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Iraq's 4th energy auction gets muted interest - BusinessWeek Wed, 30 May 2012 20:52:26 GMT

Bloomberg

Iraq's 4th energy auction gets muted interest BusinessWeek By SINAN SALAHEDDIN Iraq's fourth postwar energy auction drew a cool response from foreign energy companies Wednesday, dealing a setback to the country's hopes to dig out from years of conflict and sanctions and develop its vast untapped hydrocarbon ... Iraq's terms deter oil, gas explorers at auctionReuters Only 1 successful bid in Iraq oil, gas auctionThe Associated Press Iraq Starts First Auction of Oil, Gas Exploration RightsBloomberg Atlanta Journal Constitution all 409 news articles »

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Iraq president rebuffs move to unseat premier - Kansas City Star Wed, 30 May 2012 19:17:34 GMT

The Daily Star

Iraq president rebuffs move to unseat premier Kansas City Star By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA AP BAGHDAD -- A broad alliance seeking to unseat Iraq's prime minister on Wednesday failed to persuade the country's president to make a first move by calling a parliamentary no-confidence vote against the government, ... Iraqi president rebuffs move to unseat premierBoston.com all 153 news articles »

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The Big Memorial Day Joke - Huffington Post (blog) Wed, 30 May 2012 22:56:58 GMT

Washington Times

The Big Memorial Day Joke Huffington Post (blog) A Vietnam veteran sits down next to an Iraq veteran and asks him, "How long have you been living in this homeless shelter." The Iraq veteran responds, "Ever since Memorial Day." And they laugh and laugh. Really, why shouldn't they? One Simple Rule for US Military InterventionBloomberg Obama highlights end of Iraq war during Memorial Day commemorationBoston Herald On Memorial Day, Obama talks of closure for wars old and newLos Angeles Times Washington Times all 173 news articles »

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Red double-decker buses make a comeback in Iraq - Seattle Post Intelligencer Wed, 30 May 2012 15:21:52 GMT

Red double-decker buses make a comeback in Iraq Seattle Post Intelligencer SAMEER N. YACOUB, AP People board a double-decker bus in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Iraqis are hailing the return of red double-decker buses to Baghdad's streets, a sign that the country is trying to restore some normalcy after a ... and more »

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Iraq signs housing deal with S.Korea's Hanwha - Reuters Wed, 30 May 2012 14:05:32 GMT

Iraq signs housing deal with S.Korea's Hanwha Reuters Hanwha deal part of $50 bln housing plan * Housing shortage one key concern for Iraqis BAGHDAD May 30 (Reuters) - Iraq signed a final contract worth $7.75 billion with South Korea's Hanwha Engineering & Construction company to build 100000 housing ... Iraq signs deal with South Korean firmgulfnews.com all 3 news articles »

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Obama links Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan - USA TODAY Tue, 29 May 2012 15:04:36 GMT

USA TODAY

Obama links Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan USA TODAY By David Jackson, USA TODAY President Obama did not specifically cite the intense debates over the Iraq and Afghanistan wars yesterday, but he did seem to allude to them when discussing the legacy of Vietnam 50 years on. Rejecting the hawk-vs. Mac Deford: Reflections on Memorial Day: What Have We Learned?Freepress Online Obama highlights end of Iraq warBend Bulletin Nearly 400 teen soldiers killed in Iraq, Afghanistan remembered with crosses ...Long Beach Press-Telegram NBC San Diego -WAMU -Gadsden Times all 2,544 news articles »

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Scars of Iraq war haunt US policy in Syria - BBC News Wed, 30 May 2012 17:13:55 GMT

BBC News

Scars of Iraq war haunt US policy in Syria BBC News All three fought battles with the president when he was serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee about the war in Iraq and the American troop surge in that country. They were vindicated in that the increase of US forces did allow Iraq to be ... and more »

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Iraq to Cut Basrah Crude Exports by 15% in First Half of June - Bloomberg Tue, 29 May 2012 19:47:51 GMT

UPI.com

Iraq to Cut Basrah Crude Exports by 15% in First Half of June Bloomberg Iraq will reduce its daily exports of Basrah Light crude from the Persian Gulf by 15 percent in the first half of June compared with shipments in the previous two weeks, a loading program obtained by Bloomberg News showed. Iran seeks to sabotage Iraq's oil driveUPI.com Here's How US Weapons Are Protecting Iraq's Oil Now That The War Is OverBusiness Insider JP Morgan expects Iraqi oil production riseTrend.az all 7 news articles »

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UAE, Iraq hold bilateral talks - New York Daily News Wed, 30 May 2012 20:02:50 GMT

UAE, Iraq hold bilateral talks New York Daily News Abu Dhabi, May 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq have held bilateral talks. UAE's Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan received a visiting Iraqi delegation led by advisor to the ministry ... and more »

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Iraq is not a helpless satellite of Iran - The Daily Star Wed, 30 May 2012 22:09:38 GMT

Iraq is not a helpless satellite of Iran The Daily Star By Aymenn Jawad al-Tamimi How much influence does Iran really wield in Iraq? This question has long been debated. In light of the recent American troop withdrawal, it has also become more relevant, especially in light of rumors that Iran plans to have ... Iraq: A satellite state of Iran?Jerusalem Post all 3 news articles »