Iraq

DFA lowers alert level in Iraq following improvement in security situation

(Eagle News) -- The Department of Foreign Affairs has lowered the alert level imposed on Iraq following what it said…

11 dead in Iraq attack blamed on IS group: security sources

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- At least 11 people were killed late Tuesday in an attack on a village in eastern…

Climate change a double blow for oil-rich Mideast: experts

by Frank ZELLER Agence France-Presse PAPHOS, Cyprus (AFP) - The climate crisis threatens a double blow for the Middle East,…

Iraq, UAE sign deal on 5 solar electricity plants

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) - Power-short Iraq inked an agreement on Wednesday for the UAE to build five solar electricity plants with…

Iraq launches project to reduce flaring at oilfields

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) - Iraq has launched a new project that aims to recover gas normally set alight during oil extraction…

Macron to attend Baghdad summit amid fears over IS

by Laurence Benhamou BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron is among leaders set to attend a regional summit…

Iran’s presidency confirms Raisi invited to Bagdhad summit

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to a planned regional summit in Baghdad, his…

Biden to welcome weakened Iraq PM amid Iran hostility

by Aurélia End WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi on Monday…

Iraq reels as 36 killed in IS suicide blast on eve of Eid festival

by Salam Faraj BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq was in mourning on Tuesday for at least 36 people killed when…

Iraq market suicide bombing claimed by IS kills nearly 30 on eve of Eid holiday

by Salam Faraj and Ammar Karim BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The Islamic State group claimed responsibility early Tuesday for a…

Death toll rises to 64 in Iraq Covid unit fire: medic

NASIRIYAH, Iraq (AFP) -- A fire that enveloped a Covid isolation unit in southern Iraq killed 64 people, a medical…

At least 41 dead in Iraq Covid ward fire: health official

by Bassem al-Rikabi NASIRIYAH, Iraq (AFP) -- At least 41 people died when fire engulfed the coronavirus isolation ward of…

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