2008-05-19

Iraqi Named Catholic Woman of the Year
Iranian Artillery Shells Kurdistan Region Territory
Iraq to Execute al-Qaeda Leader in Bishop Murder
Three European Nations Warn Turkey over Ilisu Dam
Car Bombing Foiled in Mosul: US Troops

Omar Fatah met Head of Iraqi Political Prisoners Establishment 
Iraq's Oil Exports Drop in April, Oil Ministry Says

2008-05-18

Chaldean Bishop Murderer Sentenced to Death

Iraq to Hold Provincial Polls on Different Days: PM

KRG Minister of Health to Attend Conference on Iraq’s Health Conditions in Washington

Barham Saleh: President Bush Affirmed His Support for Iraqi People

Ex-Consultant Proposes Draft Law for Combating Drugs in Kurdistan Region

Kurdish Leadership and UN Discuss De Mistura’s Suggestions

KRG Education Minister Meets Secretary of German Embassy 

President Bush’s Remarks to the World Economic Forum
Security developments in Iraq, May 18
Jabbar Yawir Denies that Mosul Offensive Aim to Weakening Peshmerga
New PHD Degree in Sulaimaniya University
President Jalal Talabani to Visit US
Al-Askari: Tens of Armed Men Surrendered in Mosul
Kirkuk…Arresting Al-Rashad Police Chief
Iraq Detains 1,000 in Sweep Targeting al-Qaida
One Turkish Soldier Injured in an Attack in Baghdad
Iranian Artillery Shells Kurdistan region Territory
KRG Planning Minister met Representative of Japanese Government
PUK Politburo Holds Meeting
Pelosi Ends Iraq Visit after Talks on Vote, Security: Officials

2008-05-17

Prime Minister Barzani Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Progressive Vision

Pelosi and Mashhadani Hold Joint Press Conference in Baghdad

Three Wanted al-Qaeda Suspects Detained in Mosul     

Supreme Council of Kurdistan Region Political Parties Convened in Saladin

The ABCs of Iraqi Education
President Talabani Speaks to Al Arabiya Satellite Channel 
Qalachwalan Military College Celebrates Graduation Ceremony
U.S. House Leader Nancy Pelosi visits Iraq
The Kurds: a Ghostly and Embarrassing Nation
Iraq Arrests 1,100 in Qaeda Crackdown in Mosul
Heavy Iranian Bombardment on Kurdistan Region Territory
Delegation of Iraqi Political Prisoners Society Visits (Amna Sorka) in Sulaimani

13 Students Sit for (TOFEL) Test in Sulaimani University

Rocket Attack on US Base in Kirkuk

Iranian Artillery Shells Bradust Border Area in Erbil Province

UK military: transport aircraft destroyed in Iraq last year fell victim to insurgent bomb

Oil Prices Soar to New Record High Near $128 a Barrel

2008-05-16

Diyarbakir and Kurdistan Region Chambers of Commerce Sign MOU

Turkey to Hold International Forum on Water in 2009

Novel Depicts Love in War-Torn Iraq

Al-Maliki Offers Amnesty in Mosul

Dems Reject war Spending Bill

Once More...Iranian Artillery Shells Kurdistan Region Territories

Iraqi Investors Hold Their 1st Conference in Sulaimani

Republicans Block War Funds in House Gambit

4 Iranian Embassy Workers Hurt in Baghdad Shooting

Fahmi: We are waiting for UN’s Suggestions on Article 140

Iraq Army Rounds Up Suspects in Assault on al-Qaeda

Jordan Ready to Set up Joint Free Zone with Iraq

McCain: U.S. can win Iraq war by 2013

Foreign Minister Holds Lunch Invitation in Honor of Chinese Ambassador in Baghdad

2008-05-15

Speaker of Kurdistan Region Parliament Meets University Students

Iraqi PM Vows to Impose Order in al Qaeda Haven

Iran Resumes Bombing Kurdistan Region Border Areas (UPDATE)

