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Travel Ban Imposed on Iraq Finance Minister amid Dispute with Sadr

Criticism by Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Abdul-Amir Allawi against Sadrist movement leader cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and Deputy parliament Speaker Hakim al-Zamili has sparked wide debate in the country. It marked the first time a minister openly criticizes Sadr, who enjoys a very loyal support base in the millions in Baghdad…

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Iraqi President Calls for Comprehensive Dialogue between Baghdad, Erbil

Iraqi President Barham Salih stressed on Thursday the need to launch "serious and immediate" dialogue between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region government in wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on the region's oil policy. A surprise ruling by the court on Tuesday cast doubt on the…

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Key Ruling Fuels Tensions between Baghdad, Kurdish Govts

A surprise ruling by Iraq's high court cast doubt on the legal foundations of the independent oil policy of Iraq's Kurdish-run region and threatened to drive a political wedge between the two governments, officials warned Wednesday. Iraq's Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down the legal justifications for the semi-autonomous region's…

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Iraq's $27 Billion Total Deal Stuck Over Contract Wrangling

A $27-billion deal between France’s Total and Iraq, that Baghdad hoped would reverse the exit of oil majors from the country, has stalled amid disputes over terms and risks being scrapped by the country's new government. Iraq has struggled to attract major fresh investments into its energy industry since signing…

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ISIS Likely to Pick Battle-Hardened Iraqi as Next Leader, Say Officials, Analysts

The next leader of ISIS is likely to be from a close circle of battle-hardened Iraqi extremists who emerged in the aftermath of the 2003 US invasion, two Iraqi security officials and three independent analysts said. The group of potential successors to Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi, who blew himself up during…

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Anbar Tribes Warn Head of Iraq's PMF against Undermining Security

The tribes of Iraq's al-Anbar warned on Sunday against attempts to destabilize the province. Earlier, a military convoy of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) rode into the province, prompting the warning. Ahmed Abu Risha, head of the Awakening (Sahwa) National Council, warned PMF leader Faleh Fayad that the Anbar tribes…

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Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Iraq’s Najaf

Kuwait Airways is resuming commercial flights to Iraq’s Najaf city starting from Saturday, Kuwaiti state news agency KUNA reported. The Gulf state’s flag carrier suspended its flights to Iraq last month after several rockets landed in Iraq’s Baghdad International Airport compound, damaging at least one disused civilian airplane. Six rockets…

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Iraqi militia attack on UAE a ‘message from Iran’

Analysts say drone strikes intended to put UAE on notice for its involvement in Yemen and Israel ties.

Al Jazeera

Kuwait suspends flights to Iraq after Baghdad airport attack

Move comes after six rockets were fired at Iraqi capital’s airport, causing damage to one runway, two civilian planes.

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Iraqi airstrikes kill 9 IS militants, including 4 Lebanese

Officials say airstrikes north of Baghdad in retaliation for an attack by the Islamic State group on an Iraqi army barracks earlier this month killed nine suspected IS fighters, Among those killed in Sunday's strkes were four Lebanese

The Independent UK

Kuwait suspends Iraq flights after Baghdad airport attack

Kuwait has suspended flights to Iraq for a week citing security fears after a rocket attack targeted Baghdad international airport

The Independent UK

Iraq Arrests Suspect Linked to Baghdad Airport Attack

Iraqi authorities arrested a suspect linked to the bombing of Baghdad International Airport, Iraqi sources said on Saturday. The sources said that the detainee, Akram al-Qaisi, is held under investigation by the intelligence services to identify the accomplices and the group behind the attack. A special security unit arrested "Akram…

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Baghdad airport hit by at least three rockets

The rockets struck in the early morning hours, and landed between the civilian and military areas of the airport, two security officials said on condition of anonymity

The Independent UK

Iraqi army: Rockets hit Baghdad airport, damage two planes

Iraq's military says six rockets struck Baghdad’s international airport facility on Friday, damaging two commercial planes but causing no casualties

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Several Rockets Hit Baghdad Airport Compound

At least three rockets landed in the Baghdad International Airport compound and near an adjacent US air base, damaging one disused civilian aeroplane, Iraqi police sources said. The police sources did not report any other damage or any injuries, Reuters reported. The damaged aircraft was an out of use Iraqi…

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Rockets hit Baghdad airport compound, disused civilian plane damaged - police

Several rockets landed in the Baghdad International Airport compound and near an adjacent U.S. air base, damaging at least one disused civilian aeroplane, Iraqi police sources said.

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Attack on Iraq Parliament Speaker’s Home Sparks Anger, Condemnation

A rocket attack that targeted the house of Iraq’s parliament speaker on Tuesday night drew widespread anger and condemnation across Iraq. The attack took place in Mohammed al-Halbousi’s native district of Karma, sometimes spelled Garma or al-Karmah, which is in the eastern part of Anbar province and is less than…

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Iconic Musician Seeks to Rebuild Iraq through Music

War kept him away from his beloved homeland for decades. Now, virtuoso oud player Naseer Shamma hopes to help rebuild conflict-scarred Iraq through a series of concerts and other projects to support culture and education. The audience at the Iraqi National Theater were on their feet, overcome with emotion as…

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Iconic musician seeks to rebuild Iraq through music

War kept him away from his beloved homeland for decades

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Stray Animals Find Solace at Iraq Animal Shelter

Bella the dog can barely stand after being abused, but she is now receiving care from a Baghdad refuge that hopes to become Iraq's first veterinary clinic for stray animals. The Baghdad Animal Rescue opened around a week ago, and Bella, a nervous fox-like dog who raises her muzzle for…

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ISIS Gunmen in Iraq Kill 11 Soldiers in Brazen Barracks Attack

Gunmen from the ISIS extremist group attacked an army barracks in a mountainous area north of Baghdad on Thursday, killing 11 soldiers as they slept, Iraqi security officials said. The officials said the attack occurred in the Al-Azim district, an open area north of of Baqouba in Diyala province. The…

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Arabic Oud Icon Seeks to 'Change Soul' of Iraq

Long uprooted from his native Iraq, Naseer Shamma, an icon of the Arabic oud, has returned home to help rekindle the flame of Iraqi music, snuffed out by decades of conflict. "When you are in your own country, you feel very high emotions with the audience," the master string player…

Al Jazeera

Iraq faces growing violence as political rift deepens

Series of attacks this week underscore challenges to forming gov’ away from ethno-sectarian power-sharing arrangement.

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Anticipating Militia Attacks, Iraqi Security on Maximum Alert in Baghdad

Iraqi security authorities have announced a state of maximum alert as they anticipate armed attacks in Baghdad and other cities. Hours after the visit of the commander of the Iranian “Quds Force,” Ismail Qaani, armed factions held several meetings to discuss “mechanisms to stop Muqtada al-Sadr’s project of forming a…

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