Tag: Iraq

National Defence Council discusses Armed Forces’ 2016/17 budget

Al-Sisi headed the meeting in which an array of topics was discussed…

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Egypt supports unity, sovereignty of Iraq over all territories: Al-Sisi

The president and Iraqi FM reviewed counter-terrorism efforts and the fight against…

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Fighting ‘Islamic State’ keeps Iraqi rivals in check – for now

In Bashir, a Shiite Turkmen town recently liberated from the "Islamic State,"…

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UN warns that Iraq’s political crisis helps ‘Islamic State’ extremists

The UN has strongly urged Iraq's political leaders and civil society to…

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What does Shiite power broker al-Sadr want from Iraq?

Demonstrators have gathered in Baghdad to protest Iraq's government every Friday for…

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Baghdad’s Shiite-Sunni politics in shambles

Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi has failed to abolish sectarian and party quotas…

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‘Islamic State’ fighters break through Kurdish lines, kill US Navy SEAL

'IS' fighters have regained ground after breaking through Kurdish defenses near the…

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State of emergency declared in Baghdad after protesters storm the parliament

Protestors stated their intent to continue demonstrating until the elimination of sectarian…

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Al Jazeera says it has been banned from Iraq over its reporting

Iraqi officials have reportedly revoked the broadcaster's license, marking the third time…

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IS claims 2 deadly attacks in Iraq, Yemen

The US announced killing of a prominent “Islamic State” (IS) leader

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