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Freedom Radio in Iraq, soundtrack to a war, goes quiet - Washington Post Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:39:04 GMT+00:00

AFP

Freedom Radio in Iraq, soundtrack to a war, goes quiet Washington Post (Dan Zak/The Washington Post) By Dan Zak, FORWARD OPERATING BASE PROSPERITY, Iraq — “It's 81 degrees in beautiful downtown Baghdad. Six oh five on your clock on Fun Fact Friday. I'm Prickel.” “And I'm Townsend. Thanks for falling into extended ... Road Out of Iraq Brings Speed Bumps for USFox News Road out of Iraq brings speed bumps for USSan Francisco Chronicle US forces radio in Iraq shuts as troops pull outAFP CNN -The Associated Press all 194 news articles »

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Hero Marine claims brain trauma suffered in Iraq, Afghanistan led to fatal DUI ... - Washington Post Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:56:53 GMT+00:00

Hero Marine claims brain trauma suffered in Iraq, Afghanistan led to fatal DUI ... Washington Post He was a Marine captain who had earned three Purple Hearts for injuries and the Bronze Star for heroism in Afghanistan and Iraq. He had nearly died from blood loss, suffered severe head trauma and once dug a mass grave for Iraqi civilians. ... and more »

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In postwar Iraq, housing still scarce - Washington Post Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:59:47 GMT+00:00

Trend News Agency

In postwar Iraq, housing still scarce Washington Post As Iraq's economy rattles awake after years of war, the country is experiencing a real-estate boom, with choice properties in Baghdad or in towns such as Karbala or Irbil selling for $500000 to more than $1 million. ... Iraq: Bomb Kills Five In West BaghdadHuffington Post Six people killed in separate attacks in IraqMonsters and Critics.com Iraqi police: Bombs kill 5 in BaghdadCBS News The Associated Press -Forbes -Reuters AlertNet all 227 news articles »

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Turkey thwarts resort bombing by Kurdish rebels - CBS News Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:30:33 GMT+00:00

ThirdAge

Turkey thwarts resort bombing by Kurdish rebels CBS News The US shares drone surveillance data from northern Iraq with Ankara to aid its fight against Kurdish rebels who have bases in Iraq. The two countries have been negotiating the possible deployment of Predator drones after the US leaves Iraq. ... Turkish warplanes bomb PKK in north Iraq: rebelsAhram Online URGENT: Turkish warplanes resume raids on Iraq's Kurdistan bordersAswat Al Iraq Three security officers killed in Kurdish attacks Turkey threatens to launch ...Arab Times Kuwait English Daily all 126 news articles »

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FIFA prohibits Iraq to host matches - FOXSports.com Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:38:18 GMT+00:00

AFP

FIFA prohibits Iraq to host matches FOXSports.com FIFA announced Friday it has barred Iraq from hosting soccer matches, including qualifiers for the upcoming 2012 Olympics and 2014 World Cup, due to security concerns. Iraq had previously hosted games at the Francois Hariri Stadium in the northern ... FIFA bans Iraq from playing home gamesMiamiHerald.com FIFA ban Iraq from hosting matchesAFP Iraq asked to find neutral venueFifa.com ESPN -Herald Sun -Hindustan Times all 112 news articles »

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Booed: Gay soldier Stephen Hill asks his question via video-link from Iraq - Daily Mail Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:56:19 GMT+00:00

Daily Mail

Booed: Gay soldier Stephen Hill asks his question via video-link from Iraq Daily Mail Via a youtube video link from Iraq, Hill asked: 'Do you plan to circumvent the progress that has been made for gay and lesbian soldiers in the military?' But as he did so several members of the audience responded with boos and jeering. ... The Republicans and the SoldierNew Yorker (blog) Boos Heard At GOP Debate After Gay Soldier Asks About 'Don't Ask'NPR (blog) Rick Santorum Criticized for 'Disrespecting' Gay Iraq War Veteran (VIDEO)Christian Post Palm Beach Post -New York Times (blog) all 447 news articles »

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Iraq, South Sudan Slated to Speak at UN Friday - Voice of America (blog) Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:14:59 GMT+00:00

ABC News

Iraq, South Sudan Slated to Speak at UN Friday Voice of America (blog) The United Nations General Assembly holds its third day of general debate Friday, with the leaders of Iraq, the new country of South Sudan, and Israel slated to speak. General debate continues on Saturday and Monday through Friday of next week. ... Walkouts and fury: A look at Ahmadinejad's UN speechesCNN 'UN rubber stamp for western hegemony'Press TV US gets Ahmadinejitters againRT all 2,610 news articles »

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Iraqi president voices "confidence and optimism" for Iraq's future - Xinhua Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:12:50 GMT+00:00

UN News Centre

Iraqi president voices "confidence and optimism" for Iraq's future Xinhua "We look forward with confidence and optimism to the future, and we are working on Iraq to become, as it is one of the emerging democracies and with the attributes of richness in natural and human resources, an important factor in regional stability, ... Iraq becoming a peaceful democratic State, President tells General AssemblyUN News Centre Iraqi President Appeals for Investments in UN SpeechVoice of America Talabani seeks foreign investment in IraqUPI.com Press TV -Today's Zaman -Monsters and Critics.com all 26 news articles »

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The secret history of the Shell gas deal - Iraq Oil Report Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:06:25 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

The secret history of the Shell gas deal Iraq Oil Report Iraqi Southern Oil Company engineers look towards the natural gas flares in the Zubair oil field in southern Iraq on January 21, 2010. (ESSAM AL-SUDANI/AFP/Getty Images) BAGHDAD - Eight months after Iraq committed exclusively to Shell for a ... FACTBOX-Comparison of Iraq oil law drafts, new and oldReuters Africa GE Oil & Gas to supply water re-injection related equipment to BP IraqistockAnalyst.com (press release) Key industry leaders to discuss current and future opportunities in Iraqi ...AME Info Business Wire (press release) all 27 news articles »

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US says won't ignore Iran-backed attacks in Iraq - Reuters Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:11:47 GMT+00:00

Reuters

US says won't ignore Iran-backed attacks in Iraq Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will not "sit idly by" while its forces are harmed by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, the top US military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, said on Thursday. Mullen and US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told a ... U.S. Won't 'Sit Idly by' as Iran Proxies Kill Troops: MullenBloomberg Mullen: US Won't Ignore Iran 'Attacks' in IraqAntiwar.com all 21 news articles »