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Who's who in Iraq after the US exit?
The next year is probably going to be the most crucial for determining the future of Iraq since the US-led invasion of 2003. Here are a few of the major players.
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Iraq's unity tested by rising tensions over oil-rich Kurdish region
As Iraqi Kurdistan ramps up oil production that could soon surpass Libya's output, Kurdish leaders have warned they may seek independence if disputes over oil revenues, power-sharing aren't resolved.
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Real triumph of Arab League summit: That it happened at all
The Arab League took little action to address Syria crisis, deferring to UN. But the summit, held in a renovated marble palace with gold-encrusted dates for dessert, still marked a triumph for host Iraq.
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Arab leaders stay away from Baghdad summit
The turnout in Iraq by regional leaders wasn't very high for Thursday's meeting. But those who did show up appealed to the Syrian government to stop the violence.
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Iraq's Maliki accused of jailing, torturing opponents
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was accused by former prime minister and rival Ayad Allawi of using the security services to torture members of opposition groups into giving false confessions.
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Who's who in Iraq after the US exit?
The next year is probably going to be the most crucial for determining the future of Iraq since the US-led invasion of 2003. Here are a few of the major players.
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Biden brings down curtain on US Iraq operations (VIDEO)
US military marked the end of its Iraq operations in a ceremony attended by Vice President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The remaining 13,000 US troops are due to withdraw by end of year.
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After war in Iraq, Biden heralds new era of US involvement
Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to Baghdad yesterday to honor US sacrifices in the war in Iraq.
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Iraq signals willingness to allow some US forces to stay
Lawmakers in Baghdad agreed to negotiate a deal with the US that could see thousands of US forces in Iraq to train local forces.
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Iraqi deal in the works to suspend execution of Saddam-era officials
The indefinite hold on six planned executions of members of Saddam Hussein's regime could prevent a widening of political and sectarian rifts at a precarious time in Iraq.
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In visit to Afghanistan and Iraq, Panetta fixes his gaze on the exit sign
Former CIA chief Leon Panetta, now secretary of Defense, is assessing the US military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan and how to bring them to a successful end.
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Arab Spring crackdown damages Kurdistan's image as regional model
The US has long championed semi-autonomous Kurdistan as a democratic model for the rest of Iraq and the Middle East. But Kurdish leaders have violently shut down dissenters.
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An Arab Spring ... for the Kurds?
Not if the Kurdish leadership can help it.
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Iraqis greet new government with feelings of relief, betrayal
Many who voted for the Iraqiya coalition thought Iyad Allawi won March elections. Now, with him and his coalition sidelined, they feel cheated – and warn of renewed sectarian violence.
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Tumultuous parliamentary session threatens Iraq's fragile new government
Ayad Allawi's Iraqiya coalition was relegated to head a powerful new strategic council, a bitter disappointment to his secular and Sunni followers who believed he would usher in a new era.
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Iraqi official: leaders have framework to form new government
Under the agreement hammered out Wednesday evening, Iraq's new government would look a lot like the old government, a senior official told the Monitor. Parliament meets Thursday.
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Iraq's divided leaders meet for the first time since March elections
Iraq's leaders met to try to break a political deadlock that has left Iraqis vulnerable to escalating violence, including two car bombings today.
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Maliki: Iraq within days of ending political stalemate
In an interview with the Monitor, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says Iraq could announce a new coalition government next week.
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In Iraq, US hands over Tariq Aziz, other Saddam Hussein-era officials
Today the US transferred to Iraq almost all the prisoners it has held in custody for seven years, including Tariq Aziz and other officials in Saddam Hussein's regime that were featured in a "most wanted" deck-of-cards. But some former officials remain in limbo – waiting to be tried in a special court.
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Iraq parliament sits; politicians say new government months away
Three months after elections, Iraq's parliament met for the first time in a short meeting to swear in new members. Politicians say negotiations on forming a new government could still be months away from completion.
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Iraq election recount battle over, now comes the hard part
At an unusual Baghdad gathering of key players, tensions eased over the Iraq election results. But the effort to form a coalition government and choose Iraqi's new prime minister and president still in the early stages.
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Iraq oil fields: European, Asian firms win first contracts
The development of two huge Iraq oil fields will significantly increase production and help the country recover from war.
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Iraq election official: Even if Kurdish boycott averted, January deadline impossible
Top Iraq election official says the Iraq elections cannot be held by the January deadline. US Gen. Ray Odierno reserved judgment on whether a delay would affect the US withdrawal.
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Thousands in Baghdad mourn Shiite leader Hakim
The funeral procession of the influential religious and political figure is to make its way south on Saturday to the holy city of Karbala, and then to Najaf, where Hakim will be buried.
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'Change' makes inroads against Kurdistan's dominant parties
Its relative success in Saturday's regional election reflects deep popular dissatisfaction with official corruption.
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Terrorism & Security
In Iraq, twin bombings follow insurgent's renewed call to fight US
The attacks underscore the security challenges after the US withdrawal from cities, particularly in the volatile areas in the north.
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