Mobile UPI  |   About UPI  |   UPI en Español  |   UPI Arabic  |   UPIU  |   My Account
Search:
Go

Special Reports

3 Deadly Blasts Hit Iraq Ahead of Security Pact Vote

Nov. 25, 2008
BAGHDAD, Nov. 24 -- Three bombings targeting Iraqi government employees and the U.S.-fortified Green Zone killed at least 20 people and left scores wounded Monday, two days before the Iraqi parliament is expected to vote on a controversial security agreement with the United States.
Related Stories from UPI.com

Troops fought for SOFA, White House says

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Two security arrangements brokered between Washington and Baghdad support the Iraqi people and reinforce state sovereignty, the White House said.

Maliki tested in wake of security deal

BAGHDAD, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Negotiating the pact for a U.S. troop withdrawal cast Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as a power-hungry ruler or a charismatic leader, experts say.

Socialist group condemns U.S.-Iraqi pact

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S.-Iraqi security accord legitimizes the continued violation of Iraqi sovereignty and extends the U.S. occupation, an American socialist party said.

Iraqi leaders discuss security accord

BAGHDAD, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Iraqi Vice President Adel Abdul Mehdi and Shiite leader Abdul Aziz al-Hakim met the U.S. envoy to the United Nations to discuss the bilateral security pact.

Sadrists petition against U.S.-Iraqi pact

BAGHDAD, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The Sadrist Movement in the Iraqi Parliament said it has filed a petition in federal court against the passage of the U.S.-Iraqi security pact.

Iran backs referendum on U.S.-Iraqi pact

TEHRAN, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Iran respects any decision made by the Iraqi people regarding the security pact setting the framework for a U.S. troop withdrawal, officials said Monday.

'Secret' provisions in U.S.-Iraqi pact

BAGHDAD, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- The Iranian Press TV, citing Iraqi media outlets, said it has uncovered several secret provisions in the U.S.-Iraqi security agreement.

Iraq Press Roundup

The U.S.-Iraqi security pact passed through the Iraqi Parliament in the Thursday session. While the majority of the members present raised their hands in support of the agreement, other members, including the Sadrist Movement, demonstrated in opposition.

Iraq approves U.S. security agreement

BAGHDAD, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Iraq's parliament Thursday approved the embattled U.S. Status of Forces Agreement that allows U.S. troops to remain in Iraq for another three years.

Iraq Press Roundup

The Iraqi Parliament postponed a vote on the security arrangement with Washington until the Thursday session. Opinions are divided over the pact, as some see more violence if it moves forward, with some viewing it as a benefit to Iraq and its people.

Vote delayed on Iraq security pact

BAGHDAD, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The speaker of Iraq's parliament says a vote on the proposed security pact with the United States has been delayed until Thursday.

Iraq Press Roundup

Iraqi lawmakers are scheduled to decide Wednesday if the country remains under a Chapter 7 U.N. mandate or sign a security pact that allows U.S. forces to stay in the country until 2011.

U.N. condemns violence in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The United Nations issued a strong condemnation of a series of bombings that rocked the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing at least 20.

Iran urges solidarity on U.S.-Iraqi pact

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Iraqi lawmakers need to make a decision on the security pact with Washington that honors the interests of the people, Iranian foreign policy officials said.

Iranian leaders speak on U.S.-Iraqi pact

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Iranian officials Monday voiced their support for the position taken by leading Iraqis on the U.S.-Iraqi security pact set for a parliamentary vote Wednesday.
1 of 22
Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
View Caption
American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo