Tuesday 9th March, 2010
Votes being counted after Iraq elections
Iraq News.NetWith vote counting underway in Iraq, officials have said their work is being complicated by the large number of overseas votes coming in.
Five Al Qaeda men arrested in Iraq
Iraq News.NetFive suspected Al Qaeda members were arrested Tuesday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, a police source said.
Iraqi elections mere window dressing exercise: Middle Eastern experts
Iraq News.NetWhile a high voter turn in Iraq's parliamentary elections has been lauded by the West as a symbolic step towards democracy, critics and political commentators across the Middle East are viewing it nothing more than a window dressing to tidy up the image of authoritarian leaders and absolute monarchs.
Iraq buys a ‘dream’ fleet
The NationalThe government of Iraq has signed a deal valued at more than US$1 billion (Dh3.67bn) to buy 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners on behalf of its growing flag carrier, Iraqi Airways.The contract was reported on ...
Initial results delayed, Iraq still counts ballots
San Diego Union-TribuneElectoral workers carry ballot boxes at a counting center in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Iraqis are awaiting initial election results for Baghdad, a key location accounting for almost a fif...
Initial results delayed, Iraq still counts ballots
The Miami HeraldBAGHDAD -- Iraq's election commission says ballots are still being counted in the historic parliamentary elections and backed off from an expected announcement of partial results.The poll's complicat...
Initial results delayed, Iraq still counts ballots
Examiner(AP Photo/Karim Kadim)Electoral workers carry ballot boxes at a counting center in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Iraqis are awaiting initial election results for Baghdad, a key location accou...
First Iraq election results to be released Wednesday
The StarBAGHDAD (Reuters) - Preliminary results from Iraq's parliamentary election will be released on Wednesday, an electoral commission official said on Tuesday.
Iraqis in Canada vote in Iraq election
CBC NewsThe results of parliamentary elections in Iraq will be released within days, and more than 1,000 Iraqis living in the Ottawa-Gatineau area contributed their votes over the weekend. Across Canada, mor...
Britain begins inquiry into Iraq abuse claims
Associated PressLONDON (AP) -- Britain opened an inquiry Tuesday into claims that its soldiers murdered and abused civilians in southern Iraq in 2004, some of the most serious allegations made against British forces ...
First Iraq election results to be released Wednesday
Swiss InfoBAGHDAD (Reuters) - Preliminary results from Iraq's parliamentary election will be released on Wednesday, an electoral commission official said on Tuesday.
Initial results delayed, Iraq still counts ballots
Denver PostBAGHDAD—Iraq's election commission says ballots are still being counted in the historic parliamentary elections and backed off from an expected announcement of partial results. The poll's compli...
Iraq awaits election results
Al JazeeraThe first results of Iraq's parliamentary elections are expected to be released on Wednesday, officials have said, in a vote seen as a test of democracy in the country. But none of the political bloc...
Baghdad holds key as Iraq awaits initial vote results
West AustralianBAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraq awaited initial results on Tuesday from polls touted as a test of its young democracy, with Baghdad holding the key as the prime minister's list and its top secular rival jock...
First Iraq election results to be released Wednesday
West AustralianBAGHDAD (Reuters) - Preliminary results from Iraq's parliamentary election will be released on Wednesday, an electoral commission official said on Tuesday.None of the political blocs contesting Su...
Iraq: IDPs returning to Diyala Province in increasing numbers
Spero NewsThe security situation in Iraq's northeastern province of Diyala is slowly improving and thousands of displaced families have returned to their homes, according to officials. "Despite the fact that...
Iraq: The Shiite al Maliki is ahead, but the secular Allawi is also going strong
Spero NewsThe outgoing premier dominates in Baghdad and the south; Allawi is 70-90% in the north and west. Turnout of 62%. Difficulties in forming a new government.
Interview with Iraq Expert Brian Katulis: Americans Need 'to Just Simply Let Go'
Spiegal OnlineHigh turnout in the recent Iraqi election is fueling hope that stability in the war-torn country may not be far off. But the challenges Iraq faces are still considerable. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview...
Sunnis Who Fled Iraq, Remain In Exile
NPRMarch 9, 2010 American troops are starting to come home from Iraq, but many Iraqis have yet to return to their homes. In the violence since the U.S. invasion, about 4 millions Iraqis had to leave thei...
Five Al Qaeda men arrested in Iraq
New Kerala"Three of the suspects admitted to firing mortar shells on several polling stations in the city Sunday," the source said, adding that the suspects were arrested in the Tel al-Ruman area of western Mos...
