Murals bring ‘joy’ to Baghdad concrete jungle
by Tony Gamal-Gabriel © Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi artist Wijdan al-Majed is transforming Baghdad's concrete jungle…
4 years ago
Baghdad
3 rockets hit Baghdad airport base housing US troops: security sources
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Three rockets crashed into a base at the Iraqi capital's airport housing US troops Friday,…
5 years ago
US extends Iraq sanctions waiver for further 3 months
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — The US has granted Iraq a three-month extension to a sanctions waiver allowing it to import…
5 years ago
As neighbours build dams, Iraqis watch twin rivers dry up
by Haydar Indhar Agence France-Presse DIWANIYAH, Iraq (AFP) — With its neighbours activating new dams, Iraq's historic twin rivers could…
6 years ago
Ferry disaster shines spotlight on corruption in Iraq
by Ammar Karim Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) - A governor on the run, officials summoned to court and candidates accused…
7 years ago
Iraq holds first nationwide election since IS defeat
by Salam Faraj with Mohammad Salim in Mosul © Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq headed to the polls…
8 years ago
Baghdad twin suicide bombing kills 31
by Ammar Karim Agence France Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called for the elimination…
8 years ago
Britain’s May in Riyadh after surprise Baghdad visit
by Anuj Chopra Agence France Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May landed in Riyadh Wednesday…
9 years ago
Baghdad accuses Kurds of ‘declaration of war’
by Sarah Benhaida with Ahmad al-Rubaye in Taza Khurmatu Agence France Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Baghdad said Sunday that…
9 years ago
Baghdad blasts kill 27 as Iraq forces battle IS in Mosul
by Salam Faraj and W.G. Dunlop with Simon Valmary in Mosul Agence France Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Suicide bombings…
9 years ago
Suicide bomber kills eight at Baghdad ice cream shop: officials
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle at a popular Baghdad ice cream shop, killing at least…
9 years ago
Baghdad car bomb kills 51 as Islamic State escalates insurgency
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) -- Residents in Baghdad's Hayy al-Shurta neighborhood were on Friday morning (February 17) assessing the damage caused…
9 years ago
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