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It is ubiquitous in Iraq -- a diamond-shaped bread known as "samoon" which provides an inexpensive companion to almost any meal served up on tables across the country. Abu Sajjad, a bakery owner in central Baghdad, said he takes a fresh batch out of the oven every 45 seconds. The…

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Small businesses, big dreams: Iraq's women entrepreneurs

Baghdad (AFP) - The sewing machines and fabric that surround Alaa Adel at her "Iraqcouture" studio in Baghdad are testament to her success in deeply patriarchal Iraq.

AFP

Australian soldier removed from secretive anti-terror program over sexual harassment allegations

An Australian Special Forces soldier is removed from a secretive multinational operation tracking foreign jihadists after multiple allegations of sexual harassment from other members in the program.

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‘They Have to Balance’: New Iraqi Leader Tilts the Scales Toward U.S.

Mohammed al-Sudani’s public support of U.S. troops reflects a behind-the-scenes shift—and the continued threat from the Islamic State.

Foreign Policy

Did US Dollar Restrictions in Iraq Affect Tehran?

A senior Iraqi government financial official said that the aim of the US restrictions imposed on selling dollars to banks and merchants is purely political and chiefly aims to curb the smuggling of hard currencies abroad, especially to Iran. The New York Federal Reserve had introduced tighter controls on international…

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Iraq PM's Washington Visit Aims to Resolve 'Dollar Crisis'

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein are preparing to visit Washington separately to discuss two main issues: the dollar crisis and the “strategic framework” agreement between Baghdad and the US. While Hussein is slated to visit the US late next week, he announced that Sudani…

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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Iraq on Winning Arabian Gulf Cup

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, congratulated on Monday Iraq on its successful hosting of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup. He also congratulated Iraq on winning the tournament for the first time. He sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, wishing Iraq and…

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Who is Nadhim Zahawi? Millionaire ex-Chancellor in hot water over his tax affairs

A row over his tax bill threatens to derail the career of the top Tory, who arrived in the UK from Iraq as a 11-year-old and has since held some of the most senior jobs in Government

Daily Mirror

Iraqi PM walks diplomatic tightrope in crackdown on dollars smuggled to Iran

Under pressure from Washington to stem the flow of dollars into Iran, Iraq's prime minister sent elite counter-terrorism forces more accustomed to battling Islamist militants to shut down dealers smuggling the currency to the Islamic Republic.

Reuters

Iraqi PM replaces Central Bank governor over currency drop

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s move comes after a fall in value of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar.

Al Jazeera

Iraqi PM Discusses Anti-Corruption Measures with Judiciary

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Sunday that his government is working on ensuring the independence of the Iraqi judiciary. Sudani’s statement followed two separate meetings he held with the President of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Faiq Zaidan and President of the Federal Supreme Court Judge Jassim…

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Iraqi PM Replaces Central Bank Governor over Currency Drop

Iraq’s prime minister on Monday replaced the governor of the country's Central Bank following a weekslong plunge of the Iraqi dinar, the state news agency reported. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani made the move after the governor, Mustafa Ghaleb Mukheef, told him he no longer wishes to stay in the…

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Gulf Cup in Iraq marred by deadly stampede, logistical slips

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq saw the Gulf Cup as a chance to rehabilitate its image after a years-long football hosting ban, but a deadly stampede and organising gaffes have dampened the cheer despite its home victory.

AFP

Iraq’s ‘Gulf 25’ Win Intensifies Need for Deeper Ties with Arab Neighbors

Iraqi leaders and officials are avoiding to use the term “Arab Gulf” when congratulating their country’s football team for winning the “25th Arabian Gulf Cup,” but Muqtada al-Sadr has decided to continue challenging Tehran by calling the waterway dividing Iran from its Arab neighbors the “Arab Gulf.” In a tweet,…

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Al Jazeera

Ticketless fans, organisers blamed for Iraq stadium stampede

Thousands of ticketless fans had gathered outside Basra International Stadium ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final.

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Veterans can plug the labor shortage bedeviling corporate America, says Wounded Warrior CEO

Disabled veterans are an untapped resource for employers, says Wounded Warrior Project's CEO.

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Stringent US Moves against Money Flows from Iraq to Iran

The decline in the value of Iraq’s national currency and the rise in the prices of foodstuffs and imported goods can be traced back to remarkable change in the policy adopted by the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Both bodies have had a policy shift…

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Artist asks British Museum to return Assyrian treasure to Iraq in swap

Sculptor Michael Rakowitz says he will give his fourth-plinth bull to Tate Modern if Iraq can share custody

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Treasure hunters circle in search of Islamic State’s lost loot

The ruins of Iraq and Syria are proving a treasure trove, with former foes vying to uncover buried bullion, dollars and jewels

The Independent UK

Deadly stampede could affect Iraq's World Cup hopes

Iraq has won the Gulf Cup for the first time since 1988 with a 3-2 victory over Oman but the triumph was marred by a deadly stampede outside the Basra International Stadium

Manchester Evening News

Traffic chaos as crowds storm Wilmslow Road after Iraq football victory

Officers from Greater Manchester Police were also on the scene to help manage the crowds

Reuters

German lawmakers recognise Islamic State crimes against Yazidis as genocide

German lawmakers on Thursday recognised as genocide crimes committed by Islamic State (IS) militants against minority Yazidis in Iraq in 2014.

AFP

German parliament recognises Yazidi 'genocide' in Iraq

Berlin (AFP) - Germany's lower house of parliament recognised on Thursday the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq as a "genocide", and called for measures to assist the besieged minority.

Reuters

Factbox-Iran's Revolutionary Guards: from military operations to business empire

Iran's armed forces general staff, which coordinates activities between its conventional army and the Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned the European Union on Thursday not to list the elite force as a terrorist entity, state media reported.

The Independent UK

Stampede outside stadium in Iraq kills 2, injures dozens

A stampede outside a stadium in southern Iraq has killed two person and injured dozens

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