King of Spain visits Iraq, first in 40 years: diplomat
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Spain's King Felipe VI on Wednesday visited special forces helping Iraq fight jihadists, during the first…
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Pompeo in reassurance mission to Iraq over US Syria pullout plans
by Francesco Fontemaggi Agence France Presse CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday Turkey had…
7 years ago
Trump declares end to US ‘policeman’ role in surprise Iraq visit
by Saul LOEB with Sebastian SMITH in Washington Agence France Presse AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AFP) -- President Donald Trump…
7 years ago
Dozens of bodies ‘found in IS mass grave’ in Iraq
HAWIJA, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi authorities said they uncovered a new mass grave containing the remains of dozens of people in…
7 years ago
Iraq’s ancient pottery struggles to outlive modern plastic
by Haydar Indhar Agence France Presse NAJAF, Iraq (AFP) -- Adel al-Kawwaz expertly spins the potter's wheel, shaping the wet…
7 years ago
In Iraq, an ancient board game is making a comeback
by Martin Turner Agence France Presse RANIYE, Iraq (AFP) -- After rolling pyramid-shaped dice, Iraqi Kurdish artisan Hoshmand Muwafaq shifted…
7 years ago
Nobel Peace Prize honors champions of fight against sexual violence
by Hazel Ward Agence France Presse OSLO, Norway (AFP) -- Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi campaigner Nadia Murad…
8 years ago
Dozens injured in 6.0 quake in western Iran: media
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Dozens have been injured in a strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck western Iran near the…
8 years ago
Electricity crisis leaves Iraqis gasping for cool air
by Ammar Karim Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- As the stultifying summer heat sends Iraqis in search of cool…
8 years ago
DFA seeking help of Iraq, Libya to secure release of five abducted Filipinos
(Eagle News)--The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, July 7, have asked the help of Iraq and Libya to help…
8 years ago
Israel mum on US claims it hit Iraq militia in Syria
JERUSALEM,Undefined(AF) --Israel declined to comment on Tuesday on a weekend air strike against an Iraqi paramilitary base in eastern Syria after…
8 years ago
Fiery cleric ahead in Iraq election surprise
by Sarah Benhaida Agence France Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- An alliance spearheaded by nationalist cleric Moqtada Sadr looked on…
8 years ago
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