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Iraq plays for another global trophy at U20 WCup, 5 years after winning Asian Cup - Washington Post Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:11:08 GMT

Iraq plays for another global trophy at U20 WCup, 5 years after winning Asian Cup Washington Post BAGHDAD — Iraq is gearing up to play for another global soccer trophy, five years after a surprising run to the Asian Cup title. The Iraqis last week qualified for the 2013 Under-20 World Cup, which will be held in Turkey. They got there after ... and more »

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Broker Shwan Taha Dominates Foreign Stock Trades in Iraq - Bloomberg Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:38:30 GMT

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Broker Shwan Taha Dominates Foreign Stock Trades in Iraq Bloomberg It now handles about 80 percent of all share transactions by foreigners on the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX), says Taha, whose selling point to his clients is that he's an Iraqi with a decade of experience working at different times for investors Mark ... and more »

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At Least 20 Die in Series of Bomb Attacks Throughout Iraq - New York Times Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:32:00 GMT

New York Times

At Least 20 Die in Series of Bomb Attacks Throughout Iraq New York Times Published: November 14, 2012. BAGHDAD — From a busy market to a university campus, a series of bomb attacks swept through Iraq on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 100, the Iraqi police and security forces said. Iraq bombings kill 17 on eve of Muharram and AshuraBBC News Series of Bombings Hit IraqWall Street Journal Car bombs kill at least 18 in IraqCNN RTT News -The Daily Star all 458 news articles »

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US drops case against KBR over Iraq private security costs - Chicago Tribune Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:01:36 GMT

US drops case against KBR over Iraq private security costs Chicago Tribune "The use of armed private security contractors was both reasonable and necessary given the dangerous, life-threatening conditions under which KBR and its subcontractors were asked to perform in Iraq," KBR said in a statement. The contract at issue ... and more »

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Uzbekistan, Iraq and Qatar grab key wins - Oman Tribune Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:03:21 GMT

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Uzbekistan, Iraq and Qatar grab key wins Oman Tribune SINGAPORE Three moments of late magic helped Uzbekistan, Iraq and Qatar grab key 1-0 wins in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday as Asian champions Japan rode their luck before edging to the brink of a place in Brazil. Nine of the 10 teams remaining ... Japan, Qatar, Iraq, and Uzbekistan win in 2014 World Cup qualifierAl-Arabiya Qualifier victories for Japan and IraqAljazeera.com Japan beat Oman in Muscat to edge closer to World Cup qualification; Iraq ...NEWS.com.au Fifa.com -Radio Australia all 236 news articles »

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IRAQ: Terrorists Have A Few Bad Months - Strategy Page Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:08:40 GMT

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IRAQ: Terrorists Have A Few Bad Months Strategy Page Iraq may be a democracy, but it is still a nation of tribes and clans. Thousands of years of tyranny have left people dependent on tribal and clan organizations for basic justice (marriage contracts, carrying out wills and handling business disputes ... Friedman: Obama's nightmare called SyriaAlbany Times Union all 16 news articles »

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They're buying what? US investors latch onto Iraqi dinar - Reuters Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:40:57 GMT

They're buying what? US investors latch onto Iraqi dinar Reuters U.S. retail investors' interest in Iraq's currency is part of a broad push for investment opportunities that will give some yield. Most of them cite near-zero interest on their U.S. savings and certificates of deposits as a reason for buying dinars and ... and more »

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Yet another high-ranking military official mired in scandal - Chicago Tribune Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:02:35 GMT

Washington Times

Yet another high-ranking military official mired in scandal Chicago Tribune Then came the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, American defeats. Gen. David Petraeus was involved with both. He served in Iraq after the invasion, training what was to be the new Iraqi army. Then he went home to rewrite the Marine Corps' field manual on ... The Rise and Fall of `General Peaches'TIME From Iraq to Washington: Petraeus has long record of facing tough situationsWashington Times Brian Stewart: Was Gen. Petraeus as unwise in war as he was in love?CBC.ca CounterPunch all 101 news articles »

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Iraq edge Jordan to boost Brazil bid - Reuters Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:45:38 GMT

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Iraq edge Jordan to boost Brazil bid Reuters DOHA (Reuters) - A late goal by striker Hammadi Ahmed gave a youthful Iraq a vital 1-0 victory over Jordan in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday, thrusting them back into contention for a place in Brazil. Jordan had wasted a number of good chances to ... Iraq beats Jordan 1-0 in 2014 WCup qualifierFOXSports.com Iraq records much-needed win over Jordan in AFC World Cup qualifyingBoxscore Iraq beats Jordan 1-0 in 2014 World Cup qualifierBoston Herald Peninsula On-line -7M SPORTS all 44 news articles »

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Iraqi Government and Kurdistan at Odds Over Oil Production - New York Times Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:38:57 GMT

New York Times

Iraqi Government and Kurdistan at Odds Over Oil Production New York Times By STANLEY REED. Published: November 14, 2012. LONDON — The re-emergence of Iraq as an oil powerhouse is sending ripples through the Middle East and the industry as a whole. Enlarge This Image ... UPDATE 3-Exxon to pick W.Qurna buyer soon -Iraq's ShahristaniReuters Exxon Quits West Qurna For Kurdistan: A Good Move?Seeking Alpha Western oil companies face a delicate balancing act as industry booms in IraqBend Bulletin Voice of America -Globe and Mail all 28 news articles »