iraq
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…
Gunmen kill 12 at Baghdad brothel, say officials
World
May 22, 2013
Gunmen kill 12 at Baghdad brothel, say officials
Unknown gunmen shot dead at least seven women and five men at a brothel in Baghdad on Wednesday, security and…
Iraqi forces clash with protesters; 27 dead, army says
World
April 23, 2013
Iraqi forces clash with protesters; 27 dead, army says
Clashes on Tuesday in north Iraq between security forces and anti-government protesters allegedly infiltrated by militants left 27 people dead…
Bombs mar start to first Iraq vote since US exit
World
April 20, 2013
Bombs mar start to first Iraq vote since US exit
BAGHDAD — A dozen small bombs exploded and mortar rounds landed near polling centers in Iraq Saturday, wounding at least…
Attack on Iraq election campaign tent kills 22: police, medics
World
April 6, 2013
Attack on Iraq election campaign tent kills 22: police, medics
At least 22 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a busy election campaign tent in…