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US: Iraq inks $3B deal for F-16 fighter jets - CBS News Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:19:17 GMT+00:00

USA Today

US: Iraq inks $3B deal for F-16 fighter jets CBS News (AFP/Getty Images) BAGHDAD - Iraq has signed an estimated $3 billion deal to buy 18 fighter jets from the United States, officials said Tuesday, in a measure aimed at protecting its air space alone after years of relying on help from American pilots. ... Iraq Buys F-16s, Strengthening Its Air ForceWall Street Journal Iraq regime tries to silence corruption whistleblowersThe Independent Iraq Makes First Payment to US for 18 Lockheed F-16 JetsBusinessWeek USA Today all 315 news articles »

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AP Interview: Iraq-US training deal likely - CBS News Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:05:29 GMT+00:00

Antiwar.com

AP Interview: Iraq-US training deal likely CBS News (AP) UNITED NATIONS — With a year-end deadline for the pullout of US troops looming, Iraq's foreign minister said Tuesday he believes there will be an agreement with the United States to train his country's military and talks are already under way in ... Iraq: US likely to keep thousands of troops as trainers in Iraq after ...allvoices Iraqi Foreign Minister: Small US Training Mission Eyed for Post-2011 IraqFiredoglake Iraq - Secretary General of League of Arab States: Coming Arab Summit in BaghdadISRIA (registration) Antiwar.com all 161 news articles »

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8 people killed, 9 wounded in attacks in Iraq - Xinhua Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:53:04 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

8 people killed, 9 wounded in attacks in Iraq Xinhua 28 (Xinhua) -- Eight people were killed, including five family members, and nine wounded in separate gunfire and bomb attacks in Iraq Wednesday, the police said. In Iraq's western province of Anbar, two civilians were killed and another wounded when a ... Gunmen kill 5 relatives of Sunni fighter in IraqThe Associated Press Eight die in attacks across IraqUPI.com Gunmen storm Iraqi militiaman's home, kill 5WHNT Reuters AlertNet -Khaleej Times all 109 news articles »

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Iraq makes first payment for 18 fighter jets - AHN | All Headline News Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:53:36 GMT+00:00

Argentina Star

Iraq makes first payment for 18 fighter jets AHN | All Headline News Iraq has made the first payment for the 18 fighter jets it is buying from the United States. The jets will help Iraq defend its air space. US and Iraqi officials say the jets will provide the basis for Iraq's air defenses and are a critical factor in ... Iraq Makes First Payment for 18 F-16 FightersDepartment of Defense Iraq makes first payment in $3 bln F-16 deal-U.S.Reuters all 24 news articles »

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Save Iraq from its leaders - gulfnews.com Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:11:52 GMT+00:00

gulfnews.com

Save Iraq from its leaders gulfnews.com Both Turkey and Iran are against the Kurdish project which proved to be successful in Iraq, where the Kurds set up their regional and federal entity inside the country. Most Iraqis are keen to end their ... Kurds to send 2 negotiating delegations to BaghdadAswat Al Iraq round two: iraq's oil and gas law threatens stability of government againniqash Iraq alters oil law draft to erode Kurdish powersKurdish Globe Rudaw -American Enterprise Institute -Toronto Star all 18 news articles »

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The Great Iraq giveaway: US hands over billions in bases and equipment ... - Daily Mail Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:07:56 GMT+00:00

Daily Mail

The Great Iraq giveaway: US hands over billions in bases and equipment ... Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter With the US military due to pull out of Iraq in December, the Department of Defense is giving away billions of dollars worth of equipment, new figures show. Military vehicles, spare ammunition, body armour and elaborate bases ... What "No Nation-Building" Is Costing UsMen's News Daily all 21 news articles »

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WikiLeaks link leads to interrogation - Politico (blog) Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:16:28 GMT+00:00

RollingStone.com (blog)

WikiLeaks link leads to interrogation Politico (blog) Peter Van Buren, the author of a book critical of nation-building in Iraq titled “We Meant Well,” wrote in a Tuesday piece on the website TomDispatch.com that after posting an item that linked to a diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks he was ... State Department Employee Faces Firing for Posting WikiLeaks LinkWired News The Greedy Battle For Iraq's 'Hearts And Minds'NPR The Foreign Service Officer Who Rants Against the State DepartmentThe Atlantic Wire RollingStone.com (blog) -CBS News -Antiwar.com all 28 news articles »

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Hyundai, Metka Win Iraq Power Deals - Wall Street Journal Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:05:35 GMT+00:00

Trend News Agency

Hyundai, Metka Win Iraq Power Deals Wall Street Journal AMMAN—Iraq's cabinet has approved deals with Hyundai Engineering Co. and Greece-based Metka to build power plants in the southern oil hub of Basra that are valued at up to $656.9 million, a government spokesman said, in moves aimed at ... Iraq awards $650 mln in power plant dealsReuters all 8 news articles »

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Iraq police arrest ex-electricity minister: officials - AFP Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:35:00 GMT+00:00

AFP

Iraq police arrest ex-electricity minister: officials AFP He was referring to Iraq's top anti-corruption agency. A parliamentary official, who also did not want to be named, confirmed Ani had been detained by police. Neither gave further details beyond the fact he had been arrested. Ani was dismissed by Prime ... and more »

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IRAQ: A Culture Of Collapse - Strategy Page Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:37:33 GMT+00:00

Reuters India

IRAQ: A Culture Of Collapse Strategy Page Iraqi anti-corruption advocates are in despair over this, and the future of Iraq. The corruption extends to politicians or the wealthy in general, having immunity from prosecution for any crimes. This is very unpopular with most Iraqis. ... Iraqi Shi'ites fear Syria's unrest could spill across borderReuters Blogs (blog) The Arab Spring's unintended consequencesCNN (blog) ANALYSIS - Iraqi Shi'ites fear fallout of Syria turbulenceReuters India Al-Arabiya all 37 news articles »