Investor's Iraq Forum (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
*Multinational Force Transfers 10th Province to Iraqi Control* By Suzanne Presto Irbil, Iraq 16 July 2008 The U.S.-led Multinational Force turned over security responsibility for Qadisiyah province, also known as Diwaniyah, to Iraq on Wednesday. With that transfer, Iraq now has control over 10...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Multinational Force Transfers 10th Province to Iraqi ControlBy Suzanne Presto Irbil, IraqThe U.S.-led Multinational Force turned over security responsibility for Qadisiyah province, also known as Diwaniyah, to Iraq on Wednesday. With that transfer, Iraq now has control over 10 of its 18 provinces. Iraq's national security advisor says he hopes the government will regain control of the...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Suicide Bombers Strike Iraqi Security RecruitsBy Suzanne Presto Irbil15 July 2008Security officials in Iraq say at least two suicide bombers staged an attack at a security forces' recruitment facility, northeast of Baghdad, Tuesday morning, killing at least 28 people. VOA'S Suzanne Presto reports from the northern city, Irbil.An American military spokeswoman in Baghdad,...
This Fucking War (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Iraq's northern Kurdish region offers security and stability that is hard to find elsewhere in the country. It also offers historic sites, high-end hotels, amusement parks, and striking mountains and valleys. VOA's Suzanne Presto reports on the region's fledgling tourism sector from the regional capital of Irbil. The Minister of Tourism for northern Iraq's largely autonomous Kurdish region,...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
Iraq PM Proposes Short-Term Security Deal With USBy Suzanne Presto Irbil07 July 2008Iraq's prime minister is considering alternatives to a long term security deal that would define U.S. troops' presence in Iraq beyond 2008. VOA's Suzanne Presto reports from the northern city of Irbil.The Iraqi government and the United States have been negotiating an agreement to keep U.S....
Global Security (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
UAE Hosts Iraq's PM, Waives Iraqi DebtBy Suzanne Presto Irbil, Iraq06 July 2008Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is in the United Arab Emirates' capital of Abu Dhabi for an official two-day visit. VOA's Suzanne Presto reports on the growing ties from Iraqi Kurdistan's city of Irbil.Mr. Maliki and his delegation were greeted with fanfare and the Iraqi national anthem when...
World (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is in the United Arab Emirates' capital of Abu Dhabi for an official two-day visit. VOA's Suzanne Presto reports on the growing ties from Iraqi Kurdistan's city of Irbil.
