ISTANBUL, Turkey, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Iraq aims to bring international oil investors to another round of bidding by giving companies their first chance to operate national oil fields.

BAGHDAD, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Iraq reached a post-invasion record in terms of oil revenue and exports for the month of July, a spokesman for the Iraqi Oil Ministry said.

NAJAF, Iraq, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Iraq inaugurated an additional unit at its crude refinery in Najaf that should produce oil at a rate of 30,000 barrels per day, officials say.

Pakistani fighters linked to Afghan violence; NYC suspects angered over Afghanistan; Iran strikes blow to Afghan drug trade; Sons of Iraq target of attacks; Political turmoil hits Iraqi Oil Ministry; PKK leaders addresses Kurdish issue

Officials at Royal Dutch Shell and the Iraqi Oil Ministry refute claims that a proposed gas joint venture would have exclusive access to Basra's gas industry, though a key member of Parliament criticizes the project.

Work completed at Basra power station; Shell and Iraq reach gas deal; Iraq drops Western oil bids; foreign firms eyeing oil ventures in southern Iraq.

WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- All of the oil deals signed by Saddam Hussein have been "canceled" and the companies must bid for the fields again, the Iraq Oil Ministry spokesman says.

WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) -- Iraq's oil exports have increased in recent months, boosting state income, but overall oil production has dropped, according to Oil Ministry data.

BAGHDAD, March 11 (UPI) -- Iraq's oil minister confirms crude in lieu of cash is a major consideration for upcoming contracts, despite U.N. roadblocks.