Iraqi Forces Confront Al-Qaeda Militants

The Iraqi army is conducting military operations against al-Qaeda militants in western Iraq, with concerns that these groups are coordinating with terrorist groups in Syria, reports Ali Abel Sadah.

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Iraqi Government Seeks Control Over Central Bank

Some speculate that the deputy governor of Iraq’s central bank’s arrest for embezzlement is an attempt by the government to expand its control of the financial body, writes Omar al-Shaher.

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Iraqi Kurds Endure Seven Years Of Waiting for New Constitution

Negotiations continue on a draft new constitution for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq which would have the president be selected by the parliament, rather than directly elected by the people, reports Abdel Hamid Zebari. 

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Iraqi Sectarian Politics Contribute To Mismanaged Economy

Sectarian politics has limited Iraq's ability to benefit from qualified economists and financial specialists in top government positions, writes Omar al-Shaher.

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Maliki Makes Concessions on De-Baathification

In what might be a bid to appease Sunni demonstrators, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has eased enforcement of de-Baathication laws, writes Ali Abel Sadah.

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Iraqis Divided Over Iranian Car Ban

The recent ban on Iranian car imports is expected to increase the price of automobiles in Iraq, writes Omar al-Shaher.

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Questions About Practices Of Private Iraqi Banks

Iraq's private banks rarely engage in traditional banking activities such as offering loans and credit and have lost the trust of the Iraqi people, writes Omar Al-Shaher.

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Iraqi Divorce Rates, Social Problems On Rise

Divorce rates have risen sharply in Iraq amid fears of violence and abuse against women, writes Ali Abel Sadah.

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Iraqi Parliament Struggles to Ratify Budget Amid Political Crisis

As political and sectarian crises escalate in Iraq, the country’s parliament is struggling to reach an agreement over this year’s budget, writes Omar al-Shaher.

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What Next for PUK, Iraqi Kurdistan?

Iraqi Kurdish leaders are holding intensive meetings to address Iraqi Kurdish politics in the absence of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, writes Abdel Hamid Zebari.

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Iraqi Protests Escalate, Enter Third Week

As anti-Maliki protests in Iraq enter their third week, the demonstrations are increasing in size, and all sides are urging calm and restraint, writes Ali Abel Sadah.

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Iraqi Border Closures Affect Commerce in Sunni Regions

Iraq's decision to close border crossings in Sunni regions bordering Syria may be primarily for security, but it is also taking an economic toll, writes Omar al-Shaher.

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