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2010-03-17: Headlines

American Chronicle: PM's bloc seeks allies as Iraq vote tally nears end 2010-03-17
BAGHDAD -- Nearly 80% of the vote has been counted, and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's coalition has emerged as ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram: US withdrawal will proceed, though Iraq is in delicate state, Petraeus says 2010-03-17
WASHINGTON -- Iraq remains fragile but is on course to allow the United States to decrease its presence as planned to 50000 troops ...
CNN International: Allawi edges ahead of al-Maliki in Iraq vote count 2010-03-17
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's bloc has edged ahead of the coalition led by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Iraq' ...
Xinhua: Secular leader pulls ahead in Iraq's partial voting count 2010-03-17
BAGHDAD, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Former prime minister Ayad Allawi made a slender lead over the incumbent Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki for the first time ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Iraq- ISX index down by 2.4%, closes at 98 points 2010-03-17
(MENAFN - Aswat Al-Iraq) The Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) index on Monday registered a drop of 2.4% to close at 98 points as rates of shares of 34 out of ...
OregonLive.com: Eugene native dies in Iraq, becomes Oregon's latest war casualty 2010-03-17
View full sizeFamily photoErin McLyman, seen here with her dog Buddy, was killed during a mortar attack in Iraq on Saturday.
Antiwar.com: Sadr Bloc Emerges as Force in Iraq Election 2010-03-17
As polling data continues to slowly come out of Iraq, the political faction loyal to Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr h ...
ReliefWeb: Iraq: Humanitarian Needs Persist 2010-03-17
The humanitarian situation facing Iraqi refugees and internally displaced people is quickly becoming a protracted one for which the US bears special ...
Dallas Morning News: Rival coalition pulls ahead in total Iraq vote tally 2010-03-17
AP BAGHDAD – A secular coalition challenging the Iraqi prime minister in Iraq's historic parliamentary elections has pulled ahead for the first time in ...
Bangkok.News.Net: Ex-leader could win Iraq election 2010-03-17
Preliminary results from Iraq's parliamentary elections now show a coalition led by Mr Allawi has about 9000 more votes than the coalition of Shi'ite Prime ...
MedIndia: Artificial Limbs Will be Provided to War Victims in Iraq 2010-03-17
The well-known artificial Jaipur Foot, will now be provided to the victims of strife-torn Iraq. On Monday, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairper ...
euronews: Iraq election: Allawi leads Maliki for first time 2010-03-17
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has edged past the country's current Prime Minister Nuri-al-Maliki for the first time as the election count enter ...
Al-Arabiya: The elections and the struggle for Iraq 2010-03-17
The Supreme Council has proved its secular insularity and cannot open up to others. It continues to carry out, with Chalabi, a policy of revenge.
Alalam News Network: Iraq announces 80 pct. vote count results 2010-03-17
The Iraqi Electoral Commission has announced preliminary results of 80 percent of vote counts for the country's recent legislative polls.
Boston Globe: It's still too early to assess Iraq 2010-03-17
RE “MISSION accomplished, indeed,'' (Op-ed, March 10): Yes, we want democracy to succeed in Iraq but Jeff Jacoby's premature conclusions have pushed ...
OPB News: Oregon Soldier Confirmed Dead In Iraq 2010-03-17
Army Specialist Erin McLyman was part of a support Battalion that worked with the 3rd Stryker Brigade's 2nd infantry divisi ...
Seattle Times: Al-Sadr bloc's success in elections realigns Iraq politics 2010-03-17
The followers of Muqtada al-Sadr, a radical cleric who led the Shiite insurgency against the US occupation, have emerged as Iraq's equivalent of Lazarus ...
The Official Home of Asian Football: AFC Futsal C'ship 2010: Qatar to step in if Iraq ban stays 2010-03-17
KUALA LUMPUR: Iraq will be replaced by Qatar in the AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Finals draw if FIFA's suspension of the Iraqi FA is not lifted by March 18 ...
ShortNews.com: Soldier in Iraq Tries Shooting Himself; Worried Roommate Stole the Firing Pin 2010-03-17
Being surrounded by the deaths of soldiers around him in the oppressive heat of Iraq, as well as his wife announcing her desire for a divorce ...
