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Iraq prime minister scraps $4.2 bln Russian arms deal, cites graft - The Daily Star Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:37:42 GMT

The Daily Star

Iraq prime minister scraps $4.2 bln Russian arms deal, cites graft The Daily Star BAGHDAD: Iraq said Saturday it had canceled a $4.2 billion deal to buy military jets, helicopters and missiles from Russia, citing possible corruption in the contract. In a confusing exchange, the announcement by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's office ... Iraq Cancels $4.2B Russia Arms Deal Over Graft ConcernsDefenseNews.com Iraq Cancels Russian Arms DealVoice of America Iraq reconsiders $4 billion Russian arms plansBeloit Daily News CNN -BBC News all 422 news articles »

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Lost to history: Missing war records block benefits for Iraq, Afghanistan vets - NBCNews.com (blog) Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:26:27 GMT

ProPublica

Lost to history: Missing war records block benefits for Iraq, Afghanistan vets NBCNews.com (blog) Through 2008, dozens of Army units deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan either had no field records or lacked sufficient reports for a unit history, according to Army summaries obtained by ProPublica. DeLara's outfit, the 1st Cavalry Division, was among ... Vital Field Records Missing From Iraq, Afghan WarsNewser all 90 news articles »

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Iraq executes 10 prisoners for terrorism - CNN Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:00:56 GMT

Al-Monitor

Iraq executes 10 prisoners for terrorism CNN "The Iraqi authorities' insistence on carrying out this outrageous string of executions, while unwilling to reveal all but the barest of information, underlines the opaque and troubling nature of Iraq's justice system," Joe Stork, deputy director of ... Iraq executes 10, including an EgyptianArab News Iraq executes 10 over 'terrorist crimes'Peninsula On-line Iraq executes 10 convictsTwoCircles.net Al-Monitor all 36 news articles »

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Iraq marked highlight of Petraeus' Army career - The Seattle Times Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:03:46 GMT

Winnipeg Free Press

Iraq marked highlight of Petraeus' Army career The Seattle Times On the march to Baghdad in 2003, when many Americans expected the Iraq war to last weeks and not years, a two-star Army general named David Petraeus posed a question to a reporter accompanying him that would come to define the grueling U.S. ... Iraq highlights exceptional Army career of Gen. David Petraeus, expert on ...Washington Post Petraeus biographer was reservist, scholarNavyTimes.com CIA Director Petraeus quits over extramarital affair; led military effort in ...Newser Winnipeg Free Press -Kansas.com all 6,501 news articles »

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Total Says Unclear if Iraq Wants it to Exit Halfaya - Fox Business Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:52:09 GMT

Total Says Unclear if Iraq Wants it to Exit Halfaya Fox Business Following Total's entry into Kurdistan, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, Hussein al-Shahristani, told reporters in Baghdad that it must end its dealings with the semi-autonomous region or sell its stake in a major southern oil field, Halfaya, according to ... and more »

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Some local Iraq, Afghan veterans struggle to get jobs, get over PTSD - Palm Beach Post Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:13:39 GMT

San Francisco Chronicle

Some local Iraq, Afghan veterans struggle to get jobs, get over PTSD Palm Beach Post Darrell Langworthy, a former Air Force sergeant who couldn't sleep, had difficulty finding work and suffered from post traumatic stress disorder after serving a tour in Saudi Arabia, stands in Veteran's Park in Royal Palm Beach. (Richard Graulich/The ... On this Veterans Day, a gallery of images of US troops at war.Fox News Larry Minear The art of warBoston Globe AP PHOTOS: Images of US troops at warSan Francisco Chronicle USA TODAY all 1,155 news articles »

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IAEA chief visits Iraq - UPI.com Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:06:41 GMT

IAEA chief visits Iraq UPI.com BAGHDAD, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency met with the Iraqi prime minister Sunday to congratulate him on taking steps against nuclear proliferation. IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano met Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri ... and more »

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Iraq vet finds a home at College of Marin - Marin Independent-Journal Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:54:26 GMT

Iraq vet finds a home at College of Marin Marin Independent-Journal In Iraq, one of Deras's duties was guarding the base, checking vehicles as they requested admission — a job that could have gotten him blown up. "There was a huge risk that a car would drive up and explode in our faces," Deras said. Deras was lucky. and more »

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Iraq Says Exxon Seeks Bids on Oil-Field Stake - Wall Street Journal Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:05:00 GMT

AFP

Iraq Says Exxon Seeks Bids on Oil-Field Stake Wall Street Journal Exxon, which upset Baghdad by signing a deal last year to explore for oil in Iraq's semiautonomous Kurdish region, has informed Iraq of its wish to sell its 60% stake in the West Qurna-1 project, Hussein al-Shahristani said in an interview. “Exxon has ... Iraq official: Exxon seeks exit deal this yearBusinessweek Iraq says Exxon to quit oilfield, ends Turkey TPAO dealReuters Iraq signs deal with Russia's Bashneft-led consortium to search for oil in ...Washington Post all 596 news articles »

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Iraq's Al-Qaim camp reflects Syrian hopelessness - The Daily Star Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:36:45 GMT

The Daily Star

Iraq's Al-Qaim camp reflects Syrian hopelessness The Daily Star AL-QAIM, Iraq: At this border camp for displaced Syrians, 3-by-2 meter white plastic dome tents line row by row across a dusty, barren moonscape, enclosed by a barbed wire fence. Inside, hundreds of grubby-faced children wander around aimlessly ...