FIFA lifts three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international matches
FIFA has lifted its three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international football, a move hailed by the country`s sports authorities on Saturday as a boost for its most popular game.
Mar 17, 2018, 17:29 PM ISTTwo suicide car bombs explode on highway near oilfields in southern Iraq
Two suicide car bombers blew themselves up at checkpoints on a highway near oilfields in the southern Iraqi province of Basra on Friday, killing several people.
May 19, 2017, 23:25 PM ISTRadioactive material stolen in Iraq raises security concerns
Iraq is searching for "highly dangerous" radioactive material stolen last year, according to an environment ministry document and seven security, environmental and provincial officials who fear it could be used as a weapon if acquired by Islamic State.
Feb 18, 2016, 04:11 AM ISTIraqi force enters Basra to disarm tribal fighters
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi held his weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday in Basra.
Jan 15, 2016, 16:24 PM IST