FEBRUARY, 2004

February 27, 2004
Iraq's Central Bank Faces Stability Question
Bloomberg

World Bank faces hurdle on Iraq aid
Gulf News

Banks propose advance oil sales to raise cash for Iraq
FT

Day away from unveiling Iraq's transitional law
Middle East Online

Iraqi Experts Tossed With The Water
Washington Post (free registration required)

Sistani changes tack on Iraq poll
BBC

Protestors target 'corporate invaders'
BBC

Baghdad phone service back
Washington Times

Role of Islam in Iraqi Constitution
Arab News

UN rules out imminent return of staff to Iraq
AFP

Fears for women's rights after handover of power
FT

Arabs Split on Staying in Northern Iraq
AP

Iraq Pipeline Attacked North of Baghdad
Reuters

Halliburton unit finds cost-controls issues
Reuters

February 25, 2004
Iraq oil investment talks 'for elected govt'
Trade Arabia

Misuse worries 'limit Iraq aid'
BBC

Halliburton probe could spread to US embassy staff
FT

Schroeder to Offer Bush Iraqi Debt Relief Friday, Die Welt Says
Bloomberg

Iraq port to boost crude exports
Trade Arabia

Iraq seeks non-US funding for $4bn projects
Trade Arabia

Iraqi 'powerhouse' woos UK firms
BBC

Halliburton under scrutiny
Boston Globe

Deputy police chief assassinated in Iraq
AP

Israeli firm awarded oil tender in Iraq
Aljazeera

Proposal for Iraqi interim leadership council resurfaces
FT

Iraqi Business Delegation Visits Tunisia
Tunisia Online

Iraqis Agree With Election Delay
AP

Coalition Hails UN Involvement In Iraq's Future
UN Press Release

Officers Being Trained at Base in Jordan to Lead New Iraqi Army
New York Times

February 24, 2004
Pentagon opens criminal probe of Halliburton deal
Reuters

Glimmer of hope for Iraqi economy
BBC

Iraq: Focus on private sector to restart state-run industries
Monday Morning

Iraqis shelve talks on military pact with US
Dawn

UK firms set sights on Iraq deals
BBC

Israel's Sonol to provide fuel for American troops in Iraq
Maariv

U.N. Chief Says Iraq Elections Could Be Held Within a Year
New York Times

Iraqi Turkmen leader says civil war possible
Reuters

MEED to hold Iraq reconstruction conference
AMEinfo

Sabotage keeps northern Iraq oil line shut
Daily Star

Rumsfeld Praises New Iraqi Forces
Washington Post (free registration required)

How sovereignty will be returned to a shattered nation
FT

Iraqis must decide how to pick leadership
Boston Globe

February 23, 2004
Iraq to unveil $5b worth of contracts
Gulf News

Iraq prepares for international makeover to rebuild war-torn economy
AFP

Annan to release report on Iraq future today
Reuters

Kurd autonomy demand could delay Iraq's interim constitution – officials
Reuters

Iraq's reconstruction – Meet the buyers
Iraq Procurement

Dubai chamber hopeful on Iraq contracts
Trade Arabia

Shady Iraq oil deals: The ANC connection
Sunday Times

Iraqi businesswomen emerge from shadows with plans in hand
Chicago Tribune

Iraq Oil Pipelines Hit as Sabotage Spreads South
Reuters

Iraqis Say Deal on U.S. Troops Must Be Put Off
New York Times

Drifting NATO Finds New Purpose With Afghanistan and Iraq
New York Times

February 20, 2004
Plan for Caucuses In Iraq Is Dropped
U.S. to Seek New Transition Process
Washington Post

US upgrades forecast for Iraq oil revenues in 2004
Middle East Online

Annan promises to help form Iraqi government
Swiss Info

Iraqi economy beginning to thrive: US
Business Day

INTERVIEW-Halliburton falling short in Iraq-Pentagon
Reuters

Rebuilding Iraq
The Battalion

Iraqi policy on return to Opec remains key to group's behaviour in the short term
Gulf News

Kuwait offers to sublet $1bn Iraq contracts
Dawn

Shock without the therapy
Business Day

Iraqis in Najaf demand elections
Al Jahzeera

Top General Says U.S. Lags in Aiding Iraqis Under Fire
NY Times

For Iraqi, the end justifies means
Washington Times

Iraqi businessman battles for new start
BBC News

February 19, 2004
Annan To Back U.S. on Iraq Plan
U.N. Chief to Urge Delaying Elections, Senior Officials Say
Washington Post

Petrol to tender for Iraq oil fields
MENA-FN

Firms urged to join rush for Iraqi 'gold'
Accountancy Age

Return of Kurds in northern Iraq leads to massive displacement of Arabs
Alert Net

