”Green Zone” News

US-backed plan sees shiny future for Green Zone in Iraq

BAGHDAD - Forget the rocket attacks, concrete blast walls and lack of a sewer system. Now try to imagine luxury hotels, a shopping center and even condos in the heart of Baghdad .
05 5 2008 3:16PM (...more)

US-backed plan sees shiny future for embattled Green Zone

BAGHDAD - Forget the rocket attacks, concrete blast walls and lack of a sewer system. Now try to imagine luxury hotels, a shopping center and even condos in the heart of Baghdad .
05 5 2008 7:12AM (...more)

Iraqi forces arrest five U.S. security contractors

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi forces detained five U.S. security contractors in connection with the killing of a fellow American contractor last month in Baghdad's Green Zone , an Iraqi government spokesman said
06 16 2009 11:57PM (...more)

Green Zone target for Shiite militias

BAGHDAD - Warning sirens wail and within seconds rockets and mortars strike — sometimes one or two, other times 10 or more.
03 28 2008 3:51PM (...more)

Iraq takes control of Green Zone, US troops

BAGHDAD – The U.S. formally transferred control of the Green Zone to Iraqi authorities Thursday in a pair of ceremonies that also handed back Saddam Hussein 's former palace.
01 2 2009 2:44PM (...more)

Iraq gov't gets control of Green Zone, US troops

BAGHDAD – The U.S. formally transferred control of the Green Zone to Iraqi authorities Thursday in a pair of ceremonies that also handed back Saddam Hussein 's former palace.
01 2 2009 7:16AM (...more)

Iraqis detain 5 US contractors in Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Five U.S. contractors have been detained in the investigation of the slaying of another American in Baghdad's Green Zone , officials said Sunday, in what may become the first case of U.S. citizens facing Iraqi justice
06 21 2009 6:32AM (...more)

Two Pentagon workers die in Baghdad's Green Zone

BAGHDAD (AFP) – One American civilian and a person working for the Pentagon died inside central Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone in 05 24 2009 3:07PM (...more)

Iraq rewards trump risks for job seekers

BAGHDAD - Help wanted: possibly life-threatening risks, little freedom outside work, long hours but competitive pay. Must be willing to relocate to Iraq .
02 28 2008 11:54PM (...more)

2 Americans die separately in Baghdad Green Zone

BAGHDAD – Two Americans have been killed in separate incidents inside Baghdad's highly fortified Green Zone , U.S. and Iraqi officials said Saturday, raising concerns about its security as Iraq's forces assume more control.
05 24 2009 10:45AM (...more)