For the first time since the invasion of Iraq in 2003 an Iraqi city has 24-hour power supply.
Iraq’s Oil Ministry must decide what next after putting eight oil and gas fields up for foreign oil investors.
New ministry data gives continued positive sign to oil income and exports, with the north covering the southern flow dip.
Media continues coverage of Iraq contracts up for foreign investment, though sand storms have delayed the process for at least one day and Shahristani is set to return to Parliament.
Iraqi-Norwegian expert critiques Iraq's oil and gas bidding round contracts.
Firm active in Iraqi Kurdistan to be purchased by overseas arm of one of China’s state oil company.
Costs are up, subsidies down, Iraqi poultry farmers also must compete against imports.
Two weeks before bidding round, top officials in South Oil Co. say contracts are "detrimental" to Iraq.
Addax and Genel are in the process of merging or being acquired, though one could have serious repercussions in southern Iraq for the new parent.
An increase in exports and oil prices could allow Iraq to boost spending later this year.
