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Iraqis panic as leaked budget draft signals devaluation
Middle East
December 18, 2020
Iraqis panic as leaked budget draft signals devaluation
BAGHDAD (AP) — A leaked draft of Iraq’s state budget sent Iraqis into a panic on Thursday as it confirmed…
Iraq ratifies new election law, paving way for early vote
Middle East
November 6, 2020
Iraq ratifies new election law, paving way for early vote
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s president ratified on Thursday a new election law aimed at giving political independents a better chance…
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
Middle East
January 7, 2020
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
BAGHDAD (AP) — A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq following the U.S. airstrike that…
Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was thrown into jeopardy Sunday, as Iraq’s parliament voted…
Iraqi defense minister sacked as Mosul battle looms
Middle East
August 26, 2016
Iraqi defense minister sacked as Mosul battle looms
Iraq's parliament impeached Defence Minister Khaled al-Obeidi on Thursday over corruption allegations, removing him from office as the army gears…