
“Iraq on Sunday gave French energy giant Total an ultimatum to either end its dealings with the autonomous Kurdistan region in the north or to sell its stake in a giant southern oilfield. The agreement between Total and Kurdistan came with relations between the autonomous region and Baghdad at a low ebb over multiple festering disputes, including over oil contracts and territorial claims.” [So, what happened the last time Iraq’s government got belligerent with the West and slagged off the Kurds?]
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/12/iraq-orders-french-oil-firm-to-stop-dealing-with-kurds/
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