E.J. Dionne Jr.: Assembly of Vipers

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jan 12, 2007 Surge or no, Iraq will remain engulfed in violence as long as those who control the death squads continue to exercise power in the country's National Assembly. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Maliki Butts Heads With Sunni Clerics

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2007 Tensions in Iraq were already running high with the execution of Saddam Hussein and the ongoing violence there. Now Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has scolded Sunni clerics for warning that militias were planning to attack Sunni neighborhoods in Baghdad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Saddam Executed, Says Iraqi TV

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2006 The former dictator was executed by hanging just before 6 a.m. local time in Baghdad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No Delay for Saddam Execution

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2006 Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said early Friday there will be "no review or delay" of Saddam Hussein's execution. However, confusion abounds as to the timing of the sentence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq Violence at Record Highs in All Categories

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2006 According to the Pentagon's latest report, violence in Iraq has reached record levels in all measured categories, with a 32 percent increase in attacks on U.S. troops. The 50-page document also notes a 60 percent increase in civilian casualties since the formation of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Satire From Andy Borowitz: Bush Twins Invade Iraq

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Dec 3, 2006 Just days after their hard-partying antics made headlines across Argentina, the twin daughters of President George W. Bush arrived in Iraq today, determined to continue celebrating their 25th birthday as only the Bush twins can. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Study Group to Call for Iraq Withdrawals; Bush Remains Obstinate

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2006 The Iraq Study Group has apparently reached a consensus and will recommend a gradual pullback of U forces in Iraq, though without a timetable But after meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Thursday, President Bush was already dismissive of the suggestion: "We're going to stay in Iraq to get the job done as long as the government wants us there". Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Summit Delayed After Doubts Raised About Iraqi PM

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2006 President Bush's meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was postponed after the NY Times disclosed U doubts about the Iraqi PM's capacity to control the civil war. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White House Memo Critiques Iraqi PM

Staff / Truthdig Nov 29, 2006 The New York Times has obtained a secret memo by National Security Advisor Stephen J Hadley that offers a frank assessment of the Iraqi prime minister: " The reality on the streets of Baghdad suggests [Nouri al-Maliki] is either ignorant of what is going on, misrepresenting his intentions, or that his capabilities are not yet sufficient to turn his good intentions into action". Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

An Awkward Rendezvous

Staff / Truthdig Nov 22, 2006 President Bush is set to travel to Jordan next week for a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki The event might be a bit uncomfortable for the pair, now that the Iraqi government has responded to the flirtations of Iran and Syria. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Powell – Maliki in Charge

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Coup Rumors in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Oct 30, 2006 According to the insightful blog Healing Iraq, rumors of an American plot to overthrow the Iraqi government spread throughout the country after the recent tension between the U.S. and Iraq's prime minister. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )