Iraq looks to world for approval
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An international conference aimed at supporting the Iraqi political process begins in Egypt.
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Bolstered by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's assurances that there's been "substantial improvement" in security and stability in Iraq, the United Nations is considering boosting its presence in the country.
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Middle Eastern governments say they hope to establish good relations with whatever leadership emerges from Iraq's landmark election but expressed concern over the low Sunni Muslim turnout and the rise in Shiite Muslim influence.
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NEW YORK - US President George W. Bush yesterday exhorted world leaders to support Iraq as it attempts the transition to democracy.
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A resolution supporting Iraq&#39;s political democratization, territorial integrity and reconstruction is expected to be the main result of an international conference
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President Bush goes to the United  Nations on Tuesday to try to reassure world leaders that Iraq  is on the path to democracy, two years after he challenged them  to take a tough stance against Saddam Hussein or risk being  irrelevant.
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Countries taking part in a conference on Iraq differ on how to assist the nation but strongly support the interim government&#39;s
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WASHINGTON &#151; Confronted with strong opposition to his Iraq policies, President Bush decides to interpret public opinion his own way. Actually, he says, people agree with him.
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Stakes of Sunday's election look high for Iraq and world.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki invited neighboring countries and world powers on Wednesday to a March 10 meeting in Baghdad, saying he hoped it would help bring reconciliation and support for his government.
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: Iraqâs neighbours on Monday approved a final declaration prepared for the international conference under way in Egypt to support the Iraqi political process, Egyptâs foreign minister told reporters.
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Iraq: Iraq geared up Monday for its first post-Saddam Hussein elections on January 30 despite relentless nationwide violence, as world powers gathered in Egypt for a conference on the country&#39;s future.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi appealed to the world leaders at the United Nations yesterday to help his country achieve stability by sending peacekeepers, reinforcing borders and forgiving its debts.
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TOKYO : Iraq has asked the international community to play an active role in rebuilding its war-torn infrastructure and help alleviate its debts.
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Polls show Iraqis optimistic for longer term, worried now.
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Violence in Iraq is down, but Iraq needs to take advantage of that.
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Countries taking part in the conference on Iraq differ on how to assist the nation, but they strongly support the interim government&#39;s efforts