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- Huge blast at Baghdad ammo depot near Green Zone sends SHELLS FLYING into neighborhood (VIDEO)
A series of blasts shook Baghdad after a fire broke out at a militia arms depot, setting off a large stockpile of munitions – and reportedly sending some off into random directions to injure over a dozen people, mostly children.Aug 12, 2019 20:15World News - Iraqis storm Bahrain embassy, burn US & Israeli flags to protest ‘deal of the century’ (VIDEOS)Bahrain has condemned the storming of its embassy in Baghdad and recalled its ambassador, accusing the Iraqi government of failing to provide proper protection for the diplomatic compound.Jun 28, 2019 03:34World News
- Iraq won’t let US strike Iran from its territoryBaghdad will not allow Washington to use its military bases to launch an attack on Iran, the country's president stressed, thrashing Donald Trump's warmongering policies towards the Islamic Republic.Jun 26, 2019 03:33World News
- Katyusha rocket falls in Baghdad's Green zone where US embassy is located, no casualtiesA rocket was fired into Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone where the embassies of the US and other countries are located, the Iraqi military said, adding that casualties were avoided in the incident.May 19, 2019 18:03World News
- Simple precautions or plan to attack? What’s behind US & Germany’s recent moves in MideastGermany and the Netherlands halted training of Iraqi troops hours after the US said it will partially evacuate its Baghdad embassy. Amid growing tensions with Iran, analysts offered differing views on the reasons behind the moves.May 15, 2019 19:06World News
- Pompeo arrives in Baghdad for surprise visit amid US-Iran tensionsUS State Secretary Mike Pompeo has unexpectedly arrived in Baghdad for an unannounced visit, AFP reported citing Iraqi government sources. Pompeo had scrapped his visit to Germany, citing unspecified “pressing issues.”May 7, 2019 20:16World News
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