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President of Iraq's Kurdish region resigns, leaving many questions in his wake - Los Angeles Times Sun, 29 Oct 2017 23:21:03 GMT

Los Angeles Times

President of Iraq's Kurdish region resigns, leaving many questions in his wake Los Angeles Times An independence referendum held by Iraq's Kurds last month was supposed to reinvigorate the long-held dream of an independent Kurdistan. Instead, it reversed — perhaps irrevocably — their aspirations for statehood. It was a gamble on which 71-year ... Kurdish leader says he will step down in wake of failed bid for independence from IraqWashington Post What next for Iraq after the failed Kurdish referendum?Aljazeera.com Iraqi Kurds Storm Parliament After Leader Steps DownVoice of America USA TODAY -SBS -Newsweek all 1,117 news articles »

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Iraq positions itself for growth after Kurdish referendum, ISIS rout - CNBC Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:00:23 GMT

CNBC

Iraq positions itself for growth after Kurdish referendum, ISIS rout CNBC Iraq's military victories against ISIS have been tempered by a society still at odds with itself. Investors see risks, but lots of potential rewards, as the country rebuilds. The rebound in oil and a massive reconstruction effort should boost the ... and more »

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Winners of the Mosul Housing Competition Address the Housing Crisis in Iraq - ArchDaily Sun, 29 Oct 2017 20:05:28 GMT

ArchDaily

Winners of the Mosul Housing Competition Address the Housing Crisis in Iraq ArchDaily In Iraq, as an estimated 900,000 people return home to the city of Mosul after liberation, many of the returnees will only find desolation. The Tamayouz Excellence Award, Rifat Chadirji Prize focuses on bringing global awareness as well as global ...

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NC lawmaker still doing penance for supporting Iraq invasion - Press Herald Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:14:14 GMT

Press Herald

NC lawmaker still doing penance for supporting Iraq invasion Press Herald It's a form letter, but the Republican congressman signs each one personally – penance, he says, for voting yes for the Iraq War in 2002. “For me, it's a sacred responsibility that I have to communicate my condolences to a family,” Jones said. “And it ... and more »

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Body of Iraq WMD dossier scientist David Kelly exhumed - The Guardian Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:28:32 GMT

The Guardian

Body of Iraq WMD dossier scientist David Kelly exhumed The Guardian He had been exposed as the source of the report alleging that the government's dossier on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, presented as central to the case for war, had been “sexed up”. The Hutton inquiry found he had killed himself, though there ... Body of Iraq weapons inspector David Kelly is dug up and cremated after his grave was 'desecrated' by conspiracy ...Daily Mail Body of Iraq weapons inspector David Kelly moved by family after conspiracy theorists leave placards at graveThe Independent Body of tragic Iraq weapons inspector Dr David Kelly mysteriously EXHUMED 14 years after 'sexed up' dossier ...Mirror.co.uk RT -The National -Evening Standard all 14 news articles »

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Burned in Iraq, veteran motivates with humor, runs to raise funds - WBIR-TV Sun, 29 Oct 2017 02:40:43 GMT

WBIR-TV

Burned in Iraq, veteran motivates with humor, runs to raise funds WBIR-TV Bobby Henline will be the first to tell you that he should've died in Iraq in 2007. “I was burnt over 38 percent of my body," Henline said. "Doctors said there's no medical explanation for why I'm alive." Ten years ago, the Humvee Henline was riding in ... and more »

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Iraq boosts southern ports oil export capacity to 4.6 million bpd - Middle East Eye Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:58:00 GMT

Middle East Eye

Iraq boosts southern ports oil export capacity to 4.6 million bpd Middle East Eye Iraq has increased oil export capacity from its southern ports by 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 4.6 million bpd after adding a new floating terminal in the Gulf, Oil Minister Jabar al-Luaibi said in a ministry statement. "Oil export capacity have ... Iraq raises capacity of southern oil exportsXinhua Iraq's oil export capacity increases to 4.6 million bpdKuwait News Agency all 5 news articles »

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In 'Thank You For Your Service,' The Fight Begins After Iraq - NPR Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:09:00 GMT

NPR

In 'Thank You For Your Service,' The Fight Begins After Iraq NPR The new movie Thank Your For Your Service is about coming home. Specifically, it's about American soldiers who come home after serving during the "surge" in Iraq in 2007. One scene takes place in a therapist's office. Sgt. Adam Schumann and his wife ... Thank You For Your Service is a compelling portrait of Iraq War veterans: EW reviewEW.com Painfully good 'Thank You for Your Service' depicts PTSD of Iraq War vetsPittsburgh Post-Gazette all 222 news articles »

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Aid Group Says Iraq Fighting Threatens Access to Syria - Voice of America Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:19:00 GMT

Voice of America

Aid Group Says Iraq Fighting Threatens Access to Syria Voice of America Doctors Without Borders said Sunday that fighting between Iraqi forces and Kurdish fighters near the border threatens the delivery of humanitarian aid to half a million newly displaced civilians in northeastern Syria. The medical charity, also known as ... As Iran's proxies capture the entire Iraq-Syria border, it's time to sit up and take noticeArab News MSF: Iraq-Syria border closure would affect millions - RudawRudaw Syria: Thousands could die if Syrian-Iraq Kurdistan border closes to ...Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International all 10 news articles »

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Daunting challenges for Iraq - Jordan Times Sun, 29 Oct 2017 22:09:00 GMT

Courier Mail

Daunting challenges for Iraq Jordan Times The problems are old and the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, using the big, long debunked, lie that Iraq under Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, can take the infamous credit for opening Pandora's box. Washington's misguided decisions have ... 'Multi-ethnic, multi-religious' Iraq will emerge post — Islamic State says ambassador to AustraliaCourier Mail all 11 news articles »