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Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
Middle East
November 7, 2021
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his residence early…
In Iraq, election fraud claims fuel uncertainty, divisions
Middle East
November 3, 2021
In Iraq, election fraud claims fuel uncertainty, divisions
BAGHDAD (AP) — More than three weeks after Iraqis voted in parliament elections, pro-Iran Shia militias that emerged as the…
Wine press dating back 2,700 years discovered in northern Iraq
Middle East
November 2, 2021
Wine press dating back 2,700 years discovered in northern Iraq
DOHUK, Iraq, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Archaeologists have excavated the first, and what they believe is the oldest, industrial wine…
Turnout in Iraq’s election reached 43 percent -electoral commission
Middle East
October 17, 2021
Turnout in Iraq’s election reached 43 percent -electoral commission
Oct 16 (Reuters) – Turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election earlier this month reached 43 percent, the electoral commission said late…
‘Our whole life depends on water’: Climate change, pollution and dams threaten Iraq’s Marsh Arabs
Middle East
October 14, 2021
‘Our whole life depends on water’: Climate change, pollution and dams threaten Iraq’s Marsh Arabs
CHEBAYESH MARSHES, Iraq, Oct 14 (Reuters) – On an island surrounded by the narrow waterways of the Chebayesh Marshes in…
Analysis: Iraq vote underscores divisions over Iran’s role
Middle East
October 13, 2021
Analysis: Iraq vote underscores divisions over Iran’s role
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Shiite militias that often serve as a proxy for neighboring Iran have taken a beating in…
Record low turnout suggests vote to throw out Iraq’s elite will leave them in power
Middle East
October 11, 2021
Record low turnout suggests vote to throw out Iraq’s elite will leave them in power
BAGHDAD, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Record low turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election suggested on Monday that a vote billed as…
Iraq says it has arrested top leader in Islamic State group
Middle East
October 11, 2021
Iraq says it has arrested top leader in Islamic State group
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq said on Monday it has detained a top leader of the Islamic State group and a…
Early results show record low turnout in Iraq election
Middle East
October 11, 2021
Early results show record low turnout in Iraq election
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq saw a record low election turnout since the US-led invasion that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein, the…
Iraqis cast ballots hoping for change few expect to happen
Middle East
October 10, 2021
Iraqis cast ballots hoping for change few expect to happen
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqis cast ballots on Sunday for a new parliament in a vote boycotted by many of the…