure in political, diplomatic and ... and more »

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$17b in Iraq rebuilding money missing - Boston Globe Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:35:23 GMT+00:00

Transparency International (press release) (blog)

$17b in Iraq rebuilding money missing Boston Globe The United States was responsible for administering the Development Fund for Iraq, set up after the 2003 invasion with money from Iraqi oil sales, frozen Saddam Hussein-era assets, and money left from the UN oil-for-food program. ... NY Fed Won't Say How Much Money Went to IraqCNBC.com NY fed won't reveal missing Iraq billionsPolitico Iraq to trace money missing after US invasionXinhua Khaleej Times -UPI.com all 154 news articles »

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Iraq struggles to boost oil production - Washington Post Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:00:53 GMT+00:00

Iraq struggles to boost oil production Washington Post Nabil al-Jurani/ASSOCIATED PRESS - Oil workers work at Zubair oil field near Basra, 550 kilometers (340 miles) southeast of Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, May 15, 2011. By Aaron C. Davis, RUMAILA OIL FIELD, Iraq — Here in Iraq's southern desert, ... Iraq raises salaries for Basra oil workersKhaleej Times Iraq oil exports in highest levels in MayPeople's Daily Online all 6 news articles »

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Iran steps in to help Iraqi electricity providers - MiamiHerald.com Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:24:54 GMT+00:00