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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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Iraq ex-foreign minister Zebari ruled out of presidential race

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq's supreme court on Sunday ruled out a bid by veteran politician Hoshyar Zebari to run for president after a complaint filed against him over corruption charges.

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Iraq supreme court rules Zebari out of presidential race

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq's supreme court on Sunday ruled out a bid by veteran politician Hoshyar Zebari to run for president after a complaint filed against him over corruption charges.

AFP

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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Door reopens to candidates after Iraq president vote fails

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq's parliament announced Tuesday the reopening of registration for presidential candidates, a day after it called off a session to vote in a new head of state.

AFP

Lebanese museum returns millennia-old antiquities to Iraq

Baghdad (AFP) - More than 300 ancient cuneiform writing tablets were returned to Iraq on Monday from a private Lebanese museum, as part of Baghdad's widespread efforts to restore antiquities looted during years of war.

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Iraq turmoil deepens as presidential vote postponed indefinitely

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq's parliament on Monday indefinitely postponed a scheduled vote for the republic's president after most major political blocs boycotted the session.

AFP

Iraq presidential vote in doubt after boycotts, candidate suspension

Baghdad (AFP) - A scheduled vote by Iraq's parliament to elect a new national president was thrown into doubt Monday after key factions announced boycotts and a frontrunner was suspended by a court.

AFP

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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Iraq presidential vote in question after boycotts, court ruling

Baghdad (AFP) - Doubts hung Sunday over a scheduled parliamentary vote for Iraq's president after the Supreme Court temporarily suspended former foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari, a frontrunner for the post, and leading parliamentary factions announced a boycott.

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Iraq court suspends Hoshyar Zebari from presidential race

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq's Supreme Court said Sunday it had temporarily suspended Hoshyar Zebari, a frontrunner for the presidency, on the eve of parliament's vote on the position, citing years-old corruption charges against him.

AFP

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.

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Iraq struggles to make use of Saddam's crumbling palaces

Baghdad (AFP) - Scattered across Iraq lie more than 100 opulent palaces and villas built by former dictator Saddam Hussein -- some in use, many in ruins like much of the war-scarred country.

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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…

The Independent UK

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

AFP

Six rockets target Baghdad airport, damaging two planes

Baghdad (AFP) - Six rockets were fired Friday at the Iraqi capital's airport, causing damage but no casualties, authorities said, the latest in a string of attacks the US blames on Iran-linked militias.

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

AFP

Six rockets target Baghdad airport, damaging plane

Baghdad (AFP) - Six rockets were fired Friday at the Iraqi capital's airport, causing damage but no casualties, security sources said, the latest in a string of attacks the US blames on Iran-linked militias.

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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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