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Shia v Shia - The Economist (blog) Thu, 08 May 2014 02:26:56 GMT

Shia v Shia The Economist (blog) AS THE ballots are counted following the election on April 30th, Nuri al-Maliki, Iraq's prime minister, is plainly determined to cobble together a broad enough coalition to stay in office. In the past he has consolidated power mainly at the expense of ... and more »

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Without US troops, Afghanistan, like Iraq, could descend into chaos - Los Angeles Times Tue, 06 May 2014 07:41:47 GMT

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Without US troops, Afghanistan, like Iraq, could descend into chaos Los Angeles Times Iraq is being plunged deeper into the abyss of all-out civil war that it barely avoided in 2007 thanks to President George W. Bush's troop "surge." Today, violence is back up to 2008 levels as Al Qaeda in Iraq, now known as the Islamic State of Iraq ... Why Iraq Is Moving Closer to Full-Scale Sectarian WarWall Street Journal (blog) Dozens dead in continuing Iraq violenceAljazeera.com Iraq Election Sets Stage for Protracted Civil StrifeCenter for Research on Globalization Valley News -AINA -Jordan Times all 190 news articles »

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Boris Johnson: 'eel-like' Tony Blair will avoid being imprisoned over Iraq war - The Guardian Tue, 06 May 2014 16:38:37 GMT

The Guardian

Boris Johnson: 'eel-like' Tony Blair will avoid being imprisoned over Iraq war The Guardian People who believe Tony Blair should be imprisoned over the Iraq war have their hearts in the right place, Boris Johnson has said as he called for the immediate publication of the Chilcot report into the war. Speaking on his LBC phone-in, he spoke of ... Boris Johnson: 'Eel-Like' Tony Blair Will Avoid Prosecution For Iraq WarHuffington Post UK Andy McSmith's Diary: Boris goes to war over Iraq again - it's all Blair's faultThe Independent Eel-like Blair to avoid prison over Iraq war: London mayorPress TV Telegraph.co.uk (blog) -ITN all 11 news articles »

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Iraq Awards 2 Deals Worth Nearly $1B for Oilfield - ABC News Wed, 07 May 2014 11:41:42 GMT

Iraq Awards 2 Deals Worth Nearly $1B for Oilfield ABC News Iraq's Cabinet has approved two deals with two oilfield services providers jointly worth nearly $1 billion to run operations at the country's largest oil field. A Cabinet statement Tuesday says it granted Britain-based Petrofac Ltd. a $538.5 million ... and more »

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Bombings Kill 5 Soldiers in Iraq - ABC News Tue, 06 May 2014 15:25:44 GMT

Bombings Kill 5 Soldiers in Iraq ABC News According to the United Nations, 8,868 people were killed in Iraq last year — the country's highest death toll since the peak of sectarian bloodletting in 2007 and 2008. Related Topics: Iraq, Baghdad, Security Forces, Middle East. Join the Discussion ... and more »

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American Christians pledge solidarity with persecuted Christians in Egypt ... - Fox News (blog) Wed, 07 May 2014 15:29:42 GMT

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American Christians pledge solidarity with persecuted Christians in Egypt ... Fox News (blog) On behalf of the suffering churches of Egypt, Iraq and Syria, a broad array of American Christians, with a degree of unity rarely seen since the Council of Nicaea in 325, have joined together in a “pledge of solidarity and call to action.” Their action ... US Christians pledge solidarity with endangered Mideast Christians10TV Christian leaders say Middle East Christians must not be forgottenReligion News Service all 12 news articles »

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U of Minn. study: Iraq and Afghanistan vets struggle with access to food - Minneapolis Star Tribune Wed, 07 May 2014 23:09:40 GMT

Minneapolis Star Tribune

U of Minn. study: Iraq and Afghanistan vets struggle with access to food Minneapolis Star Tribune More than one-fourth of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans don't have consistent access to sufficient food, says a new study by the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital. That's almost twice as high as for the rest of the U.S ... Study: 1 in 4 Afghanistan/Iraq Vets Need Food HelpKAALtv.com Study: 25% of Minnesota vets may be going hungryArmyTimes.com all 6 news articles »

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The US Is So Totally Over Iraq and Afghanistan - VICE News Wed, 07 May 2014 21:43:21 GMT

The US Is So Totally Over Iraq and Afghanistan VICE News There's always a gulf between actions and words, particularly when it comes to government pronouncements. President Obama made getting US forces out of Iraq and Afghanistan a central campaign promise. His administration has also lately talked a lot ...

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Share this Article - Algemeiner Wed, 07 May 2014 23:22:56 GMT

Share this Article Algemeiner As we look back at the major triumphs for the Khomeinist regime over the past decade, it is painfully apparent that the single most dangerous move by Tehran's services and supporters has been implemented inside Iraq and, unfortunately, right in front ... and more »

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US, Iraq continue counterterrorism cooperation - Al-Monitor Tue, 06 May 2014 23:09:24 GMT

US, Iraq continue counterterrorism cooperation Al-Monitor Lt. Gen. Michael Bednarek, chief of the US Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq, said that the Iraqi government and armed forces are working on countering terrorism in cooperation with the United States. Speaking to Azzaman on May 3, Bednarek said, “The ...