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Yahoo! News: Iraq


Analysis: Spills flame Canadian oil debate, but won't curb flows to U.S

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:43 PM PDT

Emergency crews work to clean up an oil spill near Interstate 40 in MayflowerBy Jeffrey Jones CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Two high-profile oil spills won't stem the now-record flow of Canadian oil into the United States, despite the frenzy that the spills triggered among friends and foes of the Keystone XL pipeline to the main U.S. refineries. The fate of Keystone remains undecided, yet Canadian crude will become an increasing part of the U.S. energy mix, despite growing competition from new U.S. production. U.S. ...


Does Sweden have a racial profiling problem?

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:44 PM PDT

A recent campaign by Stockholm police to crack down on illegal immigrants by racial profiling at the city's subway turnstiles has formed the backdrop to a reignited debate about racism, as Sweden struggles to match a welcoming refugee policy with the task of deporting those who are refused.

Syrian, Iraqi jihadi groups said to be cooperating

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:02 PM PDT

This undated image posted on a militant website purports to show militants in the al-Jazeera region on the Iraqi side of the Syria-Iraq border. Last month, militants inside Iraq killed 48 Syrian government troops who had sought refuge from the war in their country _ an ambush that regional officials now say is evidence of a growing cross-border alliance between two powerful Sunni jihadi groups _ Al-Qaida in Iraq and the Nusra Front in Syria. Middle Eastern intelligence officials said the jihadi groups are sharing military training compounds, logistics, intelligence and weapons as they grow in strength around the Syria-Iraq border, particularly in a sprawling region called al-Jazeera, which they are trying to turn into a border sanctuary they can both exploit.(AP Photo)BAGHDAD (AP) — The wounded Syrian government troops were returning to their country in trucks escorted by Iraqi soldiers. They'd almost reached the border, near the frontier town of Akashat, when the attackers struck.


Obama thanks Singapore PM for military cooperation

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:45 PM PDT

President Barack Obama listens to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April, 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday thanked Singapore for its military cooperation as the U.S. prepares to rotate ships through the prosperous city state to boost its presence in the Asia-Pacific.


Too Early for 2016? Not for Hillary Clinton's Fans

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:40 PM PDT

Hillary Clinton's small steps fuel big hopes among fans eyeing the 2016 presidential race

Handicap International celebrates the passage of the Arms Trade Treaty

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:22 PM PDT

The world's first treaty regulating the global trade of arms stands to save thousands of livesTakoma Park, MD (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Arms Trade Treaty today, with 154 Member States voting in favor. Although the treaty text suffers from certain weaknesses, Handicap International is pleased to see an overwhelming majority of Member States take measures to prevent weapons-related injuries and death, human tragedies that the charity witnesses every day. ...

Gunmen raid 4 newspaper offices in Baghdad

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:13 PM PDT

A man cleans up the offices of the Iraqi newspaper, the Constitution, in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Iraqi officials say on Monday, April 1, 2013 gunmen, some wearing military uniforms, broke into the offices of four independent newspapers in Baghdad and stabbed and beat five employees there also damaged computers and office furniture. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)BAGHDAD (AP) — Gunmen suspected of being Shiite militiamen burst into the offices of four independent newspapers in Baghdad, smashing their equipment, stabbing and beating employees, and even hurling one reporter from a roof in the most brazen attack against journalists in Iraq this year, said staff and officials on Tuesday.


Majed El Shafie Congratulates Canadian Government on the Opening of a Permanent Canadian Diplomatic Office in Iraq

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 01:02 PM PDT

One Free World International founder Majed El Shafie praises the opening of a permanent Canadian diplomatic office in Iraq. This week's unannounced trip to Iraq by Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, follows the successful 2011 delegation led by El Shafie.Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 One Free World International founder Majed El Shafie congratulates the Canadian government on the opening of a permanent Canadian diplomatic office housed at the British embassy in Baghdad. ...

Did members of the Indonesian military storm a prison, murder inmates?

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:47 PM PDT

On March 23, a group of 17 focused, heavily-armed men broke into an Indonesian prison in the Central Javanese city of Yogykarta and with minimal interference from the guards there, identified and executed four of the inmates.

Gender segregation now mandatory in Gaza schools

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:26 PM PDT

Palestinian children attend a class at the UNRWA elementary school in Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Gaza's Hamas-controlled parliament has passed a law requiring separate classes for boys and girls in public and private schools from the fourth grade. Currently, boys and girls are separated in grade seven in public schools, and private schools can set their own rules. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Starting with the new school year in September, Gaza boys and girls in middle and high school will be breaking the law if they study side by side.


