SEPTEMBER, 2003

September 30, 2003
Business advisers on Iraq are well connected
SF Gate

Iraq power handover may take at least a year
Reuters

Ankara links Iraq force to US action over Kurds
FT

Syria Feeling U.S. Pressure Over Iraq
AP

GI killed, sparking daylong Iraq battle
New York Times

Theft of Iraq's art treasures continuing
Chicago Sun-Times

Hill calls for help in Iraq
AAP

Japan noncommittal on whether to join U.N. force in Iraq
Japan Today

Senate set to debate Iraq request
LA Times

Congress Likely to Add to War Request
Washington Post

U.S.-British Differences Show Iraq Intelligence Gap
Washington Post

Reparations overshadow Iraq reconstruction
Aljazeera

Australian sheep shipment awaiting deal for delivery to Iraq
Gulf News

September 29, 2003
US says Iraq mobile licenses to be awarded by Wed
Reuters

Dutch Minister ponders extending Iraq mission
Expatica

Senior Iraqi Shiite escapes assassination attempt
Xinhua

European Union ministers support Iraq handover, but can't agree on when it should occur
Boston Globe

Iran Officially Opens Border Crossing With Iraq
VOA

UN Leaves Less Than 50 Foreign Staff in Iraq
Reuters

UN to meet Iraq oil-food closure deadline
Sify

US rules out Indian force in Iraq
BBC

US gives Iraq 6 months to draft constitution
Xinhua

Syria’s Al-Shara says US comments on Iraq's constitution are positive
ArabicNews

September 26, 2003
Iraqis given constitution deadline
BBC

Iraqis killed in market attack
BBC

In GOP, Concern Over Iraq Price Tag
Washington Post

Bush, Powell Defend Remark On Iraq's Weapons Capability
Washington Post

UN support could boost Iraq funding
Aljazeera

Annan orders cutback in UN Iraq staff
Guardian

EU to propose 200 million euros for Iraq next week
Forbes

Some Iraq Troops Arrive in Md. for R&R
Guardian

Sheep set for Iraq - at $10m
The Age

S Korea says Iraq troops hinge on talks
Taipei Times

Iraq Is Seen as Crucial Factor in OPEC Move to Cut Output
New York Times

Russia favors sending int'l forces to Iraq: FM
People's Daily

Rumsfeld defends $87bn war request as 'exit strategy'
Financial Times

Most Iraqis take dim view of Bush and Blair
Reuters

September 25, 2003
More transparency needed in use of Iraq's oil revenues
Gulf News

Spanish-Led Force In Iraq Takes Over Najaf
UN Wire

Shot Iraq council member dies
BBC

Baghdad blast targets US media
BBC

Bunker mentality in Kirkuk
Aljazeera

Bush Fails to Gain Pledges on Troops or Funds for Iraq
Washington Post

Crossed Wires Deprived Iraqis of Electric Power
Washington Post

Pakistan May Sent Troops to Iraq – Musharraf
Reuters

Iraq Seeks Offers From Foreign Oil Companies
Dow Jones

Multilateral cooperation necessary in rebuilding Iraq: Schroeder
Xinhuanet

Iraq: U.S. soldier killed in Balad, explosion wounds four troops in Mosul
Albawaba.com

Hyundai Seeking Ways of Mass Repayment in Iraq
Chosun Ilbo

Iraq Council says economic reforms not final
Reuters

Iraq seeks technical support from UAE
Gulf News

Senators butt heads over Iraq funding
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