Albany Times Union: A slight victory in Iraq 2010-03-17
As the seventh anniversary of the war in Iraq approaches on Sunday, an odd dissonance has emerged: Washington is fighting over who should ...
WRCB-TV: Georgia-based soldiers killed in Iraq 2010-03-17
AP - March 16, 2010 9:54 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A 23-year-old soldier from Columbus, and a 25-year-old sergeant from South Carolina, both based out of Georgi ...
Financial Times: Iraq election result too close to call 2010-03-17
The outcome of Iraq's election was hanging in the balance last night when a coalition of opposition parties and the alliance ...
Alibaba News Channel: ArcelorMittal to set up rebar JV in northern Iraq 2010-03-17
SteelOrbis - The world's largest steelmaker Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal has announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish ...
The Province: Maliki pulls ahead in Iraq vote 2010-03-17
Iraqis walk past a poster picturing Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad on Mar.
Salisbury Post: Mauldin returns home from Iraq 2010-03-17
He can't really put a price on the big things, such as seeing his eight children and visiting his mother. Mauldin returned to Salisbury on Super Bowl Sunday ...
The Epoch Times: US May Keep Northern Headquarters in Iraq 2010-03-17
By Jasper Fakkert Gen. David Petraeus who oversees US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan said on Tuesday that the military is on course to reduce the number ...
Saudi Gazette: Iraq's Maliki should not shun Allawi 2010-03-17
Iraq's Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki may get first go at forming a government, early election results show, but Sunnis will fume ...
Montgomery County Courier: Challenger overtakes Iraq PM in overall vote count 2010-03-17
BAGHDAD — A coalition challenging Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in parliamentary elections is ahead for the first time in the overall vote count ...
Financial Times: Fate of oil-rich city crucial to stability of Iraq 2010-03-17
The future stability of Iraq may turn on the fate of the oil city of Kirkuk, whose estimated 570000 people are caught ...
AZoBuild: ArcelorMittal and Dayen Partner to Build Steel Mini-Mill in Northern Iraq 2010-03-17
ArcelorMittal announces it has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture with Turkish partner Dayen to build a steel mini-mill ...
Trading Markets: ARCELORMITTAL TO SET UP US$130 MLN STEEL MILL IN IRAQ 2010-03-17
Global steel giant ArcelorMittal on Tuesday said it will set up a US$130 million steel plant in war-torn Iraq in collaboration with Turkish firm Dayen.
Press TV: 8 al-Qaeda commanders arrested in Wasit, Iraq 2010-03-17
Iraqi security forces have arrested eight senior military commanders with links to the al-Qaeda terrorist network in the eastern province of Wasit.
Future Changes: A Unifying, Trans-Sectarian Voting Pattern in Iraq? 2010-03-17
Anita McNaught, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Baghdad, said that now that 80 per cent of the vote had been counted it was possible to see a pattern emerging ...
Alsumaria: Petraeus: Iraq situation remains fragile 2010-03-17
US General David Petraeus, testifying before a Senate panel, noted that the situation in Iraq remained fragile, despite declining violence and high turnout ...
SME Times: ArcelorMittal to set up steel mill in Iraq 2010-03-17
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel maker, Tuesday said it has joined hands with Dayen of Turkey to set up a steel mill in Iraq at an investment ...
ScienceAlert: Better food security for Iraq 2010-03-17
Up to 95 per cent of farmers in some regions of Australia use low-till machinery and retain stubble to eliminate their need to plough and to retain vital ...
Alsumaria: Iraq Unity Coalition marks low results 2010-03-17
Iraq's Unity Coalition Secretary General, Parliament Speaker, Iyad Al Samarraie explained that low results of Iraq's Unity Coalition in parliamentary ...
People's Daily Online: US soldier dies in vehicle roll-over in Iraq 2010-03-17
A US soldier died and three others injured in a vehicle roll-over in northern Iraq, a statement of US military in Iraq said late Tuesday.
