Iraq – Page 25 – People's World

World Notes: Australia, Kenya, Dominican Republic, France, Iraq, Jordan, Cuba

November 12, 2009 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Iraq, Jordan: Water shortages weigh heavily Southern Iraq is so short of drinking water, according to Azzaman News, that the government has prevailed upon Iran to supply fresh water via tanker ships.

The invisible wounds of unjust wars

November 8, 2009 By Scott Marshall

The terrible mayhem and slaughter last week at Fort Hood Texas shocked us all. All of us feel deeply for the families, the loved ones and the friends of those who were hurt and killed.

Rethinking national security

November 2, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

Last week President Obama signed a military spending bill that begins to turn our nation in a new, better direction. But there is a long way to go.

Iraq blast targets government, elections

October 26, 2009 By Susan Webb

Yesterday's attacks on Iraqi government buildings were widely blamed on remnants of the Saddam Hussein regime and other elements seeking to destabilize the country.

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.