Iraq

• Turkey begins new cross-border offensive against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq

  The offensive has left at least 19 suspected Kurdish rebels dead and has wounded at least four Turkish soldiers, Turkey's defense minister said Monday.

  World

  Apr 18
  
• Canada extends military mission in Iraq for another year

  Canada is extending its military mission in Iraq and the Middle East for another year, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Thursday evening.

  Canada

  Mar 31
  
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• Iran missile attack strikes near U.S. consulate in Iraq

  Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck early Sunday near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil

  World

  Mar 13
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• Ottawa grants emergency travel document to Canadian stuck in Iraq

  A Canadian woman trapped in Iraq, who has previously spent time stuck in Syrian prison camps, will receive an emergency travel document to return home.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
• Iraq’s prime minister unharmed after assassination attempt with armed drones

  Seven of al-Kadhimi's security guards were injured in the attack with two armed drones which occurred in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone area, officials said.

  World

  Nov 6, 2021
• U.S. combat mission in Iraq to conclude by the end of the year, Biden says

  Biden said the U.S. military will continue to assist Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State group, or ISIS.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2021
• 35 dead after suicide attack in Iraq, Islamic State claims responsibility

  The Islamic State said one of its militants blew up his explosive vest among the crowds.

  World

  Jul 19, 2021
• 66 dead, 100 injured after fire breaks out in COVID-19 ward at Iraq hospital

  An investigation has shown the fire in the COVID-19 ward at al-Hussain hospital in Iraq began when sparks from faulty wiring spread to an oxygen tank that then exploded.

  World

  Jul 13, 2021
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• At least 50 killed in COVID-19 hospital ward fire in Iraq

  The officials said the fire was caused by an electric short circuit, but did not provide more detail.

  World

  Jul 12, 2021
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• Donald Rumsfeld, 2-time U.S. Secretary of Defense, dies at 88

  Rumsfeld is the only person to serve twice as Pentagon chief. The first time, in 1975-77, he was the youngest ever. The next time, in 2001-06, he was the oldest.

  World

  Jun 30, 2021