AME Info: ArcelorMittal to build steel mill in Iraq 2010-03-17
A preliminary agreement has been signed between ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, and its Turkish partner Dayen to set up a steel mill ...
AFP: Iraq PM and main rival in tight election battle 2010-03-17
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and his main rival Iyad Allawi were locked in a tight election battle Wednesday, with updated results showing ...
New York Times: Followers of Sadr Emerge Stronger After Iraq Elections 2010-03-17
BAGHDAD — The followers of Moktada al-Sadr, a radical cleric who led the Shiite insurgency against the American occupation, have emerged ...
KHAS-TV: Hastings doctor to take first tour of Iraq 2010-03-17
(3/16/2010) By Adam Lefkoe - He is known to most as Dr. Bohlen, but it is not his only title. He is also an army reservist captain and in exactly one month ...
Goal.com: Newcastle Jets Re-Sign Iraq International Ali Abbas 2010-03-17
The Newcastle Jets have re-signed Ali Abbas on a one-year contract, keeping the Iraqi international at the club for the A-League 2010/11 season.
ISRIA: Embassy of Iraq in Algeria Celebrates Women's Day 2010-03-17
more The US Department of Defense Africa Command (AFRICOM) told both the western and eastern coasts continue to be troubled by piracy, specifically ...
Montreal Gazette: Iraq PM and main rival locked in tight election battle 2010-03-17
Iraqis walk past a poster picturing Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad on Mar.
Sin Chew Jit Poh: Iraq PM ally claims fraud, demands nationwide recount 2010-03-17
BAGHDAD, March 17 (AFP) - An ally of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday alleged widespread fraud in Iraq's parliamentary elections and demanded ...

2010-03-16: Headlines

MyStateline.com: Blasts Kill Eight In Iraq, Three In Pakistan 2010-03-16
(Baghdad) -- At least eight people were killed in two bomb attacks south of Baghdad today. Eleven more people were wounded in the attacks.
World Politics Review: US in Iraq: The New Israel 2010-03-16
Just another quick afterthought to yesterday's post about how the US presence in Iraq has altered the strategic logic of the US-Israel relationship.
World Politics Review: Iraq Elections: Maliki's Path to Re-election 2010-03-16
Most coverage of the outcome of Iraq's March 7 elections has portrayed Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's re-election as seriously in doubt, with former Prime ...
mcclatchydc.com: Iraq: Slow progress in Iraq vote count fuels suspicions 2010-03-16
BAGHDAD — Iraq's embattled election commission announced Tuesday that 79 percent of the votes from parliamentary elections have been counted, a breakthrough for a process so slow that it's raised suspicions of fraud. The close race got even closer as a secular rival edged nearer to Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki's coalition.
Workers' Liberty: Iraq: now fight for a labour law! 2010-03-16
Full results from Iraq's 7 March parliamentary election are not due until the end of the month. Best guesses so far are that the "State of Law" slate ...
RFI: First ballot counts show Iraq PM in the lead 2010-03-16
Preliminary ballot counts show outgoing Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's bloc in the lead in Iraq's parliamentary election. It has strengthened its hold ...
Center for Research on Globalization: The New 'Forgotten' War: Iraq Occupation Falls Into Media Shadows 2010-03-16
“The Western world that slaughtered Iraq and Iraqis, through 13 years of sanctions and seven years of occupation, is now turning its back ...
Los Angeles Times: Petraeus: War in Afghanistan to get 'harder before it gets easier;' Iraq ... 2010-03-16
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees US forces in both the Iraq and Afghan wars says the fighting in Afghanistan will "likely get harder before it ...
Los Angeles Times: US troop reduction in Iraq remains on schedule, Gen. Petraeus says 2010-03-16
Iraq remains fragile but is on course to allow the United States to decrease its presence as planned to 50000 troops by September, the top US soldier ...
BBC News: Iraq bomb attacks kill at least eight people 2010-03-16
Eight people have been killed and 11 injured by two bombs in the central Iraqi town of Musayyab, police say. The bombs were detonated within five minutes ...