Polls close in Iraq, UN calls for unity
New KeralaNew York, Mar 9 : The United Nations' chief envoy to Iraq called on political candidates and groups to respect the democratic process as counting gets under way after yesterday's vote in national parl...
Election in Iraq Bodes Well for Troop Withdrawal
Hispanic Business MagazineIraq's election success was such that the U.S. military still plans to pull nearly half of its combat troops this year, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said. U.S. Army Gen. Ray Odierno said Sunday's el...
Five Al Qaeda men arrested in Iraq
Sify, March 9 (DPA) Five suspected Al Qaeda members were arrested Tuesday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, a police source said. 'Three of the suspects admitted to firing mortar shells on several ...
Kurds likely to be Iraq election kingmakers after strong turnout
The Guardiannational elections on Sunday has enhanced their status of kingmakers in forming the central government, with preliminary voting results expected within 24 hours.The electoral commission said today tha...
Beyond Iraq's Election Day Success
CFRBrett McGurk , a CFR international affairs fellow who served in Iraq for the National Security Council. McGurk says the work of security forces, in particular, was impressive but that a risk of violen...
Beyond Iraq's Election Day Success
CFRBrett McGurk , a CFR international affairs fellow who served in Iraq for the National Security Council. McGurk says the work of security forces, in particular, was impressive but that a risk of violen...
U.S. troops: Time will tell in Iraq
MSNBCArmy Spec. Nick Moore sent in this photo of himself, top left, and the rest of his platoon at Forward Operating Base Mackenzie in Iraq. "The only way things will ever move forward in Iraq is if we le...
IRAQ: IDPs returning to Diyala Province in increasing numbers
IRINBAGHDAD, 9 March 2010 (IRIN) - The security situation in Iraq's northeastern province of Diyala is slowly improving and thousands of displaced families have returned to their homes, according to offic...
MoD warned to co-operate with Iraq abuse inquiry
The IndependentDefence officials will be forced to disclose documents and provide witnesses if they do not co-operate with a new public inquiry into Iraqi abuse claims, a retired senior judge said today. Th...
Turnout for Iraq election solid at 62 percent
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Middle East 'respects UK for Iraq action'
The AustralianLONDON: Britain's decision to back the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 earned it respect in the Middle East and it must not be scared of similar action in the future, says Foreign Secretary David...
Iraq to Announce Initial Results for Parliamentary Election
VOAIraqis Vote for New Parliament Iraqi electoral authorities say turnout among the country's minority Sunnis was strong compared to the last parliamentary elections in 2005 when many Sunnis boycotted th...
Sunnis Who Fled Iraq, Remain In Exile
NPRMarch 9, 2010 Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, about 4 million Iraqis fled their homes. About 2 million fled the country entirely — and many are still outside its borders. Throughout the war, NP...
Heat Therapy Shown Effective In Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Among U.S. Soldiers In Iraq
Medical News TodayA single session of heat therapy using the Thermomed™ device appears to be as effective as a 10-day intravenous course of sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam) for the treatment of Leishmania major ...
Iraqi parties both claim to be ahead in election
Turkish Daily NewsIraqi workers at the Independent High Electoral Commission headquarters in Baghdad count votes following Iraq's second general elections since the US-led invasion of 2003. AFP photo.
Five suspected al-Qaeda members arrested in northern Iraq
Earth TimesMosul, Iraq - Five suspected al-Qaeda members were arrested Tuesday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, a police source said. "Three of the suspects admitted to firing mortar shells on several pollin...
Britain begins inquiry into Iraq abuse claims
The Seattle TimesLONDON — Britain is opening an inquiry into claims that its soldiers murdered and abused civilians in southern Iraq in 2004. Several Iraqis claim they were abused at a base called Camp Abu Naji...
Britain begins inquiry into Iraq abuse claims
Seattle Post-IntelligencerTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON -- Britain is opening an inquiry into claims that its soldiers murdered and abused civilians in southern Iraq in 2004. Several Iraqis claim they were abused at a base c...
Iraq Politicians Maneuver for Power Ahead of Election Results
Business WeekMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Political maneuvering was under way in Iraq before initial results from the parliamentary election are announced, with early indications that no party would win a majority and t...
Britain begins inquiry into claims troops abused and killed Iraq civilians in 2004
Sun-SentinelBritain is opening an inquiry into claims that its soldiers murdered and abused civilians in southern Iraq in 2004. Several Iraqis claim they were abused at a base called Camp Abu Naji in Maysan provi...
