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Coming soon to California: a consulate of Iraq. Read more

In a move to separate mosque and state, the Iraqi government said Thursday that Islamic houses of worship should be off limits for campaigning in provincial elections scheduled for the fall. Read more

Iraq’s foreign minister said today that concessions by both sides had advanced the prospects for a new security agreement needed for U.S. forces to remain in the country beyond the end of the year. Read more

Last week, a little boy plunged into a pool at an apartment complex in Highland Park. Read more

Last week, a little boy plunged into a pool at an apartment complex in Highland Park. Read more

Iraq’s oil minister on Monday announced the start of bidding by foreign companies for contracts to boost the production of eight underperforming oil and gas fields. Read more

Infuriated by the recent fatal shootings of four people by U.S. soldiers, Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has decided to appoint a judge to hear evidence in the cases, a close aide said Sunday. Read more

Nearly 40 Iraqis were killed and more than 100 injured today in a suicide attack at a town meeting in Anbar province and two bombings in the northern city of Mosul. Read more

Nine Iraqi civilians were killed Wednesday in two armed clashes involving U.S. soldiers, local authorities reported. Read more