Socialist Worker: Galway Alliance Against War marks 7th anniversary of Iraq War 2010-03-16
Relaunch of Black Shamrock Meet at the Wilde Statues, top of Shop Street at 6.15pm on Friday 19th March. Friday 19th 2010 is the 7th anniversary of ...
Reuters: Iraq progress still "fragile" : Petraeus 2010-03-16
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraq's progress remains fragile and could still be reversed, despite decreased violence, successful national elections in March ...
Reuters India: UPDATE 1-Turkey aims to renew oil pipeline accord with Iraq 2010-03-16
ANKARA, March 16 (Reuters) - Turkey is negotiating the renewal of an agreement on operating a pipeline that carries Iraqi crude oil to world markets ...
Reuters: Eight dead, 11 wounded in Iraq bomb attacks: police 2010-03-16
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Eight people died in two bombings five minutes apart on the main street of an Iraqi town south of Baghdad on Tuesday, nine days after ...
Reuters: Iran praises Iraq election as Shi'ite ally leads 2010-03-16
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran congratulated Iraqis on Tuesday over an election that is likely to keep a bloc led by its Shi'ite ally, Prime Minister Nuri ...
Reuters AlertNet: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, March 16 2010-03-16
MUSSAYAB - Eight people were killed and 11 wounded when two sticky bombs exploded in separate attacks five minutes apart in the town of Mussayab ...
www.worldbulletin.net: Turkey says to renew oil pipeline deal with Iraq 2010-03-16
Turkey's energy and natural resources minister said that the crude oil pipeline agreement would be renewed with Iraq. Turkey's energy and natural resource ...
Kurdish Globe: US hands over prison to the government of Iraq 2010-03-16
US forces have handed over a prison to the Iraqi government ahead of a planned withdrawal of troops. The Jail at Camp Taji north of Baghdad holds 3000 ...
Systems: Soldier Receives Tribal Honor for Service in Iraq 2010-03-16
WASIT PROVINCE, Iraq – Throughout the history of the US military, troops have been honored with awards and commendations for their service, especially ...
Politics Daily: Iraq War Debate: Surge Success, Intelligence Mistakes, Civilian Casualties 2010-03-16
My column on the Iraq war didn't sit well with my Politics Daily colleague David Corn. Those who have followed Corn's work over the years won't find th ...
War On Terror News: Stability Operations in Iraq Making Headway 2010-03-16
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq – Though the US has been building up the civilian infrastructure of Iraq since 2003, the sense of ownership and level ...
The Kingston Whig-Standard: Violence continues to rock Iraq 2010-03-16
A car bomb in Iraq's western Anbar province killed seven civilians and wounded 20 others on Monday, as Iraq struggles to end years of sectarian violence ...
Azzaman.com: Violence surge in restive Iraq's Mosul and Falluja 2010-03-16
The cities of Mosul and Falluja have been the scene of violent attacks targeting Iraqi troops and civilians among ...
Raw Story: Syria, Iran interests diverge in Iraq: US 2010-03-16
The nominee for US ambassador to Damascus hinted Tuesday at a chance to drive a wedge between Syria and ally Iran, telling US lawmakers the two regional ...
Halifax Evening Courier: Teenagers can quiz Iraq veteran John on Army life 2010-03-16
A HALIFAX soldier has offered himself up to be quizzed by teenagers on Army life. Private John McLaughlin is currently spending two week ...
Yorkshire Post: Blinded Iraq soldier can 'see' with his tongue 2010-03-16
A soldier blinded by a grenade in Iraq has seen his life transformed by a ground-breaking technology that enables him to "see" with his tongue.
Powys County Times: Former soldier's haunted by the death of his pal in Iraq 2010-03-16
IN THE hills of Mid Wales, 25-year-old Michael Hughes is haunted by the sights and sounds of war. On his 21st birthday, while on patrol in Iraq ...
PR Web: FieldTurf Installs First Artificial Turf Sports Field in Iraq for US Embassy ... 2010-03-16
The world leader in artificial turf is proud to announce that the first artificial turf sports field in Iraq for the US Government has been installed at ...
