The Sun | Blair says Iraq's economy thriving since 2003 invasion and toppling of Saddam ... Fox News Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, left talks to Mohammed J Al-Doreky, Iraq Deputy Foreign Minister after addressing the delegates, at the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) fourth annual conference in central London, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 ... Blair: Iraq's economy growing since Saddam ousted UK firms should invest more in Iraq, says Tony Blair Tony Blair: British business should do deals in Iraq after 'sacrifice' of troops |
The Nation | Iraq finalizes Pakistan exploration deal MarketWatch BAGHDAD--Iraq finalized Monday an oil and gas exploration contact with Pakistan Petroleum , the first of three deals Baghdad will conclude with international firms this week as part of its efforts to upgrade its energy sector after years of war and ... Iraq inks exploration deal with Pakistan Petroleum Iraq signs gas deal with Pakistani company Iraq signs final gas contract with Pakistan Petroleum |
Hurriyet Daily News | At home away from home, Syrian Kurd refugees long for statehood Reuters CAMP DOMIZ, Iraq (Reuters) - Keyrings and umbrellas in the colors of the Kurdish flag are on sale at a refugee camp in Iraqi Kurdistan, where thousands of Syrian Kurds who have fled war at home are enjoying the freedom to flaunt their ethnic identity ... Kurdistan Oil Pipeline Would Test Turkish Policies on Iraq and Syria Operations against PKK in northern Iraq: 5 militants killed Turkish jets strike PKK members in northern Iraq |
Firstpost | Police: Two car bombings in Iraq leave at least 4 dead CNN (blog) A pair of car bombings today in central Iraq killed at least four people and left another 15 wounded, police said. One exploded in the afternoon near an outdoor market and Sunni Muslim mosque in the neighborhood of al-Obeidi, a predominantly Shiite ... 2 car bomb attacks kill 4 in Iraq Iraq bombing: Three killed, 15 injured Three killed in bombing at Baghdad Shiite mosque |
Iraq War Vet: Death to Life in 12 Hours Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Heroes aren't just found in comic books or on the movie screens. There are faceless heroes that walk among us every day – sometimes they know who they are, and sometimes they don't. It could be that teacher who spoke a kind word to a student, who then ... |
Middle East Online | Iraq's Sunni VP receives new death sentence U.S. News & World Report BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi court handed the country's fugitive Sunni vice president a new death sentence on Sunday after finding him guilty of ordering his bodyguards to attack Shiite pilgrims, the latest verdict in a trial that has fueled resentment ... Iraq court issues fourth death sentence against Hashemi Iraq's Sunni VP receives 3rd death sentence |
A Blog That Kept Time in Afghanistan and Iraq Plans to Shut Down New York Times (blog) Four years ago, I began a blog on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq called CORKSPHERE. I started it because as a military veteran I felt the wars were not getting the attention they deserved from the mainstream news media. Soon, I expect to end it. |
The Daily Star | Iraq's signature dish masgouf back on the menu The Daily Star BAGHDAD: Abu Shahad digs his fingers into a flame-grilled carp, stuffs them into his mouth and relishes a taste of what is perhaps Iraq's most beloved dish: masgouf. Thanks to a drop in the once-rampant levels of violence across the nation ravaged by ... |
Exclusive Covert Affairs Sneak Peek: Will Auggie Return to Iraq? Seattle Post Intelligencer "We're really excited about that Veteran's Day episode," co-creator/co-executive producer Matt Corman told TVGuide.com. "Not only will it deal with the issues of Auggie leaving Iraq, but it's our way of honoring everyone who has and is serving for us." ... |
The Guardian | Jury finds Iraq war contractor negligent for soldiers' illnesses, orders $85 ... Washington Post PORTLAND, Ore. — A jury on Friday ordered an American military contractor to pay $85 million after finding it guilty of negligence for illnesses suffered by a dozen Oregon soldiers who guarded an oilfield water plant during the Iraq war. After a three ... U.S. jury awards troops $85MM over Iraq chemicals Iraq war contractor, Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR), ordered to pay $85 million ... Soldiers win $85m compensation from Iraq war contractor |