Topic: U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

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.

After Baghdad's violence, young Iraqi tackles new test: freshman year

She lived through the worst of Baghdad's wartime violence. But leaving her family for freshman year at the American University in Iraq has tested Amal Selman in unexpected ways.

Maliki gets Shiite nod to head new Iraqi government

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki got the backing of Iraq's main Shiite bloc today, leaving him within four seats of the majority needed to form a new government.

US hikers' moms take more aggressive tack with Iran

Once demure, the US hikers' moms have changed their strategy after a year of giving up jobs, and even a home, to lobby Iran. Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, and Josh Fattal have been imprisoned for a year.

Iraq court ratifies election results (finally), now what?

With the ratification of Iraq March elections results should clear the way for the formation of a new government. The US plans to reduce it's troop presence in Iraq to 50,000 soldiers by August, but its not clear yet who will be Iraq's prime minister. .

Iraq election: Baghdad recount begins with a hitch

Iraqi officials today began a manual recount of 20 percent of the Iraq election ballots cast in the March 7 parliamentary race. But Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki tried also to get an audit – a comparison of every ballot and every voter's signature.

Al Qaeda kills dozens in multiple attacks in Baghdad

Al Qaeda is blamed for a series of attacks Tuesday in Baghdad. Insurgents, who have killed more than 100 in the past week, seek to exploit the delay in forming a new Iraq government after last month's election.

Toyota recall: What next?

Toyota needs to settle its top management, gain control of its quality control, review its electronic engine systems, and get rid of its culture of secrecy and manipulation of public safety agencies.

Biden back in Iraq – with a new assignment

In Interview, Iraqi foreign minister tells US not to disengage with Iraq politically – like it did in Afghanistan.

US to spend $1 billion on embassy expansions in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Diplomatic presence on the scale of Iraq prompts concerns in Pakistan about American meddling

Can Twitter bring lasting peace to Baghdad?

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Christie's takes disputed earrings off auction block

The auction house has removed the ancient jewelry, which is claimed by Iraq, from a Monday sale to cooperate with an investigation into whether they were stolen from Iraq.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about correcting the financial sector's collapse, converting the US Embassy in Iraq into a university, why Senator Biden said that President-elect Obama would 'tested,' and speaking up if an ad offends you.

A bold step for US good will in Iraq

Convert the huge US Embassy into a university.

Iraq election law marks progress, opens political season

Provincial polls are now expected early next year and could bring about a political realignment across Iraq.

Stuck in Syria, Iraqi students get a crack at college in the U.S.

A nonprofit group paves the way by negotiating tuition waivers.

An Iraqi interpreter as chronicler of the war

As US soldiers come and go, Iraqi interpreters not only help them overcome language barriers but also serve as unofficial historians, pointing out the changes over five years of war.

Iraq's antiquities garner international attention

In wake of widespread illegal looting, Iraq and Western countries are attempting to better guard ancient cities from smugglers and prevent them from selling the artifacts.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the Peace Corps and the US Embassy in Iraq.

Iraqis see red as U.S. opens world's biggest embassy

The 104-acre, 21-building enclave was cleared for occupancy recently and will open next month.

Green Zone attack originated in Sadr City, say witnesses

Near miss of US Embassy Sunday fits pattern of conflict with Shiite militias.

String of suicide bombings in Iraq

The attacks, including the deadliest to hit Baghdad since August, came days after US military delivered an upbeat report on security in the country.