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23rd March, 2013
IMF sees Iraq economy growing by 9pc this year
But the IMF also said Baghdad needs to do more to support private, non-oil business.
But the IMF also said Baghdad needs to do more to support private, non-oil business.
20th March, 2013
Iraq’s people yet to feel benefit of oil boom
Iraq currently produces more than 3.15 million barrels of oil per day (bpd), exporting around 2.5 million bpd.
Iraq currently produces more than 3.15 million barrels of oil per day (bpd), exporting around 2.5 million bpd.
27th August, 2012
Iraqi minister quits over PM’s ‘interference’
“I resigned because Maliki refused to...(stop) political interference in my ministry,” Iraqi Communications Minister Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi said.
“I resigned because Maliki refused to...(stop) political interference in my ministry,” Iraqi Communications Minister Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi said.
22nd May, 2012
Iraq and Iran swap remains of 1980-1988 war dead
The remains of 98 Iranians and 13 Iraqis were returned to their native countries during a ceremony on Tuesday.
The remains of 98 Iranians and 13 Iraqis were returned to their native countries during a ceremony on Tuesday.
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28th March, 2012
Losing war: One veteran every 80 minutes
Even with tens of thousands of US soldiers on ground in Afghanistan, the US is fast losing out to the Taliban who are again establishing…
Even with tens of thousands of US soldiers on ground in Afghanistan, the US is fast losing out to the Taliban who are again establishing…
12th March, 2012
Fourteen killed in Iraq robbery, attacks
BAGHDAD: Attacks against al-Qaida’s favorite targets in Iraq killed 14 people Monday as insurgents struck security forces, a government office and jewelry stores, demonstrating a…
BAGHDAD: Attacks against al-Qaida’s favorite targets in Iraq killed 14 people Monday as insurgents struck security forces, a government office and jewelry stores, demonstrating a…
11th January, 2012
Iraq attacks kill five policemen
BAGHDAD: Separate gun attacks in Baghdad and western Iraq on Wednesday left five policemen dead, including two working in the anti-terror department, security and medical…
BAGHDAD: Separate gun attacks in Baghdad and western Iraq on Wednesday left five policemen dead, including two working in the anti-terror department, security and medical…
14th December, 2011
Obama to honor troops to mark end of Iraq war
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama will on Wednesday embrace returning troops and seek to turn the page on the divisive, bloody and costly period of modern…
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama will on Wednesday embrace returning troops and seek to turn the page on the divisive, bloody and costly period of modern…
12th December, 2011
US troops leaving Iraq with heads held high: Obama
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama is declaring that US troops are leaving Iraq this month ”with honor and with their heads held high.” Obama calls this…
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama is declaring that US troops are leaving Iraq this month ”with honor and with their heads held high.” Obama calls this…
1st December, 2011
Bomb blast kills 10 in Iraq
A car bomb exploded in a street market in the Iraqi town of Khalis on Thursday, killing 10 people and wounding 25, police and hospital officials said.
A car bomb exploded in a street market in the Iraqi town of Khalis on Thursday, killing 10 people and wounding 25, police and hospital officials said.
28th November, 2011
Sixteen killed, MP wounded in Iraq attacks
BAGHDAD: At least 16 people were killed and more than 30 wounded, among them an Iraqi member of parliament, in a wave of bloody attacks…
BAGHDAD: At least 16 people were killed and more than 30 wounded, among them an Iraqi member of parliament, in a wave of bloody attacks…
17th November, 2011
UK Iraq war report delayed over secret documents
Britain's public inquiry into the Iraq War said on Thursday it would not deliver its conclusions until next summer at the earliest as it seeks the release of secret government documents.
Britain's public inquiry into the Iraq War said on Thursday it would not deliver its conclusions until next summer at the earliest as it seeks the release of secret government documents.
15th November, 2011
Lawn chair balloonists to take flight in Iraq
BAGHDAD: An American and an Iraqi will take flight from Baghdad, but not in a plane, or one of the helicopters that frequently buzz over…
BAGHDAD: An American and an Iraqi will take flight from Baghdad, but not in a plane, or one of the helicopters that frequently buzz over…
8th November, 2011
Once-sensitive US sites to return to Iraqi control
CAMP VICTORY: What were once among the most sensitive US sites in Iraq, including a palace that housed top generals and a bombed-out villa that…
CAMP VICTORY: What were once among the most sensitive US sites in Iraq, including a palace that housed top generals and a bombed-out villa that…
27th October, 2011
Twin bombs kill 18 in Baghdad
BAGHDAD: Iraqi police and health officials say 18 people have been killed in twin bombings in Baghdad. Police say the blasts targeted a music store…
BAGHDAD: Iraqi police and health officials say 18 people have been killed in twin bombings in Baghdad. Police say the blasts targeted a music store…
21st October, 2011
Obama announces Iraq troop pullout by end-2011
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said Friday all US troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year, ending a long, bloody war after the…
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said Friday all US troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year, ending a long, bloody war after the…
13th October, 2011
Piece of Saddam’s statue up for auction in Britain
LONDON: A bronze buttock from the statue of late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein toppled in Baghdad after the US-led invasion in 2003 is to be…
LONDON: A bronze buttock from the statue of late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein toppled in Baghdad after the US-led invasion in 2003 is to be…
10th October, 2011
Iran nuclear site draws defiant aura from namesake
FORDO: Not far from one of Iran’s most secretive nuclear sites, villagers proudly declare a willingness to sacrifice their lives to defend their country’s nuclear…
FORDO: Not far from one of Iran’s most secretive nuclear sites, villagers proudly declare a willingness to sacrifice their lives to defend their country’s nuclear…
8th October, 2011
Twin blasts target oil pipelines in southern Iraq
A pair of bombs struck two oil pipelines in southern Iraq, causing a temporary cut in production at the country's largest oil field, officials said Saturday.
A pair of bombs struck two oil pipelines in southern Iraq, causing a temporary cut in production at the country's largest oil field, officials said Saturday.
30th September, 2011
Car bomb near Iraq mosque kills at least nine
HILLA: A car bomb ripped through a funeral procession near a mosque in central Iraq on Friday evening, killing at least nine people and wounding…
HILLA: A car bomb ripped through a funeral procession near a mosque in central Iraq on Friday evening, killing at least nine people and wounding…
