iraq
Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources
Middle East
July 21, 2021
Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources
BAGHDAD, July 19 (Reuters) – A suicide bomber killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens in a crowded market…
‘I numb myself’: Hospital fire deepens Iraq’s COVID crisis
Middle East
July 17, 2021
‘I numb myself’: Hospital fire deepens Iraq’s COVID crisis
BAGHDAD (AP) — No beds, medicines running low and hospital wards prone to fire — Iraq’s doctors say they are…
Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq
Middle East
July 14, 2021
Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq
NASIRIYAH, Iraq (AP) — The death toll from a fire that swept through a hospital coronavirus ward climbed to 92…
Iraqi health officials: 58 dead in fire at coronavirus ward
Middle East
July 13, 2021
Iraqi health officials: 58 dead in fire at coronavirus ward
BAGHDAD (AP) — The death toll from a catastrophic blaze that erupted at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq…
How to solve Iraq’s hellishly hot power crisis
Middle East
July 10, 2021
How to solve Iraq’s hellishly hot power crisis
Over the past few months, there have been a string of attacks on Iraq’s electricity infrastructure. Local media report that…
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
Middle East
July 9, 2021
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to…
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
Middle East
July 7, 2021
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
BAGHDAD, July 7 (Reuters) – At least 14 rockets hit an Iraqi air base hosting US and other international forces…
Leaders of nine Arab armies including Egypt meet with their British counterpart
Middle East
July 6, 2021
Leaders of nine Arab armies including Egypt meet with their British counterpart
The British Army’s Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sir Nick Carter announced the UK’s readiness to support its partners in…
Trade between Egypt and Iraq rose 36% during 2020: Minister
Business
July 5, 2021
Trade between Egypt and Iraq rose 36% during 2020: Minister
Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea announced Sunday that trade exchange between Egypt and Iraq has moved on…
Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria
Middle East
July 3, 2021
Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria
DUBAI, July 3 (Reuters) – Iran denied on Saturday US accusations that Tehran supported attacks on US forces in Iraq…