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.

March 15, 2015
March 15, 2015

Vatican backs force to stop IS 'genocide'

The Vatican's ambassador to the United Nations endorses military action against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria -- an unusual move because the Vatican traditionally has opposed force in the region

March 8, 2015
March 8, 2015

Boko Haram pledge to Islamic State

Nigerian militant group Boko Haram pledges allegiance to Islamic State (IS) via Twitter post

March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015

Iraqi army drives IS out of key town

Iraqi forces pushes Islamic State (IS) fighters out of the western town of al-Baghdadi

March 5, 2015
March 5, 2015

Life inside Islamic State for young female recruits

Melanie Smith monitors around 90 women daily who are believed to be living with Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq and depicts an idea into what life really is like inside IS

March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015

Iraq launches Tikrit operation

Iraq has launched a military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit from Islamic State (IS)

March 1, 2015
March 1, 2015

Jihadi John 'felt like dead man walking'

The man identified as extremist "Jihadi John" said he felt like a "dead man walking" after being contacted by UK security services

February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015

Amnesty calls on UN powers to lose veto on genocide votes

Amnesty International urges the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to give up their power of veto in situations of mass atrocities

February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015

NZ to send non-combat troops to Iraq

New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key announces plans to send 143 non-combat troops to Iraq to help the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants

February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

US not at war with Islam - we are at war with the people who have perverted Islam, says Obama

President Barack Obama says US 'not at war with Islam - we are at war with people who have perverted Islam

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