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U.S. says ‘deeply disturbed’ by Iraqi bill criminalizing ties with Israel
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States said on Thursday it was “deeply disturbed” by the Iraqi parliament’s passage…
Iraqi parliament votes to criminalize normalization of ties with Israel
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Council of Representatives on Thursday voted to criminalize the normalization of relations with Israel.…
Iraq’s air defense system shoots down drone west of Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s air defense systems shot down an explosive-laden drone targeting an air base in west…
Iraqi president says all sides should support security forces to eradicate terrorism
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Tuesday all sides should support the security forces in…
Six farmers killed in ISIS attack in Kirkuk – reporter
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Six farmers were killed in an attack by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Kirkuk province…
Sandstorm sends more than 1,000 people to hospital in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A new wave of sandstorm that hit Iraq sent more than 1,000 people to hospitals,…
Kurdistan president calls on federal government to see Peshmerga as Iraq protector
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Sunday called on the Iraqi government to consider Peshmerga…
Sadr demands post of Iraqi PM, nine ministries, says Khazali
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Sadrist Movement’s delegation has demanded the position of Iraqi prime minister and nine ministries…
Drones target military base hosting Turkish troops in Bashiqa: reporter
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A military base hosting the Turkish troops was attacked in northern Iraq’s Bashiqa region late…
Baghdad aims to establish new oil company in Kurdistan: ministry
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi oil ministry said on Saturday the federal government aims to establish a new…
German, Slovakian journalists released from prison in Iraq – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Two German and Slovakian journalists detained in northern Iraq last month over “spying” for a…
Lake Hamrin close to drying out, says Iraqi official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s Lake Hamrin, a once-vast reservoir northeast of Baghdad that is the sole source of…