US Embassy denies supporting Iraq to mediate in Bahrain
Baghdad (NINA) – The United States Embassy in Baghdad denied supporting Iraq to play a mediation role in Bahrain.
Zebari, Czech counterpart discuss bilateral relations
Baghdad (NINA) – Foreign Minister and Czech's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Karel Schwarzenberg, discussed bilateral relations and means to consolidate them in the fields of trade, de
Turkish forces resume bombing Kurdistan border areas
Duhok (NINA) – Turkish forces renewed on Monday, Apr. 18, bombing border areas in Kurdistan region, especially north of Amadiya district, in Duhok province.
Nasiriya oil field included in coming contracting round, says Shahristani
Baghdad (NINA) – Deputy Prime Minister, Hussein Shahristani, announced that Nasiriya oil field is included in the coming contracting round, a statement issued by Shahristani office mentioned Monday
Nujeifi: postponing the Summit will harm relations with countries asking for postponement
Baghdad (NINA) – Parliament Speaker, Osama Al Nujeifi, said the Arab Summit due to be held in Baghdad is very important and it was approved in accordance to the Arab League’s bylaw.
Saad calls for activating the parliament’s monitoring role
Baghdad (NINA) – MP from Fadhila Party, Suzan Al Saad, called for activating the monitoring role of the parliament, Saad stated to NINA Monday.
Iraqi Army units conduct maneuvers
Baghdad (NINA) – Iraqi Army units, ground forces backed up by artillery battery and air force, conducted maneuvers using live ammo.
Maliki, Iraqiya law makers assert necessity to stand together in facing challenges
Baghdad (NINA) – Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki discussed with law makers from Iraqiya Slate, political developments and relations between Parliament and the government.
Former Trade Minister found not guilty
Baghdad (NINA) - The Supreme Criminal Court found former regime's Trade Minister. Mohammed Mehdi Saleh, not guilty of charges accused of in the case of liquidating merchants.
Over 40 wounded during clashes in Sulaymaniya
Sulaymaniya (NINA) – Over 40 persons, including 8 policemen, wounded in clashes on Sunday afternoon, Apr. 17, in central Sulaymaniya between demonstrators and police.
