International & Foreign Law News
11/4/2009 7:54:21 AM EST
Kurd leader demands control of oil-rich Kirkuk
BAGHDAD – (AP) The president of Iraq's Kurdish region demanded Wednesday that oil-rich Kirkuk be incorporated into his autonomous area, as parliament prepared for a showdown on the contentious issue of which of the northern city's residents can vote in upcoming elections.
Massoud Barzani's comments ratcheted up the pressure on the eve of a vote … Full version (available to lexis.com subscribers) Create an account or login to post comments.