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Will tensions spike in Iraq after drone 'message' to PM?
Nov 08, 2021 (AFP)
The attack came after pro-Iran factions and their supporters had denounced the election results, which saw the Fatah (Conquest) Alliance -- political arm of the...
Iraq PM calls for 'calm' after drone attack on his residence
Nov 07, 2021 (AFP)
The attack in Baghdad's Green Zone was the first to target the residence of Kadhemi, who has been in power since May 2020, and came as Iraq's political parties ...
Iraqi PM escapes 'assassination attempt' drone blast
Nov 07, 2021 (AFP)
US President Joe Biden condemned the "terrorist attack" and said he was "relieved" Kadhemi was not injured, while Iraqi President Barham Saleh said it was an at...
Drought gives rebirth to Iraqi Kurd village
Nov 05, 2021 (AFP)
The construction of the dam, two kilometres (one mile) north of the town of Dohuk, started in 1985 and prompted the resettlement of Guiri Qasrouka's 50 families...
One killed as Iraq police clash with pro-Iran protesters
Nov 05, 2021 (AFP)
The political arm of the pro-Iran Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary network saw its share of parliamentary seats decline substantially in the election, which the gr...
Iraq's protest movement seeks to find voice in parliament
Nov 03, 2021 (AFP)
Among the newcomers is pharmacist Alaa al-Rikabi, 47, whose party Imtidad (Extension) emerged in the aftermath of the October 2019 protest movement against the ...
Baghdad pays Kuwait another $490 mn in war reparations
Nov 02, 2021 (AFP)
"Iraq on October 26 paid Kuwait $490 million, and it will work to pay off what is left in reparations due for the year of 2022, approximately $629 million," the...
Iraq president skips COP26 citing security issues at home
Nov 02, 2021 (AFP)
With its already searingly hot summers, Iraq is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change and Saleh had been due to address the summit on Tuesday. B...
Iraq court sentences two to death for killing protester
Nov 02, 2021 (AFP)
The two individuals, who were not identified, had "confessed to the murder" of Moujtaba Ahmed, who was shot in the head during demonstrations in the southern pr...
Iraq's Babylon arts festival back after almost 20 years
Nov 01, 2021 (AFP)
"It's a great joy. We haven't seen a festival like this for years," said Shaima, 45, visiting the event at the ancient archeological site with her two daughters...
Iraqi man to hang for murder of two journalists
Nov 01, 2021 (AFP)
Ahmad Abdessamad, a 37-year-old correspondent for Al-Dijla television station, and his cameraman Safaa Ghali, 26, were driving in their hometown of Basra in Jan...
Three rockets hit near Baghdad Green Zone, none hurt: security official
Oct 31, 2021 (AFP)
"Three Katyusha rockets fell in the Mansur district of Baghdad," the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP. The rockets struck near a Red Cresce...
Iraqis kill 11 in revenge for deadly IS attack
Oct 28, 2021 (AFP)
The inhabitants of the majority Shiite village of Al-Rashad in the eastern Diyala province killed 11 people on Wednesday in the predominantly Sunni neighbouring...
11 dead in Iraq attack blamed on IS group: security sources
Oct 26, 2021 (AFP)
The attack on Al-Rashad in Diyala province left "11 dead and 13 wounded", a local security source said. Another said that civilians were among those killed by s...
U.S. urges against travel to Iraq amid increase in attacks on U.S. personnel
Oct 22, 2021 (UPI)
In the advisory, the State Department listed Iraq under its highest level 4: Do Not Travel due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and civil unrest. The ad...
Iraq finds water-logged cash in Mosul central bank coffers
Oct 20, 2021 (AFP)
In the imposing building riddled with gaping holes and a blackened ceiling, workers removed sacks containing packs of banknotes rolled up in black plastic bags ...
No action as UK ends probe into abuse claims in Iraq
Oct 19, 2021 (AFP)
Allegations against British soldiers who served in the conflict -- and elsewhere around the world -- have dogged the government and military. But in June last y...
Iraq arrests suspect in 2016 attack that killed over 320: PM
Oct 18, 2021 (AFP)
It was one of the world's deadliest attacks since 9/11. "Five years after the terrorist bombing of Karrada, our brave forces succeeded in capturing the terroris...
Pro-Iran Hashed punished in Iraq vote
Oct 18, 2021 (AFP)
According to preliminary results the Conquest (Fatah) Alliance, the political arm of the multi-party Hashed, emerged with only around 15 MPs from the October 10...
Symbol of rebirth at Iraq's historic Al-Nuri mosque
Oct 17, 2021 (AFP)
The city of Mosul's 12th-century mosque, known for its leaning minaret, was severely damaged in 2017. Iraq's army accused the Islamic State group of blowing it ...
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