Iraq – Iraqi man suspected in attacks kills officer (AP via Yahoo! News)
Iraqi man suspected in attacks kills officer (AP via Yahoo! News)
A man being questioned in connection with this week’s deadly double bombings in the Iraqi capital was able to seize a gun and kill an investigative officer during an interrogation before being shot himself, the government said Saturday.
Cross-border insurgents flood Afghanistan – Navy News, news from Iraq – Navy Times (Navy Times)
KABUL The expansion of Islamic extremist groups across the Afghanistan-Pakistan region is the worst I ve seen it, with Afghan insurgents receiving help from Iranian operatives and very possibly freelancing Pakistani intelligence agents, as well as a small but growing number of deadly foreign fighters, said Maj. Gen. Mike Flynn, director of intelligence for Gen. Stanley McChrystal s …
Iraqi refugees in New Jersey are finding a new kind of struggle (Hunterdon County Democrat)
In Iraq, they called Saif Alnasseri “Doctor.” Along with his wife, daughter and mother, the pharmacist lived in a wealthy Baghdad suburb close to the Tigris River, in a two-story, four-bedroom home full of amenities: a computer, large-screen TV, and…
Iraqi politics shuns sectarianism as violence ebbs (Reuters via Yahoo!7 News)
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s upcoming election may mark a departure from the sectarianism that plunged the country into civil war as Shi’ite and Sunni politicians join forces and emphasise nationalism and unity.
Who has eye on Iraq prime minister’s post? (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
(Reuters) – A plethora of alliances are contesting Iraq’s parliamentary election on January 16, with none of them likely to garner a clear majority.
Hope for the Future of Iraq, Ayad Jamal Aldin to Launch New Party (ITNews)
BAGHDAD, October 31 /PRNewswire/ — – THE ONLY IRAQI MP WHO HAS CONSISTENTLY CALLED FOR A SECULAR IRAQ, AND STOOD UP TO A CORRUPT, IRAN-DOMINATED GOVERNMENT, ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR ELECTION This Saturday, October 31 2009, Ayad Jamal Aldin MP and between 500-600 supporters, will launch a new political movement – Ahrar – to finally meet the grassroots needs of all Iraqis – jobs, electricity and …
Crucial Iraq election deadline looms (BBC News)
Iraqi MPs have until Sunday to pass controversial legislation or face postponing parliamentary elections set for 16 January.
Shias, Sunnis join forces in Iraqi politics (Gulf Times)
Iraq s upcoming election may mark a departure from the sectarianism that plunged the country into civil war as Shia and Sunni politicians join forces and emphasise nationalism and unity.
Iraqi politics shuns sectarianism as violence ebbs (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
By Muhanad Mohammed
Iraqi politics shuns sectarianism as violence ebbs (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters * Politicians emphasise national unity over sect * Decision to avoid sectarian bloc may backfire on Sunnis By Muhanad Mohammed BAGHDAD, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Iraq’s upcoming election may mark a …
Popularity: 1% [?]
