The top U.S. commander there said Iraq may be headed for another civil war if the government can’t firm up control.
Vatican defends pope’s Iraq trip amid virus as ‘act of love’
The Vatican defended Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there, saying Tuesday all health care precautions have been taken and …
‘Constant fear’: Iraq and Syria face ISIL resurgence
ISIL’s ‘caliphate’ was destroyed in March 2019 but its ideology is still intact in the region and many fighters present.
The Latest: Vatican defends pope’s Iraq trip, stadium mass
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is defending Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there and concerns about crowds wanting to …
Vatican says pope’s planned Iraq trip is ‘act of love’ after criticism
The Vatican on Tuesday defended Pope Francis’s upcoming trip to Iraq, calling it an “act of love for this land, for its people, and for its Christians.”The comments come after experts advised against …
Pope Francis Prepares to Visit Iraq, Despite Covid-19 and Security Fears
For his first international trip since before the pandemic, the pope has chosen a country struggling with terrorist attacks and a spike in Covid-19 cases.
The Real Reason Why Iraq Paused Its Major Oil Deal With China
Iraq’s recent announcement of its oil deal with Chinese Zhenhua oil, and the following announcement of Baghdad pausing the deal falls perfectly in line with the country’s strategy vis-à-vis the U.S. a …
‘Looking for a flamingo?’: bird trafficking in Iraq – photo essay
When flamingos migrate to the southern Iraqi marshes in the winter months, the poachers are waiting – and so are the customers …
Pope Francis’ planned Iraq trip sparks security, health fears
Pope Francis heads to a country where ISIS tried its best to wipe Christians out altogether not so long ago. Add to the formidable pressure of lifting spirits in a war-torn country, there is a very …
‘Looking for a flamingo?’: Iraq’s lucrative bird trafficking industry
When flamingos migrate to the southern Iraqi marshes in the winter months, the poachers are waiting – and so are the customers …