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Iraqi presidency ratified more than 340 death penalties – INA
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi presidency has approved more than 340 death sentences related to terrorist and criminal…
Up to 475 journalists killed in Iraq since 2003: syndicate
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — As many as 475 journalists have been killed in Iraq since 2003, according to the…
ISIS ambush kills 11 Hashid al-Shaabi fighters in Iraq’s Tikrit
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least 11 fighters from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were killed in an ambush…
Coalition strikes kill seven ISIS militants in Iraq: military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S.-led Coalition forces killed seven members of Islamic State (ISIS) in Qarachogh mountain southwest of…
U.S. committed $20 million in support to help Iraq secure Green Zone: embassy
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States has committed nearly $20 million in support to help the Iraqi government…
U.S. suspends program allowing Iraqis to seek refuge in return for helping Americans
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States has suspended a program that allowed Iraqi to seek refuge in return…
Three rockets land near Baghdad airport, says Iraqi military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Three Katyusha rockets targeting a U.S. military base landed near Baghdad airport late on Friday,…
Islamic State claims responsibility for Baghdad’s suicide attack
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility early on Friday for Baghdad’s suicide attack, via the group’s…
U.S. and U.N. denounce Baghdad blasts that killed 32 people
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Acting U.S. Secretary of State Daniel Smith and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned…
Pope, due to visit Iraq in March, condemns Baghdad blasts killed 32 people
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis, who is scheduled to visit Iraq in March, on Thursday condemned a twin…