iraq
Tensions rise in Baghdad after arrest of militia commander
Middle East
May 27, 2021
Tensions rise in Baghdad after arrest of militia commander
BAGHDAD (AP) — Tensions mounted in Iraq’s capital on Wednesday after the arrest of a militia commander on terrorism charges,…
1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces
Middle East
May 26, 2021
1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces
BAGHDAD (AP) — Clashes between security forces and protesters left one person dead and over a dozen injured Tuesday after…
UNESCO exhibit in Venice focuses on rebuilding Mosul sites
Middle East
May 23, 2021
UNESCO exhibit in Venice focuses on rebuilding Mosul sites
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The United Nations’ cultural agency has opened an exhibit detailing plans to restore multicultural landmarks in…
US commander says more work needed to counter small drones
Middle East
May 22, 2021
US commander says more work needed to counter small drones
BAGHDAD (AP) — A month after an explosives-laden drone targeted US forces at an Iraq base, the top American commander…
Return of Iraqis seen as easing threat from Syria camp
Middle East
May 22, 2021
Return of Iraqis seen as easing threat from Syria camp
SHADDADI, Syria (AP) — The Iraqi government for the first time is expected to bring home about 100 Iraqi families…
In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias
Middle East
May 21, 2021
In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias
Iran has hand picked hundreds of trusted fighters from among the cadres of its most powerful militia allies in Iraq,…
Erdogan: High-ranking PKK militant killed in Iraq operation
Middle East
May 18, 2021
Erdogan: High-ranking PKK militant killed in Iraq operation
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish security forces have killed an alleged high-ranking Kurdish militant in an operation in northern Iraq,…
Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties
Middle East
May 8, 2021
Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties
BAGHDAD (AP) — In mid-April, a drone strike early on Saturday targeted a military base in Iraq that hosts US…
Iraq pushes vaccine rollout amid widespread apathy, distrust
Middle East
May 5, 2021
Iraq pushes vaccine rollout amid widespread apathy, distrust
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s vaccine roll-out had been faltering for weeks. Apathy, fear and rumors kept many from getting vaccinated…
Iraq’s health minister resigns over Baghdad hospital fire
Middle East
May 5, 2021
Iraq’s health minister resigns over Baghdad hospital fire
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s health minister resigned Tuesday over a week after a deadly blaze killed dozens of people in…