France, Germany Want a U.N. Resolution on Iraq
LA Times

The ‘Greater Middle East initiative’
Pakistan Tribune

Iraqi Shia insist on greater voice
Al Jazeera

Iraqi Kurds reject call to disband militia
Dawn

Iraqi women demand new political voice
Daily Times

Killings of Vendors in Iraqi City Drive Alcohol Sales Off Streets
NY Times

Suicides in Iraq, Questions at Home
Pentagon Tight-Lipped as Self-Inflicted Deaths Mount in Military
Washington Post

Why Iraqi women aren't complaining
Guardian

Coalition Encouraging Private Business Growth in Iraq
Defense Link

February 18, 2004
Senior diplomat pushes for Russia's share in rebuilding Iraq
AP

Halliburton says politics behind billing suspension
Bloomberg News

In Iraq, contractors' security costs rise
Attacks on private companies could jeopardize coalition efforts
MSNBC

Imported goods, cafes hint at Iraq economic recovery
China Post

Bremer holds final vote on Iraq law
Brunei Online

Small firms line up to help rebuild Iraq
MENA FN

Romanian company wins Iraq reconstruction contract
Xinhua Net

China's diplomats head for Iraq
Al Jazeerha

An Iraqi Council With Clout
With Elected Members, Baghdad City Panel Proves Influential
Washington Post

Administration Split Over Role Of U.N. in Iraq
How Much Control Will U.S. Cede?
Washington Post

Iraqi Leaders Oppose U.S. Caucus Formula
NY Times

Impact of Iraq war on sovereign credit ratings in Arab region
Gulf News

UN report on Iraq handover this week
Washington Post

Kurds Keep Their Chins Up Over Reunification With Iraq
LA Times

February 17, 2004
Row over $176m bill for Gulf troops' food
The Age

Fluor Gets $154 Million Iraq Contract
Reuters

U.S. says it'll limit Islam's role
Seattle Times

Poland, Spain Up in Arms Over Loss of Iraq Contract
Los Angeles Times

Pentagon eager to wash hands of Iraq mess it created
Miami Herald

Kuwait lawmakers vote to investigate Iraq fuel deal
Baltimore Sun

Iraqi Panel Pivots on U.S. Plan
Washington Post

Halliburton Halts More U.S. Billings
Boston Globe

Citigroup, U.S. to Propose Backing Iraqi Imports
ABC News

Arabs flee, Kurds return, altering Iraq's ethnic map
Cleveland Plain Dealer

Bananas help Iraqis shed bitter taste of embargo
Reduced import taxes make shoppers go nuts for fruit
San Francisco Chronicle

Bremer could veto Islamic law in Iraqi constitution
Scotsman

February 13, 2004
U.S. says only some Iraq contracts are open to all
Reuters

Halliburton Accused of Wasting Tax Money
AP

Top Iraqi diplomat in US appeals for more investment
Daily Star

Advertising boards spring up in Baghdad
Middle East Online

UK Trade Minister to Lobby U.S. for Iraq Contracts
PA News

UN envoy backs call of Shiite on Iraq vote
New York Times

Spotlight on energy group's pricing policy
FT

Pentagon: 3 months in Iraq cost $14B
AP

Iraq market economy moves hailed
Trade Arabia

South Korea parliament approves deployment of 3,000 troops to Iraq; third largest contingent
AP

February 12, 2004
US opens up Iraq contract bids
AFP

Probe urged of Iraq fuel contract
AP

Iraq welcomes all foreign investors to help with reconstruction
AFP

ViaSat to Supply VSAT Systems for Coalition Network in Iraq
ViaSat Press Release

Moto Deploys Orascom GSM in Iraq
Unstrung

Iraq's economy in intensive care
Scotsman

U.S. says Iraq's economy progressing well
MENAFN

Halliburton garners praise for work in Iraq
Houston Chronicle

Australian companies vie for Iraq contracts
Reed Business Information

February 11, 2004
Iraq wins WTO observor status in step towards membership
Bloomberg

US Commerce Secretary Says Iraq Has Opportunities
AP

Largest Iraqi Bank Prepares for 2005 Sale
Reuters

Firms Fear Iraq Contracts Won't Survive Transfer of Power
LA Times (free registration required)

Military Chiefs Testify of Worries About War Funding
Washington Post

Australian Business informed of Iraq contracts
The Age

US-Spanish consortium wins Iraq dam contract
Reuters

Pentagon eager to wash hands of Iraq mess it created
Knight-Ridder

New questions arise on Halliburton, Iran
Newhouse

Algeria launches Iraq oil corruption probe
Reuters

Coalition expects good growth for Iraq
AFP

February 10, 2004
Iraqi Envoy Critical of U.S. Contracts in Iraq
Reuters

Army changes explanation of Halliburton contract award
AP

How to get ahead in Bremer's Iraq
Economist

Iraqi firms feel stiffed in reconstruction
UPI

Chinese co 1st to win Iraq contract
rediff.com

The Profitable Connections Of Halliburton
Washington Post

Bidding process raising concern
Washington Times

Kuwait to probe Halliburton deal
Houston Chronicle

New report on Iraqi oil outlook
AMEinfo

UN official rejects allegations of receiving oil or money from former Iraqi regime
UN News Center

