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Iraq/Afghan War News: U.S. draws down in Iraq, but issues remain; Afghanistan volatile as elections loom

12,000 U.S. troops set to leave Iraq; Iraqi Kurdish officials visit Beirut; Iraqi women face security issues; Afghan security forces prep for elections; Food aid short 30 percent in Afghanistan; 'We are not winning' in Afghanistan; Iran invited to Afghanistan conference

Kurdish-Arab relations tense in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Statements from Kurdish leaders warning of war if regional differences are left unsettled before U.S. troops leave are a national disservice, officials said.

U.S. businessmen meet Kurdish officials

ERBIL, Iraq, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A delegation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce embarked on a five-day tour of Iraqi Kurdistan to explore investment opportunities in the region.

Kurdish officials wrap up D.C. visit

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Kurdish representatives wrapped up a three-day visit with U.S. officials in Washington Wednesday to discuss security and cooperation between the two parties.

Peshmerga to join Iraqi army

BAQUBA, Iraq, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Kurdish Peshmerga forces will leave restive Diyala province in 10 days and incorporate into the Iraqi national military, Kurdish officials said Monday.

Iraqi Kurds sign deals with Talisman as oil meetings restart in Baghdad

Iraq's Kurdish government has signed two oil deals with Canada's Talisman Energy as meetings begin in Baghdad over controversial oil issues.

Oil talks resume in Iraq in June

ERBIL, Iraq, May 30 (UPI) -- The Iraqi central and Kurdistan regional governments will resume negotiations over the oil law and key issues in early June.

Iraq's KRG to create new Energy Ministry, Hawrami to head

ERBIL, Iraq, May 30 (UPI) -- Iraqi Kurdistan's ministries of Electricity and Natural Resources are to be merged, and current oil chief Ashti Hawrami is likely to be named minister.

Iraq oil law talks not taking place now

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Negotiations are not taking place in Baghdad on the controversial oil law and other oil disputes, contrary to previous news accounts.

Kurds in Baghdad for new oil talks

BAGHDAD, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Iraq's Kurdish oil leaders are in Baghdad to clear an impasse over oil control, though the national oil minister is reportedly not in town.

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