Multi-National Force - Iraq Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.mnf-iraq.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:52:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.mnf-iraq.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.mnf-iraq.com Multi-National Force - Iraq Private organizations helping Iraqi women http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28708&Itemid=128 KIRKUK — The use of non-governmental organizations to champion social issues is often a successful method of combating social and cultural woes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:34:19 +0100 Veterinarians get crucial livestock medicine http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28707&Itemid=128 (images/stories/features/2009/november/091120_fea2_hi.jpg) KIRKUK — In an effort to improve veterinary services and increase agricultural production, U.S. Soldiers distributed medical supplies to Iraqi veterinarians here, Nov. 17. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:01 +0100 US officials study effect of election law veto http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28706&Itemid=128 WASHINGTON — American forces are waiting to see what effect the veto of Iraqi election legislation may have on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, the commander of Multi-National Force - Iraq said in Baghdad, Nov. 18. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:28:55 +0100 Bike officers added to Iraqi Police Force http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28701&Itemid=128 (images/stories/features/2009/november/091119_fea3_hi.jpg) KIRKUK — Iraqi Police (IP) officers recently attended the Bicycle Police Course at the Police Academy here, part of an ongoing effort to establish better policing practices in the city. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:56:25 +0100 American forces assist Iraqi businesswomen http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28700&Itemid=128 COB ADDER — Women here have struggled for centuries to carve out a life of their own. Even with the advent of democracy, that struggle continues, and only attention and assistance can improve the situation. With that in mind, U.S. Soldiers recently visited a rug factory managed and staffed entirely by women in Gharraf, a town north of Nasiriah in Dhi Qar province. The factory employs more than 100 women, all experts in the art of weaving fine rugs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:52:41 +0100