Trump Signs Revised Travel Ban by AFP March 7, 2017 by AFP March 7, 2017New executive order exempts Iraqis but still bans travelers from six Muslim-majority nations. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. ‘Not in Iraq to Seize Anybody’s Oil’ by AFP February 21, 2017 by AFP February 21, 2017On visit to Middle Eastern nation, defense secretary steps back from president’s suggestion that America should have seized oil assets during invasion. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamic State Claims Baghdad Car Bombing by AFP February 17, 2017 by AFP February 17, 2017At least 52 people killed, with over 50 others injured in explosion allegedly targeting ‘Shia gathering.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
I.S. ‘Indiscriminately’ Attacks Civilians in Mosul by AFP December 22, 2016 by AFP December 22, 2016Human Rights Watch says Iraqi and U.S.-led coalition forces also endangering civilians in war-torn city. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Arabs View U.S. Election With Indifference or Loathing by AFP November 7, 2016 by AFP November 7, 2016Observers say Arab world far too consumed by own existential crisis to worry about next U.S. president. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Iraq Booze Ban Sparks Political Backlash by AFP October 24, 2016 by AFP October 24, 2016Opponents of new law banning sale, import and production of alcohol claim it encourages militant ideology of Islamic State group. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Iraq Forces Launch Battle to Retake Mosul by AFP October 17, 2016 by AFP October 17, 2016Islamic State stronghold under siege as 60-nation coalition backs Iraqi efforts to oust militants from region. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Newborns Dead in Baghdad Hospital Blaze by AFP August 11, 2016 by AFP August 11, 2016Iraq’s health minister resigns after the death of 12 newborns in fire caused by electrical fault. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamic State Suicide Bomber Strikes Baghdad by AFP July 25, 2016 by AFP July 25, 2016At least 15 people killed, another 29 wounded in attack on security checkpoint. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Over 700 Iraqi Men and Boys Missing from Fallujah by AFP July 16, 2016 by AFP July 16, 2016U.N. envoy says they have received credible reports of militias, Iraqi security forces torturing, killing, ‘disappearing’ residents. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Tears, Smoke and Loss in Baghdad by AFP July 4, 2016 by AFP July 4, 2016Survivors, relatives of victims struggle to find word of missing persons following deadly suicide car bombing in Iraq capital. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Baghdad Hit by Spate of Bombings by AFP May 18, 2016 by AFP May 18, 2016Latest attacks leave at least 48 people dead. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Thousands Protest Against Saudi Arabia in Baghdad by AFP January 5, 2016 by AFP January 5, 2016Executed Shia cleric’s supporters demand Iraq sever ties with Gulf kingdom. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkey Announces Troop Withdrawal from Iraq by AFP December 21, 2015 by AFP December 21, 2015U.S. president appealed to Turkish counterpart to continue withdrawal to reduce tensions with Baghdad. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bombings Near Iraq Mosque Kill Six by AFP November 21, 2015 by AFP November 21, 2015Another 19 people injured in blasts targeting Shia mosque near Baghdad. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Anti-Terrorism Moot Highlights Islamic State’s Social Media Use by AFP June 11, 2015 by AFP June 11, 2015Talks in Australia urge local communities to reach out to radicalized elements and dissuade them from being manipulated. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamic State Destroys Syrian Prison by AFP June 1, 2015 by AFP June 1, 2015Regime air assault kills over 70 in Aleppo, as fighting continues across the border in Iraq. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamic State Claims Baghdad Car Bombings by AFP May 30, 2015 by AFP May 30, 2015Nine killed after attackers detonate their vehicles outside two hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. Claims Iraqi Forces ‘Lack Will’ to Fight Islamic State by AFP May 25, 2015 by AFP May 25, 2015Iraqi P.M. Haider al-Abadi dismisses Pentagon chief’s claims of Iraqis not willing to fight militancy. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamic State Takes Ramadi But Pulls Back in Palmyra by AFP May 18, 2015 by AFP May 18, 2015U.S. says fighting continuing in Ramadi and situation remains ‘fluid.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail