Britain investigates Iraqi man’s death in UK troop custody in Basra (3news)
A lawyer has claimed that British soldiers abused and humiliated an Iraqi detainee as part of widespread mistreatment of civilians in southern Iraq.
Manhattan head coach Barry Rohrssen keeps big picture in mind with trips to Iraq and Afghanistan (New York Daily News)
Manhattan’s Barry Rohrssen, always able to see the big picture, has spent nine days in each of the last two years visiting troops on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of “Operation Hoop Talk,” a goodwill initiative sponsored by the USO.
Iraq plays first game in Baghdad since 2002 (Deseret News)
Iraq played its first game in Baghdad since before the invasion, beating Palestine 4-0 on Monday and triggering wild…
Iraq raises church security amid bombings (CNN)
Iraq has increased security around all Christian places of worship after a wave of church bombings that has killed four and wounded at least 35 others.
Iraqi soccer team wins first Baghdad home match in 7 years (People’s Daily)
Iraq secured its first Baghdad home victory since the U.S. -led invasion in 2003, defeating the Palestinian team 4-0 in a friendly on Monday. Hawar Mula scored with a powerful strike in the 28th minute. Kerar Jassam struck Iraq’s second in the 57th minute and Alaa Abudal headed home for the team’s third. The last goal came in the 93rd minute when Emad Mahommad scored on a penalty kick. It was …
Iraq thumps Palestine in landmark Baghdad tie (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Iraq won its first international football match here since the US-led invasion of 2003 on Monday, beating the Palestinian national football team 4-0 in a friendly.
Iraqi ministers urge Japanese firms to return to Iraq (Zawya)
13 July 2009 Iraqi Ministers of Industry & Minerals Fawzy Franso Hariri and Oil Hussein al-Shahrestani, during a seminar on investment in Iraq, called on Japanese companies to return to the country, according a ministerial release on Monday.
Iraq beats Palestine 4-0 in Baghdad (AP via Yahoo! News)
Iraq played its first game in Baghdad since before the invasion, beating Palestine 4-0 on Monday and triggering wild celebrations among Iraqis unable to watch their national sports teams during years of war.
Iraqi interpreters to sue Britain: BBC (Zawya)
LONDON, Jul 14, 2009 (AFP) – Some 25 Iraqis who worked for the British military are to take legal action against the government, saying they were not properly protected from extremists, the BBC reported Tuesday.
Iraqi ministers urge Japanese firms to return to Iraq (MENAFN)
Iraqi ministers urge Japanese firms to return to Iraq
Britain investigates Iraqi man’s death in custody (AP via Yahoo! News)
A lawyer claimed Monday that British soldiers forced an Iraqi detainee to dance like Michael Jackson as part of widespread abuse and humiliation of civilians in southern Iraq actions that resulted in the death in custody of a hotel receptionist.