President Barzani Demands Compensation for Chemical Attacks Victims

Kurdistan Region Provincial Councils to Design Region’s Own Draft Law

Iranian Consul Visits KRG Ministry of Religious Affairs   

Barham Salih Meets Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq

Iraqi and KRG Environment Ministries Signed Protocol    

Iraqi Deputy Premier Meets Turkish Government’s Special Envoy to Iraq

Vice President Urges Businessmen to Invest in Iraq
German Companies Seek Investment in Iraq
Security Developments in Iraq, May 15
PUK Politburo Holds Meeting
7 Dead and Wounded in Baghdad
VP al-Hashimi Meets Aozgelk
Iranian Artillery Resumes its Bombardment
Child Bomber Kills 23 In Iraq
2008-05-14

Sulaimani Arab IDPs to be Reallocated

Kurdistan Journalists’ Syndicate Holds Conference

Explosion Wounded Three Children in Raniya  

British Council Supports Promoting English Learning in  Kurdistan

KRG Establishes Mechanisms to Enforce Laws Protecting Women

Journalists Qualification Seminar in Sulaimani

2 Dead and Wounded in Bomb Explosion

President Barzani Meets Iraqi Minister of Water Resources

Explosion in Kirkuk

President Barzani Discusses Latest Developments with General Cooper

Curfew to be Lifted on Nineveh on Thursday

Maliki Meets Top Generals in Mosul

Iraqi FM Receives Turkish Foreign Official Concerned with the Iraqi File

Key MP Targeted in Baghdad Bomb Blast

French Iraq Recruiters are Jailed

President Talabani sends Condolence Telegram to Prince of Kuwait

PM al-Maliki Arrives in Mosul

Explosion in Baghdad

Saad al-Sabah, Ex-Emir of Kuwait, Dies at 78

Iraqi Authorities to take over Security in Diwaniya

Fire Flares up in Jamila market in Sadr City

Gates Urges Military to Focus on Iraq, not Future Wars

Clinton Wins most West Virginia Delegates

500 Suspected Insurgents Detained in N Iraq

Refugee Program to Expand by 500

Iranian Artillery Resumes Bombarding Border Villages of Kurdistan Region

Article 140 and the Future  of Iraq

KRG Supports Operation Lion's Roar in Mosul

Iranian Artillery Shells Pashdar District

FM Undersecretary Receives British Charge D’affaires in Baghdad

Official: Provincial  Elections Influence Implementation of Article 140

Security developments in Iraq, May 13
Blast in Mosul
 Kurdistan Investors Association Established in Sulaimani
Talabani sent Congratulation telegram to New Russian President
Says to Discuss Progress in Iraq
PUK and KDP Politburo Meeting: Update
PUK Official: Relations between Kurdistan Region and Turkey Developed
Officials: Clashes in Iraq's Sadr City kill 11
Iraq: Sadr City Cease-Fire Signed after Weeks of Fighting
VP Al-Hashimi met PM Al-Maliki
Arresting 7 Terrorists in Mosul
US Troops Battle Militia in Baghdad Despite Deal
Turkish and Iranian Bombardment on Kurdistan Region Territory

PUK and KDP Politburos Hold meeting in Saladin Resort

Arresting 24 Terrorists and Suspects in Kirkuk
  Maliki Attends Iraqi Parliament Session
Iraqi Private Killed, 2 others injured south of Kirkuk

Iranian Artillery Shells Kurdistan Region Border Villages

Turkish Forces Resume Bombing Kurdistan Region Border Areas

Jay Garner: Few US Officials Have Thorough Understanding of Article 140

At Least four dead as Powerful Earthquake hits China

Mosul… Curfew Excludes Pedestrians

KRG Planning Minister Meets S. Korean Ambassador

Gen. Petraeus Tells Turkish Generals ‘Not to Bomb Kandil Mountains’

Guns Fall Silent in Baghdad Militia Bastion

Pakistani Taliban, Iraqi al Qaeda Operatives Killed in Afghanistan

FACT BOX-Security Developments in Iraq, May 11
Iraqi Interior Minister Arrives in Mosul
Arresting 5 Suspects in Mosul  
Talabani Calls for Documentation of Genocide Campaigns
UNHCR Warns Lack of Money May Force Cutbacks for Iraqi Refugees
Iraq Investigates Cross-Border Raids
Recent Clashes between Iran and PJAK leave Casualties
Presidents Talabani and Barzani Hold Meeting

