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Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
Middle East
May 16, 2019
Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
Iran Thursday accused the United States of an “unacceptable” escalation of tensions and said Tehran was showing “maximum restraint” despite…
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
Cinema/TV
May 5, 2019
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
BAGHDAD (AP) — Every evening at the Muntada al-Masrah theater on Baghdad’s Rashid street, the cast and crew of the…
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…
Post-IS Iraq treads fine line as it seeks regional role
Middle East
March 24, 2019
Post-IS Iraq treads fine line as it seeks regional role
Five years after the Islamic State group swept across Iraq, Baghdad is bidding to reclaim its role as a regional…
Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope
Middle East
March 11, 2019
Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope
BAGHDAD (AP) — Baghdad’s main commercial district has seen more bombings than its residents can count. Death visited almost daily…
Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit
Middle East
March 11, 2019
Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Baghdad, Iraq’s government said on Monday, on an official visit…
Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal
Middle East
February 12, 2019
Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for an unannounced visit to Iraq…
Building on Syria war gains, Hezbollah scores political win
Middle East
February 2, 2019
Building on Syria war gains, Hezbollah scores political win
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah’s bigger role in Lebanon’s new unity government points to a growing appetite to shape state…
One dead after protesters storm Turkish military camp in north Iraq: Kurdish officials
Middle East
January 27, 2019
One dead after protesters storm Turkish military camp in north Iraq: Kurdish officials
DOHUK, Iraq (Reuters) – One protester was killed and at least 10 others wounded when they stormed a Turkish…
Iraq Bikers aim to heal sectarian divide
Middle East
January 21, 2019
Iraq Bikers aim to heal sectarian divide
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Roaring along Baghdad’s highways, the “Iraq Bikers” are doing more than showing off their love of outsized…