No WMD in Iraq, say CIA
Mirror.co.uk

September 24, 2003
U.S. Official: Iraq War Showed U.S. Not Paper Tiger
Reuters

Attacked Iraq council member's condition worsens
Reuters

Chalabi seeks more say on Iraq financial issues
Gulf Daily News

Indignant Arabs say Bush must fix Iraq mess solo
Reuters

Expect Europe to help rebuild Iraq, US Ambassador Coats says
IndyStar.com

Australia's Downer defends US 'pre-emptive' war on Iraq
ChannelNewsAsia

German Spy Chief: Al Qaeda's Spine Intact
Reuters

Security fears may keep UN bomb panel out of Iraq
Reuters

Iraqi police: Bomb hits 2 commuter buses, 1 dead
CNN

POLL-Pre-war Iraq oil output seen delayed to Q4 2004
Reuters

South Korean Dispatch Surveyors Leave for Iraq, U.S.
Chosun Ilbo

Germany aims to heal Iraq rift
BBC

Aljazeera barred from covering Iraqi council
Aljazeera

Iraq's missing Mona Lisa returns
Aljazeera

Bush’s Vague UN Pitch Leaves Mostly Puzzlement
Washington Post

September 23, 2003
Bremer Urges U.S. Congress to Approve $87 Billion for Iraq
DPA

Bush Will Defend Iraq War To U.N.
CBS News

Chretien backs Chirac on Iraq
London Free Press

U.S. Airstrike Kills Three Men in Iraq
AP

Fallujah: Demonstrators want Saddam back
News24.com

S.Korea estimates cost of sending troops to Iraq
Reuters

Annan urges world leaders to unite to rebuild Iraq
AP

Iraq: UN Agencies Say Millions In Country Desperately Hungry
RFE/RL

Iraq-UN: BerIusconi, a compromise is possible
AGI

Troops in Iraq: More Isn't Better
New York Times

Arab media networks in Iraq 'face curbs'
BBC

Iraq oil assets 'up for sale'
BBC

US plans to attack seven Muslim states
Aljazeera

September 22, 2003
France lifts veto threat on Iraq
BBC

Two dead in UN Iraq blast
BBC

Iraqi ex-defence chief surrenders
BBC

Economic Overhaul for Iraq
Washington Post

Europeans agree on UN role in Iraq
The Age

Little Chance of Pakistani Troops in Iraq
New York Times

Putin hints at sending troops to Iraq
IOL

Bush prepares pitch for U.N. help in Iraq
News & Observer

Iraq leader survives assassins
Go Memphis

Saddam still in Iraq: Chalabi
Arab Times

Insurance tacked to Iraq funds
Rapid City Journal

September 19, 2003
US aims to gauge feeling on Iraq at UN
FT

Annan Wants Clear UN Mandate in Iraq
VOA

Arab Reforms, Iraq Reconstruction to Top IMF-World Bank Summit Agenda
VOA

US-Turkish Talks on Iraq Peacekeepers Revolve Around Kurdish Question
EurasiaNet

Saddam's defence chief surrenders
Reuters

Soldiers killed in Iraq ambush
CNN

BHP's secret talks with Iraq
The Australian

Minister visits Basrah and Baghdad
10 Downing Street

September 18, 2003
Iraqi council presses US on sovereignty handover
Reuters

Vajpayee skirts Iraq troops issue, again
Times of India

Iraqi Minister Assembling Security Force
Washington Post

Explosion Reported at Iraq Oil Pipeline
AP

U.S. wants Iraqi militias disbanded
UPI

S.Korea says U.N. crucial for Iraq force decision
Reuters

US has made no new requests for airspace access: Gul
NTV MSNBC

EU Commissioner Chris Patten visits Iraq
EU

UN Members Query U.S. Proposals for Iraq Resolution
Reuters

Democrats question Cheney's financial ties to Halliburton
Reuters

A hawk urges Bush to dismiss war team
IHT

Opec invite for Iraq's Governing Council
Straits Times

September 17, 2003
Germany, France, Britain to meet in Berlin to heal Iraq rift
ChannelNewsAsia

