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Myths of Iraq and Afghanistan - Chicago Tribune Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:13:40 GMT

Myths of Iraq and Afghanistan Chicago Tribune When Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the other day the U.S. war in Afghanistan is "succeeding" and "has turned an important corner," I could have sworn I had heard that before. Where could it have been? Ah, now I remember. In 2003, Defense ... and more »

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UK Defense Agency Loses Appeal Over Iraq Death Negligence - Businessweek Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:09:07 GMT

Belfast Telegraph

UK Defense Agency Loses Appeal Over Iraq Death Negligence Businessweek Nearly 180 British soldiers died during the country's eight-year involvement in the U.S.-led Iraq war before troops were withdrawn in 2011. The claims in the case, some of which involve a friendly fire incident during the first days of the invasion ... Families of slain UK soldiers win right to sue governmentReuters British court rules families of soldiers killed in Iraq can sue government for ...Washington Post Families of slain British soldiers win right to sue governmentChicago Tribune Telegraph.co.uk -Belfast Telegraph -BBC News all 404 news articles »

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Iraq seeks ousted central bank chief's arrest in graft probe - Reuters Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:26:21 GMT

Al-Monitor

Iraq seeks ousted central bank chief's arrest in graft probe Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi authorities have issued arrest warrants for the former central bank chief and other bank officials after a probe into corruption, a decision likely to fuel investor worries the government is interfering with the bank's autonomy. Iraq issues arrest warrant for ex central bank chief, other officialsChicago Tribune Iraq Issues Arrest Warrant for Central Bank ChiefABC News Iraq Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Central Bank GovernorBusinessweek Financial Times -Al-Monitor all 170 news articles »

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Canada judge says terror suspect can be extradited - The Associated Press Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:50:00 GMT

CTV News

Canada judge says terror suspect can be extradited The Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — A judge ruled Friday there is enough evidence to extradite a Canadian man to the United States to face charges that he helped coordinate Tunisian jihadists believed responsible for separate suicide attacks in Iraq in 2009 that ... Judge rules evidence sufficient to extradite Edmonton man to US on conspiracy ...Globe and Mail A Iraqi-born Canadian citizen should be extradited to the US on charges he was ...BBC News 'Candid Camera' suspect to be extradited to US 0London Free Press Danbury News Times -Medicine Hat News -Canada.com all 295 news articles »

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Iraq's south oil exports head for record in October - Reuters Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:01:34 GMT

Iraq's south oil exports head for record in October Reuters Southern exports rise to 2.30 mbpd so far in October. * New oil terminals help boost shipments during 2012. * Iraq aims for total October exports of 2.8 mbpd. By Alex Lawler. LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Iraq's oil exports from its southern ports have ... and more »

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Don't Just Worry About Iranian Influence in Iraq - Commentary Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:33:14 GMT

Commentary

Don't Just Worry About Iranian Influence in Iraq Commentary There is real reason for concern, and I won't be one that will downplay Iranian attempts to influence, if not dominate, Iraq. That said, Iraqi Shi'ites are traditionally not pro-Iranian; they are pro-Iraqi. After all, during the Iran-Iraq War, the bulk ... Iraq presses US for faster arms deliveriesBusinessweek Attack Kills 4 Pakistani Shiite Pilgrims in IraqABC News The Real Reason Baghdad Fears The Defeat of Bashar Al-AssadAl-Monitor Chicago Tribune -gulfnews.com -UPI.com all 371 news articles »

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Exxon Nears Sale of South Iraq Stake - Wall Street Journal Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:02:01 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Exxon Nears Sale of South Iraq Stake Wall Street Journal By HASSAN HAFIDH · Exxon Mobil Corp. is in talks to sell its stake in a contract to develop a multibillion-dollar oil project in southern Iraq while gearing up to start a controversial drilling effort in the Kurdistan region, people familiar with the ... Exxon seeks to quit flagship Iraq oil projectReuters ExxonMobil Reportedly Looks to Quit Major Iraq Oil FieldDailyFinance Spat with Exxon bad for Iraq, oil consumers [TradeArabia]Equities.com Hurriyet Daily News -Chicago Tribune all 85 news articles »

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Iraq - but not as you know it. - Forbes Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:04:17 GMT

Forbes

Iraq - but not as you know it. Forbes Mt Halgurd is the high point of Iraq. Having been a regular visitor to a country that has had more than its fair share of low points in the past few decades, I leapt at the opportunity to stand on the top of Iraq's highest peak and see an aspect of ...

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Carter on a mission to foster closer U.S. military ties in Iraq - Examiner.com Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:33:46 GMT

Examiner.com

Carter on a mission to foster closer U.S. military ties in Iraq Examiner.com The Pentagon announced that Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has landed in Iraq to attend a high level meeting with president Nouri al-Maliki and his defense chief Saadoun Dlimi. According to the official press release: “Deputy Secretary of ... U.S. lauds defensive ties with IraqUPI.com all 17 news articles »

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Russia's Mideast Power Ploy - Daily Beast Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:34:37 GMT

Daily Beast

Russia's Mideast Power Ploy Daily Beast The Kremlin is reviving its fading influence in the Middle East, and it's doing it the traditional way: by drawing up oil and military contracts. Currently Iraq is Russia's most promising partner. At their most recent meeting in Moscow earlier this ...