Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki's long-running assault on democracy took an amusing new twist last week when a coordinated attempt to oust the members of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) backfired on him. During a gathering last Thursday,...
Central Ramadi Bombings Kill Nine | Twin bombs detonate back-to-back, targeting police
Iraq Political Leadership Agrees to Talks on US Troops Staying | Talabani reports all except Sadrist Trend agreed
A month ago the Obama administration was suggesting Iran was behind an increase in attacks against U.S. troops. Giving very little evidence other than the assurance that Iran was backing militiamen in Iraq, U.S. officials seemed otherwise unable to explain why Iraq...
Maliki: US ‘Trainers’ Don’t Require Parliament Vote | Says weapons purchases automatically approve trainers
Iraqis Cancel Meeting on US Troops Extension | Maliki aide says talks ‘indefinitely delayed’
Bombings Against Tikrit Bank Kill 16 | Attackers target police payday in Sunni town
Maliki: Extension of US Troops Stay in Iraq Up to Parliament | Sadrist MP accuses Kurdistan of secret US deal
US Warplanes Attack Vehicle in Southern Iraq | Iraqi MPs express concern over Maysan Province strikes
Top US General Threatens ‘Reaction’ to Iran Over Rising Iraq Violence | Reiterates claims that Iran ‘sponsoring’ militia attacks
