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UN urges Iraq to deliver on reforms and combat corruption — and backs it fight against terrorism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council encouraged Iraq’s recently formed government to deliver on reforms and combat corruption…
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Iraq announces plans for $17 billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister on Saturday announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to…
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Turkish strike kills 3 Yazidi militiamen in northern Iraq, local officials say
DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — A Turkish strike in northern Iraq killed three Yazidi militiamen and wounded three others on Tuesday,…
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Alleged Turkish drone strike targets Yazidi militant group in Iraq’s Sinjar
SINJAR, Iraq (AP) — An airstrike targeted a militant group in northern Iraq’s Yazidi heartland of Sinjar on Tuesday, according…
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Belgium arrests Iraqi suspected of terror attack involvement
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities said Friday they have arrested an Iraqi on charges of murder, war crimes and crimes…
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UN criticizes Iraq’s hasty closing of camp for displaced
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — The United Nations expressed concern Wednesday over the Iraqi authorities’ swift closure this week of a…
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Ancient restaurant highlights Iraq’s archeology renaissance
BAGHDAD (AP) — An international archeological mission has uncovered the remnants of what is believed to be a 5,000-year-old restaurant…
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UN chief praises moves toward stability in rare Iraq visit
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United Nations chief on Wednesday praised Iraq for repatriating citizens detained in neighboring Syria on suspicion…
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Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning
BAGHDAD (AP) — Nearly 20 years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein by U.S.-led forces, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid…
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