Hurriyet Daily News: Conglomerate plans IPO, entry to Iraq 2010-03-16
Isiklar Holding, a Turkish conglomerate active in five different sectors, will hold an initial public offering, or IPO, for its cast components company ...
AFP: US urges Syria to do still more to stop fighters entering Iraq 2010-03-16
WASHINGTON — The nominee for US ambassador to Damascus, Robert Ford, said Tuesday Syria "could and should do" more to stop foreign fighters crossing ...
TheParliament.com: MEP set to present alleged Iraq election fraud dossier 2010-03-16
British MEP Struan Stevenson says he has uncovered a "large dossier" of alleged irregularities in Iraq's general election. The ECR deputy sought permissi ...
Trading Markets: ArcelorMittal announces steel mini-mill JV in Northern Iraq 2010-03-16
Steel maker ArcelorMittal (Euronext: MT | Quote Chart News PowerRating) (Luxembourg:MT) has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint ...
KKTV 11 News: Iraq Election Official Accused of Fraud 2010-03-16
Reporter: AP The Iraqi prime minister's coalition has accused an election official of manipulating vote counts and called for a recount.
Alsumaria: Observers fear Iraq results manipulation 2010-03-16
Independent High Electoral Commission announced earlier that preliminary results of Parliamentary elections will be announced three days after elections.
AFP: ArcelorMittal plans steel plant in Iraq 2010-03-16
PARIS — The world's biggest steel maker ArcelorMittal said Tuesday it plans to build a 130-million-dollar steel plant in Kurdish northern Iraq ...
Metalbulletin.com: ArcelorMittal plans jv rebar mini-mill in Iraq with Dayen 2010-03-16
ArcelorMittal has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture with Turkey's Dayen to build a mini-mill in Iraq ...
Seeking Alpha: Will Iraq's Oil Production Increase? 2010-03-16
Whenever I talk to investors about oil markets, questions about Iraq are sure to follow. Some want to know if a rapid increase in Iraqi production could ...
Earthtimes: Three killed, six militants arrested in Iraq 2010-03-16
By : dpa Mosul, Iraq - Iraqi police announced the death of three people, including a police officer, and the arrest of six militants in separate incident ...
All India Radio: 85 per cent of Iraq election results to be annonced on Wednesday, says IHEC 2010-03-16
The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) of Iraq today said that the counting votes percentage throughout Iraq has reached 66 percent.
Standard Freeholder: US transfers prison to Iraq 2010-03-16
The US military handed over a $109 million prison and nearly 3000 inmates to the Iraqi government on Monday as it prepares to leave Iraq seven years ...
Tactical Report: Iraq: Maliki, Allawi and regional interference in the Premiership issue 2010-03-16
Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki is said to have sent the director of his Office Tareq Al-Najm to Tehran to meet with commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard ...
Metalbulletin.com: ***ARCELORMITTAL PLANS JV REBAR MINI-MILL IN IRAQ WITH DAYEN 2010-03-16
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2010-03-15: Headlines

Forex Pros: SEVEN KILLED IN CAR BOMB BLAST IN WESTERN IRAQ- POLICE 2010-03-15
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Fort Worth Star Telegram: Partial results show Iraq's ruling bloc ahead in vote 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD -- Partial election results released Sunday for all of Iraq's 18 provinces showed Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's coalition ahead of formidable ...
MiamiHerald.com: Green Zone' is latest Iraq war film to flop at box office 2010-03-15
LOS ANGELES -- Executives throughout Hollywood are undoubtedly breathing a sigh of relief that they have no more dramas dealing with the Iraq ...
CNN: Car bomb kills at least 7 in Iraq 2010-03-15
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- A parked car bomb detonated Monday on a busy street in central Iraq, killing at least seven people and injuring 13 other ...
Kurdish Globe: Iraq's Maliki Maintains Election Lead 2010-03-15
Mr. Maliki is now leading in seven provinces, all of them in the heavily Shiite south except for Baghdad. Partial parliamentary election results from all ...
Kurdish Globe: Major Iraq Kurd parties poll ahead in early results 2010-03-15
Kurds Ahmed Rasheed, left, and his wife Nazerah Eizaldeen, center, both wearing traditional Kurdish dress, check voting registration lists before casting ...
