Pope Francis says he will visit Iraq as ‘pilgrim of peace’
On the eve of his trip to Iraq, Pope Francis paid tribute on Thursday to those who have suffered ...
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Pope’s Planned Visit to Iraq, Amid Pandemic, Raises Questions of Timing
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has said that he has canceled trips during the pandemic because “in conscience I ...
US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops
The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq says at least 10 rockets have targeted an Iraqi military base in western Iraq ...
In Iraq, Pope reaches out to top Shiite cleric
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, on a historic trip to Iraq, will on Saturday hold a hugely symbolic meeting with ...
Iraq receives first Covid vaccines, gift from China
BAGHDAD: Iraq on Tuesday received 50,000 Sinopharm vaccines donated by China, the health ministry announced, launching a long-awaited vaccination ...
Turkey summons Iran envoy to Ankara in ongoing row over involvement in Iraq
Turkey summoned on Sunday Iran's ambassador to Ankara to demand support in the fight against “terrorism” and protest Tehran’s ...
In oil-rich Iraq, a few women buck norms, take rig site jobs
It’s nearly dawn and Zainab Amjad has been up all night working on an oil rig in southern Iraq. ...
Iraq reports 3,543 new COVID-19 cases, 692,241 in total
The Iraqi Ministry of Health reported 3,543 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the total nationwide infections to 692,241, ...
Three protesters killed in clashes with Iraq security forces in Nasiriyah
Three protesters were shot dead Friday in clashes with Iraqi security forces in Nasiriyah, medics said, amid a resurgence ...
U.S. Airstrikes in Syria Target Iran-Backed Militias That Rocketed American Troops in Iraq
WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria against buildings belonging to what the ...