IOC reverses ban, says Iraq can go to Olympics (AP)

IOC head says Beijing was "wise choice" (Reuters)
Reuters - The International Olympic Committee has no regrets about its "wise choice" of Beijing to host the Olympics, its president said on Saturday.

China tells critics to back off ahead of Olympics (Reuters)
Reuters - China warned foreign groups on Wednesday not to use the Summer Olympics to pressure Beijing, presenting the nation as a "responsible" but poor power eager to end rows over trade,...

Iraq's government approves security pact with US (AP)
AP - Iraq's Cabinet overwhelmingly approved a security pact with the United States on Sunday, ending prolonged negotiations to allow American forces to remain for three more years in the...

Iraqis still needs US military, official says (AP)
AP - Iraq's deputy prime minister said Saturday his country still needs the U.S. military to ensure security and warned that time is running out to approve a new security deal with Washington.

Iraq expects answer on security deal after US vote (AP)
AP - Iraq expects an American response to requested changes in a draft security pact soon after this week's U.S. presidential election, an aide to the prime minister said Sunday.