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Obama highlights end of Iraq war during Memorial Day commemoration - Los Angeles Times Mon, 28 May 2012 17:13:46 GMT

Washington Times

Obama highlights end of Iraq war during Memorial Day commemoration Los Angeles Times By Kathleen Hennessey WASHINGTON-- Paying tribute to dead soldiers and their families, President Obama said Monday that the nation had reached a "milestone” of relative peace, noting the end of the Iraq war and plans to end America's role in the Afghan ... Obama pays tribute to US troops on Memorial DayUSA TODAY Iraq, Afghanistan vets filing for disability benefits at highest rate in historyWWL Obama calls treatment of Vietnam War veterans "a disgrace"Reuters Washington Times -ABC News (blog) all 2,422 news articles »

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Iraq set to auction new oil, gas blocks - Reuters Mon, 28 May 2012 16:56:43 GMT

Gulf Times

Iraq set to auction new oil, gas blocks Reuters By Ahmed Rasheed | BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will auction 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks this week in a fourth energy bidding round, as it seeks the rapid expansion of a sector vital to its economy, but tough contract terms mean Baghdad may ... FOCUS: Oil Firms Line Up For Iraq's Fourth Bid RoundNASDAQ all 24 news articles »

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Millions in global aid for Iraq sits unspent - Daily Herald Mon, 28 May 2012 22:35:40 GMT

Millions in global aid for Iraq sits unspent Daily Herald 16 hours ago • Lara Jakes - AP BAQOUBA, Iraq -- Outside the crumbling elementary school, goats feed on trash strewn across the front yard. Inside, the ceiling is rotting, toilets don't work and students scrunch hip-to-hip behind narrow desks. and more »

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Microsoft appoints first official Iraq distributor - The Associated Press Mon, 28 May 2012 14:24:00 GMT

The Associated Press

Microsoft appoints first official Iraq distributor The Associated Press By SINAN SALAHEDDIN, AP – 1 hour ago BAGHDAD (AP) — Microsoft Corp. said Monday it has appointed a local company to distribute its products in Iraq, calling the move a sign of progress for the country. Microsoft's manager of Business Development for ... Microsoft moving into Iraqi marketCBS News Microsoft appoints first authorized distributor for Iraq, says executiveWashington Post all 146 news articles »

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Iraq Stock Exchange Seeks Broader Investor, Add Liquidity - Bloomberg Mon, 28 May 2012 17:36:10 GMT

Iraq Stock Exchange Seeks Broader Investor, Add Liquidity Bloomberg The Iraq Stock Exchange (BBOB) General Index has tumbled 21 percent since reaching the highest in at least two years on Oct. 4. It was little changed today at 116.20. There are 86 listed companies on the exchange, from industries including banking, ... and more »

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Pilgrims wounded in Iraq bombing - CNN Sun, 27 May 2012 18:10:12 GMT

AFP

Pilgrims wounded in Iraq bombing CNN Baghdad (CNN) -- A bus full of Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan was struck by a roadside bomb Sunday in Iraq, leaving 24 wounded, officials said. The incident took place near Falluja, west of Baghdad, police and hospital officials said. Millions of dollars in aid to Iraq still unspentDubuque Telegraph Herald Iraq Bomb Injures 24 Pakistani Pilgrims Near BaghdadHuffington Post Officials: Iraq bomb injures 24 Pakistani pilgrimsBoston.com all 200 news articles »

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Iraq to Buy 3 Million Tons of Wheat as Production Declines - Bloomberg Mon, 28 May 2012 12:26:02 GMT

Iraq to Buy 3 Million Tons of Wheat as Production Declines Bloomberg Iraq expects its wheat production to fall this year by as much as 16 percent to 1.5 million metric tons because of a drought, forcing it to boost imports to 3 million tons, said Grain Board Director General Hassan Ibrahim. “Unfortunately, there is a ... Iraq says drought to blame for higher wheat import needAgraNet (subscription) all 3 news articles »

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Iraq War Vet Spends Day Raising Money for Wounded Soldiers - KRIS Corpus Christi News Mon, 28 May 2012 22:28:25 GMT

Iraq War Vet Spends Day Raising Money for Wounded Soldiers KRIS Corpus Christi News CORPUS CHRISTI - Instead of spending her Memorial Day at the pool, veteran Connie Rendon, who was wounded while serving in Iraq spent all day raising money for the Impact Players Organization. Rendon says the Texas-based foundation is dedicated to ... and more »

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Iraq, Afghanistan veterans lead parade - Stamford Advocate Mon, 28 May 2012 21:41:24 GMT

Iraq, Afghanistan veterans lead parade Stamford Advocate The parade marshals were veterans of the War in Iraq. Photo: Keelin Daly / Stamford Advocate | Buy This Photo Brien McMahon High School Marching Band marches in Norwalk's Memorial Day Parade in Norwalk, Conn., May 28, 2012. and more »

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Oops, BBC: Iraq photo to illustrate Houla massacre? - RT Mon, 28 May 2012 14:24:38 GMT

RT

Oops, BBC: Iraq photo to illustrate Houla massacre? RT But isn't that post-Saddam Iraq? Photographer Marco di Lauro who took the shot grabbed by the BBC says he nearly “fell off his chair” after finding the picture on the network's website with a caption reading: “Photo from Activist. BBC News uses 'Iraq photo to illustrate Syrian massacre'Telegraph.co.uk BBC mistakenly uses image of Iraq in Syrian massacre storyPoynter.org all 4,807 news articles »