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Iraq's al-Qaida claims responsibility for attack on Shiite-led government ... - Washington Post Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:23 GMT

Boston.com

Iraq's al-Qaida claims responsibility for attack on Shiite-led government ... Washington Post BAGHDAD — An al-Qaida front group in Iraq claimed responsibility for a bloody attack on a government compound in the Islamist militants' former stronghold west of Baghdad last month and vowed more attacks on the Shiite-led government as it tries to ... Al-Qaida claims attack on Iraqi government centerBoston.com all 155 news articles »

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Iraq's Endless Political Crises - The Atlantic Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:40:17 GMT

The Atlantic

Iraq's Endless Political Crises The Atlantic Reuters The recent decision by the largely Sunni Iraqiya party to end its boycott of parliament would seem like an end to Iraq's crisis. It isn't. At best, it is a lull. The crisis that engulfed Baghdad before the last American soldier had even left ... Decoding Iraq's Sectarian RivalriesThe Guardian Iraq's parliament reconvenes as Sunni-backed lawmakers end their boycottWashington Post Iraqi VP predicts return to violenceCNN all 457 news articles »

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Middle East turmoil draws Turkey and Iraqi Kurds closer - Reuters Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:36:19 GMT

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Middle East turmoil draws Turkey and Iraqi Kurds closer Reuters By Jon Hemming | ARBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Upheaval in the Middle East and mutual economic interests are drawing together two unlikely partners; rising powerhouse Turkey and an entity whose name Turkish leaders hardly dare mention - Kurdistan, ... Kurds Seize on Iraqi Crisis to Advance Bid for Oil, LandWall Street Journal WINNING: Iraq The Ancient Punching BagStrategy Page Barzani: Kurds are not obliged to play a mediating role to solve Iraq issuesAlsumaria TV all 34 news articles »

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Iraq becomes dollar source for sanctions-hit Iran, Syria - Reuters Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:13:59 GMT

Moneycontrol.com

Iraq becomes dollar source for sanctions-hit Iran, Syria Reuters Iraq, which shares porous borders and political ties with both countries, is emerging as an important source of dollars for them. Sales of dollars in currency auctions held by Iraq's central rose as high as $400 million on some days in December from a ... Iranian, Iraqi officials stress expansion of economic relationsIslamic Republic News Agency all 23 news articles »

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Iraq to host first Arab summit since revolts - AFP Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:00 GMT

AFP

Iraq to host first Arab summit since revolts AFP BAGHDAD — Iraq is to host an Arab summit on March 29, the first since the Arab Spring that swept away several dictators and brought Islamists to the fore, a senior Arab League official said on Wednesday. The last time Baghdad hosted a regular summit ... Iraq's preparations to host Arab Summit assessed - Bin HilliAswat Al Iraq Iraq to Host Arab Summit on March 29CRIENGLISH.com Arab League summit set for March 29 in BaghdadMonsters and Critics.com Al-Masry Al-Youm all 24 news articles »

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Alleged Squatters Have Yard Sale of Iraq War Vet's Possessions - ABC News (blog) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:27 GMT

Fox News

Alleged Squatters Have Yard Sale of Iraq War Vet's Possessions ABC News (blog) The wife of a soldier returning from his third deployment in Iraq is “sick” that alleged squatters took over her house and sold off her possessions in a yard sale. Hollie Burbank was relocating her family from Splendora, Texas, to the military base of ... Squatters Take Over Iraq Vet's HomeFox News Soldier comes home from Iraq to find his belongings in yard saleKXXV News Channel 25 Cops: Squatters Arrested At Iraq Vet's Home, Sold His PossessionsCBS Local all 29 news articles »

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Iraq executes 17 after UN rebuke - Reuters Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:49:49 GMT

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Iraq executes 17 after UN rebuke Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq executed 17 people on Wednesday, days after UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay criticized Baghdad for carrying out a large number of executions and questioned the fairness of its judicial proceedings. Iraq executes 17 people days after UN rebukeBBC News Iraq executes 17 people in one day, 51 this yearAFP Iraq Executes 17 In One Day, 51 This YearRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 36 news articles »

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Forget Iran, Iraq Is Threatening Oil Prices - KXLY Spokane Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:24:46 GMT

KXLY Spokane

Forget Iran, Iraq Is Threatening Oil Prices KXLY Spokane NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The deteriorating situation in Iraq is leading some analysts to worry that the country may not be able to meet its lofty goals for rapidly ramping up oil production. Violence in Iraq is a big problem, especially for the people ... Crude Awakening - by Ben Van HeuvelenForeign Policy (blog) all 11 news articles »

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Drones Over Iraq: When Is A Pullout Not A Pullout? – OpEd - Eurasia Review Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:40:51 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Drones Over Iraq: When Is A Pullout Not A Pullout? – OpEd Eurasia Review Now it seems the world is sold a withdrawal from Iraq which was not quite what it seemed as presented by the Panetta-Obama-fest in the Baghdad, Fort Bragg speeches of just six weeks ago. At Fort Bragg: “The war in Iraq will soon belong to history … Iraq Says US Needs its Permission for DronesMilitary.com Time for a new kind of foreign policy professionalCBS News Iraq hits out over US drone flightsSydney Morning Herald Reuters -Pensacola News Journal all 24 news articles »

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FEATURE-Iraq becomes dollar source for sanctions-hit Iran, Syria - Reuters Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:06:23 GMT

FEATURE-Iraq becomes dollar source for sanctions-hit Iran, Syria Reuters Dollars bought in Iraq central bank auctions * Then transferred via wire to Iran, Syria * Economic, political ties with Iraq have grown * But some money changers, business find risks too high * High forex reserves shield Iraq's financial system By ...