Iraq is keen to benefit from the project food basket which Qatar is implementing in many countries across the world, a visiting Iraqi dignitary has said.

BAGHDAD_Iraq’s Shiite alliance is proposing a new, more restrictive role for the prime minister. But months after Iraqis went to the polls in a pivotal national election, who that prime minister will be is uncertain. The only thing clear about the eventual new government is that it will be shaped by the sectarianism that almost everyone condemns.

BAGHDAD, June 30 (UPI) — Iraq’s $17 billion contract with Royal Dutch Shell, backed by Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp., to produce gas from four southern fields launches Baghdad’s plan to exploit the country’s vast gas reserves in its drive to become one of the world’s top energy producers. Iraq – Baghdad – Royal Dutch Shell – Middle East – Japan

ARBIL, Iraq – Iraq hopes to open two new border crossings with Turkey to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion a year, despite renewed fighting between Turkish forces and Turkish Kurd rebels along the frontier, officials said.

The Iraq inquiry publishes the legal advice given to Tony Blair prior to the invasion after documents are de-classified.