Iraqis fear strife after handover
New York Times

Russia ready to forgive 65% of Iraq's debt
RBCTop

Annan: UN team in Iraq to wrap up work in a week
Reuters

T.O.B.B. Chairman In Iraq To Hold Several Meetings
Anadolu

Democracy and robbery
Guardian

February 9, 2004
Minister Refers Halliburton Contract To Prosecutor
AP

Iraq restructures largest bank for possible sale
Reuters

U.S. believes it has found $300 million in Saddam's money
AP

Iraq keeps hopes alive for Russia, France oil firms
Reuters

Iraqi finmin wants German companies to invest-paper
Reuters

UN team, Iraqi politicians meet
Advertiser

February 6, 2004
Vote of confidence in Iraq's economy
Boston Globe

Iraq and ChevronTexaco discuss training deal
Reuters

83 Turkish Firms Apply for U.S. Tender Earmarked for Iraq
Zaman

Iraq contractors to be at summit
Akron Beacon Journal

Iraqi oil and troubled waters for Megawati
Asia Times

Engineered Support to provide services to coalition in Iraq
American City Business Journals

Rebuilding Iraq - a long haul
Business Times

Banking on change in post-war Iraq
Computing

Foreign investors keen on Iraq
AFP

Iraqi oil production on mend
San Francisco Chronicle

UN elections team heads for Iraq as debate rages over pre-war intelligence
AFP

February 5, 2004
Monitoring panel for Iraq spending yet to start work
FT

China to write-off Iraq's debt, reopen embassy
PTI

Nokia Wins Iraq Deal
Unstrung

Lukoil in talks to sign deal with Iraqi Oil Ministry
MENAFN

Iraq to probe claims of Saddam oil bribes
UPI

Indonesian politician denies taking oil handouts from Saddam Hussein
AFP

UN elections team heads for Iraq as debate rages over pre-war intelligence
AFP

S. Korean Troops Volunteer for Iraq Duty
AP

February 4, 2004
Iraq's economy showing signs of improvement
AP

Iraq's oil exports fell 11% short of target in January
MENAFN

Builders in Iraq must factor in cost of security
Washington Times

In Baghdad, idled hands yearn for work
New York Times

U.S. Army Engineer Rides Iraq's Oil Range
Reuters

Kurds skeptical of U.S. promises
AP

Workers get oil to near prewar production
San Francisco Chronicle

Iraq faces crucial weeks before power handover
Xinhua

Oil Bribes Scandal "Aims to Destroy Bulgaria's Political System"
Novinite

Opel sales exploding in Iraq
AFP

We're in line for more North plcs
New York Times

Bush Urges U.N. to Help Fix Iraqi Clash on Rule
New York Times

Iraqi unemployment rate down drastically
AFP

Scholars proclaim U.S. policy in Iraq 'nuts,' 'a mess'
Stanford Report

February 3, 2004
Halliburton Will Repay U.S. Excess Charges for Troops' Meals
New York Times

Pledged aid for Iraq needed now, says minister
Reuters

Annan, Weighing UN Iraq Mission, Meets with Bush
Reuters

Companies winning few friends in Iraq-Merlin
Reuters

Iraqi Rights Activists Hope to Find Support in Democracy Conference
VOA

Moscow denies Saddam bribe claims
CNN

Boots & Coots to Continue Operations in Iraq
Boots & Coots Press Release

Army Study of Iraq War Details a 'Morass' of Supply Shortages
New York Times

Halliburton under scrutiny again
LA Times

Panel Starts to Draw Up Constitution for Short Run
New York Times

Wolfowitz Gets an Earful on Ethnic Tensions
New York Times

Foreigners look for business in Iraq despite ongoing violence, instability
China Post

Kuwaiti business activity rises as momentum grows
Daily Star

Occupation, inc.
Southern Exposure

February 2, 2004
World Bank to launch Iraq programme
AFP

Corruption remains widespread in Iraq
LA Times

Halliburton probed over military meals
Reuters

Iraq plea for urgent injection of aid
Reuters

Deadly attacks fail to dampen business interest in Iraq: US official
AFP

Iraqi Council to Debate Plan for Transition
LA Times (free registration required)

Iraq's nerve center is haven for allies
Courier-Journal

Iraqi firm may buy meat products from Kerala
rediff.com

Exports To Iraq From Gap Region Rise 158 Percent
Anadolu

New Iraqi dinar prompts buying frenzy
IRIN

The "Petro Euro"
tiscali.europe

Three foreign banks allowed back into Iraq
Bahrain Tribune

Hamid takes over as president of Iraqi Governing Council
Evening Standard

Iraqi court to try Saddam
AFP

U.N. Election Team Seeks Order in Iraqi Chaos
New York Times

Halliburton: Doing Business With The Enemy
CBS