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#cultural-heritage
fromTheartnewspaper
1 day ago
Renovation

Iraq's important archaeological sites under threat from real-estate development

The archaeological site of Tell Al Sayyagh in Iraq is threatened by development laws that allow the destruction of cultural heritage.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 day ago
Renovation

Iraq's important archaeological sites under threat from real-estate development

The archaeological site of Tell Al Sayyagh in Iraq is threatened by development laws that allow the destruction of cultural heritage.
more#cultural-heritage
#personal-status-law
Privacy professionals
fromtime.com
8 months ago

Proposed Bill Amendment in Iraq Could Allow Girls as Young as Nine to Marry. What to Know

The proposed amendment to Iraq's personal status law could permit child marriage, triggering widespread protests and concern over women's rights.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
Women

What Iraq's legal changes mean for women and girls

Iraq's legal amendments threaten to reverse women's rights, impacting marriage, divorce, and child custody amidst a lack of adequate legal protections.
Privacy professionals
fromtime.com
8 months ago

Proposed Bill Amendment in Iraq Could Allow Girls as Young as Nine to Marry. What to Know

The proposed amendment to Iraq's personal status law could permit child marriage, triggering widespread protests and concern over women's rights.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
Women

What Iraq's legal changes mean for women and girls

Iraq's legal amendments threaten to reverse women's rights, impacting marriage, divorce, and child custody amidst a lack of adequate legal protections.
more#personal-status-law
#pope-francis
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Pope Francis reveals suicide bomb plot against him in Iraq in 2021

Pope Francis's autobiography reveals details about a thwarted suicide bombing plot aimed at him during his 2021 visit to Iraq.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Iraq says Pope Francis' calls for coexistence 'will leave an indelible impact'

Pope Francis was celebrated for his dedication to peace and interfaith harmony, particularly during his historic visit to Iraq.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pope says he was almost assassinated in 2021 but British intelligence foiled plot

Pope Francis revealed he narrowly escaped a double suicide bombing during his 2021 Iraq trip, thwarted by intelligence and local police.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Pope Francis reveals suicide bomb plot against him in Iraq in 2021

Pope Francis's autobiography reveals details about a thwarted suicide bombing plot aimed at him during his 2021 visit to Iraq.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Iraq says Pope Francis' calls for coexistence 'will leave an indelible impact'

Pope Francis was celebrated for his dedication to peace and interfaith harmony, particularly during his historic visit to Iraq.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pope says he was almost assassinated in 2021 but British intelligence foiled plot

Pope Francis revealed he narrowly escaped a double suicide bombing during his 2021 Iraq trip, thwarted by intelligence and local police.
more#pope-francis
#sandstorm
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Sandstorm Turns Iraq's Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

Iraq faces increasing frequency and severity of sandstorms due to climate change, leading to health crises and disruptions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets

Iraq's sandstorm disrupted travel and health, while New Zealand faced severe damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, highlighting climate-related weather challenges.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Sandstorm Turns Iraq's Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

Iraq faces increasing frequency and severity of sandstorms due to climate change, leading to health crises and disruptions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets

Iraq's sandstorm disrupted travel and health, while New Zealand faced severe damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, highlighting climate-related weather challenges.
more#sandstorm
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Health

Faintings, blackouts and violence: Iraq's scorching emergency in pictures

Extreme heat in Amarah is leading to increased blackouts and heightened security concerns in hospitals.
#iran
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
World politics

Iraq Suspends the Saudi-Owned MBC Channel After Protesters Storm Office

Iraq suspends Saudi-owned MBC Media Group for labeling Iranian-affiliated leaders as terrorists amid public backlash and government pressure, highlighting tensions between pro-Iran factions and diverse Iraqi demographics.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Iran-backed militias in Iraq are ready to disarm following Trump's threats

Iran-backed militias in Iraq are set to demilitarize to avoid conflict with the US following President Trump's threats.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Iran: President Pezeshkian visits Iraq on first trip abroad DW 09/11/2024

Masoud Pezeshkian's first official visit abroad aims to strengthen Iran's relations with Iraq amid regional tensions and economic sanctions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Iran's President Pezeshkian heads to Iraq on first foreign trip

Iran is seeking to strengthen trade relations with Iraq amid growing Western sanctions.
Pezeshkian's visit underscores the significance of Iraq as a market for Iranian exports.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
World politics

Iraq Suspends the Saudi-Owned MBC Channel After Protesters Storm Office

Iraq suspends Saudi-owned MBC Media Group for labeling Iranian-affiliated leaders as terrorists amid public backlash and government pressure, highlighting tensions between pro-Iran factions and diverse Iraqi demographics.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Iran-backed militias in Iraq are ready to disarm following Trump's threats

Iran-backed militias in Iraq are set to demilitarize to avoid conflict with the US following President Trump's threats.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Iran: President Pezeshkian visits Iraq on first trip abroad DW 09/11/2024

Masoud Pezeshkian's first official visit abroad aims to strengthen Iran's relations with Iraq amid regional tensions and economic sanctions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Iran's President Pezeshkian heads to Iraq on first foreign trip

Iran is seeking to strengthen trade relations with Iraq amid growing Western sanctions.
Pezeshkian's visit underscores the significance of Iraq as a market for Iranian exports.
more#iran
Independent films
fromAnOther
1 month ago

The Best Films to See This April

Alex Garland's new film, "Warfare," immerses viewers in the chaos of a failed military operation without political commentary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

