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Iraq blast targets government, elections

October 26, 2009 By Susan Webb

Yesterday's attacks on Iraqi government buildings were widely blamed on remnants of the Saddam Hussein regime and other elements seeking to destabilize the country.

War for oil? T. Boone Pickens thinks so

October 22, 2009 By Susan Webb

U.S. companies are entitled to Iraq's oil, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens told a congressional committee Oct. 21.

Iraq elections will shape post-occupation direction

October 20, 2009 By Susan Webb

With U.S. preparing to pull out troops next summer, Iraq heads to key elections, and a drop in violence is spurring an upsurge of social movements.

Iraq violence down and different, analysts say

October 6, 2009 By Susan Webb

Violence in Iraq is down sharply compared to a year ago, and has also changed its nature, analysts say.

Shoethrower to be released for good behavior

August 30, 2009 By Morning Star

The Iraqi journalist imprisoned for hurling his shoes at former President George W Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behaviour.