Baghdad
ISIS numbers grow as Syrian instability continues, Iraq warns
In the rare interview, al-Shatri said Iraqi intelligence estimates suggest that ISIS’s presence in Syria has grown from roughly 2,000 fighters a year ago to as many as 10,000 terrorists today.
Iraq's former PM who helped fuel ISIS makes unlikely comeback - analysis
Iraq moves to reclaim Ain al-Assad as US-led coalition ends mission
After Iraq legalizes child marriage, Baghdad bridal market booms as young girls sold to older men
Airstrike hits military base south of Baghdad used by terror organization, sources say
A huge blast hit an Iraqi military base used by Popular Mobilization Forces near Baghdad.
On Iranian commander's request, Iraqi terrorists dial down attacks on US
Esmail Qaani said the militias should lie low to avoid US strikes on their senior commanders, destruction of key infrastructure, or even a direct retaliation against Iran, the sources said.
Iraq recalls envoy from Iran after attack on 'Israeli spy HQ'
The Iraqi government will take all legal measures against these actions that are considered a violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its people.
European rabbis to Sweden on Torah burning: Amend laws, ensure unity
The Swedish embassy in Baghdad faced the brunt of the outrage when it was stormed in protest.
Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Quran burning
Baghdad had notified the Swedish government "that any recurrence of the incident involving the burning of the Holy Quran on Swedish soil would necessitate severing diplomatic relations."
Swedish FM condemns storming of embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire early on Thursday morning.
Iraqi PM visits Syria in first trip since Syrian war
The Iraqi prime minister began an official visit to Syria on Sunday, for the first time since the outbreak of the Syrian war.
Syria-Iraq ties continue to thaw with FM Baghdad visit - analysis
Syria says it wants to work with Iraq to fight against “terror” as well as the drug trade.
The Sassoons are having a moment. Here’s why that matters
The Sassoon family cannot be reduced to a stereotype of wealthy Jewish collectors who assimilated into European culture, nor can they be seen simply as “The Rothschilds of the East.”
Belgium arrests suspected al Qaeda member over Iraq attacks
The attacks were carried out using car bombs against several government buildings among others, the statement said.
