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Iraq court hands Sunni VP 2nd death sentence - Businessweek Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:57:08 GMT

The Nation

Iraq court hands Sunni VP 2nd death sentence Businessweek The verdict was the second death sentence for Tariq al-Hashemi in less than two months, and is likely to stoke further resentment among Iraq's minority Sunni Muslims against the Shiite-led government. The sentence is unlikely to be carried out any time ... Fugitive Sunni Iraq VP sentenced to death on second chargeReuters Fugitive Iraq VP handed second death sentenceThe Nation Iraq Sentences Fugitive VP to Death ... AgainNewser gulfnews.com -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 220 news articles »

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Report: $800 million is snuck out of Iraq each week - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:12:16 GMT

The Nation

Report: $800 million is snuck out of Iraq each week Christian Science Monitor Abdul Basit Turki al-Sae'ed, now Iraq's acting central bank governor, is simultaneously the head of the country's Supreme Audit Board. In September, he led an audit of central bank currency auctions that convinced him that $800 million is "transferred ... Obama's Iraq ambassador: I wanted troops to remain in IraqForeign Policy (blog) Iraq opens biggest trade fair in 20 yearsBusiness Recorder (blog) Iraq Sets April 2013 for Elections Nationwide, Except for KirkukAl-Monitor CNN (blog) -Middle East Confidential -UPI.com all 35 news articles »

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Iraq War veteran challenges military on injury benefits - The State Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:50:11 GMT

Iraq War veteran challenges military on injury benefits The State WASHINGTON — Tanya L. Towne was wearing her full “battle rattle” when she got injured preparing for war. Now the Pentagon must explain why that should be treated differently from a combat-related injury. What happens next will put the Defense ... and more »

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Iraq Vets Help With Rescue, Recovery in NYC - NewsMax.com Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:28:15 GMT

Iraq Vets Help With Rescue, Recovery in NYC NewsMax.com I peer-pressured my partner, Marvin Avilez, into going out there,” said Meijer, 24, who served in Iraq during 2010 and 2011. “When the road ended, we hopped out. On the way, we found a dude wading in the water, pulling a row boat. He was a former ... and more »

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Iraq Awards Markez $150 Million Contract to Build 800 Homes - Bloomberg Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:46:16 GMT

Iraq Awards Markez $150 Million Contract to Build 800 Homes Bloomberg Iraq, which holds the world's fifth-largest oil reserves, is seeking foreign investment to help rebuild an economy and infrastructure damaged by years of conflict, sanctions and lack of investment. In March 2010, the government approved a plan to build ... and more »

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Iraq violence drops off sharply in October - The Daily Star Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:32:15 GMT

AFP

Iraq violence drops off sharply in October The Daily Star BAGHDAD: Levels of violence in Iraq last month dropped off dramatically despite a string of attacks over the Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday that were claimed by Al-Qaeda, figures released on Thursday showed. Monthly casualty tolls compiled separately by ... Al-Qaida in Iraq claims responsibility for deadly attacks during Eid al-Adha ...Washington Post US: Iraqi audit points to huge money launderingUSA TODAY Sunni extremists: We set off bombs in Iraq, more to comeCNN (blog) Yahoo! News (blog) -Zee News -AFP all 289 news articles »

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Thousands support Iraq War vet's push to change in-state tuition policy - WRAL.com Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:03:58 GMT

WRAL.com

Thousands support Iraq War vet's push to change in-state tuition policy WRAL.com Raeford, N.C. — An Iraq War veteran who says she was denied in-state tuition at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke delivered more than 145,000 signatures to an online petition to the UNC Board of Governors Thursday in an effort to bring ... Ex-soldier seeks change in how UNC treats veteransSan Francisco Chronicle all 22 news articles »

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Justice Department sues Reston contractor, alleges it provided unqualified ... - Washington Post Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:32:19 GMT

Justice Department sues Reston contractor, alleges it provided unqualified ... Washington Post The Justice Department sued a Virginia-based contractor Wednesday, accusing the company of submitting false claims for unqualified guards under a $10 million contract to provide security in Iraq. Triple Canopy, a private security company based in ... Feds: Defense firm put untrained guards in IraqHuffington Post United States Sues Contractor for False Claims Under Contract for Security in IraqYumanewsnow all 158 news articles »

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Watchdog Cites Iraq Corruption - Wall Street Journal Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:18:08 GMT

The State

Watchdog Cites Iraq Corruption Wall Street Journal Corruption remains one of the main obstacles to democratic progress and development in Iraq, with almost $800 million flowing out of the country illegally each week, according to a U.S. watchdog's quarterly report to Congress Tuesday. The report by the ... Officials: Attacks in Iraq kill 4 peopleThe State US report says Iraqi auditors believe up to $800M is sent out of Iraq ...Washington Post Iraq: Report on Money-LaunderingNew York Times all 195 news articles »

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Iraq Violence Surges Amid Corruption, US Report Finds - Businessweek Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:49:07 GMT

Irish Times

Iraq Violence Surges Amid Corruption, US Report Finds Businessweek Bowen's report provides an independent assessment of Iraq's troubles and progress a week before the U.S. presidential election, after a campaign in which the timing and extent of the troop withdrawal that ended in December has become a point of ... Time to Get Tough on IraqNew York Times FEATURE-Syria turmoil stirs Iraqi tribal sympathies, hopesReuters Conflict inflicting collateral damage on IraqIrish Times Antiwar.com -Foreign Policy (blog) -The National all 40 news articles »