Reuters AlertNet: ANALYSIS-Iraq's Maliki risks Sunni ire if he shuns Allawi 2010-03-15
BEIRUT, March 15 (Reuters) - Iraq's Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki may get first go at forming a government ...
Washington Post: Car bomb in Iraq's Falluja kills 7, wounds 20: police 2010-03-15
FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - A car bomb in Iraq's western Anbar province killed seven civilians and wounded 20 others on Monday, as Iraq struggles to end year ...
Washington Post: Car bomb in Iraq's Falluja kills 7, wounds 13: police 2010-03-15
FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - A car bomb in Iraq's western Anbar province killed seven civilians and wounded 13 on Monday, police said.
BBC News: Deadly car bomb strikes Iraq city of Falluja 2010-03-15
A suicide bomber has exploded a car in Iraq's western province of Anbar, killing at least seven people and wounding 13, officials have said.
Live Oil Prices: OPEC member Iraq oil output may affect oil prices 2010-03-15
OPEC is concerned that its grip on the global supply of oil is being threatened by the rising output of Iraq's oil fields which could affect future oil ...
EUobserver.com: Iraq commission, UN dismiss MEP's election fraud concerns 2010-03-15
Iraq's electoral commission lashed out on Saturday (13 March) at accusations of "widespread fraud" and incompetence from the European Parliament's chair ...
All India Radio: 5 killed, 12 injured in car blast in Iraq 2010-03-15
In Iraq, five civilians were killed and 12 others were injured in a car bomb blast in Falluja City today. Voice of Iraq news agency quoting security source ...
RTT News: 7 Killed In Car Bomb Attack In Iraq 2010-03-15
(RTTNews) - At least seven civilians were killed and 13 injured in a car bomb attack in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, police told media Monday.
Politics Daily: Iraq War Triumphalism Ignores A Key Matter: Dead Civilians 2010-03-15
Whenever there's an election in Iraq, US triumphalism follows. In a recent column, Peter Wehner, my PoliticsDaily.com colleague, touts George W. Bush's war ...
The Associated Press: Iraq Shiite group: We didn't mistreat freed Briton 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD — A Shiite extremist group on Monday discounted claims from its former hostage that he was mistreated, presenting a video taken during his two year ...
Salem-News.Com: Video from the Other Side: 'The Cowboys in Iraq' 2010-03-15
If you don't want to know what your fellow Americans have been through, or what the enemies of the US and Coalition Forces have to say, then don't watch ...
Southgate Amateur Radio Club: Iraq DXpedition 2010-03-15
A group of multi-national ham radio operators are planning to operate from Northern Iraq (Kurdistan) and will be active between April 2-12th.
NASDAQ: INTERVIEW: Iraq Top Adviser: New Government Not To Challenge Oil Deals 2010-03-15
The Iraqi government that is formed following the country's March 7 legislative elections isn't expected to scrap ...
Aljazeera.com: Bomber kills seven, injures 13 in Iraq 2010-03-15
A bomber has detonated his explosives among a group of laborers in the western city of Fallujah, killing seven people, police says.
Alsumaria: Iraq on alert against violence after result 2010-03-15
Anbar Military Operations Command set a security plan to prevent violence after announcing Iraq Parliamentary election results, a source from Anbar police ...
Trend News Agency: Explosion takes place in Iraq, seven people died 2010-03-15
At least seven people were killed and some were injured in the explosion of a car on Monday in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, Xinhua News Agency reported.
AFP: Iraq Shiite militia denies torturing Briton 2010-03-15
DUBAI — A breakaway Iraqi Shiite militia has denied allegations that it tortured a Briton it held captive for more than two years, US monitoring group SITE ...
The Associated Press: Suicide car bomber kills 4 in western Iraq 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD — A suicide car bomber killed four people and wounded 29 others when his vehicle exploded in a busy street during the morning rush hour in western ...
UW Badger Herald: Matt Damon in the 'Zone' in Bourne-like Iraq war movie 2010-03-15
You might think you're watching a “Bourne” movie, but “Green Zone” wins with a unique plotline. Simply use your browser's 'Print' command and ...
