RFE/RL IRAQ REPORT
11/16/2011 9:28:31 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Iraq |
 New York's Met Opens New Islamic Art Wing New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art this month unveiled its new wing of Islamic works in a major new effort to increase Americans' understanding of Islamic culture. More  Baghdad, Kurds 'Agree' On Oil/Gas Bill A senior Iraqi official says the Iraqi government and the Kurdish regional government (KRG) have reached a tentative agreement on a contentious oil and gas bill and other issues. More  Baghdad's 'Green-Belt' Project Proves A Costly Failure Iraq's Environment Ministry is blaming Baghdad city authorities for the failure to create a so-called "green belt" around the city to alleviate the impact of Iraq's notorious sandstorms. More  Iraq Mulls Devolution For Provinces Several Iraqi politicians have suggested countering demands for provincial autonomy on the model of the Kurdish region in northern Iraq by granting more powers to the provinces. More  Turkey Eyes U.S. Drones In PKK Fight After years of lobbying. the Turkish government is claiming a major diplomatic breakthrough with Washington in its bid to secure the use of U.S. drones. The Turkish prime minister has claimed he has received a commitment from the U.S. president for Turkey to be provided "Predator" drones to be used in its fight against the Kurdish rebel group PKK. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, Ankara sees the decision as part of a deepening relationship in the region with Washington. More |
