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Iraqi forces detain 32 wanted people, seize explosive devices in Kirkuk
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi forces arrested 32 wanted people and seized a large quantity of explosive devices in…
Iraq’s Shia parties, except for Sadrist, reaffirm their rejection of initial results
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Shia parties that held a meeting on Sunday except for the Sadrist Movement reaffirmed…
Shia parties to meet in Baghdad Sunday, except for Sadrist Movement
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Shia political parties will hold a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss results of…
Kataib Hezbollah criticizes U.N. Security Council’s statement on Iraq’s elections
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah said on Sunday it considers the parliamentary election as “an international conspiracy”,…
EU condemns threats against UNAMI, Iraqi electoral commission
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The European Union on Saturday deplored threats of violence against members of the U.N. Assistance…
Iraq plans to add 50,000 megawatts to its power grid – ministry
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq said on Saturday it plans to add 50,000 megawatts to its power grid in…
Iraqi intelligence detains ISIS family trying to cross into Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi intelligence units detained a family of Islamic State (ISIS) members attempting to cross into…
Iraqi forces destroy ISIS hideout near Makhmour
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi forces destroyed an Islamic State (ISIS) hideout in Qara Chokh mountain range near Makhmour,…
Iraq resumes direct flights with Saudi Arabia – Ministry
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s transportation ministry announced on Thursday a resumption of direct flights to and from Saudi…
Iraqi forces detain ISIS leader, says interior minister
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi security forces have detained an Islamic State (ISIS) leader in the country, a senior…
Iraq finds water-logged cash in Mosul central bank coffers: official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — In the imposing building riddled with gaping holes and a blackened ceiling, workers removed sacks…
Hashid al-Shaabi supporters protest against ‘fraud’ in Iraq election
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Hashid al-Shaabi supporters continued protests on Wednesday against “fraud” at recent parliamentary elections in which…