AUGUST, 2006

August 29
Iraqi fuel import bill to reach $750 million
MENAFN

Jordanian- Iraqi Brotherhood Association Announced
Petra

Rumsfeld Meets With Iraq's Deputy President
US State Department (press release)

Iraq Army Battles Shiites
Los Angeles Times

Army officer admits role in Iraq bribery scheme
AP

Opinion: Oil Pressure
Foreign Policy in Focus

General Dynamics unit lands $30M contract
Charolotte Business Journal

Raytheon Awarded $200 Million U.S. Army Contract For Air Traffic Management Systems
Raytheon (press release)

CACI Awarded Additional $32 Million Task Order Under Strategic Services Sourcing Contract
CACI (press release)

August 28
Reservist Pleads Guilty in Iraq Bribery Scheme
Washington Post

Iraq turning focus to economic rebuilding
Reuters

Jordan to get 30,000 bpd of Iraqi crude at reduced prices: premier
DPA

UK spends $200 million to upgrade infrastructure in south - Iraq
MENAFN

Diala Electric Industry Company to take part in Iraq reconstruction
MENAFN

Iraq: The Fight Over Kirkuk's Oil
PBS

Maliki urges tribal leaders to help unite Iraq
Reuters

August 25
Another executive quits AWB
UPI

USAID Awards National Capacity Development Program in Iraq
USAID (press release)

Local private investors aim to improve Iraq's economy
MENAFN

Opinion: Rebuilding accountability
Washington Times

Iraqi oil professors visit city
Aberdeen Independent

August 24
State-owned companies participate in Iraq reconstruction
Ataakhi

Oil majors maneuver for prime position in Iraq
Reuters

Iraq to participate in Damascus International Fair in Sept.
Al-Mashriq

AWB sought advice to hide payment from UN
Age

Iraqi Navy signs agreement with U.S., Italian companies
Portal Iraq

Egypt to host first Arabic Rebuild Iraq Fair in Sept.
Portal Iraq

August 22
Iraq To Build More Oil Refineries
AP

Energy Security Is Hostage to Supply Of Oil Professionals
Wall Street Journal

AWB contracts negotiator 'unaware' of kickbacks
ABC

ICG director: Turkey could intervene if Iraqi Kurds dominate Kirkuk
New Anatolian

UK may cut Iraq force in half by mid-2007
Trade Arabia

Iraq to buy 100,000 tonnes of sugar
Trade Arabia

August 21
U.S. judge sets aside verdict of corporate fraud in Iraq on technical ground
New York Times

Saddam faces trial for genocide
Reuters

IDB sign two loan agreements with Iraqi
MENAFN

AWB hearing to focus on $10m deal
AAP

International fairs without coordination banned in Iraq
MENAFN

Opinion - The battle to reconstruct Iraq: U.S. needs to keep an eye on its tax dollars
San Francisco Chronicle

August 18
Gas Pumps Run Dry in Baghdad; Iraqi Drivers Suspect Corruption
Daily Telegraph

Iraq Doubles Funding for Oil Imports
AP

DFAT raised AWB concerns 'years ago'
news.com.au

Al-Basra Governorate Board to establish free trade area
Portal Iraq

Iraq to supply 10,000bpd crude to Jordan
Gulf Daily News

Iraqi-Jordanian Land Transport Company to purchase 50 trucks valued at JD1.3 million
Jordan Times

Al-Najaf governorate signs economic agreements with Turkish companies
Portal Iraq

August 17
Czech Republic shows interest in Iraq reconstruction
Portal Iraq

Iraq Economy Faces Vast Challenge
Arab News

Water brings life back to Iraqi marshlands
Jordan Times

Iraq To Stay Out Of OPEC Quota System - Report
Dow Jones

Iraq cabinet says gets 2007 draft budget of $39bn
Reuters

Oil Juniors in Kurdistan Confronted by New Petroleum Law
Resource Investor

Kurdistan signs agreement with British Electricity Company
Portal Iraq

Johanns says U.S. will help rebuild Iraqi agriculture
AP

Canadian oil companies cooperate with Iraq
Al-Adala

Iraqi authorities continue in efforts to resolve remaining arrears to private creditors
Portal Iraq

Iraqi Ministry of Oil signs agreement with international oil company for new refinery
Addustour

Ex-minister discusses future of Iraqi oil
Portal Iraq

August 16
War, corruption claim heavy toll in Iraqi oil fields
Chicago Tribune

Maliki says Iraqi crude to be sold for Jordan at preferential prices
KUNA

Iraq to import fuel from Syria
MENAFN

Bush Said to Be Frustrated by Level of Public Support in Iraq
New York Times

Iraq's oil production increases to 2.5 million b/d
MENAFN

Opinion - Iraq War: Spending frenzy
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

August 15
Iraqi oil minister tells Iran paper production back at 2.5 million barrels a day
MarketWatch

