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Iraq's foreign minister calls for direct Iran-US talks on nuclear deal
While Iraq remains a pillar of Washington's security policy in the region, Iranian-backed militias wield extensive power in the country
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Iraq military: 2 rockets strike inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone
Two rockets struck Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, home to the US embassy, causing property damage but no casualties, Iraq's military said
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11 killed in flash floods caused by torrential rain in northern Iraq
The death toll from flash floods caused by torrential rain in northern Iraq has risen to 11 on Friday
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Iraq's Nov crude exports exceed 98 mn barrels, generate revenue of $7.6 bn
Iraqi Ministry of Oil has said that the country exported 98.19 million barrels of crude oil in November
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Iraq refutes reports of US military exit extension, says Dec 31 is deadline
Iraq has denied reports that the US had extended the period of its military presence in Iraq beyond December 31.
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UN condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM 'in the strongest terms'
The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has condemned "in the strongest terms" the assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi
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Iraq says PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi unharmed in drone assassination attempt
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday, his office said in a statement.
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Turkish Parliament ratifies launching cross-border ops in Iraq, Syria
The motion also allowed the deployment of foreign armed forces in Turkey with the principles to be determined by the president.
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TVS Motor ties up with Bahwan International to strengthen presence in Iraq
As per the deal, ARATA International FZC, a subsidiary of Bahwan International Group (BIG), will be the new distributor of TVS in Iraq
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TVS Motor Company, Bahwan International Group join hands for Iraq market
Building on this partnership, the groups will also explore other avenues of cooperation in Oman and India
Colin Powell, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims, dies
Powell was the first American official to publicly lay the blame for the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida network
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Armed drones target Irbil international airport in Iraq near US consulate
Kurdistan's Counter-Terrorism Service said at least two drones carrying explosives targeted the airport. It said the attack did not lead to any casualties
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September 11 and the debacle of 'nation-building' in Iraq and Afghanistan
Nation-building in Afghanistan and Iraq was the resurrection of a doctrine that should have been buried after Vietnam.
13 Iraqi police officers killed in ISIS attack, says report
The attack late Saturday on the checkpoint in Satiha village in Kirkuk province also wounded five police. The security official said the clashes with the militants lasted for nearly an hour.
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Iraq hosts regional meeting aimed at easing Middle East tensions
Iraq hosts a regional conference Saturday aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and emphasising the Arab country's new role as mediator.
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US lawmakers debate repealing Saddam Hussein-era war measures on Iraq
The Biden administration encouraged lawmakers to repeal an authorisation for military action in Iraq crafted when Saddam Hussein was still alive
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United Nations panel pays $600 mn to Kuwait oil firm for invasion by Iraq
The corporation is the sole remaining claimant
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Joe Biden, Kadhimi seal agreement to end US combat mission in Iraq
The agreement comes at a politically delicate time for the Iraqi government and could be a boost for Baghdad
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US to end combat mission in Iraq by end of year: President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Monday that American forces in Iraq will end the combat mission by the end of the year while continuing to train and assist Iraqi forces.
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US President Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
The US troop presence has stood at about 2,500 since late last year when former President Donald Trump ordered a reduction from 3,000.
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