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Iraq reviewing plans to spur crude exports - Gulf Daily News Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:05:13 GMT

Gulf Daily News

Iraq reviewing plans to spur crude exports Gulf Daily News BAGHDAD: Iraq is mulling options to boost oil exports through Turkey or to reopen disused pipelines in case Iran blocks the strategic Strait of Hormuz as threatened. Iran has threatened retaliation for fresh Western sanctions over its nuclear programme ... Iraq has plan of oil export in case Strait of Hormuz closedTrend.az Iraq eyes options in case Hormuz closedMSN Philippines News all 217 news articles »

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Iraq insurgents reject sending arms, fighters to Syria - The Daily Star Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:16:40 GMT

AFP

Iraq insurgents reject sending arms, fighters to Syria The Daily Star By Suadad al-Salhy BAGHDAD: Two Islamist militant groups in Iraq have rejected a call by al Qaeda to aid Syrian rebels in their revolt against President Bashar al-Assad, saying sending weapons and fighters across the border would only worsen the ... Congressman: Iraq War's end gives al-Qaeda opening in SyriaUSA TODAY Insurgent group chief arrested on Syria-Iraq borderAFP Al Qaeda in Iraq…Now in Syria!American Spectator (blog) Boston Herald all 137 news articles »

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OC serial killer suspect changed after Iraq, woman says - Los Angeles Times Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:25:24 GMT

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OC serial killer suspect changed after Iraq, woman says Los Angeles Times A former Marine accused of fatally stabbing six people pleaded not guilty Tuesday as an acquaintance said Itzcoatl Ocampo's service in Iraq changed him. Lydia Peralta of Placentia attended the court hearing, telling a reporter later: "We are also ... Iraq War vet Ocampo arraigned for string of Orange County murders89.3 KPCC Accused California homeless killer pleads not guiltyReuters Man held in serial killings pleads not guiltyOCRegister NBC Los Angeles all 228 news articles »

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Iraq says improves terms for 4th energy round - Reuters Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:08:42 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iraq says improves terms for 4th energy round Reuters By Ahmed Rasheed | BAGHDAD Feb 22 (Reuters) - Iraq has improved the terms under which it will auction off 12 oil and gas exploration blocks in a fourth energy bidding round, an oil ministry official said, after firms said the deals were unattractive. Amendment: Iraq changes terms for fourth licensing roundUpstream Online Iraqis in the diaspora keen to lessen their home country's woesAl-Arabiya On Oil, Iraq Gets in its Own WayOilPrice.com SteelGuru all 8 news articles »

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McFeatters: Repurposing Iraq's Green Zone - Newsday Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:31:32 GMT

Newsday

McFeatters: Repurposing Iraq's Green Zone Newsday OpEd Newsday > Opinion > OpEd McFeatters: Repurposing Iraq's Green Zone Published: February 22, 2012 9:33 PM By DALE McFEATTERS We gave the Iraqis the term "Green Zone." Now we've given them another addition to their language: "White Elephant. and more »

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Iraq seeks to educate more students in US - USA TODAY Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:25:57 GMT

USA TODAY

Iraq seeks to educate more students in US USA TODAY "No country can get out of the suffering and backwardness without the development of higher education," said Ali al-Adeeb, Iraq's minister of higher education, who met Tuesday with State Department officials. Adeeb and several of his top deputies will ... Iraqi prime minister says insurgents using area south of Baghdad as staging ...Washington Post all 123 news articles »

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GBI probes Iraq vet killed in Ga. SWAT shootout - The Augusta Chronicle Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:10:03 GMT

GBI probes Iraq vet killed in Ga. SWAT shootout The Augusta Chronicle The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing the weekend shooting death of an Iraq war veteran in an armed standoff in south Georgia's Appling County. James M. Dixon III, a former Marine and veteran of Iraq who was shot to death by a Georgia State ... and more »

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Marine in Iraq killings leaves service - The Hindu Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:53:56 GMT

Marine in Iraq killings leaves service The Hindu The outcome of the case sparked outrage in Iraq and the government there has said it will take legal action to ensure justice for the families of the victims. But officials did not give specifics and it was unclear what action could be taken. and more »

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Saudi Arabia names ambassador to Iraq - Boston.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:50:09 GMT

Kipp Report

Saudi Arabia names ambassador to Iraq Boston.com February 21, 2012|Sameer N. Yacoub, AP Saudi Arabia is taking a major step toward thawing diplomatic relations with Iraq by posting an ambassador to Baghdad for the first time in more than two decades, Iraq's foreign minister said Tuesday. Saudis Pick First Envoy to Baghdad in 20 YearsNew York Times Saudi Arabia names first Iraq envoy since Gulf warKipp Report Saudi- Kingdom appoints ambassador to IraqMiddle East North Africa Financial Network Middle East Online all 167 news articles »

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Iraq Veteran finds new career as photographer - KSAT San Antonio Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:55:06 GMT

Iraq Veteran finds new career as photographer KSAT San Antonio When he was laid off from his job fixing jet engines, the local Iraq war veteran decided to start down a new career path as a photographer. "I didn't see myself doing this before and once I fell into it I just fell in love with it," Velasquez said.