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Jim Fitton: Family of retired British geologist jailed in Iraq vow to fight for his freedom

Jim Fitton was sentenced to 15 years in prison at a court in Baghdad on Monday

Evening Standard

Family of retired British geologist jailed in Iraq vow to fight for his freedom

Jim Fitton was sentenced to 15 years in prison at a court in Baghdad on Monday.

The Independent UK

Syria Constitutional Talks Conclude 8th Session, Position on Army ‘Thwarts’ Discussions in Geneva

Once again, the position regarding the Syrian state institutions, especially the army, thwarted the sessions of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva. A dispute had erupted between the government delegation headed by Ahmed al-Kuzbari and the opposition negotiating body headed by Hadi al-Bahra over institutional reform. In contrast to Damascus’ warnings…

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‘Tantamount to a death sentence’: British geologist gets 15 years for smuggling in Iraq

Jim Fitton’s lawyer says he expected a sentence of one year at most

The Independent UK

Iraq: British Man Gets 15 Years over Smuggling Artifacts

A British citizen was sentenced Monday by an Iraqi court to 15 years in prison on charges of smuggling artifacts out of the country, in a case that has attracted international attention. The verdict handed down to retired geologist Jim Fitton, shocked the court in Baghdad, including his defense attorney.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brit jailed for 15 years in Iraq for smuggling artefacts out of the country

Dad-of-two Jim Fitton, 66, was arrested on suspicion of smuggling during his first visit to Iraq for an archaeology and geology tour

Daily Mirror

Iraq: British man gets 15 years over smuggling artifacts

An Iraqi court has sentenced a British citizen to 15 years in prison on charges of smuggling artifacts out of the country

The Independent UK

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Saudi PIF Buys 23.97% Stake in Capital Bank Group

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, said on Sunday it will buy a 23.97% stake in Capital Bank Group, one of the largest banking groups in Jordan, Iraq and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. PIF will pay $185 million for the stake, by buying…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuol stunner earns draw for Aust in U23s

A stunning scorpion-kick finish by Alou Kuol has helped Australia to a 1-1 draw against Iraq in the group stages of the Asian Under-23 Cup in Uzbekistan.

AAP

Iraq Reports Bird Flu Outbreak on Poultry Farm, OIE Says

Iraq has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, on a farm southeast of Baghdad, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Friday. The outbreak last month at the poultry farm in the province of Wasit killed 24,060 birds out of a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Energy Minister, Iraqi Counterpart Discuss Connecting Electricity Grids

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Iraqi Minister of Oil Ihsan Ismail discussed on Thursday connecting their electricity grids. The ministers explored issues of common interest in various energy fields. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the energy fields in order achieve shared leadership through…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Apocalyptic skies’: the dust storms devastating Gulf states and Syria

Rising frequency of storms due to climate crisis is causing more loss of life and more destruction, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Iraqi State TV Station Threatened for Criticizing Iran's Khamenei, Soleimani

The state-run Iraqiya television station found itself in hot water after political analyst Sarmad al-Tai made a scathing critique of President of the Supreme Judicial Council Faiq Zidan, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and slain Iran Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani. Journalists revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that security forces were…

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‘Vicious cycle’: Storms intensify in the Gulf as climate changes

Recent ecologically disastrous conditions in the Gulf are latest sign of climate danger to the MENA region.

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Iraq Braces for Power Shortages as Iran Cuts Gas Supplies

The electricity supply reaching Iraqi homes has dropped once again as the country continues to struggle with a three-decades old power crisis that successive governments have failed to resolve.

Zenger

City Underwater: Archaeologists Rush To Investigate 3,400-Year-Old City Emerging From Tigris River

A team of archaeologists had to scramble to investigate a 3400-year-old city before it was submerged again after it emerged from the Tigris River in Iraq due to drought.

The Independent UK

Iraq: Iran gas cuts due to nonpayment will cause shortages

Iraq's Electricity Ministry says the country will face power shortages after crucial energy supplies from Iran were cut over non-payment

Daily Record

Worrying outbreak of 'nose-bleed fever' as disease rapidly spreads

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, also known as "nose-bleed fever" has infected more than 100 people in an escalating outbreak.

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Worrying outbreak of 'nose-bleed fever' as disease spreads at alarming rate

Iraq’s worst-ever detected outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is causes people to bleed to death as officials struggle to contain the virus

The Guardian - UK

Home Office cancels flight to deport Kurdish failed asylum seekers to Iraq

Campaigners against flight say Kurdish Iraqis had endured ‘unnecessary torture in pursuit of headlines’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kadhimi: Scourge of Drugs Destroying Iraq’s Social Fabric

Outgoing Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi slammed on Monday the scourge of drugs in Iraq. During a meeting with senior security leaders in Iraq on Monday, he said the phenomenon has for years raised deep popular and official concerns given its rapid spread in the country, especially in southern governorates. Addressing…

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Rockets Fired at Iraq Military Base with Foreign Troops

Five rockets on Monday targeted an Iraqi military base hosting troops from an international anti-extremist coalition without causing deaths or damage, a military official said. A coalition source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said five rockets struck the Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province, according to initial reports. "Iraqi security…

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Calls Mount in Iraq to Dissolve Parliament

Calls have mounted in Iraq to dissolve the parliament as a way to end the political impasse in the country that has stretched on for seven months. Iraq held parliamentary elections in October 2021 with no party being able to reap a majority of bloc, which has consequently led to…

The Guardian - UK

UK about to deport up to 30 Kurdish asylum seekers to Iraq despite dangers

Foreign Office warns against all travel to the country where Islamic State is still a threat

Al Jazeera

Iraqi deadlock continues with elites unable to form government

Iraq’s Sadrists, the biggest grouping in parliament, have been unable to form a government since October’s elections.

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