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Obama, Maliki Want US Troops Out of Iraq by 2010

Democrat mum on details of meeting with Iraqi leaders, who aren't as reticent

Washington Post Washington Post Jul 21, 08 10:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama spent nearly an hour today meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, the Washington Post reports, before meeting with President Jalal Talabani. Though the Democrat gave few details—“We had a very constructive discussion,” was all Obama would say—an Iraqi official said the government shares Obama’s goal of withdrawing troops by 2010, without setting specific dates. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Iraq • Obama 2008 • Nouri al-Maliki • Iraq exit strategy • Jalal Talabani

Iraq's First Lady Survives Attack on Motorcade

Road bomb injures
4 guards, capping an especially bloody week

Associated Press Associated Press May 4, 08 10:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - The wife of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani escaped injury after a roadside bomb hit her motorcade in Baghdad this morning. Hiro Ahmed Ibrahim was on her way to a cultural festival when the blast hit, injuring four of the first lady's bodyguards. It is unclear whether the attack was random or she was targeted, AP reports. More »

More about:  Iraq • Baghdad • bombing • Anbar • Jalal Talabani • fatalities • motorcade • bodyguard

 Death of Sadr Aide
 Sparks Battles
 in Baghdad 

Iraqi prez condemns attacks but meets al-Sadr MPs

Reuters Reuters Apr 11, 08 8:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - The murder of a Moqtada al-Sadr aide triggered heavy fighting in Baghdad today after al-Sadr’s men attacked US and Iraqi forces, Reuters reports. The cleric blamed “the hand of the occupier” for the death of Riyadh al-Nuri, a close relative, and vowed not to forget “this precious blood.” A US commander told CNN that battles broke out when a US patrol, backing Iraqi forces, ran into 10 roadside bombs and sustained heavy fire. More »

More about:  Iraq • Iraq war • Baghdad • US Army • Moqtada al-Sadr • assassination • Mahdi Army • Basra • Sadr City • Iraq Army • Jalal Talabani • Najaf

Cheney Makes Surprise Visit
to Baghdad

Promises 'unwavering commitment' of US as war begins 6th year

AFP AFP Mar 17, 08 6:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Leading Iraq war architect Dick Cheney made an unannounced visit to Baghdad today, beginning a nine-day Middle East tour by promising Iraq the "unwavering commitment of the United States in finishing the difficult work that lies ahead." John McCain, traveling as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, simultaneously met with other Iraqi leaders in the capital, AFP reports. More »

More about:  John McCain • Iraq • Iraq war • Baghdad • Middle East • Nouri al-Maliki • David Petraeus • Dick Cheney • Ryan Crocker • Green Zone • Jalal Talabani

Iranian Prez Arrives in Iraq

Ahmadinejad visit deepens ties with neighbor

Reuters Reuters Mar 2, 08 8:23 AM CST
(Newser) - In an historic visit, Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Iraq today predicting “a new chapter” for relations between the two countries, despite a tense history and a feud with Baghdad’s American allies. Ahmadinejad, who won’t be protected by US forces during his two-day trip, met with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and will sit down with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. More »

More about:  Iraq • Iraq war • Iran • United States • Nouri al-Maliki • Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Shiite • Saddam Hussein • Sunnis • Jalal Talabani • Iran war

Ahmadinejad
to Visit Iraq

First-ever trip by an Iranian prez upsets Sunnis, poses security risk to hosts

BBC BBC Mar 1, 08 7:48 PM CST
(Newser) - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will fly to Baghdad Sunday to meet with Iraqi president Jalal Talabani, the first state visit ever by an Iranian president, the BBC reports. Sunni Iraqi leaders expressed outrage over the visit, which also comes a day after the US claimed further evidence of Iranian meddling in the country—a sniper "trained in Iran," US military said.  More »

'Chemical Ali' Slated to Hang

Convicted of genocide, cousin of Saddam has death sentence approved

Reuters Reuters Feb 29, 08 5:50 AM CST
(Newser) - Saddam Hussein's cousin "Chemical Ali" will be hanged now that the last legal obstacle to his execution has been eliminated by the Iraqi presidency council, Reuters reports. The execution of Ali Hassan al-Majid will take place in a matter of days, according to a spokesman for Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. More »

More about:  Nouri al-Maliki • genocide • Saddam Hussein • execution • death sentence • Jalal Talabani • Chemical Ali • Ali Hassan al Majid

Ahmadinejad Plans First Iraq Trip

First Iranian leader to visit since '80s war; highlights new relations

Reuters Reuters Jan 23, 08 12:52 PM CST
(Newser) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Baghdad, the Iraqi foreign ministry announced today, a historic trip that highlights the new relationship between the neighbors, who fought a bloody war in the 1980s. No Iranian president has ever visited Iraq, but with a Shiite government in power after the ouster of Saddam Hussein, some say Iranian influence eclipses the US’, Reuters reports. More »

More about:  Iraq • Iraq war • Iran • Nouri al-Maliki • Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Jalal Talabani

Kurds Lead Charge to Oust Iraqi Leader

US tries to stave off no-confidence vote against PM Maliki

Washington Post Washington Post Jan 9, 08 4:02 PM CST
(Newser) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is under fire again, this time from Kurdish politicians who say he hasn’t followed through on promises he made after the Kurds propped him up last summer. A Kurdish/Sunni coalition against Maliki almost has enough votes to depose him, a development the US fears would set back already-sluggish political progress, the Washington Post reports. More »

More about:  Iraq • Nouri al-Maliki • Kurds • Iraq government • Kurdistan • Jalal Talabani • Massoud Barzani • Ali al Sistani

US Hails Iraq Breakthrough

Shiite, Sunni  and Kurdish leaders  announce deal on key issues

Reuters Reuters Aug 27, 07 5:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - In what is being hailed as a breakthrough in Iraq, Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish leaders yesterday  announced that they have reached a consensus on key political issues, Reuters reports. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the other leaders claimed to have forged an agreement on releasing some detainees, easing curbs on employing former members of Saddam Hussein's Baath Party, and distribution of power to provinces. More »

More about:  Iraq • Nouri al-Maliki • Shiite • Sunni • Kurds • Iraq government • Jalal Talabani • Ba'ath party • Tariq al Hashemi • Abdul Mahdi

French Minister Visits Iraq, Forges US Bond

First visit to war-torn country is 'message of solidarity' with Iraqis

BBC BBC Aug 19, 07 5:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - France tipped a symbolic hat to the US today by sending its foreign minister on a visit to Baghdad. Bernard Kouchner is the first French minister to visit Iraq since the US invasion of 2003 and comes at a time when analysts say that US-French relations are warming. Kouchner, who refused to condemn the US at the war’s outset, called the trip a “message of solidarity” with the struggling Iraqis. More »

More about:  Iraq • Iraq war • France • Nicolas Sarkozy • United States • Bernard Kouchner • Jacques Chirac • Jalal Talabani

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