jalal talabani

Iraq, Turkey Look to End Kurdish Clashes

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2008 A week after Turkey withdrew troops from northern Iraq, claiming its military initiative against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) was successfully completed, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani met with Turkish President Abdullah Gul to try to figure out how regional tensions might be contained in the future. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq President Hospitalized

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2007 After a brief stint in an Iraqi hospital, President Jalal Talabani was flown to Jordan, where he was again hospitalized. His office said there was no cause for worry, but inconsistent reports on his status have clouded the picture -- he's either suffering from kidney problems or low blood pressure, depending on who is asked. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Powell – Grade School Diplomacy

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Iran Pledges Help to Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2006 Iraq's president met with his Iranian counterpart on Monday, asking for assistance with his nation's growing security crisis. Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad responded warmly: "Definitely, the Iranian government and nation will stand next to its brother Iraq and will do every help it can to strengthen security in Iraq." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

America Is Doing Such a Good Job in Iraq That…

Staff / Truthdig Oct 18, 2006 The Iraqi president says Syria and Iran need to pitch in to stabilize the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )