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July 24, 2021 at 11:05 pm

AP Interview: Premier: Iraq doesn’t need US combat troops

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister says his country no longer requires American combat troops to fight the Islamic State group, but a formal time...

A coronavirus patient receives treatment at a hospital in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Infections in Iraq have surged to record highs amid a third wave spurred by the more aggressive delta variant, and long-neglected hospitals suffering the effects of decades of war are overwhelmed with severely ill patients. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil) BAG112 BAG112

July 15, 2021 at 11:06 pm

Hospital fire deepens Iraq's COVID crisis VIEW

No beds, medicines running low and hospital wards prone to fire — Iraq’s doctors say they are losing the battle against the coronavirus. And they...

Rescuers look for bodies after a catastrophic blaze erupted Monday at a coronavirus hospital ward in the al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, in Nasiriyah, Iraq, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Iraqi medical officials said the death toll from the fire in Nasiriyah had risen to over 60. Two health officials said on Tuesday that more than 100 people were also injured. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) BKM101 BKM101

July 13, 2021 at 12:01 am

Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq VIEW

The death toll from a catastrophic blaze that erupted at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq the previous day rose to 64 on Tuesday,...

July 8, 2021 at 11:06 pm

Keeping up attacks, some Iraq militias challenge patron Iran VIEW

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to Tehran, when he gathered with...

Nation & World

July 2, 2021 at 12:15 am

Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures VIEW

BAGHDAD (AP) — A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis, including those in affluent areas...

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June 30, 2021 at 12:51 pm

Iraqi military: Bomb explodes in Baghdad suburb, wounding 15

BAGHDAD (AP) — A bomb exploded in a busy Baghdad market on Wednesday, wounding at least 15 people, Iraq's military said. The blast occurred when...

June 11, 2021 at 7:21 am

AP Interview: Iraq oil minister says gas sector a priority

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s oil sector is rebounding after a catastrophic year triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with key investment projects on the horizon, Iraq's...

Business

May 27, 2021 at 11:06 pm

In Iraq’s iconic marshlands, a quest for endangered otters VIEW

CHIBAISH, Iraq (AP) — “Don’t move a muscle.” His command cut across the reeds rustling in the wind. On a moonlit embankment several kilometers from...

May 25, 2021 at 10:05 am

1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces VIEW

BAGHDAD (AP) — Clashes between security forces and protesters left one person dead and over a dozen injured Tuesday after hundreds of Iraqis took to...

Nation & World

May 6, 2021 at 8:23 am

Iraq’s prank TV show depicting IS attacks taken off air

BAGHDAD (AP) — Responding to viewer outrage, Iraq's media regulator canceled a TV prank show that lured guests into simulated ambushes by militants, forcing participants...

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