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NEWS ABOUT: US Embassy in Iraq

US Embassy in Iraq stories: 6 news summaries

 Mortars Rock Baghdad
During Biden's Visit

Vice president unharmed; will meet with Iraqi political leaders

Sep 15, 09 2:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Mortar rounds exploded near the US Embassy in downtown Baghdad today during a surprise visit by Joe Biden, the New York Times reports. The vice president was inside the embassy compound when two mortars struck apartment buildings across the street. Two more rounds landed near the compound but didn’t... More »

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Iraq • Joe Biden • Green Zone • Nouri al-Maliki • US embassy in Baghdad • US Embassy in Iraq • mortar attack

US Inaugurates $700M Embassy in Baghdad

Buildings symbolize desire to 'continue the tradition of friendship'

Jan 5, 09 9:05 AM CST
(AP) - The United States inaugurated its largest embassy yet in the heart of the Green Zone today, officially opening the fortress-like compound that was intended to stand as a testament to America's commitment to Iraq. Addressing an inauguration ceremony under tight security, Ambassador Ryan Crocker said the $700 million embassy was... More »

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Iraq • United States • US embassy in Baghdad • US Embassy in Iraq • inauguration • ambassador

Diplomats to
Be Ordered to Serve in Iraq

Lack of volunteers spurs biggest call-up since Vietnam War

Oct 27, 07 7:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Lacking volunteers for dozens of vacancies at the US Embassy in Baghdad, the State Department is set to order its diplomats to serve one-year postings in Iraq. Those selected for the postings will be notified Monday; if not enough take the bait, assignments will be made mandatory, on pain of ... More »

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Iraq • insurgents • Green Zone • Condoleezza Rice • State Department • diplomat • Vietnam War • US Embassy in Iraq

Iraq Embassy Costs Skyrocket

Project delayed for months due to shoddy workmanship, planning

Oct 7, 07 4:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Shoddy workmanship and poor planning have left construction of the new US embassy in Iraq—the biggest in the world—months behind schedule, and tacked $144 million onto what was originally a $592-million project. Scheduled to open last month, it won't be fully habitable until 2009. The State Department, already... More »

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Iraq • State Department • Ryan Crocker • US Embassy in Iraq • Iraq contractors

New Woes Beset Iraq Embassy

Size and security worry pundits already concerned about construction

Jul 24, 07 11:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - Slated for a September opening, the new $592 million U.S. embassy in Baghdad may not be big enough—though it's the size of the Vatican—or safe enough—though tens of millions are going into security—the LA Times reports. The controversial complex can accommodate 1000 people, but analysts... More »

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Iraq • US Embassy in Iraq

Construction Woes Threaten Workers at Iraq Embassy

Mistakes add up, causing officials to question their safety

Jul 5, 07 10:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Foul-ups and delays in the construction of the US embassy in Baghdad are not only an ongoing embarrassment—now they have workers there worried about their own safety. The Journal intercepted a stern cable the embassy sent to the State Department a month ago highlighting several serious hazards in the... More »

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Iraq • Baghdad • First Kuwaiti • US Embassy in Iraq

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