Iraq
Baghdad’s new skate park offers hope for change among young Iraqis
One teenager who was one of the first to try out the park said he had been waiting for such a moment for five years.
Iraq passes Bill that critics say legalises child marriage
The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.
Protesters throw missiles and chase Iraqi PM’s car as he leaves Downing Street
The country’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, was meeting Sir Keir Starmer to discuss a ‘bespoke returns agreement’.
Starmer to host Iraqi PM for talks on migrant returns
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani and Sir Keir will announce a £12.3 billion export package during the visit to Downing Street.
George Bush believed he was on a ‘mission from God’ in Iraq
Newly released files show a senior US official confided in a UK envoy that American tactics were ‘politically crass’.
Iranian officer charged with murder after death of US citizen in Iraq
Authorities in New York said Mohammad Reza Nouri has been charged in federal court with multiple terrorism and murder-related charges.
Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner spared jail over Iraq War fraud charges
The 67-year-old was sentenced for three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.
Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar
Phil Shiner will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.
Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges
Phil Shiner, 67, was principal solicitor at law firm Public Interest Lawyers.
Global reaction to the fall of Assad ranges from jubilation to alarm
The fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm.