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UAE cancels Iraq debt, names new envoy
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt Sunday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shiite-led government.
Nations:United Arab Emirates Iraq Kuwait U.S. Egypt Activities:Iraq Aids Source:(AP)
2008-07-06
Iraq prime minister calls for debt relief at UN conference
Iraq's prime minister called Thursday for neighboring countries to forgive debts and war reparations, saying they are hindering the nation's recovery despite a reduction in violence.
Nations:Sweden United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Qatar People:Ban Ki-moon Condoleezza Rice Activities:Iraq Aids
2008-05-29
Arab nations non-committal on Iraq debt, embassies
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice received no firm commitments on debt relief for Iraq or greater Arab diplomatic representation in Baghdad after a meeting of Arab states on Monday.
Nations:Bahrain Kuwait Iran Egypt United Arab Emirates Jordan People:Condoleezza Rice Activities:Iraq Aids
2008-04-21
Russia forgives $12 bln Iraq debt: reports
Russia on Monday forgave nearly all the 12.9-billion-dollar debt owed it by Iraq and voiced hopes of increased Russian investment in the war-torn country, Russian news agencies quoted Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin as saying.
Nations:Russia Activities:Iraq Aids
2008-02-11
Jolie in Iraq for UN refugee mission
Angelina Jolie brought her star power to Baghdad Thursday on a mission as a U.N. goodwill ambassador to highlight the plight of Iraqi refugees.
People:Angelina Jolie David Petraeus Activities:Iraq Aids
2008-02-07
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