Iraq
July 11, 2012
Arab media reports on Wednesday said that the Syrian ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf Fares, defected.
July 9, 2012
Saudi Arabia has reopened an old oil pipeline built by Iraq to bypass Gulf shipping lanes, giving Riyadh scope to export more of its crude from Red Sea terminals should Iran try to block the Strait of Hormuz.
July 5, 2012
Iraqi star Kadim Al Sahir and Najwa Karam's backing singers were among those paying tribute to Algerian legend, Warda at the recent concert for independence.
July 3, 2012
Iraq and Syria's power politics come under the light: Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity denied on Monday that power provided to Syria was from its northern province of Mosul, adding that it was instead from Iran.
A series of attacks Tuesday in central and southern Iraq left at least 30 dead, reported police and medical sources.
July 1, 2012
Even though the makers and jury of the first ever Kurdistan beauty queen contest were Lebanese celebs and a Lebanese plastic surgeon, there were no bikini clad beauties in sight. First for Arbil, Miss Kurdistan and other local talents' beauty was displayed in more conservative garb.
June 27, 2012
Visiting minister invites partnerships as country looks to build 2.5m homes Negotiations likely to be finalised in 30 days.
June 13, 2012
At least 44 people were killed in a series of bombings and armed attacks early Wednesday in Baghdad, its surroundings and the city of Hilla (center of the country)
June 12, 2012
The Iraqi government has approved an agreement paving the way for the construction of a long-awaited gas pipeline to Jordan.
June 6, 2012
The Iraqi singer says he's postponed his album release because of Arab fans who are going through "tough times".
June 4, 2012
A suicide car bomber Monday destroyed the headquarters of a Shiite religious foundation in Baghdad, killing at least 26 people
May 17, 2012
Iraq's national carrier is planning to re-emerge as a major regional airline, with the first of 40 Boeing aircraft set to be delivered next year.
May 13, 2012
According to "Al Muheet" website, Iraqi singer Shada Hassoun is to shoot a music video of her song "Alaa El Din" (Aladdin) this month.
May 8, 2012
The Interpol announced Tuesday the international dissemination of a request for the arrest or extradition at the request of Iraq against its Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi.
May 6, 2012
Iraq aims to double power provision in a year in a bid to bridge a shortage that remains a key frustration for ordinary Iraqis.