Iraq veterans from the Army's 10th Mountain Division came home to Fort Drum, New York, on Wednesday for a welcome that included Vice President Joe Biden.

The Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction says the U.S. government can't account for $8.7 billion in reconstruction funds for Iraq. Also, Gen. James Mattis, in his confirmation hearing, told senators that if confirmed as chief of U.S. Central Command he will immediately focus on the Afghan fight.

BAGHDAD - Iraq is considering postponing an auction for companies who want to develop its gas fields to give them more time, its oil ministry said.

Saddam Hussein drained the unique wetlands of southern Iraq as a punishment to the region's Marsh Arabs who had backed an uprising. Two decades later, one courageous U.S. Iraqi is leading efforts to restore the marshes. Not even exploding bombs can deter him from his dream.

Britain's Iraq inquiry says it may recall witnesses to offer new testimony which could see ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair return to face the panel.

Iraq film production remains nascent, but two directors are opening the country's first film production center in a bid to lure investors and bring native filmmakers back home.

Intelligence used to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq has been dismissed as "tittle-tattle" by John Prescott.