Iraq

January 27, 2013

Kadim al Sahir at his concert in Byblos, Lebanon.
10:20 GMT

The 'Voice' star is said to be outraged that he snubbed the Baghdad Cultural Capital concert.

Thousands of Sunnis have taken to the streets to protest against mistreatment of their minority sect since late December.
05:00 GMT

Gunmen shot dead two soldiers and snatched three more west of Baghdad on Saturday in apparent revenge attacks, as mourners buried anti-government protesters that troops shot dead a day earlier.

January 24, 2013

The Turkish defence industry has increased exports by almost 36 per cent
12:29 GMT

Turkey increased its arms exports by almost 36 per cent in 2012, according to the Turkish Defence Industry Exporters Association.

Former Iraq Vice President Tareq Aziz.
11:01 GMT

Depressed and ill, Saddam Hussein’s former right-hand man has had enough.

January 22, 2013

At least 17 people were killed in three bombings in Iraq on Tuesday.
12:37 GMT

Three bombings in Baghdad killed at least 17 people on Tuesday in the latest round of violence in Iraq.

Available: Kadim Al Saher.
08:42 GMT

Caesar of Arabic music seeking his Cleopatra.

January 21, 2013

Baghdad has threatened Kurdistan with legal action over oil exports from the semi-autonomous northern region
13:14 GMT

Iraq has threatened the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region to the north of Baghdad with legal action over oil rights, in along-running dispute.

Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
08:41 GMT

A protestor in Iraq tried to set fire to himself in northern Iraq yesterday.

Iraq has discovered more oil in the southern Maysan province, after the first exploration by state-owned firms in 30 years
06:52 GMT

Iraq has discovered more oil in the country after the first exploration by state-owned companies in more than 30 years.

January 20, 2013

Iraq has reopened the border with Jordan following  Baghdad's decision to close it on January 9
11:20 GMT

Iraq has reopened its border with Jordan, allowing goods trucks to move across the border, after it was closed on January 9.

Despite a slowdown in violence, attacks by insurgent groups are still frequent. (AFP)
06:31 GMT

Four people were killed on Saturday morning in Iraq in bombings and a driveby shooting in the latest round of violence.

January 18, 2013

Shatha, the new 'Beauty'?
11:10 GMT

Iraqi singer Shatha Hassoun and USE singer Ahlam are being described as the new Beaty and the Beast after wedding for the Qatari royal family.

January 17, 2013

Increasing numbers of Turkish workers are heading to the Middle East to find employment, new statistics show
12:43 GMT

Turkey is sending increasing numbers fo workers abroad to for employment, with the Middle East gaining the lion's share.

Jordan and Iraq have discussed the possibility of setting up an economic free zone between the two countries
12:19 GMT

Jordan and Iraq have discussed the possibility of setting up an economic free zone between the two countries.

An Iraqi security officer inspects the site of an explosion on Wednesday in Kirkuk. (Marwan Ibrahim/AFP)
09:44 GMT

Two car bombs killed at least 11 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq on Thursday.