iraq
Car bombs in Baghdad’s Shia districts kill at least 42 people
World
September 30, 2013
Car bombs in Baghdad’s Shia districts kill at least 42 people
A series of car bombs exploded in busy areas in predominantly Shia neighborhoods of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least…
Arab Parliament denounces terrorism in Iraq
Egypt
September 25, 2013
Arab Parliament denounces terrorism in Iraq
The Arab Parliament has condemned daily terrorist attacks in Iraq, saying it is saddened by the number of innocent victims…
Iran FM slams Syria strikes as ‘illegal’
Egypt
September 8, 2013
Iran FM slams Syria strikes as ‘illegal’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javed Zarif slammed potential US-led airstrikes against Syria as "illegal" on a visit to Baghdad Sunday.
Clashes in Iranain dissident camp in Iraq kill 15
World
September 1, 2013
Clashes in Iranain dissident camp in Iraq kill 15
At least 15 people were killed in clashes following a mortar attack on an Iranian dissident camp north of the…
Washington heightens intelligence presence in Turkey
Egypt
August 19, 2013
Washington heightens intelligence presence in Turkey
Washington has increased the number of U.S. intelligence staff in Ankara, as the U.S. performs an adjustment at the intelligence…
Iraqi police foil bomb plot
World
August 6, 2013
Iraqi police foil bomb plot
Security forces in Iraq's Diyala province have discovered a huge explosive device hidden in a truck, state-run news agency MENA…
Iraq grounds Damascus-bound flight from Iran for checks
Egypt
August 6, 2013
Iraq grounds Damascus-bound flight from Iran for checks
Authorities in Iraq have forced a Damascus-bound flight coming from the Iranian capital to land in Baghdad for security checks.…
Egyptian TV series sparks criticism in Iraq over Anfal victims
Egypt
August 6, 2013
Egyptian TV series sparks criticism in Iraq over Anfal victims
An Egyptian TV series called “Neeran Sadeeqa” (Friendly Fires) has stirred controversy in Iraq as the series has reopened the…
Iraq seeks to promote tourism despite violence
Archaeology
July 31, 2013
Iraq seeks to promote tourism despite violence
As it trundles down busy roads, the minibus packed with tourists would be unremarkable except for two things -- its…
Iraq warns Israel on using airspace in Iran strike
Egypt
June 3, 2013
Iraq warns Israel on using airspace in Iran strike
BAGHDAD - Baghdad has warned Israel that it would respond to any attempts by the Jewish state to use Iraqi…