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U.S. Military Targets Iranian-Backed Militia Leader in Deadly Drone Strike

A deadly drone strike in Baghdad targets an Iranian-backed militia leader, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy. Is this the right move?

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Unauthorised Jewish settlements surge in occupied West Bank, says watchdog – as it happened

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Drone strike kills top Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad

Escalation in the Middle East takes a new turn as the US carries out a precision drone strike in Baghdad and warns Houthi rebels to stop their attacks. Fox...

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U.S. airstrike targets Iranian-backed militia leader in Baghdad

Discover the bold and assertive response as U.S. military takes down an Iranian-backed militia leader responsible for numerous attacks on American forces. ...

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Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad

Senior commander of Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces group is among those killed.

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Drone strike kills top commander and fighter at Iranian militia base

Uncovering the aftermath of a drone strike on an Iranian-backed militia base in Baghdad, raising concerns of escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate

Officials say an airstrike on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad has killed a high-ranking militia commander

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Low Turnout and Boycotts Mar Iraq's Provincial Elections

Iraq's first provincial elections in a decade are underway amid an influential bloc's boycott, low turnout, sporadic violence, and alleged irregularities.

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A boycott call and security concerns mar Iraq's first provincial elections in a decade

Baghdad’s streets are nearly empty on Monday, the main day of polling in the country’s first provincial elections in a decade

The Independent UK

Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups, fearing Gaza spillover

Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced the government in Baghdad to perform a balancing act that is becoming more difficult by the day

The Independent UK

A rocket attack targets the US Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties

U.S. and Iraqi officials say a rocket attack at the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has caused minor damage but no casualties

The Independent UK

Rockets fired towards US embassy in Iraqi capital’s Green Zone

US troops and installations have come under regular attack due to Washington’s support of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Iraq slams US strikes that killed eight pro-Iran fighters

Baghdad denounces the strikes as a breach of its ‘sovereignty’.

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US Military Bases Attacked In Iraq And Syria; Iraqi Militia Group – Shiite Claims Responsibility

The Attacks Come Barely Days After U.S. Secretary of State Blinken paid a short visit to Baghdad and held a meeting with PM.

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Nikki Sixx once claimed that Mötley Crüe were in secret negotiations with the US State Department to travel to Baghdad during the Iraq War to perform a Rolling Stones song

"I hate George Bush almost as much as I hate Kate Bush" - Nikki Sixx, during the Iraq War

The Guardian - UK

‘The shooting stops but the war’s not over’: making movies in post-9/11 Iraq

Maysoon Pachachi’s debut fiction film explores the lives of intertwined characters living in Baghdad during the US occupation in 2006

The Guardian - UK

Our River… Our Sky review – ambitious drama about beleaguered Baghdad

This multi-stranded portrait of people’s search for normality in the riven Iraqi capital is fleetingly beautiful yet fails to fully engage

The Guardian - UK

Our River … Our Sky review – compelling portrait of lives in an Iraqi war zone

Maysoon Pachachi’s fiction debut, set in Baghdad in 2006, focuses on individuals behind the headlines, with the river Tigris a recurring symbol

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The Independent UK

Israel thought Trump decision to assassinate Soleimani was ‘dangerous and destabilising’, ex-officials say

Iran’s top general was killed in US drone strike at Baghdad airport in January 2020

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine protests held around the world as Israel prepares for ground offensive

Pro-Palestine rallies have been held across the world to protest the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Assassin’s Creed Mirage: What to know about the ‘Golden Age’ of Baghdad

The new video game offers a glimpse of Baghdad, once the capital of an empire and the centre of the Islamic world.

Inverse

'Assassin’s Creed Mirage' Beginner’s Guide: 8 Essential Tips and Tricks To Keep in Mind

Here are 8 tips and tricks to get start you on the path to becoming a master assassin in 'Assassin's Creed Mirage.'

The Guardian - UK

Assassin’s Creed Mirage review – a stripped-back stab in the right direction

Set in ninth-century Baghdad, this latest iteration of the murderous mega-series has cleared out recent bloated extras, leaving you with just a sword and dagger

Evening Standard

Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: The franchise goes back to its roots, and thank goodness for that

Combining the best features of the franchise’s older games with gorgeous storytelling and landscapes, this is a little gem

Inverse

'Assassin’s Creed Mirage' Review: Ubisoft's Once-Great Franchise Is Beyond Repair

The latest entry in Ubisoft's stealth action series is a return to form, but rather than a welcome home-coming it only reveals how far the franchise has fallen.

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