U.S. May OK U.N. Role in Iraq
AP

Security requirements slow development work
Washington Times

US general favours Muslim-led division in Iraq
Reuters

Iraq: Washington Sees Complex Process To Restore Sovereignty
RFE/RL

U.S. faces difficulties producing Iraq timeline
AP

Blix: Iraq probably destroyed weapons 10 years ago
AP

Korea Lawmakers debate sending troops
Korea Herald

India, Turkey discuss US plea for Iraq peacekeepers, back UN role
AP

Iraq: Arab States Reluctant To Join In Stabilization Force
RFE/RL

September 16, 2003
Schroeder, Chirac, Blair to Try to End Iraq Splits
Reuters

Iraq Plans to Attend Its First Post-War OPEC Meet
Reuters

Scientist says Iraq never revived nuke programme
Reuters

Japan PM says no decision on size of Iraq aid
MSNBC

Baghdad grenade kills US soldier as strife spreads
Financial Times

Europe summit to seek Iraq deal
BBC

Arab world split on volatile Iraq
BBC

China baulks at US Iraq plan
BBC

Spain keeps Arab reporter in jail
BBC

The press self-muzzled' its coverage of Iraq war
The Toronto Star

Iraq troop decision only after UN verdict: PM
Press Trust of India

Majority in US opposed to new budget for Iraq
Dawn

UN not to take over and run Iraq: Annan
People's Daily

September 15, 2003
Iraq tab may not top out at $87B
Salt Lake Tribune

U.S. is seeking thousands of troops for Iraq
JoongAng Daily

U.N.: Iraq‘s Nuke Program A Mess
CBS News Online

More bodies unearthed in Iraq
The Toronto Star

U.S. Military Families Begin Movement Against War
Radio Free Europe

White House admits to Iraq mistakes
Financial Times

US soldier dies in Iraq attack
BBC

No Iraq handover rush, says US
BBC

Powell visits Iraqi gas attack town
BBC

Security Council May Be On Course For Compromise On Iraq
UN Wire

September 12, 2003
Chalabi urges Turkish role in Iraq rebuilding
Gulf Daily News

Iraq council chief urges U.S. to cede sovereignty
SF Gate

In Iraq, No 'Blank Check' for Turkish Troops
Zaman

Arroyo to send more humanitarian teams to Iraq
Xinhuan News Agency

Malaysia rejects participation of Iraq interim government in OIC
Taiwan News

Iraqis can now speak out about attack on America
SF Gate

Costs Escalate Halliburton's Iraq Contracts
Quicken

U.S. is pessimistic on U.N. Iraq deal
Washington Times

Rebuilding Iraq
Economist

Oil firm says it will pursue '02 Iraq deal
International Herald Tribune

Iraq: better than you think
Washington Times

U.S. is making progress in Iraq
Daily Times

Meehan: Make Pentagon report on Iraq public
Lowell Sun

Iraq costs likely to balloon way beyond $87 billion
Scripps Howard News Service

Iraq to buy part of its wheat needs from U.S.
MSNBC

The fight for oil pipelines in Iraq
Sify

Iraq names new central bank governor, expects $13 billion budget in 2004
MENAFN

$4.5M job awarded to UDI
York Daily Record

'Swiss Dinar' to return to Iraq market
Business Report

Adult movies proliferate in Iraq, shocking clerics
Gulf News

Fight over Iraqi phones to be settled today?
The Inquirer

Iraq: Home-grown cola battling tough post-war competition
Monday Morning Lebanon

September 11, 2003
US troops arrest Al Jazeera journalist in Iraq
Al Bawaba

Citing past work in Iraq, Arab nations vie for contracts
International Herald Tribune

UK close to setting up Iraq reconstruction office
Reuters

Postwar conflict continues
Washington Times

US "open to suggestions" on Iraq resolution
The Hindu

Iraq leads rise in oil output
Sunspot

Japan freezes US$98m in assets held by Saddam, 54 other ex-top officials
Channel New Asia

Iraq: An experienced aid worker reflects on dangerous times
Electronic Iraq

Abbot looks to Iraq for growth as profits soar 37%
The Scotsman

U.S. says 10,000 items still gone from Iraq museum
MSNBC

Rumsfeld Backs U.N. Resolution on Iraq
Washington Post

World Food Programme preparing to hand over distribution
Electronic Iraq

Iraq's new face marks big change at Arab League
Financial Times

Talabani: "Turkey can not interfere in our business"
Turks US

Tokyo in a bind over contributions for Iraq
Asahi

Iraq's Shia leaders defy ban on militias
Financial Times

Blue movies proliferate as fall of Saddam liberalises Iraqi cinema overnight
Channel News Asia

