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‘I am an Iraqi, I read’ festival kicks off in Baghdad
The ninth session of the Iraq Reading Festival kicked off on Saturday on the eastern bank of the Tigris River, in the center of the capital, Baghdad. The organizing committee stated that this initiative aims to activate the minds of Iraqis…
Gas tanker explosion in Baghdad kills nine, wounds many
At least nine people killed and 13 injured after a gas tanker explodes in an accident in the Iraqi capital, say security forces.
A gas tanker has exploded in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing at least nine people and injuring several…
Protesters gather in Tahrir Square to commemorate 3rd anniversary of October Revolution
Dozens of Iraqi protesters gathered on Tuesday, in Tahrir Square in central Baghdad, to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of October Revolution, amid heavy security measures, as several main roads leading to the square were closed. The…
Draw for the 25th edition of Arabian Gulf Cup hosted by Basra
Draw for the 25th edition of Arabian Gulf Cup was held Tuesday at Grand Millennium Hotel in Basra, southern Iraq, attended by delegations of the eight participating teams (Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Oman and Yemen).…
Iraqis’ reactions to Al-Alawi area bombing in Baghdad
The Green Zone area was bombed today Thursday by nine Katyusha rockets during the parliament session to elect a new president for Iraq, according to a statement by the Security Media Cell.
The bombing resulted in the injury of three…
Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as parliament prepared to meet
At least nine rockets land in and around the fortified area ahead of a parliament session to elect a new president.
Rockets have landed near the Iraqi capital’s Green Zone, home to government buildings and foreign missions, according to…
Urbanization threatens heritage buildings in Baghdad
The number of heritage buildings and homes has decreased due to urban expansion in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, especially the beach areas on the Tigris River. Many of these buildings with distinctive and unique decorations date back about…
Car explosion in Iraq’s Irbil kills one, injures four others
One person was killed and four were injured when a vehicle exploded in Iraq’s northern city of Irbil, the state news agency INA reported on Friday citing a statement by Kurdistan’s counter-terrorism service.
The agency also cited the…
Public returns to restored national museum after disruptions of unrest and Covid 19 fade in Baghdad
Staff at The Iraqi National Museum in Baghdad welcome the return of the local public and international visitors. The museum's organizers told A24 they are delighted with the influx of visitors from Iraq and abroad, noting the museum still…
Demonstrators continue to flock to Nisour Square
Thousands of demonstrators in Nisour Square headed Saturday afternoon to the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Demonstrators chanted slogans demanding the overthrow of the regime and the accountability of the…