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'The Marshes Are Dead': Iraqi Buffalo Herders Wander In Search Of Water

Like his father, Iraqi buffalo herder Watheq Abbas grazes his animals in Iraq's southern wetlands, but with persistent drought shrinking marshland where they feed and decimating the herd, his millennia-old way of life is threatened.

International Business Times

Enslaved Africans, an uprising and an ancient farming system in Iraq: study sheds light on timelines

Written accounts tell the story of the Zanj rebellion – a slave revolt that took place in the late 9th century in southern Iraq. Some of the rebels were enslaved Africans working in various sectors of the local economy.

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Colombian President Petro Says U.S. Claim Of Maduro Leading The 'Cartel de los Soles' Is a 'Lie Like Iraq's Weapons Of Mass Destruction'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected the Trump administration's claim that the Venezuelan regime is leading the "Cartel de los Soles," saying that it is a "lie like Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and only serves to invade countries."

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US-led coalition in Syria captures leader of so-called Islamic State group

The IS jihadist group broke away from al-Qaeda more than a decade ago and attracted supporters from around the world after it declared a so-called caliphate in 2014 in large parts of Syria and Iraq.

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Deceitful, cold and unempathetic: 25 years on, the Kursk submarine disaster reveals a lot about Putin’s personality

During his first term, Vladimir Putin had to confront a raft of political and economic challenges, including the Chechen wars, conflict in Iraq, and the unchecked power of Russia’s oligarchs. He also faced a major tragedy that he handled disastrously, and which undermined his image as a strong and competent…

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UK and Iraq strike deal in new small boats crackdown

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UK Government strikes returns deal with Iraq in latest migration crackdown

The UK Government has agreed a new deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants as part of wider moves to limit small boat crossings

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Government signs deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants in latest bid to deter small boats

It comes after an £800,000 deal last year with Baghdad to help the country crack down on smuggling networks

The Independent UK

Government strikes returns deal with Iraq in latest bid to deter small boats

The agreement signed during a visit to the UK by Iraq’s deputy prime minister will allow for the ‘swift’ return of failed asylum seekers.

The Independent UK

Migrant returns deal struck with Iraq in latest bid to deter small boat Channel crossings

The deal will allow for the ‘swift’ return of failed asylum seekers, the Home Office said

Evening Standard

Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century

Experts warn that the water crisis in the country’s south will worsen, unless there is urgent government action.

Al Jazeera

Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory

Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies.

Euronews

Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory

Lebanese army discovered a factory in the eastern Bekaa Valley with large amounts of the addictive stimulant inside.

Al Jazeera

Will Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state?

Iraq is debating a new draft law that would give the PMF militias formal standing in state institutions.

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Twelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond

Twelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is the second-largest tradition within Islam overall, following the Sunni tradition.

Al Jazeera

Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul

The al-Khasfa site, near Iraq’s second-largest city, could contain 4,000 remains and possibly thousands more.

The Independent UK

Iraq starts excavation of large mass grave left by Islamic State

Iraqi officials have begun excavating a suspected mass grave left by the Islamic State extremist group

International Business Times

Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage Amid 'Record' Heat

Power was out across Iraq on Monday as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.

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The Independent UK

Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police

Iraq’s prime minister has approved disciplinary measures against senior commanders in a paramilitary force after clashes with police left three dead last month

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Crude Prices Plunge on US Economic Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -1.93 (-2.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0553 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Friday, driven by concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports...

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Crude Prices Sink on Global Energy Demand Fears

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.83 (-2.64%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0646 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports on July payrolls...

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Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and US Tariff Policies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.74 (-1.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0282 (-1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Thursday. Dollar strength undercut crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high on Thursday. Also, concerns...

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Crude Prices Fall on Concern Tariff Policies Will Slow Energy Demand

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.19 (-1.70%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0336 (-1.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today. Dollar strength is undercutting crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 2-month high. Also, concerns...

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Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Lift Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.14%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0262 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday extended this week's rally to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude...

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Crude Prices Supported by President Trump's Threats to Sanction Russian Energy

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is +0.56 (+0.81%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0183 (+0.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's rally today to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude prices after the...

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