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Iraq lawmakers pick commission for next elections - Boston.com Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:37:19 GMT

Iraq lawmakers pick commission for next elections Boston.com BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's parliament selected on Thursday the ninth and final member of the country's new election commission that is to be in charge of the upcoming provincial and general elections. The 2013 provincial and the 2014 general vote are ... and more »

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Militants attack Iraq jail, free prisoners - Reuters Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:38:50 GMT

AFP

Militants attack Iraq jail, free prisoners Reuters TIKRIT (Reuters) - Militants attacked a prison in the Iraqi city of Tikrit late on Thursday, freeing dozens of inmates and clashing with security guards in the surrounding area, security sources and an eyewitness said. The prison, which housed several ... Bombs, gunfire in deadly prison outbreak in IraqCNN Over 200 detainees escape in Iraq prison breakXinhua Militants seize control of Iraq prisonAFP BBC News all 49 news articles »

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UN: Syrian Refugee Exodus to Reach 700000 - Voice of America Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:47:37 GMT

Voice of America

UN: Syrian Refugee Exodus to Reach 700000 Voice of America The UNHCR is appealing for $500 million in donor funding to cope with the basic needs of Syrian refugees pouring into Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey. Syrian Refugees by Country. Jordan: 94,454; Turkey: 87,774; Lebanon: 79,811; Iraq: 29,441. Source: ... 'Overwhelmed' aid agencies seek $340M to help refugees flooding out of SyriaNBCNews.com (blog) With numbers still rising, UN and partners seek $488 million to aid Syrian ...UN News Centre Syria Refugees Could Reach 700000, UN WarnsSky News The Daily Star -Kansas City Star -Firstpost all 303 news articles »

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US Troops Deployed in Iraq Again - The New American Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:52:52 GMT

US Troops Deployed in Iraq Again The New American A unit of U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers was recently deployed to Iraq and more U.S. soldiers may soon be on their way, according to a New York Times report on the impact the civil war in neighboring Syria is having on Iraq's "fragile society ... and more »

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Iraq War vets open Patriot Cigars in Huntsville - al.com (blog) Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:52:34 GMT

al.com (blog)

Iraq War vets open Patriot Cigars in Huntsville al.com (blog) HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- At the end of the day - sometimes as late as midnight, when the temperature cooled to the 90s in the northern desert of Iraq - Jacob Ives and Kirk Chalmers would light up cigars and talk about their plans after leaving the Army.

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Iraq and its role in Syria - CNN (blog) Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:35:21 GMT

New York Times

Iraq and its role in Syria CNN (blog) By Samuel Burke. This week countless leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York are joining in condemnation of Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime. Yet Assad hangs on to power, thanks to strong support from a handful of nations – among ... Syrian War's Spillover Threatens a Fragile IraqNew York Times Iraq okays aid, to launch relief campaignOman Daily Observer all 19 news articles »

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Iraq says Shell denies oil talks with Kurdistan - Reuters Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:01:27 GMT

The Daily Star

Iraq says Shell denies oil talks with Kurdistan Reuters Baghdad angry over reports Shell in talks -govt sources. * Shell says that in time it wants to work in all of Iraq. BAGHDAD, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Iraq said on Wednesday that Royal Dutch Shell has denied starting talks with Iraqi Kurdistan to sign energy ... Iraq Says Shell Denies Talks With Kurds on Energy ProjectsBloomberg Iraq to Pay Kurdistan Oil Producers Next Week, Hawrami SaysBusinessweek A long-term oil law, the making or breaking of Iraq [Kurdish Globe, The (Iran)]Equities.com UPI.com all 73 news articles »

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Iraq's Vice President al-Khozae UN General Assembly Speech Full Transcript ... - Latinos Post Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:07:18 GMT

Latinos Post

Iraq's Vice President al-Khozae UN General Assembly Speech Full Transcript ... Latinos Post Iraq's Vice President Khodair al-Khozae spoke to the General Assembly of the United Nations about the country's latest improvements and the situation in the Middle East, including Syria. Full Transcript: "In the Name of God the Most Merciful the Most ... At UN, Iraqi Vice President warns of dangers of providing arms to parties in ...UN News Centre all 3 news articles »

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Kaka back in Brazil squad after 2-year absence for exhibitions against Japan ... - Washington Post Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:09:16 GMT

AFP

Kaka back in Brazil squad after 2-year absence for exhibitions against Japan ... Washington Post SAO PAULO — Kaka is back in the Brazilian national squad for the first time since the 2010 World Cup. The playmaker was selected Thursday despite playing sparingly with Real Madrid. Coach Mano Menezes picked Kaka in a squad for exhibitions last year, ... Kaka included in Brazil squad to face Iraq and JapanGoal.com America Brazil recall Kaka to face Japan, IraqAFP Kaka included in Brazil squad to face Iraq & JapanYahoo! Singapore News The Republic all 180 news articles »

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US general charged with sex crimes - The Seattle Times Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:28:44 GMT

Press TV

US general charged with sex crimes The Seattle Times DURHAM, N.C. — An Army brigadier general who served five combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan has been charged with forcible sodomy, multiple counts of adultery and having inappropriate relationships with several female subordinates, two U.S. defense ... General MisconductTIME Ex-US commander in Iraq, Afghanistan charged with sexual abusePress TV all 496 news articles »