Pope returns to Rome following historic tour of Iraq
Public health experts voice concerns around Covid-19 as crowds gathered to see pontiff
Pope Francis holds historic meeting with Iraq’s top Shia cleric
Pope appeals for coexistence in land torn by sectarianism and violence
Pope Francis’s visit to Iraq weighted with deep symbolism
Trip carries message of common origin, fraternity between Christianity, Judaism and Islam
Mosul’s new masters: After Isis, came the mafia
‘The mafia are stealing the money, the ideas and the hope’ in the Iraqi city
Iraq condemns US air strikes as unacceptable and dangerous
US military carried out strikes against Kataib Hezbollah after rocket attack on contractor
Middle East: Violence recedes, but volatility persists
Year in Review: Despite a reduction in conflict, politics remain fragile
Iraqis take to the streets to celebrate prime minister’s resignation
Adel Abdel Mahdi steps down after months of protests that have left 420 dead
Iranian consulate in Iraq torched as anti-Tehran protests intensify
Almost 400 killed by Iraqi security forces and unknown gunmen since protests began last month
Protester killed as fresh clashes erupt in Iraq despite cleric’s plea
More than 280 killed since protests over lack of jobs and services began on October 1st
At least one dead amid fresh protests in Iraq
Demonstrators march towards Baghdad’s Green Zone as they rally against corruption
Iraqis plan fresh wave of protests amid growing frustration
Southern Shias to take to the streets to demand water, jobs, and an end to corruption
Powerful Iraqi cleric calls on Kurds to end independence push
Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani wades into debate after voters backed breakaway in referendum
Top Shia cleric calls for civilians to be spared in assault on Falluja
Large civilian death toll in mainly Sunni city could aggravate sectarian tensions in Iraq
Chess forbidden in Islam, rules Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti
Game encourages gambling, sheikh says, though outright ban unlikely to be enforced
‘Divine revenge’ on Saudi Arabia could take many forms
Iran looks set to make things difficult for the kingdom after execution of Shia cleric
Iraqi prime minister moves to ease access to Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone
Haider al-Abadi issues order to security forces in an apparent bid to improve daily life for ordinary Iraqis as the country braces for fresh protests
Iraq parliament vote gives prime minister Abadi more power
Vote leads to biggest shakeup in governing system since US military occupation
Iraqi PM to end sectarian power-sharing system
Haidar al-Abadi takes anti-corruption measures in face of mounting unrest
Curfew in Iraqi city amid fears of advance by Islamic State
Move comes as serie sof attacks in Baghdad kill at least 28 people
France conducts air strikes in north Iraq
President Obama says Paris is a ‘solid partner in fight against terrorism’
French jets strike Islamic State target in Iraq
Islamic State has seized one third of country and large parts of neighbouring Syria
US military bombs two more targets in northern Iraq
Members of Congress support air strikes but Republicans question Obama’s long-term strategy
Despite his tarnished past, Ahmad Chalabi is in running to be leader of Iraq
Formerly shunned by the US, Chalabi is seen as a potentially unifying force
Militants take Iraq gas town; reports of Syria strikes on Isis
Maliki claims Syria carried out airstrikes inside Iraqi territory this week
Militants seize northern Iraqi town as tensions escalate
Photographs on a militant web site show the bodies of 170 soldiers
‘Iraq can solve this matter, but if they ask for help, we will give it,’ says Rouhani
Iran is playing down the threat faced by Baghdad but says backup is at hand
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