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Saddam Hussein’s former yacht is now an unlikely attraction
Middle East
March 18, 2023
Saddam Hussein’s former yacht is now an unlikely attraction
Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as…
Opinion: ‘At my first meeting with Saddam Hussein, within 30 seconds, he knew two things about me,’ says FBI interrogator
Opinion
March 15, 2023
Opinion: ‘At my first meeting with Saddam Hussein, within 30 seconds, he knew two things about me,’ says FBI interrogator
Two decades ago, on March 19, 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the US invasion of Iraq. Bush and senior…
For Iran, Iraq’s unrest is plot to undo bilateral ties
Middle East
October 8, 2019
For Iran, Iraq’s unrest is plot to undo bilateral ties
Since they erupted a week ago, deadly protests in Iraq have been tracked closely in Iran where they are seen…
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
Middle East
October 2, 2019
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least two people were killed and 200 wounded in clashes in Iraq on Tuesday as security…
Iraq hands over human remains to Kuwait
Middle East
August 8, 2019
Iraq hands over human remains to Kuwait
SAFWAN, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraq handed over on Thursday the remains of 48 Kuwaiti citizens who disappeared during the 1991…
In Baghdad walls come down, ushering freedom in
Middle East
June 24, 2019
In Baghdad walls come down, ushering freedom in
Baghdad has been undergoing major changes since the “Islamic State” group was removed from Iraq, and safety returned to the…
Iraqi Shi’ite groups deepen control in strategic Sunni areas
Middle East
June 13, 2019
Iraqi Shi’ite groups deepen control in strategic Sunni areas
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – The only sign that Sunni-majority Mosul’s newest and busiest marketplace is in Shi’ite Muslim hands is…
Iraqis turn to budding ecotourism to save marshes
Middle East
May 22, 2019
Iraqis turn to budding ecotourism to save marshes
Thirty years after Saddam Hussein starved them of water, Iraq’s southern marshes are blossoming once more thanks to a wave…
On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat
Middle East
May 8, 2019
On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat
Iraq has promised to guarantee the safety of US interests from Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday…
Iraq seeks to reclaim leadership role, status in Arab world
Middle East
April 15, 2019
Iraq seeks to reclaim leadership role, status in Arab world
BAGHDAD (AP) — After decades of conflict, Iraq is seeking to reclaim a leadership role and status in the Arab…