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Kerry Visits Iraq in Push to Halt Iran Flights Aiding Syria

John Kerry, the first secretary of state to visit Iraq in four years, urged Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to stop Iran from using Iraqi airspace to fly arms and fighters to Syria’s military, arguing that if Iraq wants a say in Syria’s future, it must help end the bloody conflict there.

Finding Iraq’s Economic Miracle

For many in the U.S., the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq has been an occasion for settling scores and playing “what-if” games with history. Iraqis don’t have that luxury -- as evidenced by the day’s wave of bombings and assassinations that left at least 50 dead.

Iraq Vice President Al-Hashimi Denies Charges After Arrest Warrant Issued

Iraqi Vice President Tariq al- Hashimi denied charges of terrorism and said he is ready to testify in his defense after the country’s top court issued an arrest warrant and barred him from travel.

Erdogan Sets Sights on Presidency With Promise of Growth

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his party this week that he’s entering his last term as its leader, then reassured them: “This isn’t goodbye.”

Turkish Troops Enter Iraq After PKK Strikes

Thousands of Turkish troops crossed into Iraq to hunt fighters from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, which is staging its deadliest strikes since the 1990s.

Afren Surges to 18-Month High on Kenya Drill Optimism

Afren Plc, a U.K.-based oil explorer in Africa and Iraq, surged to the highest level in 18 months amid speculation that drilling results from its Paipai well in Kenya will soon be released.

Turkey Holds Talks With Iran Amid Assault Against PKK in Iraq

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will meet his Iranian counterpart to discuss the region after Turkey sent troops into northern Iraq to fight the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK.

Kurdistan President Barzani Calls for Early Provincial Election

Massoud Barzani , president of Iraqi Kurdistan, called for early elections in the semi-autonomous region after days of protests demanding better services and more accountability from elected officials.

Iraq Risks Return to Dictatorship, Kurdish Leader Says

Kurdish President Massoud Barzani said Iraq risks a return to dictatorship unless its ethnic and political factions resolve their stalemate.

No Contract Freeze for ‘Committed’ Exxon, Kurdish Minister Says

Exxon Mobil Corp. is honoring its oil exploration contracts in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, the Kurdish minister for natural resources said in disputing a report from Iraq’s government.

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U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Investors Weigh Stimulus Timing

Yen Rises as S&P 500 Fluctuates; Gold, Silver Erase Loss

GE Capital Plans $6.5 Billion in Dividends to Parent

Boeing 787 Gets Image Boost as United Resumes Flights

North Korea Test Fires Six Missiles in Three Days Off Coast