In Iraq, old grievances fuel deadly protests People have vented their anger over unemployment, high prices, power cuts and a lack of usable water. Updated 19 Jul, 2018 10:03am
Iraqi army tackles its demons 15 years after Saddam fall “They had expertise and methods inherited from the army,” retired army commander Khalaf says. Updated 08 Apr, 2018 10:43am
IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges Baghdad may be basking in its battlefield success now, relying on military might will not be enough in the longer term. Updated 11 Dec, 2017 09:28am
Baghdad cafe marks 100 years as intellectual hub BAGHDAD: Seated at tables with glasses of tea in the heart of Baghdad’s bookshop district, the customers of... Published 25 Nov, 2017 07:05am
Barzani isolated by his drive for Kurdish independence BAGHDAD: Iraqi Kurdish leader Massud Barzani, the driving force behind last month’s independence vote. Published 24 Oct, 2017 06:58am