UAE waives billions of Iraqi debt

BBC uncovers lost Iraq billions
A BBC investigation estimates that about $23bn may have been lost, stolen or not properly accounted for in Iraq.

Iraq strikes gas deal with Shell
Iraq agrees to set up a joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell to invest in the country's natural gas reserves.

Iraq economic outlook 'improves'
Iraq's economic prospects have improved, thanks to better security, increased oil output and exports, says an IMF review.

Nepalese sue US company over Iraq
A Nepalese man and relatives of 12 others killed in Iraq four years ago sue American firm KBR on charges of human trafficking.

Plan to dispel UK mortgage gloom
The government may have to give a taxpayer guarantee to billions of pounds of mortgage market bonds, the BBC learns.