Iraq Invites Cos To Buy More Basra Crude In Sep-SOMO Head
Dow Jones

Alarm grows in Congress over race to allocate cash
FT

Syria to supply Iraq with fuel – Oil Ministry
Azzaman

More US troops for Iraq
Reuters

Six grains ships rejected due to corruption - Iraq
MENAFN

US to repair Iraq's roads and bridges
MENAFN

New petroleum agreement between Iraq and Jordan
MENAFN

August 14
Former Iraqi officials named in graft inquiry
New York Times

$120 billion of Iraq's debt to be cancelled before 2008
MENAFN

Iraq has worst fuel shortage since '03
AP

Jordan Wants To Buy 35,000 B/D Crude From Iraq-SOMO Chief
Dow Jones

Iran, Iraq discuss oil deal
AMEInfo

US relief group wins Iraq project
Trade Arabia

August 11
Oil wealth oversight in Iraq called flawed
Reuters

Ring of steel protects Iraqi lifeblood
Reuters

Australia: Oil-for-food hearings to resume
ABC

Council of Ministers agrees on draft law promoting investment projects in Iraq
Portal Iraq

Officials discuss Romania's involvement in Iraq's reconstruction, economy
Portal Iraq

August 10
KRG puts forward draft petroleum law for discussion
KRG

Britain charts way for Iraq to boost maritime trade
Reuters

Iraq: 'International oil firms ready to invest in Iraq'
Monday Morning

AmCham to co-sponsor Iraqi summit
Trade Arabia

Opinion: U.S. must monitor Iraq reconstruction efforts closely
Union-Bulletin

Analysis: Looking at Iraq's future as a state
BBC

Cooperation protocol agreement between Iran, Iraq
MENAFN

Iraqi reconstruction conference to be held in late November
MENAFN

August 9
US General Defends Reconstruction Progress in Iraq
VOA

India Congress suspends Natwar over Iraq scandal
Reuters

Australia: oil-for-food inquiry over budget
ABC

Iraq to take 23,000 tonnes of SA wheat
Advertiser

Japan's JBIC intends to aid Iraq
MENAFN

Ministry of Municipalities starts central water project - Iraq
MENAFN

Shiites press for partition of Iraq
Los Angeles Times

August 8
Iraqi Kurds publish draft oil law
FT

Pathak report indicts Natwar, gives clean chit to Congress
Tribune

Well-connected company a target for critics
FT

AWB in 'fraud' to recoup Iraq debt
Australian

AWB talking to Iraq on wheat sales
Reuters

Iraq Pipeline Watch: Attacks on Iraqi pipelines, oil installations, and oil personnel
IAGS

Opinion: Iraqi reconstruction
Jamaica Gleaner

August 7
Corruption Rivals Violence as Threat to Iraq
ABC

Livonia man pleads guilty to offering bribe in Iraq
AP

Iraq unable to reconstruct Kirkuk pipeline
AsiaNews

Iraq to provide Jordan with oil
MENAFN

Iraqi Ministry launches draft commercial agreement with Nigeria
MENAFN

USAID presents National Capacity Development (NCD) program - Iraq
MENAFN

Japan''s JBIC to open Amman office for offering aid to Iraq
KUNA

RIL denies any wrong doing in Iraq oil for food deals
PTI

Alcatel wins US$39 million backbone contract in Iraq
ITP Technology

Opinion: 'Cost-plus' contracts and civil war
Berkshire Eagle

August 4
Pathak Commission report on 'Iraq Oil for Food' scam out
Moneycontrol.com

Kidnap of Iraqi-American commerce chamber chairman postpones forum in Jordan
KUNA

Japan loans $29 million for Iraq reconstruction
AP

US fears Baghdad cannot fund rebuilding
FT

IG recommends early contracting personnel involvement in reconstruction
GovExec.com

Iraq's daily oil production could reach 2.5 million barrels by end of 2006
USAID

IMF Executive Board completes first and second reviews under the Stand-By Arrangement with Iraq
Portal Iraq

Iraq oil scandal probe disrupts Indian parliament
TradeArabia

Community Stabilization Program planned to improve Iraqi conditions
MENAFN

Syria, Iraq agree on establishing trade, economic ties
KUNA

Iranian invited to third international exhibition for reconstruction of Iraq
MENAFN

Iraqis Left to Rebuild Their Nation
Ledger

August 2
Rampant corruption 'threatens' Iraqi democracy
Washington Times

International oil firms seek to boost Iraqi industry
MENAFN

Iraqi reconstruction conference planned for late November
Jiji Press

Work On Iraqi Oil Pipeline Years Behind Schedule
Reuters

USDA announces efforts to revitalize Iraq's agriculture extension service, help rebuild Iraqi economy
Portal Iraq

Iraq seeks deal on debt to Gulf states
Reuters

August 1
Iraq Oil Pipeline Behind Schedule
Washington Post

US audit finds State Dept. hid cost of Iraqi projects, says press
AFP

Security and Financial Issues Hamper Reconstruction Effort
New York Times

Administration Optimistic on Iraq Support
AP

Iraq pushes for international aid
New York Times

General Dynamics Armament lands $129M contract
Charlotte Business Journal

CICSCO, Inc. Expected to Build a New Oil Refinery in Iraq
CICSO (press release)