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Iraqi Christians Lobby for Representation

BAGHDAD (UPI) -- Iraqi Christians are growing concerned over their diminishing political voice in the country as their rights of representation fade, officials said. Several Iraqi lawmakers, including Prime Minister Nouri...

MSNBC show makes Rachel Maddow a rising star

Rachel Maddow looked as if she was about to leap in the air with excitement. The newly minted MSNBC host was crouched on a swivel chair, her feet propped underneath her, gleefully contemplating the day's sudden turn of events.

US close to security deal with Iraq: Negroponte

Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Oct 4, 2008 - US and Iraqi officials are "very close" to an agreement on a controversial security pact that would decide the future of US forces in Iraq, US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said here...

VP Debate an Exchange of Disinformation

Excerpt: The Oct. 2 debate between Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Delaware Sen. Joe Biden was disturbing for those of us hoping for a more enlightened and honest foreign policy during the next four years.

Monday: 2 Iraqis Killed, 1 Wounded

Excerpt: Few reports of violence came out of Iraq today. At least two Iraqis were killed and another was wounded in them. In a speech, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki called for strengthening the federal government. Meanwhile,...

Rice: US not trying to undermine Russia

Rice: US not trying to undermine Russia 5 police held in deadly clash at Mexican ruins Somali pirates stare down global superpowers U.S. efforts to build closer ties to this energy-rich former Soviet republic are not meant to...

Israeli action will be seen as US attack: Iran

Asked whether Senator Barack Obama would be better for Iran since he has called for a withdrawal from Iraq, Iran's foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki said whosoever becomes President will have to bring about fundamental...

Assyrians Demonstrate in Los Angeles Against Iraq Election Law

Los Angeles (AINA) -- On Sunday October 5, 2008, the Assyrian community of Southern California gathered at the Federal Building in Westwood to take a stance against the Iraqi Parliament's recent removal of Article 50.

'Proper time:' Abu al-Gheit makes surprise visit to Iraq'Proper time:' Abu al-Gheit makes...

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Abu al-Gheit made a surprise visit to Iraq on Sunday, the first such trip since 1990, saying it was the right time to expand relations between the two nations. "We feel it is the proper time to...

Iraq police: 11 in family killed during U.S. raid

NEW: Four killed in Mosul after gunman fires at group gathering at mourning tent U.S. troops searching for a different suspect in Mosul shot at, returned fire Suspect detonated suicide vest inside the building Egyptian minister...