September 30, 2009 in Iraq Travel
 The Associated Press | Supporters hold vigils for US hikers held in Iran The Associated Press "We do believe the light that burns tonight will travel to where they are being held in Tehran and that they will feel the love that comes to them," the ... and more » |
September 30, 2009 in Iraq
 BBC News | Vigils planned for captive hikers in Iran The Associated Press Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd were detained after straying over the border during a hike in northern Iraq. All three are graduates of the ... Swiss confirm visit to US hikers held in IranReuters Vigils for 3 American Hikers Held in IranCBS News Iran to let Swiss officials visit 3 detained US hikersCNN Philadelphia Inquirer -The Associated Press -The Associated Press all 656 news articles » |
September 30, 2009 in Iraq Travel
 New York Times | Can the Muppets Make Friends in Ramallah? New York Times Kuttab (who wrote a dispatch for The New York Times Magazine in 2003 on the way Arab TV covered the outbreak of the Iraq war) lives in Amman and works both ... and more » |
September 30, 2009 in Iraq
 The Associated Press | Biden welcomes son home from guard service in Iraq The Associated Press ... Delaware's attorney general traded hugs and handshakes Wednesday with other members of his Army National Guard unit after a yearlong deployment in Iraq. ... Biden Welcomes Son's Guard Unit Home From IraqCBS News Biden Welcomes Home Son Beau From IraqAHN Another Biden for Senate?Christian Science Monitor The News Journal -The Associated Press -Christian Science Monitor all 201 news articles » |
September 30, 2009 in Iraq
 BBC News | US, eyeing Afghan war, could quicken Iraq drawdown Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The commander of US forces in Iraq said on Wednesday the withdrawal of troops there could be ... US Iraq withdrawal 'accelerating'BBC News Odierno: US to Withdraw 4000 More Troops from IraqVoice of America About 4000 US troops to leave Iraq in OctoberWashington Post USA Today -New York Times -Reuters all 860 news articles » |
September 30, 2009 in Security
Yemen troops pound northern rebels with artillery Link TV The formation of an international criminal court will help deter those trying to disrupt Iraq's security and shake up its stability. ... and more » |
September 30, 2009 in Iraq
 CBS News | US: Iraq budget shortfall poses security challenge The Associated Press BAGHDAD — Iraq's budget shortfall due to low oil prices presents a challenge to building up the country's army and raises questions about whether it will be ... Iraq budget is 'challenge' for security forces: USAFP Iraq 2010 initial budget proposal set at $66.7 blnReuters India Iraq's Finance Ministry proposes $66.7 billion budgetDaily Star - Lebanon KXMC -eTaiwan News -The Associated Press all 195 news articles » |
September 30, 2009 in Iraq
Agco To Pay Nearly $20M In Settlement On Oil-For-Food Kickbacks Wall Street Journal The agency said Agco subsidiaries paid some $5.9 million in kickbacks related to its sales in Iraq. The SEC added it has obtained more than $150 million ... AGCO settles kickback investigationBizjournals.com Agco to pay $1.6 million in Iraq corruption caseColumbus Ledger-Enquirer AGCO settles kickback caseAtlanta Journal Constitution EasyBourse.com -The Associated Press -PR Newswire (press release) all 155 news articles » |
September 30, 2009 in Security
Iraqi PM approaches Sunnis for nationwide elections Xinhua ... to annex the ethnically-mixed northern Iraq's oil-rich city of Kirkuk. "Security, stability and prosperity of Kirkuk is an important issue for us, ... and more » |
September 30, 2009 in Iraq
Iraq Political Groups Find Pull in National Unity New York Times DHULUIYA, Iraq — Iraqi politics has a new catchphrase, the “yes, we can” of the country's coming parliamentary elections. ... Alliances Shift Ahead of Iraqi ElectionsWashington Post Iraqi PM approaches Sunnis for nationwide electionsXinhua all 5 news articles » |
