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Unlawful acts must not be allowed to derail Iraq’s democratic process: UNAMI
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United Nations said on Sunday terrorism and unlawful acts must not be allowed to…
President says coup against Iraq’s constitutional system unacceptable after drone attack on PM residence
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Sunday the “terrorist” attack which targeted the prime minister’s…
U.S. condemns attack targeting Iraqi PM residence in Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States on Saturday condemned an attempted assassination that targeted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa…
Iraqi PM safe after drone attack on residence, military says
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt after his residency in Baghdad was…
Belarusian consulates closed in Erbil, Baghdad: MP
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Belarusian honorary consulates were closed in Erbil and Baghdad on Saturday following a decision by…
Despite oil wealth, poverty fuels despair in Iraq’s Basra
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — In the province of Basra, the oil flows freely but little of the wealth trickles…
Baghdad deaths, injuries to be investigated, say authorities
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An investigation has begun into the deaths and injuries of protesters and security forces after…
Iraqi security forces clash with Hashid al-Shaabi protestors in Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Hundreds of supporters of pro-Iran groups clashed with security forces in Baghdad on Friday, expressing…
Iraq to play home World Cup qualifiers in Doha – AFC
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s home World Cup qualifying ties against Syria and South Korea will be played at…
Iraq’s protest movement seeks to find voice in parliament
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — For the first time in Iraq, a new breed of representatives is entering parliament, born…
Explosion targets liquor store in Kirkuk
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An explosion targeted a liquor store in Kirkuk city early on Thursday, police said. Kirkuk…
Iraq’s Sistani doesn’t agree with choosing Kadhimi as PM: Shia leader
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani doesn’t agree with choosing Mustafa al-Kadhimi as…