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Rise in Deadly Attacks on Shiites in Iraq Stirs Anger at Government - New York Times Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:34:25 GMT

New York Times

Rise in Deadly Attacks on Shiites in Iraq Stirs Anger at Government New York Times The attack on the funeral last weekend was the deadliest single terrorist strike in recent memory in Iraq, and it has consumed Sadr City, home to a vast Shiite underclass loyal to the radical and politically powerful cleric Moktada al-Sadr, with grief ... and more »

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Iraq ratifies nuclear test ban treaty - Fox News Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:59:07 GMT

Iraq ratifies nuclear test ban treaty Fox News Vienna (AFP) – Iraq ratified Friday the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), an accord that however cannot enter into force until the United States, China and six other states follow suit. "Iraq's commitment to relinquish the most devastating ... and more »

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Why violence will not derail Iraq's oil production - CNN International Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:18:30 GMT

Why violence will not derail Iraq's oil production CNN International Abu Dhabi (CNN) -- The near daily stream of violence in Iraq is a bitter reminder that the country is still far away from stabilizing and that the Sunni-Shiite divide, which has led to over 6000 deaths in 2013, appears wider than ever. Despite this ... Iraq to put oil potential on display in DubaiUPI.com Iraq in core of energy market due to its strategy, ShahristaniAswat Al Iraq Iraq plans to cut target production at three large fieldsTrend.az all 6 news articles »

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Bombings and Shootings Kill 10 in Iraq - ABC News Fri, 27 Sep 2013 18:15:53 GMT

KPRC Houston

Bombings and Shootings Kill 10 in Iraq ABC News Bombs exploded near two Sunni mosques Friday in Baghdad as a series of attacks nationwide killed 10 people, Iraqi officials said. The deadliest attacks were bombings targeting worshippers as they were leaving weekly Muslim services in mainly Sunni ... Iraq: Multiple Bomb Attacks at MarketsNew York Times Deadly blasts hit Iraq marketsExpress.co.uk At least 33 killed in violence across IraqReuters USA TODAY -KPRC Houston -Zee News all 147 news articles »

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Foreign Weapons Sent to Rebels in Syria Worry Iraq - ABC News Thu, 26 Sep 2013 01:41:23 GMT

Foreign Policy

Foreign Weapons Sent to Rebels in Syria Worry Iraq ABC News Iraq's top diplomat warned outside nations Wednesday not to send military aid to Syria's rebellion for fear they could assist jihadist groups that he said might have a role in a future government in Damascus. Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Iraq ... Iraq Warns the US: 'Don't Arm the Syrian Rebels'The Nation. (blog) Amb. Crocker and Prof. Bacevich talking about Syria -- but thinking about IraqForeign Policy Mortar round kills one at Damascus, Iraq consulateFox News WXIA-TV -Al-Monitor -www.worldbulletin.net all 49 news articles »

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Bomber Hits Sunni Funeral as Attacks Mount in Iraq - New York Times Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:48:58 GMT

The Guardian

Bomber Hits Sunni Funeral as Attacks Mount in Iraq New York Times BAGHDAD — A suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt in a funeral tent filled with Sunni mourners in Baghdad on Sunday evening, killing 16 people and wounding 35 others, police officials said. It was the latest episode of near-daily violence in Iraq. Gunmen Attack Sunni Town in IraqABC News Dozens more dead in Iraq as wave of sectarian violence continuesThe Guardian Bombings in northern Iraq kill 18, wound 72USA TODAY Yahoo News -Voice of America -Arab News all 264 news articles »

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Iraq's Failed 'Democracy' Disheartens Activists - Al-Monitor Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:48:34 GMT

Iraq's Failed 'Democracy' Disheartens Activists Al-Monitor Many Iraqi activists have been coordinating events to provide further impetus for a new campaign, spearheaded by the youth movement, that is calling for the cancellation of pensions for lawmakers and members of parliament. Organizers have called for ... and more »

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Attacks in Iraq Kill at Least 25 - New York Times Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:43:59 GMT

Attacks in Iraq Kill at Least 25 New York Times Militants attacked a government building in northern Iraq and carried out other attacks that killed at least 25 people on Wednesday, officials said. Attackers detonated three car bombs on the local council building in Hawija before fighting security ...

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Iraq, Afghan vets group CEO talks issues - U-T San Diego Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:07:12 GMT

Iraq, Afghan vets group CEO talks issues U-T San Diego Paul Rieckhoff is chief executive officer of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, founded in 2004 to represent the newest generation of veterans. Based in New York, the group has more than 200,000 members. Rieckhoff, a Wall Street analyst turned ...

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Iraq: Helping Syrian families get back in touch - ICRC (press release) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:32:05 GMT

Iraq: Helping Syrian families get back in touch ICRC (press release) War and harsh living conditions in Syria are driving thousands of families into neighbouring countries for refuge. Around 2,000 people, who previously settled in Al-Qaim camp, are sheltering in Al-Obeidi refugee camp in the Anbar Governorate of western ... and more »