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US Senator Warns Iraq Over Flights Into Syria - New York Times Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:13:46 GMT

The Associated Press

US Senator Warns Iraq Over Flights Into Syria New York Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration's leading foreign policy ally in Congress said Wednesday that aid to Iraq might be made contingent on cutting off flights shuttling military supplies from Iran to the repressive government in Syria. Enlarge This ... Exclusive: Western report - Iran ships arms, personnel to Syria via IraqReuters Iraq nominee says US pressing on use of airspaceThe Associated Press Obama's pick for Iraq envoy says US pressing Baghdad over reported Iran use of ...Washington Post all 226 news articles »

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Iraq allocates $275 bln for projects over five years - Reuters Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:02:42 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iraq allocates $275 bln for projects over five years Reuters BAGHDAD, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Iraq has earmarked $250-275 billion for spending on infrastructure projects and other investments over the next five years, the planning ministry said on Wednesday. Iraq needs development in almost every sector, as rubble ... Iraq Allocates Up to $275 Billion for Projects, Shukri SaysBloomberg 'Corrupt' oil-rich Iraq unable to provide much-needed infrastructureAl-Arabiya all 8 news articles »

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Iraq War Veteran Frank Ford Claims Superiors Drugged and Kidnapped him to ... - Opposing Views Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:06:49 GMT

Iraq War Veteran Frank Ford Claims Superiors Drugged and Kidnapped him to ... Opposing Views Ford claims he served with the 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, through the California Army National Guard, and went to Iraq as a counterintelligence noncommissioned officer in 2003. While in Iraq he was under the command of the 205th Military ... and more »

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Iraq approves $358.8 mln Zubair oilfield contract - Reuters Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:02:43 GMT

Iraq approves $358.8 mln Zubair oilfield contract Reuters BAGHDAD, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Iraq's cabinet approved a $358.8 million contract with Italy's SICIM and Dubai-based Drake and Scull to lay pipelines in the southern Zubair oilfield, a government spokesman said on Wednesday. The deal is part of a series ... and more »

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Police officials: Attacks by gunmen kill 3 people in northern Iraq, including ... - Washington Post Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:03:39 GMT

AFP

Police officials: Attacks by gunmen kill 3 people in northern Iraq, including ... Washington Post Violence has ebbed in Iraq since the peak of the bloodletting in 2005-2008, but insurgents still frequently attack government officials and security forces in an attempt to undermine the Shiite-led government. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All ... Iraq attacks kill sixAFP Attacks in Iraq kill five peopleBusiness Recorder (blog) all 105 news articles »

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Shell To Meet Iraq Oil Field Target - Fox Business Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:33:43 GMT

Shell To Meet Iraq Oil Field Target Fox Business LN) said Wednesday its Majnoon oil field in Iraq is still likely to meet a key production target by the end of this year, despite a series of setbacks that have hampered its development. Shell said the preliminary mechanical work needed before 175,000 ... Shell says may miss 2012 Majnoon output targetReuters Shell sees Majnoon resuming oil output in Q1Reuters UK all 19 news articles »

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Tensions Between Turkey, Iraq Have Wide-Ranging Regional Implications - World Politics Review Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:34:29 GMT

Tensions Between Turkey, Iraq Have Wide-Ranging Regional Implications World Politics Review Henri Barkey, a professor of international relations at Lehigh University, mentioned a visit by Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to Kirkuk, Iraq, last month as another cause of the recent spike in tensions. Baghdad, which was not informed of ... Consequences of Tariq al-Hashemi rulingTehran Times all 2 news articles »

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Iraq reopens border to Syria refugees, excludes young men - Reuters Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:02:40 GMT

NEWS.com.au

Iraq reopens border to Syria refugees, excludes young men Reuters BAGHDAD, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iraq reopened its border with Syria on Tuesday to receive refugees escaping violence, but refused entry to young men for security reasons, Iraqi officials said. "They (the central government) fear that some of those young ... Iraq reopens main Syria crossing to refugeesgulfnews.com Iraq reopens border crossing to Syrian refugeesBoston.com all 1,764 news articles »

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Iraq's First Hackerspace Will Run on 'Irrational Optimism' - Wired Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:39:43 GMT

Iraq's First Hackerspace Will Run on 'Irrational Optimism' Wired After decades of tyranny, sanctions and war, Iraq has a better reputation for destroying things than building them. That's why an Iraqi-American who's trying to create the country's first hackerspace believes it'll take “irrational optimism” for Iraqis ... Iraq's first hackerspace: bringing a DIY studio to BaghdadThe Verge all 2 news articles »

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'Patriot Dog' helps Iraq War vet rebuild his life - DL-Online Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:22:51 GMT

'Patriot Dog' helps Iraq War vet rebuild his life DL-Online Iraq War veteran Craig Lia says his patroit assistance dog, Mason, saved him after PTSD plagued his post-war life. Today, the service dog goes everywhere with Lia, helping him through anxiety issues that the blasts from two roadside bombs left behind.