Iraq news
Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock
The real story of Zaidi is that he is largely unknown and appears to have been chosen almost by chance, as if Iraq’s politicians simply settled on a random figure to lead the country.
Iranian-backed militias strike Iraqi intelligence service in Baghdad escalation
US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms
Iraq's former PM who helped fuel ISIS makes unlikely comeback - analysis
British jihadist becomes suicide bomber after £1M government payout
Ronald Fiddler carried out an ISIS suicide mission a decade after the British government fought for his release from Guantanamo Bay.
Who are the people killed by Nouri al-Maliki, and why?
During his tenure from 2006 to 2014 he used the same routine as previous Iraqi governments, increasing his authoritarian power to maintain control.
Iraqi Shia cleric Sadr condemns Trump, calls to liberate Jerusalem
Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called the potential embassy move a “declaration of war on Islam,” and threatened the US embassy in Baghdad.
Iraqis celebrate first Christmas near Mosul after Islamic State pushback
The region of Nineveh is one of the most ancient settlements of Christianity, going back nearly 2,000 years.
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Analysis: What challenges will the CIA face under Trump?
Decision has to be made quickly on US support of Syrian rebels.
The end of Mosul battle is the beginning of the battle for Iraq
The future of Iraq in its current form is far from certain.
ISIS executes scores, stockpiles chemicals ahead of Iraqi military push in Mosul
Iraqi troops had found large stockpiles of sulfur and there were credible reports that Islamic State had used "phosphor projectiles" over Qayyara, close to Mosul.
What lies ahead at the gates of Mosul?
Iraq's counter-terrorism forces enter city suburbs as Mosul battle goes more smoothly than predicted, but much lies ahead.
Iraqi in wheelchair makes risky escape from Islamic State
Flanked by their four children, they looked behind them to see if any jihadists were still around to carry out their threats of shooting anyone who tried to flee Islamic State.
