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No way out as Iraq's dangerous post-election impasse deepens

Iraq still doesn’t have a government, eight months since national elections took place, and there seems no clear way out of the dangerous deadlock

The Independent UK

US Ex-teacher Pleads Guilty to Leading ISIS Women's Brigade

A former US schoolteacher who became a high-ranking ISIS official and organized an all-female military battalion, pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a foreign terrorist group, the Justice Department said. Kansas-born Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, admitted to engaging in "terrorism-related activities" in Syria, Libya, and Iraq between 2011 and 2019. "Fluke-Ekren ultimately…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqi PM Optimistic over Dialogue between Saudi Arabia, Iran

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi revealed on Tuesday that his country was sponsoring dialogues between five countries, including Saudi Arabia and Iran. He did not name the other countries, but confirmed that the talks were being held in Iraq. On the Saudi-Iranian dialogue, he revealed that it had made "good"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Burn Pit Bill Creates Massive, Debt-Fueled Backdoor Expansion of the V.A. Health Care System

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans wouldn't have to show any link between their service and a long list of medical conditions to obtain government-funded healthcare.

Reason

Business owners say weak enforcement is emboldening the violence on Philly’s South Street

PHILADELPHIA — Ron Dangler served two tours in Iraq — where he was “a door-kicker,” a cavalry scout at the front of a dangerous patrol in Ramadi in 2005 and 2006.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Family of retired British geologist Jim Fitton ‘broken’ as he’s jailed in Iraq

The daughter of a retired British geologist sentenced to 15 years in an Iraqi jail over smuggling allegations has now said she feels “helpless”.

Evening Standard

Baghdad, Cairo, Amman Coordinate to Address Common Challenges

Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi held talks in Baghdad on Monday with Egypt and Jordan’s Foreign Ministers Sameh Shoukry and Ayman al-Safadi. Discussions tackled trilateral relations and joint coordination to address regional and international challenges and developments. Upon their arrival in the Iraqi capital, Shoukry and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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GMB fans slam Richard Madeley for 'distressing' tearful daughter of jailed geologist

The daughter of Jim Fitton, handed a 15-year sentence in Iraq after collecting fragments during archaeology tour, burst into tears on Good Morning Britain

Daily Mirror

‘Close To A Miracle’: Drought Reveals Submerged Ancient City

Researchers had a limited time to study traces a long-lost city on the floor of an Iraqi reservoir before the waters rose again.

Zenger

Jordan Lays Out 10-Year Blueprint to Revive Economy

Jordan unveiled on Monday a major development strategy for the Middle Eastern country up to the next 10 years targeting doubling its growth to help it rejuvenate an economy hit by regional turmoil. The plan was a major plank of reforms pushed by King Abdullah since last year to help…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘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

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Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

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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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

The Guardian - UK

‘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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Al Jazeera

‘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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

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