Nytimes.com | March 15, 2009 | By ALISSA J. RUBIN
BAGHDAD — President Jalal Talabani’s office confirmed Saturday that he would not seek a second term, setting off speculation over a battle for his successor and whether the Kurds would retain the post of president, one of the three top jobs in the Iraqi government.
Newsweek Web Exclusive | 11 Mar 2009 | Lennox Samuels
As the U.S. military plans to withdraw from Iraq, a weakened rogue element remains a threat.
March 4, 2009 | Upi.com
BERLIN, March 4 (UPI) -- The president of the Kurdistan Regional Government embarked on the second leg of his European tour with a visit Wednesday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.