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Iraq attracts British investors to fund its multibillion re-build - The Independent Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:01:42 GMT

Iraq attracts British investors to fund its multibillion re-build
The Independent
Shwan Taha, who once worked for hedge fund billionaire George Soros and now owns Iraq's biggest independent brokerage, Rabee Securities, said that he had seen interest from Britain increase by “more than” three times in 2012. Mr Taha is looking to ...


Iraq sees worst flooding in years - Aljazeera.com Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:02:38 GMT

Iraq sees worst flooding in years
Aljazeera.com
Iraq sees worst flooding in years. Residents blame corruption and political infighting for poor civic amenities as Baghdad is inundated with water. Last Modified: 29 Dec 2012 18:58. Email Article. Email. Print Article. Print. Share article. Share ...

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Iraq War veteran from Metamora dies - Bloomington Pantagraph Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:06:49 GMT

Iraq War veteran from Metamora dies
Bloomington Pantagraph
METAMORA — A Metamora Iraq War veteran, who became a symbol of survival after a car bomb explosion, has died. Family members say 30-year-old Ty Ziegel died early Wednesday morning after falling on ice. Angela Cochran, Ziegel's girlfriend, said he ...
Decorated Marine, severely injured in 2004 Iraq blast, diesPeoria Journal Star

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Iraq's Star Rises in OPEC as Global Embargo Hurts Iran - Businessweek Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:07:39 GMT

Iraq's Star Rises in OPEC as Global Embargo Hurts Iran
Businessweek
Second only to Saudi Arabia within the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Iraq's output rose by 24 percent this year as the BP Plc-led Rumaila field increased supply. Iranian production shrank by the same percentage to the lowest level ...

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The Iran-Iraq War: A History, Part II - Iranian Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:04:47 GMT

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The Iran-Iraq War: A History, Part II
Iranian
At the opening of Saddam's invasion, Iran had several advantages over its Iraqi opponent that help illuminate the reasons why Iran was able, in its condition, to thwart the Iraqi advance and successfully expel the invaders. This first phase of the war ...


GMC right to strike off Iraq doctor - The Guardian Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:00:41 GMT

GMC right to strike off Iraq doctor
The Guardian
Your correspondent is misconceived in her assertion that it is a "travesty" Dr Derek Keilloh be struck off the medical register (Letters, 27 December). The GMC had no choice in its decision as, apart from all their other findings of fault, the panel ...

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Iraq mass protests mount pressure on Maliki - Aljazeera.com Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:07:13 GMT

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Iraq mass protests mount pressure on Maliki
Aljazeera.com
In the northern city of Mosul, around 3,000 demonstrators took to the streets to denounce what they called the sidelining of Sunnis in Iraq and to demand the release of Sunni prisoners. As in protests earlier in the week, demonstrators there chanted ...
Mass anti-government protests in IraqDeutsche Welle
Mass Sunni protests in Iraq over Shia PMFinancial Times
Thousands of Iraq's Sunnis demonstrate against PM MalikiAl-Arabiya
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Thieves steal Iraq war veteran's medals - Edinburgh Evening News Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:29:37 GMT

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Thieves steal Iraq war veteran's medals
Edinburgh Evening News
THE campaign medals of an Iraq war veteran have been stolen from his home after his house was robbed while he attended a Christmas carol service with his children. Brian Munden, 40, had his medals as well as jewellery and other belongings worth ...
Thieves steal RAF hero's medals while he was at a Christmas carol serviceScottish Daily Record

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IRAQ: The Fatal Fantasy - Strategy Page Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:18:52 GMT

IRAQ: The Fatal Fantasy
Strategy Page
December 29, 2012: Although allied with and heavily influenced by neighboring Iran, Iraq has not hesitated to pick up business Iran has lost because of oil export sanctions imposed earlier this year. Iraq is now producing 3.3 million barrels a day ...

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Iraq Energy Institute holds its annual Energy Forum in Baghdad - AME Info Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:08:18 GMT

AME Info

Iraq Energy Institute holds its annual Energy Forum in Baghdad
AME Info
Iraq Energy Institute (IEI) has just concluded its first Iraq Energy Forum (IEF) which was held in Baghdad. The successful three-days major event was organized in cooperation with the Council of Representatives with attendance exceeding 220 delegates ...