Over 150 people injured in Monday protests in Baghdad – Human Rights Watchdog
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: More than 150 people were injured and three more killed on Monday during the protests in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, the Iraqi Independent High Commission for Human Rights (IHCHR) said.
Two rockets hit US military stronghold in Baghdad - Reports
Damascus/Sputnik/UNI: Two rockets fell on the Taji Camp north of Baghdad where US military personnel is stationed, the Sky News Arabia reported on Monday, citing Iraqi security sources.
UN expresses concern following wave of street protests in Iraq and elsewhere
New York: The United Nations is urging authorities in Iraq to allow citizens to exercise their right to freedom of expression after the security forces opened fire on mass anti-government protests which began earlier this week.
Civilian killed, 25 wounded in twin blasts in Iraq's capital: source
Baghdad, Jul 16 (Xinhua/UNI) A civilian was killed and 25 others wounded on Monday in two explosions at a Shiite mosque in the southwest of Iraq's capital Baghdad, an interior ministry source said.
Iraq : Six IS would-be suicide bombers killed
Baghdad, May 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Iraqi security forces on Monday killed six would-be suicide bombers affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group in an operation in Iraq's western province of Anbar, the Iraqi military said.
Rocket explosion rocks Green Zone in central Baghdad
Baghdad, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) An explosion was heard in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad in Iraq on Sunday evening, while sirens could be heard following the blast, a security source said.
Kuwait condemns suicide bombing in eastern Baghdad
Kuwait City, May 10 (Xinhua/UNI) Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah condemned a suicide bomb attack in Iraq, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said on Friday.
Pompeo says visited Baghdad to reassure Iraq over Iran's alleged escalating activity
Washington, May 8 (Sputnik/UNI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters he paid a surprise quick visit to Iraq to pledge US support to the Baghdad government amid reports of troubling indications from Iran.
Iraqi model, social media sensation Tara Fares shot dead in Baghdad
Baghdad, Sept 28 (IBNS): A popular Iraqi model, who had also gained popularity on social media platforms, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Baghdad city of Iraq, media reports said on Friday.
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Remembering 22 colleagues killed by the “horrific terrorist attack” on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad 15 years ago, Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all staff to pay tribute to the fallen by “continuing their mission,” and keep going to “dangerous places with the aim of making them safer”.
UN should never be a target, Baghdad bombing survivors stress, 15 years after deadly attack
New York, Aug 11 (IBNS): On 19 August 2003, a suicide bomber drove a truck full of explosives to the United Nations headquarters in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Iraq, and blew it up, killing 22 people – among them Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the head of the UN mission in Iraq.
Iraq elections: Is Prime Minister Abadi set to lose?
Baghdad May 14 (IBNS): With the lion share of the votes counted, Iraq's Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi is set to lose the polls.
UN condemns twin suicide attacks in Baghdad
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): Strongly condemning two terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization’s support for the country in its fight against terrorism.
7.3M earthquake strikes Iraq-Iran border, kills at least 130 people
Baghdad/Tehran, Nov 13 (IBNS): At least 130 people have died after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the border region between Iraq and Iran, reports said.
Twin explosions in Baghdad kills 25
Baghdad, Aug 28 (IBNS): Two blasts rocked Iraqi city of Baghdad on Monday which left at least 25 people killed, media reports said.