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Iraq coalition calls Israeli strikes a 'declaration of war'
The coalition's statement came a day after a drone strike in the western Iraqi town of Qaim killed a commander with the forces - the latest in strikes apparently conducted by Israel against the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.
Explained: What happened during Gulf War? How was India involved?
New Delhi had been one of the first powers to recognise the Baathist regime when it came to power, and Baghdad, in turn, had consistently maintained a pro-India stance, especially during the era when the rest of the region was seen to have gravitated towards Pakistan.
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India condemns attack in Erbil, calls for action against terror
In response to a media query on the terrorist attack, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar said, India condemns the terrorist attack in Erbil, and extends its condolences to the families of the deceased, including a diplomat from Turkey.
Iraq says it deserves more global support in rebuilding
Iraq's prime minister says his country's sacrifices against the Islamic State group have earned it greater support from the international community in its reconstruction efforts
Rocket hits site of foreign oil firms in Iraq's Basra, two hurt
The United States evacuated hundreds of diplomatic staff from its Baghdad embassy last month, Wednesday's incident came just as Exxon staff who were also evacuated after the diplomats' departure had begun to return to Basra.
A museum struggling to help Iraqis connect with 5,000 years of art
The museum has a majestic, world-class collection of ancient art dating back 5,000 years, but it struggles to connect with an audience of younger Iraqis.
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A museum struggling to help Iraqis connect with 5,000 years of art
Art historians and archaeologists know how exceptional the collection is. But despite Baghdad’s relative safety today, neither the city nor the museum has yet to become a major destination for Iraqis, much less foreign tourists.
Iraq offers to mediate in crisis between its allies Iran, US
In recent weeks, tensions between Washington and Tehran soared over America deploying an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf over a still-unexplained threat it perceives from Tehran.
Shiite clerics warn Iraq could be pulled into US-Iran war
Their comments came few hours after a rocket was fired into the Iraqi capital's heavily fortified Green Zone, landing less than a mile from the US Embassy.
Iraq, fearing another US war, warns militias against provocation
In the past two weeks, the Trump administration has said, repeatedly and publicly, that Iran and Arab Shiite militias aligned with it were planning to strike US troops in the region, and that the threat had increased recently.
Iraq Photos
Mosul - Before and after Islamic State onslaught
A trove of photographs now housed at the Library of Congress, taken in the autumn of 1932, offer a glimpse of Mosul before wars, insurgency, sectarian strife _and now Islamic State militants_ravaged the city. The scenes were captured by staff from the American Colony Photo Department during a visit to Iraq at the end of the British mandate.
Militants shock the world as they seize Iraq's Mosul
Al-Qaida-inspired militants seized Iraq’s second city of Mosul, the surrounding Nineveh province and parts of Kirkuk on Tuesday (June 10).
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Beginning of the Gulf War: How Bush senior and Saddam Hussein's Iraq locked horns
On this day, US President Bush senior ordered US troops to defend Saudi against a potential Iraqi invasion by Saddam Hussein.
Iraq: Army retakes most of Ramadi from IS
Units of the Iraqi Army toured the mostly-liberated city of Ramadi, Wednesday, showing the destruction left behind by Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) militants. Most of the city’s houses show evidence of the militants’ stay, including pro-IS graffiti on their walls. Several buildings and houses were marked with the word “Muslim,” if their owners supported […]
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Iraq: first casualty for US forces in ground combat with ISIL
One member of a US special operations force has died following an overnight mission (October 21-22) to rescue hostages near Hawija, in northern Iraq.
Why Does The Government Want To Restrain Indian Citizens From Travelling To Iraq & Syria?
The government Wednesday said it does not want Indians to fight against the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria since that can “directly result in sectarian conflict in India”. Submitting an affidavit in the Delhi High Court, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it wanted to restrain Indian citizens from travelling to Iraq and […]
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