WASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) -- Gen. David Petraeus is calling on "large Western corporations" to invest in Iraq's energy sector as Iraq looks outside to boost oil, gas and power production.

WASHINGTON, March 17 (UPI) -- Iraq's oil law debate is political, not technical, a top U.S. official said, adding Iraq has tagged billions of dollars to boost oil production regardless.

BAGHDAD, March 15 (UPI) -- Civilian deaths across Iraq are back on the rise this year after dropping dramatically in late 2007, it was reported Saturday.

ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Greek officials condemned a projectile attack against the U.S. Embassy in Athens that caused minor damage to the building but no reported injuries.