Turkish police detains wife of slain Islamic State ‘war minister’… Reuters 6 hours ago NewsTurkish authorities detained the wife of Abu Omar al-Shishani, a senior Islamic State commander killed in combat two years ago, in a counter-terrorism...
Iraqi government 'disabled internet during protests to cover-up abuses' Al-Araby 14 hours ago IraqProtesters in Iraq have accused authorities of deliberately cutting internet access before security forces attack and open fire on them to prevent...
In Iraq, old grievances fuel deadly protests The Arab Weekly 2 days ago IraqSocial grievances that once simmered on the back burner in Iraq have boiled over in a series of protests.
'This is Iraq': Rapper recounts brutal US invasion in viral Childish Gambino remix Al-Araby 15 hours ago IraqAn Iraqi rapper has adapted US performer Childish Gambino's politically charged hit.
OPEC, non-OPEC compliance with oil cuts fall to around 120 percent… Reuters 2 days ago NewsOPEC and non-OPEC's compliance with oil output curbs has declined to around 120 percent in June from 147 percent in May, two sources familiar...
Protests spread through cities in Iraq’s oil-rich Shia south The Guardian 2 days ago IraqSeveral killed and hundreds hurt as unrest enters second week, upping pressure on PM.
Unrest grows in Iraq south, health system broken in northern city of Mosul The Arab Weekly 2 days ago IraqUnrest across Iraq southern cities over poor basic services gathers pace, while conditions in the northern city of Mosul remain dire.
Iraqi forces use batons and rubber hoses to disperse protesters Al Jazeera 2 days ago NewsAt least seven people have been killed since demonstrations first erupted on July 8 against poor services and jobs.
Iraqi police use batons against protesters outside Basra oilfield Middle East Eye 3 days ago IraqIran-backed militias accuse protests of being part of a 'Zionist-American, Gulf-Turkish plot', as unrest spreads across the south.
Dystrumpia: Donald Trump’s Dark Future Now Lobe Log 4 days ago Opinionby Joe Cirincione There is a growing concern that Donald Trump is wrecking the core instruments of domestic tranquility and global security....
Picturing Iraq in a Bygone Era NY Times 4 days ago IraqWhen his career began in the 1950s, Latif Al Ani captured scenes of Iraqi life in a more innocent time.
Minority Languages of the Middle East Further Endangered by Conflict Muftah 1 week ago IraqAmong the casualties of conflict in the Middle East are not only individuals, families and cities, but also languages.
Can Sadr Fulfill His Campaign Promise to Reform the Iraq Energy Sector? Atlantic Council 1 week ago OpinionThe trajectory of Iraq remains uncertain two months after the May 2018 Parliamentary elections in which the political bloc led by Muqtada al-Sadr...
America's got 99 problems… but Russia ain't (the main) one Al-Araby 1 day ago IraqComment: America's spiralling descent towards fascism and dictatorship is almost entirely of its own making, writes Khaled Diab.
Lawyer 'used sensationalist language in Iraq torture case' The Guardian 3 days ago Human RightsClaim made in appeal against acquittal of Martyn Day over handling of claims UK soldiers killed captured Iraqis.
Iraq: Deadly Basra protests spread to other cities Al Jazeera 3 days ago NewsDemonstrations erupt in Diyala and Nasiriyah following days of clashes in Basra that left at least seven people dead.
Protesters gather at entrance to Iraq’s Zubair oilfield: police Reuters 3 days ago NewsAbout 250 protesters gathered at the main entrance to Iraq's giant Zubair oilfield on Tuesday, police said, amid growing unrest in southern cities...
UK personnel 'could face murder trials' over drone strikes, MPs warn Middle East Eye 4 days ago IraqParliamentary report finds that British government lacks 'clear policy and sound legal basis' for use of drones and is putting civilian...
Deadly Iraq protests put social problems in spotlight The Arab Weekly 4 days ago IraqSince the daily protests began on July 8, six people have been killed in Iraq.
Raqqa Was the Capital of ISIS. Can It Ever Be Home Again? NY Times 1 week ago IraqTwo-thirds of the city is gone, and there isn’t enough money to rebuild. We visited Raqqa, Syria, to see how people are trying to recover...
