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- IRAQ: Baghdad tells US not to interfere in 'internal' matters
An Iraqi government agent said Saturday that the US should not interfere in its affairs, in response to a remark made by US Vice President Joe Biden that Washington would politically disengage if ethnic or sectarian violence resumed. Saturday 04 July
- Iraq nixes offer of US help with reconciliation
BAGHDAD ? Iraq yesterday ruled out foreign involvement in its efforts to reconcile rival factions, just after visiting US Vice-President Joe Biden urged Iraqis to do more to bury grievances and stave off renewed conflict. Biden, on a three-day visit,
- Maliki: No U.S. Political Help Needed
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says the United States' help isn't needed in reconciling the country's political and ethnic factions. Meeting with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden Friday in Baghdad, Maliki made it clear he didn't want Americans as
- Baghdad's Changing (U.S.) Demographics
The population is falling -- the population of U.S. troops stationed in Baghdad, that is. 25 battalions of U.S. forces were stationed in the city of Baghdad in September 2007. As of June 2009, there were just 8 battalions stationed within the city. This
- Biden swears in new U.S. citizens in Iraq
Commemorating the 4th of July in Iraq, Vice President Biden oversaw the swearing-in of 237 U.S. military personnel as American citizens Saturday. The new citizens, currently serving in all branches of the military, originally hailed from 59 countries,
- Biden reassures Iraq of U.S. support
Vice President Joe Biden spent Friday in Iraq meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and reassuring Iraq's leaders of America's commitment.'President Obama asked me to return to Iraq with a very, very clear message: The United States is committed to
- Middle East: Obama must keep heat on Iraq
During last year's presidential election, it was a key point of difference between himself and not just George W. Bush but also his most prominent Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton. Mr Obama cast himself as the anti-war candidate, using his pivotal
- Somalia, Iraq most dangerous places for minorities: NGO
LONDON - Somalia remains the world's most dangerous country for minority groups, followed by Iraq, Sudan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, a leading human rights group said Thursday. The five were in unchanged positions from last years Minority Rights Group
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Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq became an independent kingdom in 1932. A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958, but in actuality a series of military strongmen have ruled the country since then, the latest being SADDAM Husayn. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-1988). In August 1990 Iraq seized Kuwait, but was expelled by US-led, UN coalition forces during January-February 1991. The victors did not occupy Iraq, however, thus allowing the regime to stay in control. Following Kuwait's liberation, the UN Security Council (UNSC) required Iraq to scrap all weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles and to allow UN verification inspections. UN trade sanctions remain in effect due to incomplete Iraqi compliance with relevant UNSC resolutions.
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