Iraq – Page 25 – People's World

War for oil? T. Boone Pickens thinks so

October 22, 2009 By Susan Webb

U.S. companies are entitled to Iraq's oil, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens told a congressional committee Oct. 21.

Iraq elections will shape post-occupation direction

October 20, 2009 By Susan Webb

With U.S. preparing to pull out troops next summer, Iraq heads to key elections, and a drop in violence is spurring an upsurge of social movements.

Iraq violence down and different, analysts say

October 6, 2009 By Susan Webb

Violence in Iraq is down sharply compared to a year ago, and has also changed its nature, analysts say.

Shoethrower to be released for good behavior

August 30, 2009 By Morning Star

The Iraqi journalist imprisoned for hurling his shoes at former President George W Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behaviour.

WORLDNOTES – Iraq, Canada, Italy, Chile, China, and Cuba

August 27, 2009 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

On Aug. 17, the Nouri al-Maliki government expressed backing for a national referendum next January on the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) reached late last year. U.S. officials were caught unawares, according to the Washington...