Zawya: Transport minister urges Dutch firms to invest in Iraq's transport sector 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Minister of Transport Amer Abduljabbar reviewed with the Dutch ambassador in Baghdad vistas of cooperation and means of increasing them ...
Las Vegas Sun: Iraq's PM leads in early Baghdad vote count 2010-03-15
AP A coalition led by Iraq's prime minister held a comfortable lead Saturday in the crucial contest for the nation's capital, bolstering his chances in ...
eNews Park Forest: IRAQ: Women Miss Saddam 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD, Mar 12, 2010 (IPS) - Under Saddam Hussein, women in government got a year's maternity leave; that is now cut to six ...
Alsumaria: IHEC announces more partial results in Iraq 2010-03-15
Independent High Electoral Commission announced meanwhile partial results in Basra where State of Law Coalition is taking pole position.
Sify: Seven killed in Iraq car bombing 2010-03-15
At least seven people were killed and 13 wounded Monday in a car bomb explosion in Iraq's western Anbar province, police said. The blast took place when ...
Sydney Morning Herald: Iraq PM bolsters chances of retaining post 2010-03-15
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's bloc looked poised on Monday to be the biggest single group in parliament, as poll results from key provinces gave him ...
In-Forum: Grande in Iraq wins roses 2010-03-15
PRAIRIE ROSES: To Rep. Bette Grande, R-Fargo, for her recent trip to Iraq to observe elections at polling places in Baghdad. PRAIRIE ROSES: To Rep.
Earthtimes: 60 per cent of total Iraq vote expected to be announced Monday 2010-03-15
By : dpa Baghdad - The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) aims to announce 60 per cent of total results from the March 7 parliamentary ...
Memphis Commercial Appeal: David Ignatius: It's Iraq for the Iraqis now 2010-03-15
It's a country that clearly has staying power. But the toughness that has helped the Iraqis survive may work against them now that it's time to cut ...
Sydney Morning Herald: Suicide bomber kills seven in Iraq 2010-03-15
A double attack by a suicide bomber on a military checkpoint and group of labourers in the former Sunni rebel bastion of Fallujah has killed seven people ...
Africasia: Suicide bomber kills seven in west Iraq: police 2010-03-15
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives among a group of labourers in the former Sunni rebel bastion of Fallujah on Monday, killing seven people ...
WHNT: Iraq Shiite extremists claim they didn't mistreat freed Briton, post video ... 2010-03-15
By AP BAGHDAD (AP) — A Shiite extremist group in Iraq says it didn't mistreat a former British hostage and has released a video showing him purportedly ...
Yuma Sun: Teacher experiencing Iraq 2010-03-15
Most people witness modern-day historic moments on television. DeeDee Baumgarner, 49, is living the images we see ...
Sin Chew Jit Poh: Iraq PM extends lead in vote count 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD, March 14 (AFP) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was on track to claim several key Iraqi provinces on Sunday, bolstering his chances of keeping h ...
Saudi Gazette: Iraq PM firms up lead after picking up in six provinces 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD – Early results released by Iraq's electoral commission Sunday showed the prime minister's political coalition ahead in oil-rich Basra province ...
New York Times: Iraq Elections: Inside a Counting Center 2010-03-15
BAGHDAD — Marc Santora writes in the NYT how Iraqis are growing frustrated at the delay in announcing results from ...
Ottawa Citizen: Iraq. Maliki coalition takes lead in early returns 2010-03-15
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's State of Law coalition has pulled ahead in early results from Iraq's March 7 national polls. Maliki's bloc is trailed ...
NWAOnline: Al-Maliki's bloc claims most seats in Iraq vote 2010-03-15
By DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE PRESS SERVICES Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's political bloc, saying it won the most seats in the March 7 parliamentary ...
The Nation, Pakistan: Iraq beyond elections 2010-03-15
Despite the discouraging spate of violence, the turnout in the Iraqi elections has been quite impressive.

