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UPDATE 2-Iraq adopts revised 2015 budget curbed by low oil prices - Reuters Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:10:05 GMT

Wall Street Journal

UPDATE 2-Iraq adopts revised 2015 budget curbed by low oil prices Reuters BAGHDAD, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Iraq's parliament approved a budget on Thursday worth 119 trillion Iraqi dinars (US$105 billion), made possible by improved ties between Baghdad and the autonomous Kurdish region but constrained by plunging global oil ... Iraq's Parliament Approves 2015 Budget Following Oil Price DebateWall Street Journal Iraq Wants to Fight the Islamic State. It Has to Fight …Foreign Policy (blog) Iraq's growing oil problem - AOL.comAOL News Middle East Eye -Peninsula On-line -Iraq Oil Report all 21 news articles »

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Attacks Kill 19 People in Iraq - ABC News Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:27:20 GMT

Attacks Kill 19 People in Iraq ABC News Bombings and a shooting killed at least 19 people around the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday, including soldiers and Shiite militiamen, officials said. Police officials say the deadliest attack took place Thursday afternoon when two suicide bombers ... and more »

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Government Allies Are Said to Have Slaughtered Dozens of Sunnis in Iraq - New York Times Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:03:42 GMT

New York Times

Government Allies Are Said to Have Slaughtered Dozens of Sunnis in Iraq New York Times At least 72 people from a majority Sunni village in eastern Iraq were methodically singled out for slaughter this week, according to witnesses and local Sunni leaders, who said the victims were killed by Shiite militiamen who were supporting Iraqi ... and more »

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Iraq's war within a war - Aljazeera.com (blog) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:31:39 GMT

Aljazeera.com (blog)

Iraq's war within a war Aljazeera.com (blog) In a country with a largely Shia south, Kurdish north and Sunni west, Diyala stands as a microcosm of Iraq – a mixed population of Sunnis, Shias, Kurds and Turkmen. The apparent massacre of dozens of unarmed villagers by Shia militias is a reminder of ... Iraq probes alleged massacre by Shia militia in DiyalaBBC News Iraq PM to probe alleged massacre by Shiite militiamenMiddle East Eye Survivors Accuse Shiite Militia of Iraq Village MassacreNDTV all 20 news articles »

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'American Sniper' thrills audiences — in Iraq - New York Post Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:18:22 GMT

New York Post

'American Sniper' thrills audiences — in Iraq New York Post Moviegoers in Baghdad were on the edge of their seats while watching “American Sniper” — as the controversial war drama thrilled audiences in Iraq, where much of the film is set. “When the sniper was hesitating to shoot [the child holding the RPG in ... Iraq vet: Chris Kyle is no hero — and neither is anyone else who served in ...Raw Story What moviegoers in Baghdad think of 'American Sniper'USA TODAY 'American Sniper' is a hit in IraqNew York Daily News U.S. News & World Report (blog) -The Inquisitr -PBS NewsHour all 387 news articles »

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What Are the Iranians Doing in Iraq? - Newsweek Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:04:04 GMT

Newsweek

What Are the Iranians Doing in Iraq? Newsweek What is Iran doing in Iraq? How important is Iran in the ground war against ISIS? The Iranian government, particularly the Revolutionary Guards, is playing a huge role in helping the Iraqi security forces fight the Islamic State, especially in Diyala ... and more »

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Canada Reiterates Its Armed Forces Aren't in Combat Role in Iraq - Wall Street Journal Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:40:54 GMT

Hamilton Spectator

Canada Reiterates Its Armed Forces Aren't in Combat Role in Iraq Wall Street Journal OTTAWA—Canadian officials reiterated Thursday that the country's armed forces aren't engaged in a combat role in Iraq as part of the U.S.-led mission against Islamic State, but say troops maintain the right to defend themselves should they come under ... Canada's top general says special forces' role in Iraq has evolvedThe Globe and Mail Defence chief authorized special forces airstrike support in IraqHamilton Spectator Stephen Harper spinning gold from his little Iraq war: Tim HarperToronto Star Macleans.ca -Ottawa Sun -CBC.ca all 85 news articles »

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How individual soldier fitness changed on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan - Foreign Policy (blog) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:22:55 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

How individual soldier fitness changed on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan Foreign Policy (blog) The theory being that you split your time in Iraq between sitting in a moving vehicle, sitting around a FOB, or hitting the gym before sitting down in the KBR-supplied chow hall. In Afghanistan, you were more likely to be so busy walking patrols ...

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United Arab Emirates v Iraq Preview: Third place up for grabs at Asian Cup - Goal.com Thu, 29 Jan 2015 07:49:10 GMT

Goal.com

United Arab Emirates v Iraq Preview: Third place up for grabs at Asian Cup Goal.com Both the United Arab Emirates and Iraq will have a chance to earn a rare podium finish for the respective countries in Friday's Asian Cup third-place play-off. While Iraq were crowned Asian champions in 2007 and the UAE finished second in 1996, they ... Iraq, UAE play for Middle East supremacy in 3rd-place matchYahoo News Iraq look to World Cup qualifiersSydney Morning Herald Golden boot glitters as UAE size up Iraq in Asian CupDaily Mail all 72 news articles »

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Shell signs $11 billion deal to build petrochemicals plant in Iraq - Reuters Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:12:55 GMT

Reuters

Shell signs $11 billion deal to build petrochemicals plant in Iraq Reuters "Shell has been working with the Iraqi ministries of industry and minerals and jointly with the ministries of oil and transport to develop a joint investment model for a world-scale petrochemical cracker and derivative complex in the south of Iraq ... Shell bags $11bn deal to build petrochemicals plant in IraqInternational Business Times UK Will Shell (RDS.A) Stock Be Helped Today by $11 Billion Iraq Petrochemicals ...TheStreet.com Royal Dutch Shell Agrees To A $11 Billion Petrochemical Deal In IraqBidness ETC all 76 news articles »