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Saddam's luxury yacht up for sale (news.bbc.co.uk)

The Iraqi government is to sell a luxury yacht which was previously owned by the late leader, Saddam Hussein. The 82m (270ft) Ocean Breeze is equipped with swimming pools, an operating theatre, a... More

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Iraq plans to cut Sunni fighters' salaries (www.chicagotribune.com)

The Iraqi government plans to cut salaries for the estimated 100,000 members of the Awakening movement whose revolt against Al Qaeda in Iraq played a key role in bringing about the sharp fall in... More

Tags: iraqi government,salaries,awakening,sunnis,alqaeda,shia,us military

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Analysis: Iraq could weigh down new president (ap.google.com)

The Iraq war threatens to consume the president-elect within days of Tuesday's election, well before the winner of the hard-fought contest for the White House takes office Jan. 20. The Iraqi... More

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Iraq minister says scrapping US pact would be 'mistake' (www.irishtimes.com)

Scrapping a pact that would allow US forces to stay in Iraq for three years would be a strategic mistake that could jeopardise security gains in the country, Iraq's interior minister said. The... More

Tags: united states,iraq,iraq war,security pact,jawad albolani,iraqi government

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