2010-03-14: Headlines

North County Times: Real Hurt Lockers in Iraq: Life is no movie 2010-03-14
NASIRIYAH, Iraq ---- American bomb disposal experts in Iraq say few people understood ...
Contra Costa Times: Sunday Perspective: Now comes the hard part for Iraq 2010-03-14
BAGHDAD — Iraq appears to be headed for a political deadlock that could lead to security problems and deepen sectari ...
Huffington Post: Iraq Corruption: 50 New Fraud Investigations Involving Americans In $150 ... 2010-03-14
Investigators looking into corruption involving reconstruction in Iraq say they have opened more than 50 new cases in six months by scrutinizing large cash ...
The Guardian: Iraq security firm joins bidding for Wall Street's favourite detective agency 2010-03-14
Members of a private security company on the rooftop of a house in Baghdad. Control Risks' work for the British government in Iraq gave it 30% of its sale ...
Green Left Weekly: Will Iraq explode again? 2010-03-14
On March 7, Iraqi national elections were held. The results are not expected to be known for months. With “only” 43 people killed in related violence ...
Philippines News: Nouri al-Maliki closing in on leadership in Iraq 2010-03-14
In Iraq, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's political coalition has taken the lead after last weekend's vote. In the all-important Baghdad electorate ...
Systems: Dojo in the Desert: Deployed Karate Master Carries on Traditions in Iraq 2010-03-14
CONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION SHOCKER, Iraq – Training in the martial arts takes dedication, time and the will to continue to grow and learn.
Washington Post: Election puts Iraq's future decidedly in Iraqi hands 2010-03-14
Iraq is the country that refuses to die: Saddam Hussein tried to break his people by torture and poison gas, but he failed.
Los Angeles Times: Maliki has shaky lead in Iraq vote count 2010-03-14
Prime Minister Nouri Maliki's alliance is ahead in Baghdad and four southern provinces, with a small portion of the vote counted.
Reuters AlertNet: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, March 14 2010-03-14
BAGHDAD - A pair of roadside bombs targeting an Iraqi police patrol killed two people and wounded 19, including four policemen, late on Saturday in ...
Calgary Herald: Freed kidnap victim reveals how other Iraq captives died 2010-03-14
Freed Iraq kidnap victim Peter Moore has shed new light on the fate of the four British security guards abducted with him, saying he believes three of them ...
SteelGuru: Abadan gas oil exports to Iraq exceed 320 million liters 2010-03-14
Mehr News Agency reported that some 322.9 million liters of gas oil have been exported to Iraq via Abadan from March 20th 2009 to March 6th 2010.
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd: Fiji soldiers Iraq trip postponed 2010-03-14
Soldiers who were to leave on a six months tour of duty to Iraq have been advised that their travel has been postponed. This was confirmed to FBC News ...
The Nation, Pakistan: Zardari calls for boosting ties with Iraq 2010-03-14
ISLAMABAD (Online) - The outgoing ambassador of Iraq Qais Sobhi Al Yaqoobi met President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday.
Global Times: Iraq's Maliki leads in Baghdad, Karbala: electoral commission 2010-03-14
A bloc led by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was leading the vote in Baghdad and the holy Shiite province of Karbala in the country's March 7 ...
GoErie.com: Leubsdorf: Good Iraq news doesn't erase bad 2010-03-14
Nearly seven years after President George W. Bush initially proclaimed success, the American mission in Iraq finally seems as close to being accomplished ...
Pacific Free Press: Missing Saddam: Women of Iraq Reminisce 2010-03-14
by Abdu Rahman* and Dahr Jamail l Inter Press Service BAGHDAD (IPS) - Under Saddam Hussein, women in government got a year's maternity leave;
Dallas Morning News: 50 new corruption cases opened in Iraq reconstruction 2010-03-14
More than 50 new corruption cases tied to reconstruction in Iraq have been opened in the past six months, a result of scrutinizing large cash transacti ...
Quincy Herald Whig: Quincy reservist home from second tour in Iraq: 'I'm looking forward ... 2010-03-14
The first time he came home from serving in Iraq, Glen Chandler III said "it was one big party for several months.