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Iraq history, at Bush center, shows need for caution on Syria - Washington Post Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:46:38 GMT

Iraq history, at Bush center, shows need for caution on Syria Washington Post During a White House backgrounder for reporters about the letter, a senior official clearly had Iraq in mind when he said, “It is crucial, given our own history with intelligence assessments, including intelligence assessments on weapons of mass ... and more »

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Bombings rip through Shiite areas in Iraq, killing 36 and deepening fears of ... - Washington Post Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:34:11 GMT

Washington Post

Bombings rip through Shiite areas in Iraq, killing 36 and deepening fears of ... Washington Post The attacks capped a week of turmoil that is posing the greatest test of Iraq's stability since U.S. troops left the country in late 2011. At least 218 people have been killed in attacks and battles between gunmen and security forces that began with ... Iraq parliament chief demands cabinet resignAljazeera.com 5 car bombs kill 26 in Shiite areas across Iraq - USA TodayUSA TODAY Iraq bans al-Jazeera and nine other TV channels over 'sectarian bias'The Guardian Yahoo! News -NPR (blog) all 248 news articles »

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36 dead, dozens wounded in Iraq car bomb attacks on Shiite cities - Fox News Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:26:18 GMT

The Hindu

36 dead, dozens wounded in Iraq car bomb attacks on Shiite cities Fox News BAGHDAD – Five car bombs struck in predominantly Shiite cities and districts in central and southern Iraq on Monday, killing 36 people and wounding dozens in the latest wave of violence roiling the country, Iraqi officials said. No one immediately ... Car bombs, shootings kill 23 across IraqReuters 25 dead, dozens wounded in Iraq car bombingsCNN Wave of bombings further tests Iraq's stabilityWashington Post Los Angeles Times -Financial Times all 144 news articles »

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1st Female Iraq War Resister to Be Court-Martialed - ABC News Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:30:54 GMT

1st Female Iraq War Resister to Be Court-Martialed ABC News A court-martial got underway Monday for the first female U.S. Army soldier to flee to Canada to avoid a second tour of duty in the Iraq war. Army Pfc. Kimberly Rivera is charged with desertion and could face up to five years in prison and a ...

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8000 Years After its Advent, Agriculture is Withering in Southern Iraq - National Geographic Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:28:52 GMT

National Geographic

8000 Years After its Advent, Agriculture is Withering in Southern Iraq National Geographic This spring, National Geographic Young Explorer Julia Harte is traveling along the Tigris River from Southern Iraq to Southeastern Turkey, documenting ancient sites and modern communities along the river before they are transformed by the Ilısu Dam, an ...

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'Al-Maliki's resignation could return stability to Iraq' – former Iraqi PM - RT Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:16:09 GMT

RT

'Al-Maliki's resignation could return stability to Iraq' – former Iraqi PM RT Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is keeping all the reins of power in his hands, and while Iraq continues to go downhill his resignation looks the best solution, former Iraqi PM and leader of the al-Iraqiya Alliance Ayad Allawi told RT. Allawi believes ... and more »

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Car Bombs Kill 18 in Southern Iraq - Voice of America - Voice of America Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:33:08 GMT

Voice of America

Car Bombs Kill 18 in Southern Iraq - Voice of America Voice of America Car bombs have exploded in predominantly Shi'ite areas of central and southern Iraq, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 50 others. Two of the blasts Monday happened in Amarah, 300 kilometers southeast of Baghdad. Officials say those ...

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Iraq shuts down 10 television channels - Los Angeles Times Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:22:41 GMT

Iraq shuts down 10 television channels Los Angeles Times A reporter from Al Sharqiya vowed to defy the government and said the company had already made arrangements that would allow it to send video to the channel's offices abroad, and broadcast from there into Iraq. The reporter, Minas Suhail, said he was ...

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First female Iraq war resister to be court martialed - Al-Arabiya Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:14:36 GMT

Regina Leader-Post

First female Iraq war resister to be court martialed Al-Arabiya While on a two-week leave in the U.S. in 2007, she crossed the Canadian border after she was ordered to serve another tour in Iraq. Rivera applied for permanent residency, but Canadian immigration officials ordered the mother of four to leave the ... 1st female Iraq war resister to be court martialedGlobalPost Female US soldier pleads guilty to desertionAustin News US soldier who fled to Canada to avoid Iraq war gets 10 months in jailRegina Leader-Post Globe and Mail all 21 news articles »

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Iraq pulls plug on 'misleading' TV networks - CNN Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:20:48 GMT

Iraq pulls plug on 'misleading' TV networks CNN (CNN) -- Iraq's government ordered 10 television networks shut down Sunday, accusing them of stoking sectarian violence with "unprofessional" and "unethical" coverage of recent clashes in the country's north. Sunday's order from the Communications and ...