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Iraq president: PM's critics didn't get majority - Atlanta Journal Constitution Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:33:01 GMT

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Iraq president: PM's critics didn't get majority Atlanta Journal Constitution By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA AP BAGHDAD — Opponents of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki have failed to muster enough support to bring him down in a vote of no confidence, Iraq's president said in a statement posted on his website Sunday. and more »

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Six killed, 38 wounded in Iraq mortar attack - Reuters Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:02:52 GMT

AFP

Six killed, 38 wounded in Iraq mortar attack Reuters By Kareem Raheem | BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two mortar bombs struck a square filled with Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding 38, police and hospital sources said. Although overall violence in ... Qaeda claims Iraq anti-Shiite attack that killed 25AFP 7 killed, 20 wounded in IraqCNN Iraq mortar attack kills at least two peopleFOX 4 News all 54 news articles »

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Fishy salon is sign of Iraq's progress - Daily Mail - Charleston Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:12:24 GMT

Boston.com

Fishy salon is sign of Iraq's progress Daily Mail - Charleston by AP AP AP An Iraqi man immerses his feet in a fish tank with garra rufa, also known as doctor fish, at Baghdad's first fish pedicure salon in Iraq on Sunday. BAGHDAD - The latest luxury spa in Iraq's capital offers another small sign of life creeping ... Fish pedicures: Baghdad's newest sign of progress?Boston.com all 155 news articles »

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In Iraq, changing tastes in food - Tucson Citizen Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:12:25 GMT

In Iraq, changing tastes in food Tucson Citizen Saysaban still serves the kebabs of ground lamb that Iraq is known for, but the restaurant has expanded its menu to include “San Francisco steak” and ginger chicken. Several years ago, it stopped making masgouf, a large river fish that is split open ... and more »

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Nominee for Iraq envoy runs into opposition over racy emails - CNN Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:50:27 GMT

Daily Mail

Nominee for Iraq envoy runs into opposition over racy emails CNN Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration's nominee for the next US ambassador to Iraq has run into new opposition thanks to the publication of some racy e-mails suggesting an affair with a Wall Street Journal reporter while both worked in Baghdad. Iraq ambassador nominee hits Senate opposition over racy e-mailsWashington Post Iraq Ambassador Nominee's Ties to Reporter QuestionedWall Street Journal Obama's Iraq ambassador nominee lands in hot water over racy emails with Wall ...Daily Mail Detroit Free Press all 22 news articles »

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Bombs target Iraq oil pipelines, exports not hit - Reuters Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:02:08 GMT

AFP

Bombs target Iraq oil pipelines, exports not hit Reuters KIRKUK, Iraq, June 9 (Reuters) - Two bombs exploded on Saturday close to minor oil pipelines carrying crude from a major oilfield near Iraq's northern city of Kirkuk, according to security and oil sources who said exports to the Ceyhan port in Turkey ... Bombs hit Iraq pipelines, exports unhurtAFP Two bomb attacks hit Iraq oil pipelines, exports unharmedGlobalPost all 40 news articles »

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From Iraq to Switzerland: Baltimore map depicts global comparisons for ... - Baltimore Sun Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:12:45 GMT

From Iraq to Switzerland: Baltimore map depicts global comparisons for ... Baltimore Sun By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Sun The average resident of Sandtown-Winchester can expect to live as long as a resident of Tajikistan, a former Soviet country still struggling to recover from a civil war. But in tony Homeland, residents on average ...

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Administration defends nominee for Iraq ambassador - The Seattle Times Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:32:25 GMT

New York Magazine

Administration defends nominee for Iraq ambassador The Seattle Times The Obama administration is defending its nominee to be the next ambassador to Iraq amid allegations that he may have acted inappropriately while working at the US Embassy in Baghdad during President George W. Bush's second term. Sexy E-mails With Wall Street Journal Reporter Threaten Iraq Ambassador's ...New York Magazine US state department stands by ambassador to Iraq despite email leakThe Guardian Leaked racy emails cloud nomination for US Iraq envoyNinemsn UPI.com -KATV -Above the Law all 352 news articles »

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Iran starts electricity exports to Iraq - Tehran Times Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:58:57 GMT

Fars News Agency

Iran starts electricity exports to Iraq Tehran Times Iraqi news agency Aswat al-Iraq has reported that a new Iranian electricity supply line has started operations, carrying 100 MW of imported electricity from Iran. The new line is aimed at meeting the 550 MW of power demanded by Wasit province, ... Iran Ups Power Supply to Iraq via New Transfer LineFars News Agency Iraqi official: Problems not to mar Iran-Iraq relationsIslamic Republic News Agency all 8 news articles »

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4 killed in Iraq shootings, bombing - Sacramento Bee Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:11:25 GMT

AFP

4 killed in Iraq shootings, bombing Sacramento Bee Violence has ebbed in Iraq, but insurgents carry out frequent attacks on security forces and officials in an attempt to undermine the Shiite-led government. Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. 6 months after US exit, Iraq goes it aloneArmyTimes.com Attacks in Iraq kill four: officialsAFP all 100 news articles »