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Irving-based Fluor wins new Iraq contracts from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The contract value is worth approximately $80 million.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Dallas to welcome UN Caravan for Justice

The North Texas-based American Iranian National Affairs Council (AINAC) is leading the rally.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009

Over 100 gather in Dealey Plaza for Iran human rights rally Saturday

Dallas was one of eighty events coordinated around the world to protest Iran's human rights abuses.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Group to rally in Dallas for democracy in Iran

The American Iranian National Affairs Committee helped organize the local event for the global campaign, United for Iran.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Irving-based Fluor awarded $7 billion U.S. Army task order for Afghanistan

The award includes 74 bases in the country's northern region.

Friday, July 10, 2009

UPDATED photo gallery: Protestors at City Hall say it ‘isn’t about the Iranian election anymore’

Chanters beg for a change in regime.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Turkey approves ExxonMobil–TPAO agreement to explore Black Sea

The firm hopes to explore two deepwater blocks in the Black Sea.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Dallas area Jewish centers warned to tighten their security

Events occurring in the Middle East threaten to affect the situation locally.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2009

Dallas-based Flowserve signs long-term agreement with Saudi Aramco

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Monday, Nov. 24, 2008

ExxonMobil signs Black Sea exploration agreement in Turkey

Just in time for Thanksgiving. Aha, ah, haha.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Dallas-based Flowserve to supply pumps to China Petroleum Engineering & Construction for Abu Dhabi pipeline

The contract is for roughly $85-90 million.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008

Ironically misinformed malcontent vandalizes Dallas soldier’s car

Any good vandal knows you should do your research first.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Dallas Peace Center initiates summer dinner lecture series

Rita Marie Johnson, Academy for Peace of Costa Rice founder, is scheduled to kick off the series on June 4.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Dallas-based Consolidated Restaurants expands to Middle East

Cantina Laredo and El Chico are the first of the Company's restaurants to open.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

FC Dallas sends 350 soccer balls to Iraq in honor of former employee

That and other news contained in the new weekly newsletter from the FC Dallas Foundation.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Couple from Fort Worth accused of illegally selling to Iran (for past 16 years)

Mrs. Woodford has been in custody for the past month, though her husband remains at large.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

Dallas activists join international protest against Guantanamo Bay prison

"It's sickening to think that it's still open," said Alex, a junior at the University of North Texas and veteran protester.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008

Irving-based Fluor awarded $334 million contract by Kuwait Oil Company

That's change in the bucket to a big company like Fluor.

Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008

ExxonMobil signs Libyan exploration agreement for offshore Sirte Basin

This could only mean one thing: even cheaper oil for you and me.

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007

Dallas Peace Center’s anti-Iran-War presentation draws more than 80 people

A local group called the "Don't Attack Iran Committee" formed with the purpose of solidifying opposition to a war on Iran.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007

The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce opens in Richardson

Richardson Chamber providing office space in STARTech Early Ventures complex.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

SMU Theatre opens season with Stuff Happens for this week only

Award-winning political drama about what led up to the invasion in Iraq.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

Black Tie adds gay patriot to speakers list

First injured soldier to join peace activist on stage.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Federal case against Islamic charity opens in Dallas courtroom

Group is accused of sending money to terrorist organization.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Primary Colors author to speak at UT Arlington on “Islam, Iraq and the War on Terrorism”

Travolta as pseudo-Bill Clinton. Gold.

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Benbrook soldier killed in explosion in Iraq

An improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during a patrol.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Another Fort Worth soldier killed in Iraq

Spc. Marieo Guerrero, age 30, was killed by a roadside bomb yesterday in Iraq. Guerrero is a Fort Worth native.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Pro-peace (not anti-war) rally comes to Dallas

This is not an anti-Bush protest, nor an “anti-war” protest. It is a rally calling for peace and for the end of violence in Iraq specifically.

Friday, March 16, 2007

SMU names former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Diplomat-in-Residence program

Robert Jordan has been a member of the Tower Center board of directors for three years. He is teaching a course on Middle East politics.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan to discuss “Power, Islam, Politics and the Modern World” at UT Arlington

"“When audiences around the globe hear Benazir Bhutto's story . . . they are awed by the tireless strength with which she struggles to bring freedom to the people of Pakistan."

Friday, March 9, 2007

UTA freshmen plant seeds for war-torn Afghanistan

Kids doing what they can, one eggplant at a time.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2007

Soldier from Irving killed in Iraq

Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007

Dallas soldier killed in Iraq

Spc. Aaron L. Preston of Dallas was one of four U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq on Monday after an explosive went off close to his vehicle.

Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006

Sargent Brian L. Mintzlaff of Fort Worth killed in Iraq war

Sargent Brian L. Mintzlaff, of Fort Worth, was killed earlier this week in Iraq after his Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over.

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006

Flower Mound Girl Scouts send gifts to soldiers in Iraq

Fifth grade scouts from Wellington Elementary in Flower Mound collected and shipped entertainment and edibles to troops stationed in Iraq.

Monday, Dec. 18, 2006

NPR features story on Kristy Kruger’s brother

Lieutenant Colonel Kruger was killed by a roadside bomb on November 2, while serving in Iraq.

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006

Local Delegates Attend American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s Summit on Foreign Policy and Politics in Houston

More than 80 local pro-Israel advocates were in attendance.

Friday, Nov. 24, 2006


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