Iraq
Reflections on America’s marketing of war
As a hegemonic superpower, America’s primary concern has been its leadership position in the world; especially, economic leadership in global trade and investment.
Bangladesh unbeaten group champions in Bangabandhu Kabaddi
This was Bangladesh’s fifth win in five matches and they will face the runners up of group B in the first semifinal on Monday.
Hosts eye hat-trick title and Kabaddi World Cup berth
A total of 12 teams from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America, split into two groups, will be taking part in the tournament. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals and the top two Asian teams will earn a place at the 4th Kabaddi World Cup
Why hasn’t the UN recognised the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide yet?
UN recognition of the 1971 East Pakistan genocide is not only important for the global body to regain its credibility and effectiveness, but also to expose a military institution which is seen as of strategic value to the West.
Books that changed the world: Gilgamesh through the sands of time
The epic antedates even the depiction of the famous Trojan war; it is, in effect, the oldest epic found till date.
Iraq crackdown kills 13 protesters after Iran mission torched
Iraqi security forces have cracked down on anti-government protesters in the strife-torn south, leaving 13 people dead in a bloody escalation hours after the torching of an Iranian consulate.
Renewed anti-government protests in Iraq leave 42 dead
Renewed anti-government protests across Iraq leave more than 40 people dead through tear gas, live rounds and fires.
Fire started by rioting inmates in Iraqi jail kills 7
The local government of a Kurdish province in northern Iraq says seven inmates die of asphyxia in a fire started as part of a prison riot instigated to cover a foiled breakout attempt.
Iraq holds first nationwide election since IS defeat
Iraq began voting Saturday in its first parliamentary election since declaring victory over the Islamic State (IS) group, with the country hoping to shore up a fragile peace and rebuild.
Iraq Shia protesters camp out in Green Zone after storming
Supporters of a powerful Shia Muslim cleric have set up camp outside parliament in Baghdad, after thousands stormed the Green Zone secure area.
Thousands of protesters storm Baghdad 'Green Zone', parliament
Thousands of angry protesters break into Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" and storm the parliament building after lawmakers again fail to approve new ministers.
US 'to send 250 more troops' to Syria
US President Barack Obama is to send 250 additional military personnel to Syria to support local militias in the fight against so-called Islamic State (IS), officials have said.
Iraqi families sell organs to overcome poverty
Facing such poverty, Om Hussein was driven to make a huge sacrifice-to sell her kidney.
[WATCH] Tear jerking reunion of lost cat Kunkush with refugee family
A long and arduous journey later, an Iraqi family was tearfully reunited with their beloved cat Kunkush on Thursday, whom they lost while fleeing Iraq for Europe.
200 workers complain of cheating
Over 200 Bangladeshi migrant workers, who have been repatriated by their employer from Iraq, yesterday brought allegations of cheating against their recruiting agency and demanded proper compensation from it.
US military abuse scandal: Pentagon releases 198 prisoner photos
The Pentagon releases nearly 200 photographs linked to allegations of abuse by the US military in Iraq and Afghanistan over a decade ago.
Ancient Babylonians 'first to use geometry'
Sophisticated geometry - branch of mathematics that deals with shapes - has been used at least 1,400 years earlier than previously thought, a study suggests.
Iraq's oldest Christian monastery destroyed by Islamic State
Satellite images confirm the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been destroyed by the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).
IS claims responsibility for Baghdad mall attack
The IS group claims responsibility for the Baghdad mall attack that killed 18 people on Monday. Gunmen stormed into the Jawhara Mall after setting off a car bomb and launching a suicide attack at its entrance.