The best translated fiction review roundup

Hassan Blasim's 'Sololand' presents comic yet horrifying novellas reflecting life in postwar Iraq.
Claire Baglin's 'On the Clock' explores workplace challenges and social immobility.
#syria
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says

A senior Islamic State leader was killed in a U.S.-Iraqi joint airstrike, marking a significant counterterrorism success.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Syria's dictator gone but his drug dealers are still busy DW 03/25/2025

The Captagon drug trade in Syria remains resilient despite regime changes and pledges to crack down on it.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says

A senior Islamic State leader was killed in a U.S.-Iraqi joint airstrike, marking a significant counterterrorism success.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Syria's dictator gone but his drug dealers are still busy DW 03/25/2025

The Captagon drug trade in Syria remains resilient despite regime changes and pledges to crack down on it.
more#syria
#isis
fromThe Conversation
8 months ago
philosophy

Islamic State's genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities it also erased their heritage

The Islamic State's genocide against marginalized Iraqi communities continues to impact Yazidis, Christians, and Shiite Muslims years after its supposed defeat.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
US news

'Islamic State' head in Iraq and Syria killed in strike DW 03/15/2025

The leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria has been killed in a coordinated operation by Iraqi intelligence and US-led coalition forces.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A Yazidi woman enslaved by ISIS is reunited with her kids after years of separation

The Yazidi community continues to suffer, with many women still missing or facing trauma 10 years after the ISIS genocide.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation

The joint U.S.-Iraqi operation underscores ISIS's resurgence and the ongoing collaborative effort to combat terrorism in the region.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
JavaScript

US, Iraqi troops kill 15 'IS' militants in joint operation DW 08/31/2024

A joint U.S.-Iraqi operation killed 15 ISIS militants, including key leaders, aimed at disrupting ISIS operations in the region.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uncovering Iraq's mass graves: the painstaking search for missing loved ones photo essay

Mass graves in Iraq highlight the country's traumatic history, with thousands of missing persons due to past conflicts and the rise of ISIS.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
8 months ago

Islamic State's genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities it also erased their heritage

The Islamic State's genocide against marginalized Iraqi communities continues to impact Yazidis, Christians, and Shiite Muslims years after its supposed defeat.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Islamic State' head in Iraq and Syria killed in strike DW 03/15/2025

The leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria has been killed in a coordinated operation by Iraqi intelligence and US-led coalition forces.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A Yazidi woman enslaved by ISIS is reunited with her kids after years of separation

The Yazidi community continues to suffer, with many women still missing or facing trauma 10 years after the ISIS genocide.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation

The joint U.S.-Iraqi operation underscores ISIS's resurgence and the ongoing collaborative effort to combat terrorism in the region.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
JavaScript

US, Iraqi troops kill 15 'IS' militants in joint operation DW 08/31/2024

A joint U.S.-Iraqi operation killed 15 ISIS militants, including key leaders, aimed at disrupting ISIS operations in the region.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uncovering Iraq's mass graves: the painstaking search for missing loved ones photo essay

Mass graves in Iraq highlight the country's traumatic history, with thousands of missing persons due to past conflicts and the rise of ISIS.
more#isis
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran

Iraq is facing serious energy shortages as the US cuts waivers for Iranian gas and electricity imports.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis review witty debut about Islamic State brides

The novel explores the impact of individual and collective beliefs through Nadia's challenges with deradicalisation and the UN's failures in Iraq.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly) DW 02/13/2025

The Zagros Mountains region in Iraq is sinking due to slow tectonic processes involving an oceanic slab beneath the earth.
Research on this sinking can inform predictions for future earthquakes in the area.
#islamic-state
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

U.S. downplays talk of Iraq withdrawal, says troops will stay in Syria

U.S. military presence in Iraq is evolving, aiming for a sustainable partnership against threats like Iranian-backed militias while maintaining operational capabilities against ISIS.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
Health

Iraq bans alcohol in hotels and clubs, bringing country close to near-total ban

Iraq has officially banned alcohol in social clubs and hotels, marking a significant regression in alcohol accessibility.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

U.S. downplays talk of Iraq withdrawal, says troops will stay in Syria

U.S. military presence in Iraq is evolving, aiming for a sustainable partnership against threats like Iranian-backed militias while maintaining operational capabilities against ISIS.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
Health

Iraq bans alcohol in hotels and clubs, bringing country close to near-total ban

Iraq has officially banned alcohol in social clubs and hotels, marking a significant regression in alcohol accessibility.
more#islamic-state
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

French court jails 18 members of English Channel people-smuggling network

A major trial in France yielded severe sentences for a people-smuggling network, illustrating the serious legal repercussions of migrant trafficking across the English Channel.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Iraqis mourn Nasrallah, vow to continue resisting Israel'

The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has incited widespread mourning and protests across Iraq, reflecting deeper regional tensions and anger toward Israeli actions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain

The future of US military presence in Iraq remains ambiguous despite plans for a transition by 2025.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago
US Elections

Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in decades

Iraq is conducting its first population census in 27 years, overcoming challenges from past conflicts and implementing measures for successful execution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
NYC food

When life gets hard, you must be harder': running a takeaway kitchen in an Iraqi border town

Al-Eiz empowers local women by providing job opportunities while supplying meals to the community, fostering food security and support among the residents of Qaim.
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