Stalwart parties and reformist-minded challengers mix it up for Iraqi Kurdistan provinces' government election, and a new controversial constitution.
Iraq’s oil minister is in the midst of a two-day session explaining oil matters to fired-up MPs. Meanwhile, the Nassiriya project is delayed until after bidding round.
Iraq’s oil minister faces critics on a number of fronts, some rooted in technical expertise, others in politics that plague the country.
Many praise Tehran protesters but hope Iran keeps out of their country’s domestic affairs.
Competition stiff for parliamentary seats in what many believe will be a hotly-contested campaign.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election as President of Iran has raised new questions about relations between the two neighbouring countries.
Regularly threatened and attacked, they’re buying guns on the black market for protection.
Government accused of stifling, monitoring NGOs.
Press conference confirms June 29 contract awards; KRG deals must be approved by Oil Ministry.
Minister of Environment heightens campaign of awareness and calls for donors to remove million of landmines.
