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Iraq Emerges From Isolation as Telecommunications Hub - New York Times Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:42:11 GMT

New York Times

Iraq Emerges From Isolation as Telecommunications Hub New York Times PARIS — Iraq, cut off from decades of technological progress because of dictatorship, sanctions and wars, recently took a big step out of isolation and into the digital world when its telecommunications system was linked to a vast new undersea cable ... and more »

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Iraq dinar hit by fallout from sanctions next door - Reuters Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:40:51 GMT

Iraq dinar hit by fallout from sanctions next door Reuters For weeks now, Iraqi businesses say they have been struggling as the dinar has become increasingly volatile due to fallout from sanctions imposed on neighbouring Iran and Syria and to Iraq's own political turmoil. "The price keeps changing so quickly," ... and more »

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Iraq election commission chief released from jail-official - Chicago Tribune Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:14:51 GMT

Kansas City Star

Iraq election commission chief released from jail-official Chicago Tribune BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's electoral commission chief and another member were released on bail on Sunday after spending three days in jail on corruption charges, in a case that has stirred political tensions in the country's fragile power-sharing ... Officials: 5 killed in Iraq attacksKansas City Star 2 Iraqi election officials released on bailBoston.com all 228 news articles »

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Officials: 5 killed in Iraq attacks - USA TODAY Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:48:37 GMT

Belfast Telegraph

Officials: 5 killed in Iraq attacks USA TODAY Violence has ebbed in Iraq, but Sunni insurgents still launch attacks to challenge the Shiite-led government. For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ's. To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor Brent ... Iraq violence leaves five deadIndependent Online 6 killed, 10 wounded in Iraq attacks - Today's News NowSan Francisco Luxury News all 109 news articles »

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Iraq veteran reunited with combat dog, 'Sergeant Rex' - 7Online.com Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:20:14 GMT

7Online.com

Iraq veteran reunited with combat dog, 'Sergeant Rex' 7Online.com Charles Schumer wants to speed up adoptions for retired combat dogs after helping an ex-Marine corporal reunite with the German Shepherd wounded with her in Iraq. Schumer held a celebration Sunday in his Manhattan office for "Sergeant Rex" and former ... Schumer pushes to speed up military dog adoptionsNECN Sergeant Rex now a New YorkerEmpireStateNews.net all 61 news articles »

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U.S. Can Help Iraq Help Itself to Stay on Democratic Path - Bloomberg Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:19:28 GMT

U.S. Can Help Iraq Help Itself to Stay on Democratic Path Bloomberg Iraq is on a path leading away from the reasonably democratic model the US hoped to leave behind. President Nouri al-Maliki is on a power trip. More broadly, his government is pushing laws that would constrain freedoms fundamental to a democracy.

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Iraq to Order Eight Cargo Vessels in Four-Year Fleet Expansion - Bloomberg Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:36:00 GMT

Iraq to Order Eight Cargo Vessels in Four-Year Fleet Expansion Bloomberg Iraq will offer contracts for the construction of eight cargo ships over the next four years in an effort to expand its fleet, the director general of the state naval transport company said. The government expects in the next two weeks to take delivery ... and more »

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Iraq to release Saddam Hussein's last WMD scientist - New York Post Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:31:16 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iraq to release Saddam Hussein's last WMD scientist New York Post US-led forces bombed Iraq on March 20 that year and then invaded the country, alleging that Saddam was building weapons of mass destruction. "I have admitted working on the chemical weapons program, which employed another 1000 people. Iraq frees last Saddam WMD scientist: ministerBusiness Recorder (blog) all 26 news articles »

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Iraq War Vets on Cross Country Mission Stop in LR - KATV Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:15:56 GMT

Iraq War Vets on Cross Country Mission Stop in LR KATV Entertainment News from AP By Heather Crawford - bio | email The mayor of Little Rock has proclaimed this weekend "Wall to Wall Cross Country Ride Day" in honor of two Iraq war vets who are in town on a mission to raise awareness about the plight of ...

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Iraq dreaming of Brazil 2014 - Fifa.com Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:49:57 GMT

Fifa.com

Iraq dreaming of Brazil 2014 Fifa.com It is almost ten years since war returned to Iraq, and although the situation has improved since then, the country remains plagued by high levels of violence. Hardly ideal conditions for sport to thrive, but football has retained its strong roots and ... FIFA set to decide over Iraq qualifiersESPN FIFA weighs letting Iraq host World Cup qualifiersYahoo! Sports all 130 news articles »