Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday 27 October 2011


RFE/RL IRAQ REPORT
10/26/2011 8:17:15 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Iraq

 
Obama Says Iraq Pullout To Be Complete By Year-EndObama Says Iraq Pullout To Be Complete By Year-End 
U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement ends months of debate over whether a small U.S. force would remain in Iraq beyond 2011 as a training force and bulwark against Iran. More 
 
Iraqi Official Urges U.S. To Return ArchivesIraqi Official Urges U.S. To Return Archives 
An Iraqi official has called on Washington to return national archives that were transferred to the United States after the 2003 invasion of the country, adding that Baghdad may go to the courts to get the documents back. More 
 
Iraqi Parties Establish Secular Political BlocIraqi Parties Establish Secular Political Bloc 
Iraqi politicians say they have formed a new secular political bloc made up of two established parties. More 
 
Podcast: Paying The Price For Reporting The Truth, Plus Harvesting Hash On HorsebackPodcast: Paying The Price For Reporting The Truth, Plus Harvesting Hash On Horseback 
In Episode 39, going to jail in Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan simply for reporting the truth; harvesting marijuana by horseback in Central Asia; the 9/11 generation confronts the horror of war; plus Moldova's Ethno Jazz Festival. More 
 
Iraqi Court Dismisses Case Against JournalistIraqi Court Dismisses Case Against Journalist 
An Iraqi court has thrown out a case by a government commission against a journalist sued for publishing an article critical of the commission. More 
 
Iraq To Finance New Housing To Ease ShortageIraq To Finance New Housing To Ease Shortage 
Iraq's Planning and Development Ministry says it plans to improve city life in the country through better urban planning and the construction of modern homes.More