Iraq reconstruction effort defended
Washington Times

How Iraq war's cost compares
Boston Globe

Cancun not a decision making meet: WB chief
New India Press

Rebuilding Iraq. What Liberal Media is NOT Telling You!
Sunspot

Iraqi Security Takes Shaky First Steps
Washington Post

September 10, 2003
In Win for U.S., Arab League Seats Iraqi
Newsday

Senators Seek Answers on $87 Billion for Iraq
Reuters

Bush's retreat on Iraq and his pride
Boston Globe

Turkish troops welcome in Iraq: Chelebi
MSNBC

Iraq makes progress in restoring oil production, exports amid security challenges
Oil & Gas Journal

Writer Returns From Iraq and Tells It Like It Is
ChronWatch

Understanding Iraq's resistance
Christian Science Monitor

AMEC In Battle For Iraq Contract
The Sentinel

Europeans Offer Plan to Speed Rule by Iraqis
New York Times

Iraq's public and private sectors expected to purchase 450,000 PCs by 2008
AME Info

Opposition party says reconstruction plans in a shambles in Iraq
Boston Globe

Businessmen Complain About Unclear Information in Iraq
Zaman

Projects at village level bring important changes in Iraq
The Oregonian

A Popular Idea: Give Oil Money to the People Rather Than the Despots
New York Times

Kidnapping in Iraq on the rise
Christian Science Monitor

Funds Bush seeks for Iraq could be used at home
St. Petersburg Times

Commentary: Feith-Based Initiative
Washington Post

September 9, 2003
Democrats demand details of Iraq operations as condition for $87 billion package
Boston Globe

Annan to work for consensus on Iraq resolution
CNN

Major oil pipeline attacked in Iraq
Boston Globe

Bush stakes future on stable Iraq
Christian Science Monitor

Allies Don't Jump at Bush Call for Funds
ABC

Arab League Nations Agree to Grant Seat to Iraq's Council
New York Times

The Heat is On for Polish Business in Iraq
WBJ

Conference to Focus on Risk and Opportunities for Contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq
Yahoo Finance

Mosul workers strain to open renovated banks before Oct. 15
The Leaf Chronicle

U.S. Calls on Gaidar's Experience in Iraq
St. Petersburg Times

Foreign companies face high taxes in Iraq
AME Info

Tokyo to provide Iraq trade insurance
ASAHI

Islamic financiers debate rebuilding Iraq Economy
AME Info

Iraqi Governing Council members to visit Turkey
Turks.US

Mobile Phones: Will Iraqis Have an Affordable Service?
Iraq Today

Ministry of Agriculture lacks funds to pay workers
Iraq Today

Troubles of Iraq's cement industry bode ill for Iraqi redevelopment
Iraq Today

New Iraqi ministers outline their plans for reconstructing Iraq
Iraq Today

World Bank Wants to Aid Iraq Rebuilding
Associated Press

Outsourcing War
BusinessWeek

September 8, 2003
U.S.: Bush Seeks Funds For Iraq, Afghanistan, Urges UN Role
RFE/RL