North Korea to Restart Reactor as U.S. Adds New Forces

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:17 PM PDT

North Korea to Restart Reactor as U.S. Adds New ForcesThe tensions of the Korean Peninsula rose over this past weekend as the United States responded to the North Korean (DPRK) alert for its artillery and rocket forces. In response, Reuters reports that the U.S.S. John S. McCain , an Aegis-equipped guided-missile destroyer, has been sent to patrol off the coast of South Korea (RoK). The McCain is equipped to provide ballistic missile defenses should the DPRK launch any rocket attacks.


The Surprising New Domestic Drone Market: Agriculture

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:55 AM PDT

You're probably already aware of the "coming of the drones." While the U.S. government has had seemingly little compunction about unleashing a stealth fleet of unmanned aircraft in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, it's been reluctant to allow similar winged bots to take to the skies here. And while much attention of late has been given to how law enforcement agencies might use drones to fight crime (or invade privacy, depending on your point of view), what's surprising is that, in the drone industry, the real money isn't on the cops—but the crops.

US restraint in Syria could aid Iran nuclear talks

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:54 AM PDT

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2012 file photo, a group of Free Syrian Army fighters carry a wounded comrade to cover in the town of Harem, Syria. President Barack Obama's reluctance to give military aid to Syrian rebels may be simply explained in part in three words: Iranian nuclear weapons. For the first time in years, the United States has seen a glimmer of hope in persuading Iran to curb its nuclear enrichment program so it cannot quickly or easily make an atomic bomb. Negotiations resume this week in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where encouraging talks in February between six world powers and the Islamic Republic ended in what Iranian diplomat Saeed Jalili called a WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's reluctance to give military aid to Syrian rebels may be explained, in part, in three words: Iranian nuclear weapons.


12 Million Americans Believe Lizard People Run Our Country

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:47 AM PDT

About 90 million Americans believe aliens exist. Some 66 million of us think aliens landed at Roswell in 1948. These are the things you learn when there's a lull in political news and pollsters get to ask whatever questions they want.

Singapore prime minister visits White House

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:40 AM PDT

President Barack Obama listens to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April, 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he appreciates an outstanding partnership between the United States and Singapore on military, economic and other matters in Asia.


Armed men attack Baghdad newspaper offices over story on cleric

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 11:25 AM PDT

An Iraqi journalist walks past the archive newspapers burned after attack by an armed group at the newspaper's headquarters of Addustour newspaper in BaghdadBy Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Men armed with pistols, knives and steel pipes stormed into three Baghdad newspaper offices, beating employees and smashing computers after publication of an article about a Shi'ite Muslim cleric, police and editors said on Tuesday. Monday's attacks illustrated the stubborn influence of hardline Islamist militias in Iraq, where Sunni and Shi'ite insurgents often imposed their own fundamentalist vision on the streets during the height of sectarian war a few years ago. ...


13% of Americans Believe President Obama Is the Antichrist

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:45 AM PDT

Are you part of the 4%? The 4% of Americans, that is, who believe that shape-shifting reptilian people control our world by taking on human form and gaining political power to manipulate our societies? If you're not, you may be a touch aghast by the (still low) number. But according to a new poll from Public Policy Polling, the conspiracy theorists are strong among us.

Women's group slams Gaza law on gender segregation

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:21 AM PDT

Palestinian children attend a class at the UNRWA elementary school in Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Gaza's Hamas-controlled parliament has passed a law requiring separate classes for boys and girls in public and private schools from the fourth grade. Currently, boys and girls are separated in grade seven in public schools, and private schools can set their own rules. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A new Gaza law mandating separate classrooms for boys and girls from age nine is another worrisome sign that the territory's Islamic militant Hamas rulers are gradually imposing their fundamentalist practices, the head of a Gaza women's group warned Tuesday.


Cyberattacks in Afghanistan

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT

Fact: by the end of 2014, U.S. troops will not be withdrawn from Afghanistan. The Afghan army might well be "responsible for its own security," as President Obama pledged, but they'll do so with more than 10,000 U.S. combat and support troops nestled by their side. Not only has the Pentagon not committed to a specific withdrawal date for all non Special Operations forces, it remains opaque about whether the U.S. deployment in 2015 will look like it does in Iraq, a country with whom the U.S. has a very different standing agreement.

Kurdish peace process in Turkey faces impasse over militant withdrawal

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:36 AM PDT

Kurds take part in a demonstration calling for the release of Kurdistan Workers Party leader Ocalan, in StrasbourgBy Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's peace process with Kurdish militants faces a hurdle as the rebels demand legal protection to prevent any military attack on them during their planned withdrawal after decades of fighting, a call rejected by the government. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) declared a ceasefire with Turkey last month in response to an order from its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan after months of talks with Ankara to halt a conflict which has killed more than 40,000. ...


Eric Harroun: Is the Army vet who fought beside Syrian rebels getting a raw deal?

