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Iraq bombings meant to target summit security, militant group says - CNN International Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:15:27 GMT

Fox News

Iraq bombings meant to target summit security, militant group says CNN International By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN A militant group with al Qaeda links claim responsibility for a deadly wave of bombings across Iraq on Tuesday March 20. Baghdad (CNN) -- A militant group with links to al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a deadly wave of ... Al-Qaida claims responsibility for Iraq attacksChicago Sun-Times Iraqi al Qaeda claims bombs targeting summit securityReuters Attacks kill 46 across Iraq ahead of Arab summitCentral Florida News 13 Fox News all 1,781 news articles »

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IRAQ NOTEBOOK: Wax statues in Shiite holy city prompt awe by fans, cries of ... - Washington Post Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:48:26 GMT

IRAQ NOTEBOOK: Wax statues in Shiite holy city prompt awe by fans, cries of ... Washington Post NAJAF, Iraq — An exhibit of wax statues depicting some of Shiite Muslims' most beloved clerics, aimed at paying tribute to this Iraqi holy city's contributions to culture, has been dipped in controversy as some Sunnis decry the figures as heretical. and more »

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An Iraq-style civil war seems to be taking off in Syria - Haaretz Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:52:41 GMT

TIME

An Iraq-style civil war seems to be taking off in Syria Haaretz These terrorists are not necessarily Al-Qaida militants who, according to some reports, infiltrated into Syria from Iraq, nor are they necessarily radical Islamists from a stronghold in Tripoli, Lebanon who could easily infiltrate Syria with supplies ... Syrian troops seize rebel bastion; UN backs Annan missionTrend.az Washington Preparing for More WarBay Area Indymedia all 5,291 news articles »

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Cheney Iraq War Critic Arrest Case Heard by US Supreme Court - BusinessWeek Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:40:18 GMT

The Associated Press

Cheney Iraq War Critic Arrest Case Heard by US Supreme Court BusinessWeek The man, Steven Howards, criticized the Iraq war and touched the vice president's shoulder with his open hand. A federal appeals court in Denver refused to throw out the case. In their high court appeal, the agents said they must make split-second ... Cheney Iraq War Critic Arrest Case Heard by U.S. Supreme CourtBloomberg Does Secret Service protection trump speech rights? Supreme Court hears case.Christian Science Monitor Confronting The VP May Be Impolite. Is It A Crime?Vermont Public Radio all 211 news articles »

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Fugitive Iraq VP says bodyguard tortured to death - Reuters Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:01:25 GMT

Antiwar.com

Fugitive Iraq VP says bodyguard tortured to death Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's fugitive Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi accused the government on Wednesday of torturing to death one of his bodyguards, an accusation that could make it more difficult to resolve a case that has split the country's politics ... Iraq's Govt. in Crisis Again as Iraqiya Issues UltimatumAntiwar.com all 12 news articles »

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Veteran Unemployment: 2011 Jobless Rate At 12.1% For Iraq And Afghanistan Vets ... - Huffington Post Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:50:28 GMT

WLTX.com

Veteran Unemployment: 2011 Jobless Rate At 12.1% For Iraq And Afghanistan Vets ... Huffington Post The unemployment rate for veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan rose to 12.1 in 2011, up from 11.5 in 2010, according to the BLS. Non-veterans saw a jobless rate of 8.7 percent last year, down from 9.4 percent in 2010. But President Barack Obama ... Iraq and Afghanistan Vets Saw High Unemployment in 2011: Drawdowns, defense ...Chicago Tribune Unemployment Rises for Afghanistan and Iraq Era VeteransBusinessWeek City group to host welcome home parade for Iraq War veteransSeacoastonline.com Bloomberg -The Hill (blog) all 52 news articles »

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Iraq Has Role to Play in Boosting Oil Supplies - Washington Post Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:15:20 GMT

Iraq Has Role to Play in Boosting Oil Supplies Washington Post 21, 2012 - March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Luay Jawad al Khatteeb, chief executive officer of Iraq Energy, discusses global oil supplies and tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz transit route. He speaks from Hong Kong with Caroline Hyde on Bloomberg ... and more »

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Oil Export Security Is Priority for Iraq, Al Khatteeb Says - Bloomberg Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:06:17 GMT

New York Times

Oil Export Security Is Priority for Iraq, Al Khatteeb Says Bloomberg Securing outlets for the export of Iraqi oil should tension with Iran disrupt Middle East supplies is a priority, said Luay Jawad Al Khatteeb, the executive director of the privately-funded Iraq Energy institute. “It will need strategic planning and ... Iraq wants alternative routes to ship oil amid Iran tensionsCNN International Iraq Unveils Contingency-Plan Details In Case Hormuz Shut -SpokesmanWall Street Journal Iraq approves Hormuz oil exports contingency planReuters KTBS all 347 news articles »

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Happy Ninth Anniversary Iraq Invasion! - Huffington Post Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:23:38 GMT

Happy Ninth Anniversary Iraq Invasion! Huffington Post Just like with my own wedding anniversary, I'm a few days late recognizing the ninth anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, but sincere in marking the occasion none the less. As with wedding anniversaries (I am really sorry honey, I thought you ...

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Iraq Plans to Load Tanker at Offshore Southern Terminal in Days - Bloomberg Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:46:07 GMT

Iraq Plans to Load Tanker at Offshore Southern Terminal in Days Bloomberg Iraq, with the fifth-largest oil reserves, will load a tanker in the next few days from a southern offshore terminal halted because of unfavorable weather, said Asim Jihad, an oil ministry spokesman. “It is hopeful that today or tomorrow an oil tanker ... and more »