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Palestinians in Lebanon had gathered to celebrate Donald Trump's election loss.
The Iraqi government has delayed the publication of an investigation into last week's killings in Farhatiya, where at least eight people were killed by suspected members of a pro-Iran militia.
The Iraq Report: Sectarian killings revive fears of strife
A mass killing and an attack on Kurdish political headquarters suggest ethno-sectarian tensions are flaring again, with many questioning whether Iraq can resolve such disputes under its current system.
Iraqi father faces militia as he seeks missing son
Jasb’s father has been searching for justice that has run repeatedly against one major obstacle: the increasing helplessness of Iraq’s ...
A year after unprecedented Iraq protests, what has changed?
The nationwide demonstrations which broke out on October 1, 2019 spiralled into a decentralised movement slamming unemployment, poor public ...
The Iraq Report: US drawdown will embolden Iran's proxies
Iran-backed militias will feel emboldened by a reduction of capable enemies on their doorstep, and could seek to expand their power and influence even further.
The Iraq Report: France asserts itself as US withdraws
France is eyeing a role in Iraq as the United States continues to drawdown its presence in the country.
Highest Nile waters for a century swamp Sudan
Seasonal floods have killed 94 people, injured 46 and destroyed or damaged over 60,000 homes across Sudan during the current season
Basra killings expose Iraq's deadly web of corruption
An alleged cover-up of the killing of local activists in Basra reveals how a corrupt political network in southern Iraq is ready to do anything ...
The Iraq Report: Anti-corruption activists assassinated with impunity
A series of prominent figures, from academics to social media influencers and political activists, are once again being targeted for ...
Comment: Reham Yacoub's assassination is evidence of an increasingly restricted space for free speech and protest in Iraq, write Taif Alkhudary ...
As Kadhimi heads to Washington, Iran-backed militias increase attacks
With Tehran and Washington competing for influence in Iraq, the gulf between pro-Iranian factions and Baghdad's US-friendly premier is growing.
Angry protests in Basra after activist killed by militiamen
Iraqis in Basra have reacted furiously to the killing of an anti-corruption activist by suspected militia members, amid a lack of progress in ...
Egyptian cashier slapped by Kuwaiti recalls shocking incident
Egyptian cashier, Tarek Ashour made headlines in July after a video showing a Kuwaiti man slapping him went viral. In an emotional post on ...
The Iraq Report: Support for Iran evaporates
As temperatures soar in Iraq, violence against protesters returns despite promises of reconciliation by the new PM, while Iran's role in the ...
Egypt executes 7 over killing of policeman in 2013
Seven people have been executed by Egyptian authorities for their alleged involvement in the killing of a police officer in 2014, officials confirmed.
WATCH: Outrage after Kuwaiti man beats Egyptian cashier
A Kuwaiti man slapped an Egyptian cashier at least three times, until security intervened and urged the cashier to not press charges.
The Iraq Report: Iran outplays Saudi on diplomatic front
Iraq has found itself caught in a delicate balancing act between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Iraq forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad
German activist Hella Mewis was freed by Iraqi security forces after being kidnapped earlier this week.
German woman kidnapped in Baghdad
Hella Mewis, who ran arts programmes in the Iraqi capital, was "kidnapped" on Monday as police officers watched, a security source said.
The Iraq Report: Coronavirus cases spiral out of control
While Iraq saw a relatively under-reported spread of Covid-19 in the first five months of 2020, June alone saw a 600 percent spike in infections.
Covid-19 has become Egypt's unofficial executioner
Comment: Sisi's regime knew full well that Scorpion prison's derelict, unsanitary hospital was full of Covid-19 cases, but they sent journalist ...
Iraq Olympic football team goalkeeper found dead in car
Karrar Ibrahim was found dead in his car in the Al-Saadoun area of the capital Baghdad on Friday, authorities confirmed.
Without accountability, al-Hashimi's assassination will not be the last
Comment: Al-Hashimi was working towards a robust and inclusive Iraqi state. His assassination must not be met with impunity. ...
Israel is reportedly waiting on the Palestinian group's response to the proposal.
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