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UN nuclear chief hopeful on Iran deal before Baghdad meet

Reuters | Sun, 20 May 2012 06:22:09 -0700

I have my doubts, no matter what any agreement says on paper," said one Western envoy ahead of Amano's visit to Iran and the meeting with world powers, the P5+1, in Baghdad. Such a deal would also not be enough in itself to allay international concerns ...

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Lawyers for fugitive Iraqi VP quit case in protest

Atlanta Journal Constitution | Sun, 20 May 2012 08:48:05 -0700

By SINAN SALAHEDDIN AP BAGHDAD — Lawyers for Iraq's fugitive Sunni vice president charged with running death squads quit the case on Sunday in protest after judges rejected their request for evidence for his defense. Iraq's vice president Tariq ...

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Iraqi Kurdistan to push ahead with oil export plan

Reuters | Sun, 20 May 2012 04:02:00 -0700

* Kurdistan outlines oil export plans, defies Baghdad * Kurdish crude shipments stopped over pay dispute * Oil at heart of clash between Baghdad, Arbil (Adds more comments from Hawrami, background throughout) By Ahmed Rasheed ARBIL, Iraq, ...

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blasts at Baghdad pet market kill 5

CNN | Fri, 18 May 2012 06:27:51 -0700

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Three roadside bombs exploded Friday in quick succession at an outdoor pet market in Baghdad, killing five people and wounding 31 others, police officials said. The bombings took place at a market where young men buy and sell ...

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