Iraq

Iraqi PM rejects calls to form unity government
Iraqi PM rejects calls to form unity government
Iraqi PM rejects calls to form unity government
BAGHDAD (AP) -- A defiant Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki rejected calls Wednesday for an interim "national salvation government" intended to undermine the Sunni insurgency by presenting a unified front among Iraq's three main groups, calling it a "coup against the constitution."
A guide to fast-moving events in Iraq
A guide to fast-moving events in Iraq
A guide to fast-moving events in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) -- The crisis in Iraq is increasingly taking on a political tone as calls are growing for Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to step down. The Shiite leader, who faces criticism that his failure to promote reconciliation among the country's myriad religious sects sparked the widespread Sunni anger that has emboldened the al-Qaida breakaway group that has overtaken large sections of northe
What to do in Iraq? Obama consults Congress
What to do in Iraq? Obama consults Congress
What to do in Iraq? Obama consults Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama briefed leaders of Congress on options for quelling an al-Qaida-inspired insurgency in Iraq as Republicans lawmakers and administration officials clashed Wednesday over who is to blame for the militants' lightning gains.
Kerry: US Open to Talks with Iran over Iraq
Kerry: US Open to Talks with Iran over Iraq
Kerry: US Open to Talks with Iran over Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State John Kerry says the Obama administration is willing to talk with Iran over deteriorating security conditions in Iraq and is not ruling out potential U.S.-Iranian military cooperation in stemming the advance of Sunni extremists. Kerry also says U.S. drone strikes "may well" be an option.
Iraq and High Gas Prices
Iraq and High Gas Prices
Iraq and High Gas Prices
With renewed fighting in Iraq, New Jersey drivers are worried they may be in for another round of pump price hikes -- just when they thought it was safe to return to the gas station.

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