Britain begins inquiry into Iraq abuse claims
San Diego Union-TribuneLONDON — Britain is opening an inquiry into claims that its soldiers murdered and abused civilians in southern Iraq in 2004. Several Iraqis claim they were abused at a base called Camp Abu ...
Turkish soldier killed in explosion near Iraq border
Earth TimesIstanbul - A soldier was killed Tuesday by an explosion in Turkey's restive southeast region, Turkish media has reported. The explosion in the Hakkari region, reportedly caused by a bomb set off by re...
Baghdad holds key as Iraq awaits initial vote results
Middle East OnlineBAGHDAD - Iraq awaited initial results Tuesday from polls, with Baghdad holding the key as the prime minister's list and its top secular rival jockeyed for pole position. Thirty percent of votes were...
Sorry, Rove, Bush Did Lie About Iraq
In These TimesWith the publication of Karl Rove's memoir, the American public can expect a reprise of the argument that it was unfair for anyone to accuse President Bush of lying about Iraq.
Baghdad holds key as Iraq awaits initial vote results
BreitbartIraq awaited initial results Tuesday from polls touted as a test of its young democracy, with Baghdad holding the key as the prime minister's list and its top secular rival jockeyed for pole position....
Oscar night in Baghdad
Asia TimesBy Pepe Escobar The United States lost the war in Vietnam - which, for the Vietnamese, is more appropriately known as the American War - on the ground. But Hollywood won the war on screen - dis...
Iraqi Parties Both Claim Lead
CBN NewsBAGHDAD - The Iraqi prime minister's coalition and its main secular rival both claimed to be ahead in the vote count Monday, a day after historic parliamentary elections that the top U.S. commander sa...
Two US soldiers die in Iraq accident
The NationThe U.S. military says two American soldiers have died in a vehicle accident in Iraq. A statement says the soldiers died Monday. It says two other soldiers were injured in the same accident, which is ...
Iraqi parties both claim to be ahead in election
China Daily/enpproperty--> BAGHDAD - The Iraqi prime minister's coalition and its main secular rival both claimed to be ahead in the vote count Monday, a day after historic parliamentary elections that the top U...
US military: 2 soldiers die in Iraq in accident
Yahoo! News. A statement says the soldiers died Monday. It says two other soldiers were injured in the same accident, which is under investigation. The names of the soldiers are being withheld pending notifica...
US military: 2 soldiers die in Iraq in accident
The Seattle TimesBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says two American soldiers have died in a vehicle accident in Iraq. A statement says the soldiers died Monday. It says two other soldiers were injured in the same ac...
Iraqi voter turnout estimated at 62%
Los Angeles TimesParticipation is nearly 75% in Sunni-dominated Salahuddin province. Turnout in Baghdad is lower, possibly dampened by a morning bombardment by militants. Election results are days away.
U.S. military: 2 soldiers die in Iraq in accident
Deseret NewsBAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military says two American soldiers have died in a vehicle accident in Iraq. A statement says the soldiers died Monday. It says two other soldiers were injured in the sa...
Real Hurt Lockers in Iraq: Life is no movie
New Jersey Online3/8/2010, 7:16 p.m. EST (AP) — NEW YORK - A task force on intermarriage for the largest branch of American Judaism says the movement should create blessings marking major life events for interf...
US military: 2 soldiers die in Iraq in accident
Gadsden TimesA statement says the soldiers died Monday. It says two other soldiers were injured in the same accident, which is under investigation.The names of the soldiers are being withheld pending notification ...
Applauding election turnout, UN envoy to Iraq calls for unity
Spero NewsThe top United Nations envoy to Iraq today praised millions of Iraqis who voted in Sunday?s parliamentary elections in a call for political candidates and groups to respect the democratic process as c...
First Iraqi Election Results To Be Released
Spero NewsBAGHDAD -- Initial official results from some Iraqi provinces are expected to be released from the country's March 7 parliamentary elections. Officials from both the State Of Law coalition led by Shi'...
US military: 2 soldiers die in Iraq in accident
San Diego Union-TribuneBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says two American soldiers have died in a vehicle accident in Iraq. A statement says the soldiers died Monday. It says two other soldiers were injured in the sam...
US military: 2 soldiers die in Iraq in accident
The Miami HeraldBAGHDAD -- The U.S. military says two American soldiers have died in a vehicle accident in Iraq.A statement says the soldiers died Monday. It says two other soldiers were injured in the same accident...
Iraq Elections: Turnout in UAE smaller than expected
MENAFN(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The three-day voting in Iraqi parliamentary elections ended in the UAE on Sunday evening with a moderate turnout of not more 35,000 voters, while observers had expected 75,000...
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