U.S. unlikely to get much Iraq support from Europe
Washington Times

Iraq proposes to buy electricity from Iran, Syria
Boston Globe

Iraqi gold rush on for US companies
Cape Times

Iraqi militias given disarmament deadline
Daily Times

Iraq sticks by $300m wheat deal
The West Australian

Iraq's Path to Sovereignty
Washington Post

FT: Iraq's oil minister supports eventual privatization of oil sector
MENAFN

Iraq to achieve pre-war oil export level only in mid-2004, says expert
Gulf News

101st Airborne Scores Success in Reconstruction of Northern Iraq
New York Times

US occupation changes landscape for Iraq artists
Boston Globe

Democracy on March in Iraq, CPA Chief Says
Defence Link

Alawi: Interim govt has right to take Iraq seat in League
MENAFN

Indonesia Pertamina To Start Iraq Oil Exploration In Oct
Yahoo News

Iraq Reconstruction an International Responsibility, Larson Says
US State Dep't

L. Paul Bremer III on Iraq's Path to Sovereignty
US State Dep't

September 5, 2003
Russia Says U.S. Draft on Iraq Needs Serious Work
Reuters

Appeal to UN for help in Iraq is long overdue
Boston Globe

U.S. Civilian Worker Fatally Shot in Iraq
Kansas City Star

U.S. bid on Iraq deemed lacking
Baltimore Sun

New Iraq Funds Request Tests Lawmakers
Newsday

Defense Department, coalition government move to jump-start Iraq IT infrastructure
Computer World

Iraq: A Different Pattern Sought For Reconstruction
RFE/RL

Arabs to Hold Key Talks on Role of Iraqi Council
Reuters

Eyes on Iraq's seat
Al Ahram

EU parliament calls for international court for Iraq
EU Business

Rebuilding Iraq's health care system to take time and money
WTEV

Power-Gen expo to discuss sector in Iraq
Gulf News

Donors Open Talks on Iraq Rebuilding
Al Jazeerah

Bremer Hails Appointment Iraqi Cabinet Ministers
Scoop

Testing capitalism's resolve in Iraq
National Post

Rebuilding Iraq Remains Monumental Task
MENAFN

Iraqis sample democracy in U.S.-sponsored councils
Sioux City Journal

September 4, 2003
UN role won't fix the US mess in Iraq
Boston Globe

Mid-East press reflects Iraq's uncertain security
BBC

KBR worker shot, killed in Iraq
AP wire

Bush expected to detail Iraq reconstruction expenses
Government Exec.com

Another Shia cleric attacked in Iraq
Daily Times

Arabs united in wanting share of Iraqi reconstruction business
NOLA.com

International fund sought to rebuild Iraq
Washington Times

Prof wants to clean up Iraq oil spills
INDY Star

Rebuilding Iraq a costly American burden
Seattle Post Intelligencer

U.S. Faces Tough Go on U.N. Iraq Proposal
Dunn County News

New Iraqi Cabinet Sworn In
MENAFN

EU aid donors back plan for independent international trust fund for Iraq
Canada.com

Donors undeterred by Iraq insecurity
Financial Times

Post-war Iraq planning rushed: report
MENAFN

Mostly Outsiders Appointed Ministers
Inter Press News Service

Loyalties In New Iraqi Police Forces Scrutinized
Washington Post

Objectives of U.S. Draft Resolution on Iraq Detail
Scoop

Key Provision in U.S. Draft
New York Times

September 3, 2003
The Battle for a Cell-Phone Deal
BusinessWeek

'Come and Help Us in Iraq,' U.S. Soldiers Urge World
Reuters

Congress report: Iraq occupation could cost $8 billion to $29 billion a year
Boston Globe

CPA speeding police training in Iraq
UPI

Latest Iraq threat: cash crunch
Christian Science Monitor

International Iraq aid drying up
Washington Times

Polish-Led Force Takes Reins in Central Iraq
Reuters

Iraq waits to see how much power ceded to post-war cabinet
Daily Times

U.S. Set to Rally Nations to Rebuild Iraq
Guardian

First occupation ministers take charge in chaotic Iraq
Middle East Online

Donors Meeting to Open Way for Iraq Reconstruction
Reuters

Oil falls as gasoline retreats
CNN Money

Jumbo close to finalising Iraq joint venture
Gulf News

Baghdad Residents Complain Of Crime As New Police Force Finds Its Legs
RFE/RL

Bush seeks U.N. help in Iraq
Swiss Info

What lessons postwar Germany holds for Iraq
Christian Science Monitor