VOA News: Iraq,Iraq
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:42:03 +0200

Iraq Rejects New Foreign Oil Bids
Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh says the offers were rejected because the firms did not agree with the fees Iraq is willing to pay them for extracting oil and gas
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:42:03 +0200

Iran Reduces Role in Iraq, But Still Having Impact
Top US military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, says reasons for apparent change of policy are not entirely clear
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:11:00 +0200

Bombings Kill at Least 3 in Baghdad
Authorities say roadside bomb struck Iraqi army patrol, at least eight wounded
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:22:35 +0200

FBI Releases Details of 2004 Talks with Saddam Hussein
Former Iraqi dictator said he allowed the world to believe he had weapons of mass destruction because he did not want to appear weak to Iran
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:34:34 +0200

US Troops Drawdown, Iraqis Take Security Lead
Iraqis are now officially in charge of security, with US assuming increasingly advisory role
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:48:09 +0200

French Prime Minister Visits Iraq to Talk Business
Analysts say Fillon's trip to Baghdad, with large delegation of French political and business leaders, is another positive sign for war-torn nation
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:13:34 +0200

US VP Visits Iraq Following US Troop Withdrawal From Cities
White House says vice president's visit is aimed at reiterating US commitment to withdraw forces from Iraq
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:45 +0200

US Vice President Encourages Reconciliation in Iraq
Biden's trip comes amid surge of insurgent attacks that are testing capabilities of Iraqi forces
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:14:19 +0200

Biden Celebrates US Independence Day with Troops in Iraq
Vice president attends ceremony at one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces for more than 200 soldiers from 59 countries who were becoming US citizens
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:15:00 +0200

Heavy Sandstorm Blankets Baghdad
Many shops close their doors, making parts of the city look deserted
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:18:41 +0200