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Afghanistan, Iraq among the world's most corrupt
BERLIN - Afghanistan and Iraq, countries that receive billions of dollars a year in international support, are among the world's most corrupt nations, a watchdog group said in a report released Tuesday.
Nations:Afghanistan Poland Belarus Lithuania Denmark New Zealand People:Hamid Karzai Activities:Second Gulf War Afghan Terror War Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
Obama calls new election law a milestone for Iraq
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama hailed the Iraqi parliament's passage Sunday of a much-delayed election law, declaring it a milestone as the Iraqi people take charge of their future.
Nations:Iraq People:Jalal Talabani Barack Obama Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-11-09
Audit says KBR work force in Iraq needs to be cut
WASHINGTON - The Army's primary support contractor in Iraq has been warned by Pentagon auditors to cut its work force there or face nearly $200 million in penalties for keeping thousands too many on the payroll.
Nations:Afghanistan Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-11-02
U.N. official heads to Iraq after Baghdad bombings
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday he was sending a senior official from the world body to Iraq soon to discuss a series of recent deadly bombings in Baghdad.
Nations:Iraq Netherlands People:Ban Ki-moon Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-28
Iraq steps up security after blasts kill 155
BAGHDAD - Iraq's government made progress on a new election law that could ease tensions and pledged tighter security Monday after suicide bombings claimed at least 155 lives, including as many as two dozen children trapped in a bus leaving a day care center.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-10-26
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