Iraq

Iraq compromise on non-US troops

A compromise is reached to let Iraq's parliament vote on a resolution allowing non-US forces to remain next year, MPs say. Visit this link to read more: Iraq compromise on non-US troops

Blocked Iraq troop law 'a hiccup'

The defence secretary says he is sure Iraqi MPs will agree a draft law allowing UK troops to remain in the country. Visit this link to read more: Blocked Iraq troop law 'a hiccup'

US to replace British forces in southern Iraq

American troops will move into southern Iraq early next year to replace departing British forces, the top U.S. general in Iraq said. His comments came as Iraq's major parliamentary parties reached a compromise Sunday to allow approval of a resolution allowing all foreign troops other than Americans to remain in Iraq until July 2009. Britain has said its 4,000 troops will withdraw from the southern port city of Basra by the end of May. Visit this link to read more: US to replace British forces in southern Iraq

Iraq to uphold court ruling in Zaidi case

The Iraqi government has said that it would uphold any decision made by the country's judicial system in the shoe-hurling journalist case. Visit this link to read more: Iraq to uphold court ruling in Zaidi case

US general says troops will replace Brits in Iraq

American troops will move into southern Iraq early next year to replace departing British forces, the top U.S. general in Iraq said. The news came as Iraq's parliament rejected a draft law requiring all foreign troops other than Americans to depart by July. Visit this link to read more: US general says troops will replace Brits in Iraq

Iraqi police: Officer killed in Mosul

Iraqi police say an officer was killed when gunmen fired on a police patrol in the restive northern city of Mosul. The shooting took place Saturday at the Al-Sha'areen market in the center of Mosul, said a police officer on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak with news media. Visit this link to read more: Iraqi police: Officer killed in Mosul

Jordan opposition backs shoe-hurler

Hundreds of Jordanians are demanding the release of an Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush. Visit this link to read more: Jordan opposition backs shoe-hurler

Former Army chief General Sir Mike Jackson attacks US failures in Iraq

General Sir Mike Jackson said that postwar violence in Iraq was "much exacerbated by the security vacuum created by Washington's appalling decisions" to disband security forces. Visit this link to read more: Former Army chief General Sir Mike Jackson attacks US failures in Iraq

Italian general convicted for negligence

An Italian general is sentenced to two years for failing to provide security at a base in Iraq where 19 Italians died in a 2003 suicide attack. Visit this link to read more: Italian general convicted for negligence

Basra enjoys peace as British troops prepare to leave

The receptionist at the alFayhaa hotel in central Basra knew things were improving for a very simple reason: people were booking rooms for wedding receptions again. Visit this link to read more: Basra enjoys peace as British troops prepare to leave

UK furore as accused killers face Iraq justice

Court ordered handover to Baghdad of two Iraqis accused of ‘executing’ British soldiers, but lawyers will challenge the ruling. Visit this link to read more: UK furore as accused killers face Iraq justice

Maliki: No coup plot against government

Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki has denied reports that a group of recently arrested officers had been plotting a coup against the government. Visit this link to read more: Maliki: No coup plot against government

Another shoe-throwing journalist surfaces

A Ukrainian reporter pelts a local politician with his shoe following suit after an Iraqi journalist tossed his footwear at President Bush. Visit this link to read more: Another shoe-throwing journalist surfaces

'Iraq shoe-hurler is fond of Iran'

Iraqi television reporter Muntader al-Zaidi who threw his shoes at the US president does not "hate" Iran, his brother Uday says. Visit this link to read more: 'Iraq shoe-hurler is fond of Iran'

Iraq rejects foreign troop law

Parliament rejects draft law that allows troops from Britain, Australia and elsewhere to remain beyond the end of this year. Visit this link to read more: Iraq rejects foreign troop law

'AP lied, shoe-thrower doesn't hate Iran'

The brother of the Iraqi journalist who last week threw his shoes at the US president rejects an AP report that Muntadhar al-Zaidi hates Iran. Visit this link to read more: 'AP lied, shoe-thrower doesn't hate Iran'

Iraqi parliament rejects law on non-US troops

Iraq's parliament for a second time rejected a draft law allowing foreign troops from countries other than the United States, including Britain, to remain after the end of the year, lawmakers said. Visit this link to read more: Iraqi parliament rejects law on non-US troops

Iraqi parliament's no to non-US troops

Iraq's parliament for a second time rejected a draft law allowing foreign troops from countries other than the United States, including Britain, to remain after the end of the year, lawmakers said. Visit this link to read more: Iraqi parliament's no to non-US troops

Malaysian minister's praise for man who threw shoes at President Bush

Malaysia's foreign minister the country's top diplomat has lavished praise on the Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at US President George W Bush. Visit this link to read more: Malaysian minister's praise for man who threw shoes at President Bush

Iraq MPs block non-US troop bill

Iraq's parliament rejects a draft law to allow troops from the UK and a number of other countries to remain after 2008. Visit this link to read more: Iraq MPs block non-US troop bill

All in custody in Baath party plot freed: Iraqi officials

BAGHDAD: All those arrested on accusations of conspiring to restore the outlawed Baath party, which ruled Iraq for 35 years until Saddam Hussein was o Visit this link to read more: All in custody in Baath party plot freed: Iraqi officials

US circulates resolution to protect Iraqi assets

NEW YORK: The United States circulated a UN resolution that would protect Iraqi assets from seizure by governments, companies or individuals after the Visit this link to read more: US circulates resolution to protect Iraqi assets

Iraq MPs reject law on UK troops

Iraq's parliament rejects a draft law to allow troops from the UK and a number of other countries to remain after 2008. Visit this link to read more: Iraq MPs reject law on UK troops

Iraq frees officials arrested last week

High-ranking Iraqi officials who were arrested last week on suspicion of plotting a coup against the government have been released. Visit this link to read more: Iraq frees officials arrested last week

Malaysian minister praises Iraqi shoe-thrower

Malaysia's foreign minister has praised the Iraqi journalist who tossed his shoes at President George W Bush, saying it was the "best show of retaliation" for the US invasion of Iraq. Visit this link to read more: Malaysian minister praises Iraqi shoe-thrower

Iraqi 'plot' officials released

Iraq's interior ministry drops charges against 23 officials arrested amid rumours they had been plotting a coup. Visit this link to read more: Iraqi 'plot' officials released

Iraqi shoe-thrower: I would do it again

The Iraqi journalist who shocked the world by throwing his shoes at the US president reportedly says he would do it again if given the opportunity. Visit this link to read more: Iraqi shoe-thrower: I would do it again

Iraqi judge orders Baath party plot suspects freed

An Iraqi judge ordered nearly two dozen officials freed after determining there was no evidence that they conspired to bring back Saddam Hussein's banned Baath party, Iraq's interior minister said. Visit this link to read more: Iraqi judge orders Baath party plot suspects freed

'Baath conspiracy' accused set free

More than 20 government figures arrested on accusations of conspiring to restore Iraq's outlawed Baath party have been released. Visit this link to read more: 'Baath conspiracy' accused set free

Protesters shake shoes at U.S. Embassy in London

LONDON: Protesters are shaking their shoes at the U.S. Embassy in London in a show of support for a jailed Iraqi journalist who threw his own footwear Visit this link to read more: Protesters shake shoes at U.S. Embassy in London

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