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Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval

The Independent UK

US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats

U.S. and Iraqi officials say U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson was warned of threats before she was kidnapped in Baghdad

The Independent UK

American journalist Shelly Kittleson received threats before being kidnapped in Baghdad

Iranian-affiliated militias have targeted American facilities across Iraq as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran rages

The Independent UK

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Nour al-Maliki slams US meddling in Iraq's affairs after Trump threatens to cut off support

After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US.

Euronews

Iraqi army completely takes over Ain al-Asad air base after US troop withdrawal

The US military has not issued a statement regarding the withdrawal

The Independent UK

Iraq's prime minister steps aside for rival in post-election wrangling over government

Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stepped aside to clear the way for former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, according to two Iraqi officials

The Independent UK

Iraq's election result ratified by Supreme Federal Court as premiership remains up for grabs

Iraq’s Supreme Federal Court has ratified the final results of last month’s parliamentary elections

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Prime minister's coalition makes a strong showing in Iraqi elections, but no single bloc dominates

Iraqi election officials have announced preliminary results for Iraq’s parliamentary elections, showing traditional powers still dominate their regions

The Independent UK

After brutal torture and 2.5 years of captivity, Israeli-Russian researcher is grateful to survive

Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov has been released after being kidnapped and tortured by an Iraqi militia for more than two years

The Independent UK

Why the election in Iraq is so important and what is at stake

Iraqis are at the polls for a crucial, historical parliamentary election

The Independent UK

Greek carrier Aegean Airways set to fly direct to Baghdad in European first

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis confirmed that the inaugural flight to Iraq's capital would take place on 16 December.

Euronews

Iraq faces elections at a delicate moment in the Middle East

Iraq is weeks away from parliamentary elections that will set the country’s course during one of the Middle East’s most delicate moments in years

The Independent UK

Iraq says some US military personnel will stay due to Islamic State threat in Syria

Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down a US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq by this September, with US forces departing some bases where they have been stationed.

Euronews

Iraq says some US military advisers will stay due to IS threat in Syria

Iraq’s prime minister says a small group of U.S. military advisers will stay in the country to coordinate with U.S. forces in neighboring Syria against the Islamic State group

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Trump-Gaza latest: Bodies of more Israeli hostages returned after Palestinians killed ‘for breaking ceasefire’

Red Cross received bodies, Israeli military says, as truce appears at risk

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

The Independent UK

Iraq's prime minister seeks closer US ties while keeping armed groups at bay

The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines as military conflicts raged nearby for almost two years

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Gunfight in Baghdad kills one as paramilitary group storms ministry

Iraqi police clashed with Popular Mobilisation Forces in Baghdad after they stormed an Agriculture Ministry building.

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Arab leaders promise to work on reconstruction of Gaza and again press for a ceasefire

Arab leaders meeting at an annual summit in Baghdad say they're trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and promised to contribute to the reconstruction of the territory once the war stops

International Business Times

Arab League To Meet In Baghdad To Discuss Regional Crises

The Arab League is meeting in Baghdad on Saturday to discuss Gaza and other regional crises, but some key leaders are expected to miss the talks that come straight after US President Donald Trump's Gulf tour.

The Independent UK

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

Iraqi Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has said that the head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, or “Abu Khadija,” was “one of the most…

International Business Times

BP Nears Deals For Oil Fields, Curbs On Gas Flaring In Iraq

Iraq and British oil giant BP are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb gas flaring, Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Death Of ISIS Leader

Iraqi Prime Minister announces death of Islamic State leader in joint U.S.-Iraq military operation, emphasizing no place for terrorists in Iraq. Coalition ...

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Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of retaliatory Iranian attack on Israel

US is attempting to ‘turn the temperature down’ after assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders last week escalate tensions

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