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:04 AM PDT

Patriot turned terrorist?A former soldier from Phoenix fought on the side the U.S. supports. His mistake was joining a unit linked to al Qaeda


Hearing for man accused of fighting with al-Qaida

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 07:31 AM PDT

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal magistrate is scheduled to hear evidence on whether an Arizona man accused of fighting alongside an al-Qaida group in Syria should remain jailed as he awaits trial.

A New Non-Profit Veterans Organization Launched Today to Connect Veterans with Networking Opportunities

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 06:02 AM PDT

The American Veterans Committee Will Help US Veterans Network With Potential Employers And Veterans From Other Countries To Help Spark New Business & Employment Opportunities In the US And Around The World.Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Veterans looking for opportunties to network with potential employers in the US and around the world have a new ally to help them accomplish this goal. ...

Official: Attack on western Iraq gas field kills 2

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:35 AM PDT

BAGHDAD (AP) — A provincial official says gunmen attacked workers at a remote gas field near the Syria border, killing two men and kidnapping one.

Official: Attack on western Iraq gas field kills 1

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 05:23 AM PDT

BAGHDAD (AP) — A provincial official says gunmen attacked workers at a remote gas field near the Syria border, killing two men and kidnapping one.

Gunmen raid newspaper offices in Baghdad

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 04:01 AM PDT

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say gunmen broke into the offices of four independent newspapers in Baghdad and stabbed and beat five employees there.

US Restraint in Syria Could Aid Nuke Talks

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 02:10 AM PDT

Is Obama's reluctance to arm Syrian rebels a strategy to curb Iran nuclear program?

William Peace University Student Raises Funds to Support Face of America Ride

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:30 AM PDT

William Peace University student Jeanna Buck supports and inspires disabled veterans through sporting events. This April 5, she is hosting a fundraiser at Raleigh, North Carolina's PDQ Fresh Tenders for World T.E.A.M. Sports' April 26-28 Face of America ride.Raleigh, North Carolina (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Assisting and inspiring disabled veterans through charitable activities is a passion for William Peace University Senior Jeanna Buck. The Raleigh, North Carolina student spent two months in 2012 as a staff member for World T.E.A.M. ...

New Yorker & Iraq War Vet Working to Bring 9/11 Tribute Lights Back 365 Days a Year, Using Energy Efficient Lasers, Cutting Cost to a Fraction of Original Costs

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 12:28 AM PDT

Turn on the Lights Laser Installation to honor all impacted by 9/11; Iraq vet & NYC veteran advocate, together launches Kickstarter campaign to build NYC memorial for new veterans, first responders and 9/11 victims.Manhattan, NY (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Today, Iraq War veteran, Derek Coy and Jean-Avelin Dis, a fellow veteran advocate and mixologist, kicked off a NYC campaign to build a permanent tribute in honor of all those impacted by 9/11-- the victims, families, first responders, and all the veterans of our current conflicts. ...

A fiscal warning from two former budget chiefs

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:16 PM PDT

Peter Orszag, vice chairman of Global Banking, Citigroup, looks on during The Economist's Buttonwood Gathering in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) - Two former budget chiefs who worked for presidents from opposing political parties said on Monday that the government should reduce military spending, scale back Social Security payments and end decade-old income tax cuts to reduce the federal deficit. David Stockman, who was Republican Ronald Reagan's budget director from 1981 to 1985 and a key architect of tax-cutting policies, and Peter Orszag, budget director for Democratic President Barack Obama from January 2009 until July 2010, agreed the United States spends more on defense than is needed. ...


Assange appoints WikiLeaks Party campaign director for Australian Senate bid

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:01 PM PDT

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gestures from the balcony of Ecuador's Embassy as he makes a speech, in central LondonBy Rob Taylor CANBERRA (Reuters) - Fugitive WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in London's Ecuadorian embassy for nine months, has appointed a high-profile opponent of Britain's monarchy to run his campaign for a seat in Australia's upper house of parliament. Former Australian Republican Movement head and lawyer Greg Barns said on Monday he would be campaign director for the WikiLeaks Party spearheading Assange's rare absentee bid for a Senate seat in Australia's September 14 election, which even if successful would not bring him any legal protection. ...


CA-NEWS Summary

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:43 PM PDT

South Korea vows fast response to North; U.S. positions destroyer SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's new president vowed on Monday to strike back quickly if North Korea stages any attack, but the United States said it has seen no worrisome mobilization of armed forces by the North Koreans despite their bellicose rhetoric. "If there is any provocation against South Korea and its people, there should be a strong response in initial combat without any political considerations," South Korean President Park Geun-hye told the defense minister and senior officials at a meeting on Monday. ...

The classified program that's saving lives

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:33 PM PDT

What's been one of the most effective ways to figure out where Taliban forces and other bad guys hide their improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan and Iraq?

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