Hussain al-Shahristani is reprising his role as acting electricity minister, after Ra'ad Shalal al-Ani resigned amidst controversy.
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In a late Ramadan meeting, Iraq's Council of Ministers approve a draft oil and gas law, warning Parliament against all competing versions.
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Lured to Iraq by promises of big pay, thousands of foreign workers are stuck in a purgatory of corruption, poor contracting oversight, and inadequate labor regulation.
Contract for next auction in September
Iraq outlines the plan for the two-day roadshow next month where pre-qualified oil companies will get details on the 12 exploration blocks in the January auction.
Hunt Oil knew KRG oil deal in disputed territory
According to a State Dept. cable from Iraq, and despite the U.S. Embassy's warnings, the oil company of a George W. Bush intelligence adviser signed a Kurdish oil deal knowing the field was in disputed territory.
Violence shakes Iraq during Ramadan lull
Halfway through a relatively calm Ramadan, security is shattered by seemingly coordinated attacks nationwide.
Maliki officially requests Electricity Minister resignation
Minister is still at work, his office says, as the prime minister officially asks Parliament to begin the process removing him from office.
