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Pope Francis holds historic meeting with Iraq’s top Shia cleric
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis arrived in Najaf on Saturday for a symbolic meeting with Grand Ayatollah Ali…
Pope hails Iraq as ‘cradle of civilization’ on his historic visit
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis on Friday hailed Iraq as a “cradle of civilization” on his first day…
Pope Francis arrives in Baghdad for historic Iraq tour
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis arrived in Baghdad on Friday afternoon for a historic visit to Iraq, saying…
U.S. embassy to Iraq issues security alert, warning of possible attacks
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S. embassy to Iraq warned on Friday of possible attacks that might target airports…
Iraq beefs up security for pope amid rising violence, pandemic
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq is deploying thousands of additional security personnel to protect Pope Francis during his four-day…
Iraq signs agreement with Russia to receive Sputnik V vaccine
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with Russia to import 1 million…
Pope begins historic visit to Iraq, leaves Rome for Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis began his historic visit to Iraq on Friday despite virus and security risks.…
Pope says he will visit Iraq as ‘pilgrim of peace’
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis said on Thursday he will visit Iraq as a “pilgrimage of peace”, paying…
Seven ISIS members killed in operation in southwest of Kirkuk: Iraqi military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least seven members of Islamic State (ISIS) militant group were killed during an operation…
New rocket attack on Iraq’s air base fits profile of Iran-backed militia: U.S. officials
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A new rocket attack against Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air base that houses U.S.-led Coalition troops…
U.S. contractor died of heart attack in rocket attack at Iraq base: Pentagon
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A U.S. civilian contractor died of heart attack during a rocket attack at Iraq’s Ain…
Kadhimi says targeting bases hosting U.S.-led Coalition troops ‘cannot be justified’
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said on Wednesday attacks on Iraqi bases cannot be “justified…