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With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt

As the pandemic continues to spread, governments across the Middle East are clamping down on the region's cherished traditions: No more massive weddings and celebrations.

Iraq names new PM as rockets hit base hosting foreign troops

Iraq's president names a former governor of Najaf city Adnan Zurfi as prime minister-designate, following weeks of political infighting.

Rockets hit Iraq base hosting foreign troops: military

The last week has seen a renewed spike in rockets hitting Iraqi bases hosting foreign forces, with three coalition troops killed on March 11 in a similar attack on the Taji airbase, which was hit again on March 14.

Why are the US and Iraq killing each other’s soldiers again?

The US strikes that target Shia militias actually target a branch of the Iraqi Army.

Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops

There was no immediate word on casualties at Camp Taji, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.

Pentagon threatening retaliatory strike after attack in Iraq

Three service members were killed, including two Americans, and a dozen more were injured when a barrage of rockets was fired at a military base in Iraq on Wednesday.

Iraqi prime minister candidate Allawi quits as vacuum looms

Iraq's prime minister-designate announced his withdrawal from the post after failing to secure parliamentary support for his Cabinet selection.

UN envoy condemns use of birdshot against Iraqi protesters

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq said it had received credible allegations of protesters being targeted with hunting rifles, stones and firebombs on the nights of February 14-16, leading to at least 50 injuries.

Iraq's new PM is backed by powerful cleric Sadr, and the same old violence

Mohammed Allawi represents the same establishment protesters want to get rid of, and this is best encapsulated by Moqtada al Sadr's u-turn on the protest movement.

Iraqi students protest after overnight clashes

Iraqi protesters converged on Baghdad's Tahrir Square, the epicentre of the four-month anti-government protest movement, to condemn the militia attack on Najaf protesters late night on Wednesday.

Iraq protester stabbed to death in clash between rival camps

The protester was stabbed in the neck and died of his wounds in hospital, while three others were hurt after being hit with batons by followers of cleric Moqtada al Sadr, medics and police say.

US plan aims to legitimise occupation, destruction of Palestine - Turkey

"US' so-called peace plan aims to legitimise occupation, destruction and oppression of Palestine," Turkey's National Security Council (MGK) said in a statement on Thursday.