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10th May, 2013
Syria will ‘respond immediately’ to any Israeli strike
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
8th May, 2013
Car bombs, shooting in Iraq kill four people
The deadliest attack took place when gunmen sprayed a police checkpoint with bullets in Fallujah, killing three policemen.
The deadliest attack took place when gunmen sprayed a police checkpoint with bullets in Fallujah, killing three policemen.
6th May, 2013
Bomb at Baghdad restaurant kills four
Police said the bomb went off in the Iraqi capital's southern Dora neighborhood and four customers at the restaurant were killed and 11 people wounded.
Police said the bomb went off in the Iraqi capital's southern Dora neighborhood and four customers at the restaurant were killed and 11 people wounded.
29th April, 2013
Five Iraq car bombs kill 16: officials
Iraq's sectarian tensions are at their highest since US troops left the country more than a year ago.
Iraq's sectarian tensions are at their highest since US troops left the country more than a year ago.
26th April, 2013
Gunmen quit Iraq town as 190 killed in four days
The gunmen's seizure of the town came amid a surge of violence which began on Tuesday when security forces moved in against anti-government protesters near Hawijah.
The gunmen's seizure of the town came amid a surge of violence which began on Tuesday when security forces moved in against anti-government protesters near Hawijah.
25th April, 2013
At least 19 Iraqis killed in police clashes with militants
Gunmen launched an attack in Mosul, north of Baghdad, on Wednesday night and seized western parts of the city.
Gunmen launched an attack in Mosul, north of Baghdad, on Wednesday night and seized western parts of the city.
23rd April, 2013
Iraqi forces clash with protesters after raid; 27 dead: army
Clashes in north Iraq between security forces and anti-government protesters allegedly infiltrated by militants left 27 people dead and about 70 injured.
Clashes in north Iraq between security forces and anti-government protesters allegedly infiltrated by militants left 27 people dead and about 70 injured.
21st April, 2013
37 pilgrims sent back from Baghdad
Around 37 pilgrims, braved a test of 26 hours, in detention and interrogation after finally making it back to Pakistan
Around 37 pilgrims, braved a test of 26 hours, in detention and interrogation after finally making it back to Pakistan
19th April, 2013
Baghdad cafe bombing kills 27 ahead of elections
The attack was the single deadliest in the country in a month, and comes amid concerns over the credibility of Saturday's provincial elections as Iraq grapples with a spike in violence and an ongoing political crisis.
The attack was the single deadliest in the country in a month, and comes amid concerns over the credibility of Saturday's provincial elections as Iraq grapples with a spike in violence and an ongoing political crisis.
15th April, 2013
String of attacks across Iraq kills 32
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but coordinated attacks are a favorite tactic of Al-Qaeda's Iraq branch.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but coordinated attacks are a favorite tactic of Al-Qaeda's Iraq branch.
14th April, 2013
Another Iraqi polls candidate killed in Baghdad
A roadside bomb killed an Iraqi provincial elections candidate and three other people, bringing the number of candidates killed in attacks to 14.
A roadside bomb killed an Iraqi provincial elections candidate and three other people, bringing the number of candidates killed in attacks to 14.
9th April, 2013
Bonded together: Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Al-Nusra Front
Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq, acknowledged that Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, was part of its network.
Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq, acknowledged that Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, was part of its network.
8th April, 2013
Iraq executes seven convicted of terror offences
Iraq has executed seven people convicted of terror-related offences despite widespread calls for the country to declare a moratorium on its use of the death penalty.
Iraq has executed seven people convicted of terror-related offences despite widespread calls for the country to declare a moratorium on its use of the death penalty.
7th April, 2013
Kerry to press Turkey on Israel ties, Syrian border, Iraq
John Kerry will press Turkey to quickly normalize relations with Israel, keep its border with Syria open to refugees and improve ties with Iraq.
John Kerry will press Turkey to quickly normalize relations with Israel, keep its border with Syria open to refugees and improve ties with Iraq.
6th April, 2013
How a matchbook can trap a wanted man
Simple matchbooks and posters are proving an effective US tool in the hunt of world's most wanted men.
Simple matchbooks and posters are proving an effective US tool in the hunt of world's most wanted men.
3rd April, 2013
Gunmen raid four newspaper offices in Baghdad
Gunmen burst into the offices of four independent newspapers in Baghdad, smashing their equipment, stabbing and beating employees, and even hurling one reporter from a roof.
Gunmen burst into the offices of four independent newspapers in Baghdad, smashing their equipment, stabbing and beating employees, and even hurling one reporter from a roof.
1st April, 2013
Suicide truck bomb kills nine as Iraq unrest spikes
A suicide truck bomber killed nine people at a police headquarters on Monday as data showed March was Iraq's deadliest month since August.
A suicide truck bomber killed nine people at a police headquarters on Monday as data showed March was Iraq's deadliest month since August.
26th March, 2013
Bomb kills two politicians in disputed Iraqi town: officials
A roadside bomb on Tuesday ripped through an armoured car killing two local politicians and badly wounding a third in a disputed town north of Baghdad.
A roadside bomb on Tuesday ripped through an armoured car killing two local politicians and badly wounding a third in a disputed town north of Baghdad.
25th March, 2013
Baghdad inaugurated as Arab Capital of Culture
Baghdad was inaugurated as the 2013 Arab Capital of Culture, an initiative to encourage cultural openness in the region.
Baghdad was inaugurated as the 2013 Arab Capital of Culture, an initiative to encourage cultural openness in the region.
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.
