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Ata declares motorcycle curfew in Baghdad

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Baghdad Operations Command spokesman Brigadier Qassem Ata announced that a motorcycle curfew in Baghdad and its surroundings was imposed as of today at 10:00 and during Eid Al Fitr holiday.

These measures are routine precautions in order to protect people during the holidays. The curfew will be …

Iraq Defense Ministry sets security plan for Eid Al Fitr

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Iraqi Defense Ministry set forth a complete security plan to protect citizens during Eid Al Fitr after intelligence cautioned of possible Al Qaeda attacks.

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Al Iraqiya member warns of democracy disintegration

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Al Iraqiya List member Aliya Nassif warned of democracy collapse in Iraq if the Constitution and elections results are not respected.

Al Iraqiya will not cede its constitutional right, she added.
The party enjoys very good relations with Arab and regional countries, yet, relations with Iran …

4 detainees escape Al Karkh prison

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Four non-convicted detainees run away from Al Karkh prison formerly known as Camp Cropper in a second similar incident after four senior officials from the Islamic State of Iraq escaped last July, a police source said.

This incident coincides with the disappearance of the prison manager Omar …

Friday marks 1st day of Eid Al Fitr

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

The Sunni endowment declared Friday the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Thursday therefore is counted as the last day of the holy month of Ramdan.

Unknown gunmen kill Iraq police Major

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Head of the General Director office for the protection of officials Major Ahmad Hassan was killed in an armed attack in Al Bayaa region, Baghdad, a police source said.

Unknown gunmen shot dead Major Hassan on Wednesday night by opening fire using mute weapons on his car, the source told …

Iraqi soldier opens fire on US soldiers

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

A double explosion targeting a federal police patrol in Al Bayaa region killed and wounded 22 people mostly policemen, an Iraqi police source told Alsumaria News.

An Iraqi soldier killed two US soldiers and wounded nine others when he opened fire on them during a training session in Salahuddin …

Iraq state institutions off for Eid El Fitr

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Iraqi Government decided to close state institutions in the occasion of Eid Al Fitr starting Thursday September 9 till Monday September 13.
Cabinet spokesman Ali Al Dabbagh stated that state institutions will resume work on Tuesday

Abdul Mehdi might withdraw his candidature

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Iraqi Vice President Adel Abdul Mehdi cautioned that he might withdraw his candidature in case he turns out to be a hindrance before the political process in the country.

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National Alliance adjourns talks till after Fitr

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

The National Alliance ended its second meeting on Tuesday night and adjourned talks over the mechanism to choose the Prime Minister till after Eid El Fitr.

Talks within the national alliance have made major progress, National Congress spokesman Mohammed Al Moussawi said.

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