Speaker of Kurdistan Region Parliament Meets Primakov

Iraqi Interior Minister arrived in Kirkuk

Extensive Military Operation Started in Mosul
Iraqi Government, al-Sadr Agree to Stop Fighting in Sadr City

Kurdistan Region and Russia Sign Economic and Commercial Agreement

Dr. Stanton Holds Press Conference in Sulaimani

Oil tops $126

Curfew in Mosul
Seminar on Article 140 in Washington
Russia& Kurdistan Region to Establish Commercial Council
KRG Ministry for Labour Prevents Importing Foreign Workers Illegally
Genocide Watch is for Establishing Kurdistan State
Kurdish Lawmakers Rebuke Other Iraqi Lawmakers’ Claim

Russia Expels Two U.S. Military Attaches From Country

Congress to Pass Iraq War Funds by End of May: Pelosi
TOEFL Examination  Conducted in Sulaimani University
Nimat Shabah’s Exhibition at International Photomonth Festiwal in Poland

Article 140 Guarantees Peaceful Coexistence in Kirkuk, Official Says

Sulaimani … PUK  Democratic Organizations  Hold its 1st Conference
Al-Qaida's Leader in Iraq Arrested
Khanakeen… Defusing 4 Explosive Charges
 Nichervan Barzani denies Peshmerga involvement in Basrah events
PUK Politburo Holds Meeting
 Primakov Arrives at Erbil International Airport  
Turkish Troops Killed Two Iraqi Kurdish Hunters
Iraq and Russia Chambers of Commerce Sign Protocol
Al Qaeda in Iraq Leader not Captured - U.S.

Primakov: Kirkuk’s Issue is Iraq’s internal affair

President Talabani Meets Delegation of Iraqi Investors

Mufti Receives Kurdish Parliamentary Delegation in Turkish Parliament

Iraqi Kurd Official Says PKK is not Under Their Control

Talabani Describes Brimakov as Friend to Iraqis and Kurdish People

Man Arrested in Possession of 2 kg of Drugs 

Iraq to Build Dams for Electricity Production

Talabani’s Suggestions to Address Sadr City Crisis See Progress 

DTP Delegation Visits Kurdistan Region National Assembly
Iran Expresses Concerns as Iraq Supported UAE over Disputed Islands
US Extends Syria Sanctions
 Halabja Chemical Bombardment Victims to be Sent to Iran for Treatment
 Killing 4 Terrorists, Arresting another 20 in Salah El-Din and Diyala
PUK Representative Visits German Foreign Ministry’s Office
Karbala’s Police Detains Senior al-Mahdi Army Leader
Brimakov Arrives in Sulaimaniya
Kirkuk’s Reconstruction Conference Starts Today
Two Drug Smugglers Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Residents Say  Iraqi Soldiers Warn them to Leave Sadr City

VP al-Hashimi Meets Ambassador Crocker

Speaker of Kurdistan Region Parliament Meets KRG PM

Panel Discussion and Screening of “Half Moon” Film by Ghobadi

Ahmet Turk to PUKmedia: DTP Seeks Solution to Kurdish Question

International Center for Transitional Democracy Delegation Visits Erbil

DTP Delegation Meets President Talabani

Sweden Resumes Forced Deportation of Iraqi Asylum Seekers

CDO Holds Development Seminar in Sulaimani

Medvedev Sworn in as Russian President

Identity of So-Called Iraqi Islamic State's Leader Uncovered

New US-Iran Talks on Iraq Unlikely: Zebari

Adnan Mufti Meets Delegation from Dana Gas Company

4 Iraqi Soldiers Killed in Mosul

Security Developments in Iraq, May 7

8 Killed in US Airstrike on Baghdad Shiite Enclave

President Talabani Speaks to Reporters in Sulaimani

President Talabani Arrives Home

Turkish Army Deploys Troops across Kurdistan Region Borders

CPJ Report on Journalism Situation in Kurdistan Region

Heads of permanent committees in Kurdistan Parliament Hold Meeting
Daimler Plans a Baghdad Office
Oil Rises to a Record $122.73 on Nigeria Attack, Demand Growth