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McKinnon another step closer to extradition...Iraq and Afghanistan As blogged previously, the Obama administration is blocking release of photos documenting torture in Iraq and Afghanistan by US forces - ironically, just as Obama speaks against censorship in China. The CPB says, "We... In this article: United States, Climate change, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, UK, Trademark, and Crocodile |
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National Post | 5 days ago
Afghanistan, Iran dominate Halifax security forum
...security threats." Delegates also talked about nuclear proliferation, Pakistan, Iraq and the Middle East, China and North Korea, pandemics, energy security, piracy and port security, and the geopolitical consequences of the economic crisis.
In this article: Afghanistan, Iran, United States, Tehran, Canada, U.S. State Department, and NATO
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Goal.com | 6 days ago
Russia Boss Guus Hiddink Won't Join Socceroos For World Cup
...possible.'' Verbeek guided Australia through two Asian qualifying groups to get to the World Cup, the first including China, Iraq and Qatar and the second including the latter alongside Japan, Uzbekistan and Bahrain. The Socceroos also...
In this article: World Cup, Guus Hiddink, Russia, 2010 World Cup, Asian Cup, Australia, 2006 World Cup, World Cup, and Football Federation Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | November 18, 2009
Gates to join new security forum
...(NATO). Behind closed doors and at dinner meetings, they will also talk about Pakistan, Iraq and the Middle East, China and North Korea, pandemics, energy security, and the geopolitical consequences of the economic crisis. "The hope is...
In this article: NATO, Robert Gates, Afghanistan, Europe, Canada, and United States
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Maziar Bahari: Why the U.S. should still talk with Iran
...target Iran's nuclear program and do not affect ordinary Iranians. At the same time the West has to separate the nuclear negotiations from talks about Iraq and Afghanistan. Tehran understands that insecurity in those countries is damaging to...
In this article: Iran, United States, Tehran, Maziar Bahari, Newsweek, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, E mail, and Allah
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CBS | November 12, 2009
Howe named president emeritus of UTHSC
...ship that traveled the world like a floating hospital. The organization later moved to land, building children's hospitals in places including Shanghai, China, and Basra, Iraq. "Our relationships range from patients at the community...
In this article: World War II, University of Texas System, Indonesia, San Antonio, Shanghai, and Washington, D.C
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BBC News | November 05, 2009
Iraq in third overseas oil deal
...of oil a day, rising to 1.1 million a day within seven years. Raising production Last month, Iraq signed off a deal with Britain's BP and China's CNPC. The two oil companies will develop the giant southern oilfield in Rumaila. The...
In this article: Eni, US, CNPC, Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon Mobil, Britain, and China
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | November 13, 2009
'Pacific' President Obama vows US leadership in Asia
...tour. His remarks signalled yet another break with the foreign policy of ex-president George W. Bush, who is accused by Obama aides of letting US ties with East Asia founder while waging war in Iraq and against global terrorism. Drawing...
In this article: Barack Obama, United States, Asia, Pacific, China, Dalai Lama, Beijing, Washington, Democracy, and Unemployment
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BBC News | November 02, 2009
Iraq signs new overseas oil deal
...second major contract with overseas oil firms since the US-led invasion in 2003. Last month, Iraq signed off a deal with Britain's BP and China's CNPC. The two oil companies will develop the giant southern oilfield in Rumaila. The...
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NPR | October 27, 2009
China Spends Billions In A Global Spree For Oil
...a year - almost as much as Russia sells to all of Europe. In August, China paid $8.9 billion to purchase the Swiss firm Addax, giving it access to oil in northern Iraq and West Africa. Very oil-rich countries, particularly in the Middle East,...
In this article: China, China National Offshore Oil Corp., Zhoushan, East Asia, Middle East, and United States
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Iraq (pronounced: /ɪˈræk/ or IPA: /ɪˈrɑːk|/, Arabic: العراق Al-Irāq), officially the Republic of Iraq (Arabic: جمهورية العراق
Jumhūrīyat Al-Irāq, كماری عراق, Komara Îraqê, Assyrian: ܥܝܪܐܩ), also known as Mesopotamia, is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert.
Iraq shares borders with Jordan to the west, Syria to the northwest, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, and Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south. Iraq has a narrow section of coastline measuring 58 km (35 miles) on the northern Persian Gulf. The capital city, Baghdad (Arabic: بغداد ), is in the center-east of the country.
Two major rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, run through the centre of Iraq, flowing from north to south. These provide Iraq with agriculturally capable land and contrast with the steppe and desert landscape that covers most of Western Asia.
Historically, Iraq was known in Europe by the Greek eponym 'Mesopotamia' (Land between the rivers); after the foundation of the Kingdom of Iraq in 1932, it became known by its ancient endonym 'Iraq'. Iraq has been home to continuous successive civilizations since the 6th millennium BC. The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers is identified as the cradle of civilization and the birthplace of writing and the wheel.
Beginning with the invasion in 2003, a multinational coalition of forces, mainly American and British, occupied Iraq.
- Name:
- Iraq
- Capital:
- Baghdad
- Language:
- Arabic, Kurdish
- Motto:
- "Allahu Akbar"
- Largest City:
- Baghdad
- Government type:
- Developing parliamentary republic
- Founding Date:
- October 01, 1919
- Formations:
- from the United Kingdom
- Area:
- 169,234
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $114.151 billion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 63rd
- GDP (nominal):
- $68.553 billion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 105th
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 58th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $2,195
- Time Zone:
- GMT+3
- Currency:
- Iraqi dinar
- Demonym:
- Iraqi
- Drives On:
- right
- Currency (code):
- IQD
- Country Calling Code:
- 964
- ccTLD:
- .iq
- Anthem:
- Ardh Alforatain
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