Iraq's al-Qaida claims 2 deadly attacks on Shiites
An al-Qaida front group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the two deadliest attacks on Shiites since the U.S. military completed its withdrawal last month, underlining an escalating sectarian security and political crisis that threatens to drive the country toward civil war.
White House Plans Formal Dinner for Iraq War Vets
President Obama will host a black-tie, state-dinner-style event at the White House to honor Iraq War veterans, administration officials announced today. “It’s really focused on the men and women who served in Iraq, in all stations within the armed services,” said White House press secretary...
Iraq's Al Qaeda claims 2 deadly attacks on Shiites
An Al Qaeda front group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the two deadliest attacks on Shiites since the U.S. military completed its withdrawal last month, underlining an escalating sectarian security and political crisis that threatens to drive the country toward civil war.
Iraq eyes waiver on U.S. Iran sanctions
* Iraq eyes waiver, worried over reserves * Iran is a major trade partner for Iraq BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq could seek a waiver from the United States on sanctions on Iran because of its high trade with the neighboring country and to protect its foreign reserves from penalties, an Iraqi government spokesman said on Friday. The U.S. government in December signed a law imposing sanctions on ...
Iraq condemns man to hang for kidnapping Frenchmen
An Iraqi court on Monday condemned a man to death for murder and for kidnapping French citizens and an Iranian consul, the Higher Judicial Council said.
Obama to host dinner to honor Iraq sacrifices
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will host a special White House dinner later this month to honor veterans of the Iraq war, two months after the last US troops left for home.
WH Plans Formal Dinner for Iraq Vets
President Obama will host a black-tie, state-dinner-style event at the White House to honor Iraq War veterans, administration officials announced today. “It’s really focused on the men and women who served in Iraq, in all stations within the armed services,” said White House press secretary...
Iraq postpones Islamic Capital of Culture project
Iraq has postponed a problem-plagued project for the holy city of Najaf to be the Arab world's Islamic Capital of Culture, the spokesman for Deputy Prime Minister Hussein al-Shahristani said on Friday.
Iraq oil minister assents to Statoil-Lukoil sale
Iraq's oil minister has given his assent for Norway's Statoil to sell its stake in the massive West Qurna-2 field in south Iraq to Russia's Lukoil, an oil ministry official said on Thursday.
Iraq to host first Arab summit since revolts
Iraq is to host an Arab summit on March 29, the first since the Arab Spring that swept away several dictators and brought Islamists to the fore, a senior Arab League official said on Wednesday.