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Iraq names its third prime minister in 10 weeks
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Iraq names its third prime minister in 10 weeks

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president named intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi as prime minister-designate on Thursday, the third person tapped to…
Mideastern burial traditions clash with fears of coronavirus contagion
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Mideastern burial traditions clash with fears of coronavirus contagion

BAGHDAD (AP) — Mohammed al-Dulfi’s 67-year-old father died on March 21 after a brief struggle against the new coronavirus, but…
Coronavirus: Arab uprisings struggle amid lockdowns
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Coronavirus: Arab uprisings struggle amid lockdowns

Longstanding uprisings that have brought down leaders from Lebanon to Iraq have largely left the streets as COVID-19 stifles public…
Three rockets target US oil company in south: Iraqi military
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Three rockets target US oil company in south: Iraqi military

BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets hit near the site of an American oil field service company in southern…
What impact is COVID-19 having on Middle East conflicts?
Middle East

What impact is COVID-19 having on Middle East conflicts?

The novel coronavirus has put global trade on hold, placed half of the world population in confinement and has the…
Trump warns Iran against attacking US troops in Iraq
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Trump warns Iran against attacking US troops in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Tehran should expect a bold US response if Iran or Iranian-backed…
Iraq has confirmed thousands more COVID-19 cases than reported, medics say
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Iraq has confirmed thousands more COVID-19 cases than reported, medics say

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has thousands of confirmed COVID-19 cases, many times more than the 772 it is has publicly…
US-led coalition pulls out of 3rd Iraqi base this month
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US-led coalition pulls out of 3rd Iraqi base this month

BAGHDAD (AP) — The US-led coalition withdrew on Sunday from a military base in northern Iraq that nearly launched Washington…
With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt
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With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt

BAGHDAD (AP) — Under the sign “Take out only” and a tall bottle of antiseptic by his side, Mazin Hashim,…
Syria bans most domestic travel in coronavirus lockdown
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Syria bans most domestic travel in coronavirus lockdown

DAMASCUS (Reuters) – Syria said on Friday it was banning travel between cities and governorates as part of tightening measures…
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