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Swedish prosecutor opens investigation into alleged Ericsson bribes in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Swedish prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into alleged bribes paid by telecom giant Ericsson in…
Erdogan says Baghdad, Erbil back Turkey’s operation against PKK
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Baghdad and Erbil supported Turkey’s cross-border operation…
Baghdad airport resumes flights after suspension due to bad weather
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Baghdad international airport resumed flights on Wednesday after suspending operations earlier in the day due…
Baghdad, Najaf airports suspend flights due to bad weather
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Baghdad and Najaf airports suspended flights on Wednesday due to bad weather conditions, the state…
Iraq summons Turkish ambassador in protest at operation in Kurdistan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Baghdad in protest…
PUK, Coordination Framework, Azim Alliance discuss roadmap to end political stalemate
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A high-level delegation from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) led by Bafel Jalal Talabani…
Iraq condemns Turkish operation in Kurdistan; Sadr warns Turkey
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq condemned a Turkish cross-border operation in the Kurdistan Region’s province of Duhok and Shia…
Clashes between Iraqi military, YBS continue in Sinjar; more troops deployed
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi military has deployed more troops to Sinjar attempting to take control over bases belonging…
Clashes erupt between Iraqi military, YBS in Sinjar
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Clashes erupted between Iraqi military and Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS) in Sinjar district on Monday,…
Iraqi forces detain five ISIS suspects in Kirkuk – military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Five Islamic State (ISIS) suspects were detained in Kirkuk province, Iraq’s security media cell said…
Iraq condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinians, Al-Aqsa mosque
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq on Friday condemned the Israeli forces for raiding the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem…
Nine schoolteachers among 11 dead in car crash on Babil-Baghdad road
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Eleven people including nine schoolteachers died in a traffic collision between Babil and Baghdad provinces,…