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Iraq Walks Fine Line With Pro-Iran Factions To Avoid War

The Iraqi government is struggling to rein in powerful pro-Iran factions that risk pulling Iraq into a regional war, as fighting in Gaza and Lebanon threatens to spread further.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024

'Soul Of Old Baghdad': City Centre Sees Timid Revival

An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the city from Mongol invaders.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024

US slams ‘suggestion of targeting’ Muslim scholar al-Sistani by Israeli TV

Washington’s envoy to Baghdad denounces Israeli broadcast that portrays Shia leader as a target for assassination.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024

Under Pressure, UN Winds Down 'Unique' Iraq Probe Into IS Crimes

The head of a United Nations body investigating crimes by the Islamic State group in Iraq expressed regret over "misunderstandings" that led to the premature end of its crucial mission, at Baghdad's request.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2024

After 33 Years Of Closure, Switzerland Deems Baghdad Safe Again And Reopens Its Embassy

Excerpt: “Iraq has made consistent efforts over the last few years to promote peace and security in the region.” The post After 33 Years Of Closure, Switzerland Deems Baghdad Safe Again And Reopens Its Embassy first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Sep 6, 2024

‘In Britain, we are still astonishingly ignorant’: the hidden story of how ancient India shaped the west

The flow of knowledge from India to Europe on everything from maths to astronomy has gone unacknowledged by historians

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024

The Boy from Baghdad: From Waziriyah to Westminster by Nadhim Zahawi review – an unlikely journey

The disgraced ex-chancellor’s bullish memoir makes much of the obstacles he overcame to hold a number of ministerial posts, but how does he square his support for migrants with his presence in cabinets so hostile to refugees?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024

The unbelievable boxing tale of Maurice ‘Termite’ Watkins: from Muhammad Ali’s undercard to Baghdad

Watkins coached the Iraq boxing team at the Athens Olympics

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Iraqi law that may allow child marriage sparks protests

Demonstrations opposing the new law have been held in Baghdad, Basra, Kirkuk and Najaf

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Kim Sengupta was brave and determined, but also smart and resilient

Patrick Cockburn – a longtime colleague of Kim – remembers a courageous correspondent always determined to get as much fun as possible out of the direst situation

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024