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# baghdad - This year 2022

23 protestors shot dead in Baghdad Green Zone clashes as shelling continued overnight

Aug 30th 2022, 7:15 AM 9,134 Views 7 Comments

It is believed that the dead are supporters of Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr who has announced that he was quitting politics.

Nine schoolteachers among 11 dead in Iraq minibus crash

# Baghdad

Nine schoolteachers among 11 dead in Iraq minibus crash

Apr 16th 2022, 11:36 AM 12,905 Views 6 Comments

The minibus collided with a 4×4 travelling in the opposite direction “due to high speed and the driver of the second vehicle’s lack of attention”.

# baghdad - Last year 2021

# Iraq

Tensions rise after Iraqi PM survives assassination attempt

Nov 7th 2021, 6:05 PM 14,323 Views 4 Comments

Seven of Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s security guards were injured in the attack by at least two armed drones in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone area.

# Attack

At least 30 killed in bomb attack at Baghdad market

Jul 19th 2021, 10:00 PM 11,568 Views 5 Comments

The blast happened a day before the Eid al-Adha holiday.

Fire at Baghdad Covid hospital kills 82, leaves 110 wounded

# Iraq

Fire at Baghdad Covid hospital kills 82, leaves 110 wounded

Apr 25th 2021, 10:46 AM 12,705 Views 11 Comments

Flames spread quickly across multiple floors in the middle of the night.

# baghdad - All time

Explainer: Why Qasem Soleimani's death is a turning point between the US and Iran

# Baghdad

Explainer: Why Qasem Soleimani's death is a turning point between the US and Iran

Jan 3rd 2020, 10:49 AM 40,312 Views 63 Comments

The killing of Iran’s top general could draw forceful Iranian retaliation against American interests in the Middle East.

Iran warns of 'severe revenge' after top general killed in US airstrike

# Qasem Soleimani

Iran warns of 'severe revenge' after top general killed in US airstrike

Updated Jan 3rd 2020, 10:03 AM 44,224 Views 62 Comments

The Pentagon described the operation as a “decisive defensive action”.

Protesters storm US embassy in Baghdad chanting 'Death to America'

# Iraq

Protesters storm US embassy in Baghdad chanting 'Death to America'

Updated Dec 31st 2019, 7:30 PM 36,252 Views 71 Comments

US security forces inside the compound fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowds.

Dozens of people killed during anti-government protests in Iraq

# Baghdad

Dozens of people killed during anti-government protests in Iraq

Oct 26th 2019, 2:19 PM 9,993 Views 20 Comments

Nearly 200 people have died and thousands have been wounded since the rallies first began earlier this mont.

Week of protests in Iraq leave 30 people dead

# Baghdad

Week of protests in Iraq leave 30 people dead

Oct 3rd 2019, 10:45 PM 8,011 Views 6 Comments

Protesters have been angered by corruption and unemployment.

At least 26 killed in Baghdad twin suicide blast

# Iraq

At least 26 killed in Baghdad twin suicide blast

Jan 15th 2018, 7:30 AM 4,568 Views 5 Comments

This has been the second attack on the capital in three days.

Iraqi forces seize ground from Kurds amid soaring tensions between two US allies

# Kirkuk

Iraqi forces seize ground from Kurds amid soaring tensions between two US allies

Oct 16th 2017, 2:55 PM 9,107 Views 10 Comments

The US-led coalition against the Islamic State has urged the two sides to focus on fighting the extremists.

IS claims responsibility as two separate bombings kill at least 122 in Pakistan and Iraq

# Terror Attacks

IS claims responsibility as two separate bombings kill at least 122 in Pakistan and Iraq

Feb 16th 2017, 7:10 PM 7,985 Views 15 Comments

A Pakistani shrine was targeted, and a car bomb exploded in Baghdad today.

Suicide car bomb kills at least 32 in busy Baghdad neighbourhood

# Sadr City

Suicide car bomb kills at least 32 in busy Baghdad neighbourhood

Jan 2nd 2017, 10:09 AM 7,999 Views 18 Comments

Many of the victims were labourers waiting for work.

At least 12 newborn babies killed in fire at maternity hospital in Iraq

# Baghdad

At least 12 newborn babies killed in fire at maternity hospital in Iraq

Aug 10th 2016, 9:51 AM 10,555 Views 18 Comments

Electrical fires are common in the Iraqi capital and elsewhere across the country because of shoddy maintenance and poor wiring.

Baghdad death toll now at 250, making it the worst bombing since the invasion

# Isis

Baghdad death toll now at 250, making it the worst bombing since the invasion

Jul 6th 2016, 9:46 AM 8,561 Views 22 Comments

An Isis suicide bomber detonated a lorry packed with explosives in the predominantly-Shia Karrada district of the Iraqi capital during preparations for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr

At least 119 people killed as bomb attacks rock Baghdad

# Explosions

At least 119 people killed as bomb attacks rock Baghdad

Jul 3rd 2016, 6:40 PM 23,167 Views 134 Comments

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bombing in a statement posted online.

Chaos reigns in Iraq as rioters break into Baghdad's Green Zone

# Fortress

Chaos reigns in Iraq as rioters break into Baghdad's Green Zone

May 1st 2016, 2:14 PM 13,915 Views 25 Comments

More than 55 people have also died in a number of bomb blasts.

At least 30 dead after suicide bomber hits football match

# Baghdad

At least 30 dead after suicide bomber hits football match

Mar 25th 2016, 8:02 PM 30,286 Views 46 Comments

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Group of American civilians kidnapped in Iraq

# Baghdad

Group of American civilians kidnapped in Iraq

Jan 18th 2016, 9:16 AM 12,429 Views 13 Comments

The individuals were taken from an interpreter’s home in Baghdad.

40 years of tragedy: The hajj has been plagued by disaster

# Deadly Stampede

40 years of tragedy: The hajj has been plagued by disaster

Sep 26th 2015, 3:45 PM 16,738 Views 72 Comments

Over 3,980 people have died in tragedies in the hajj since 1975.

Isis has perfected the suicide and car bombs so they're now 'works of art'

# War

Isis has perfected the suicide and car bombs so they're now 'works of art'

Jul 19th 2015, 7:45 AM 15,640 Views 24 Comments

A policeman said they were “so sophisticated that they destroyed everything”.

US bombs Islamic State near Baghdad for first time

# Air Strike

US bombs Islamic State near Baghdad for first time

Sep 16th 2014, 7:45 AM 9,083 Views 51 Comments

Last week Obama ordered a “relentless” war against the Islamic State.

Countries to support Iraq by "any means necessary" against Islamic State

# Military Assistance

Countries to support Iraq by "any means necessary" against Islamic State

Sep 15th 2014, 10:39 PM 12,069 Views 85 Comments

30 diplomats met today in Paris on the issue.

US considers rescue mission for trapped Yazidi refugees in Iraq

# Nuri Al-Maliki

US considers rescue mission for trapped Yazidi refugees in Iraq

Aug 11th 2014, 6:33 AM 6,666 Views 47 Comments

It comes as the country’s prime minister said he would sue the president in a desperate bid to cling to his job.

23 people have been killed by a Baghdad suicide car bomb

# Police Checkpoint

23 people have been killed by a Baghdad suicide car bomb

Jul 22nd 2014, 10:54 PM 3,953 Views 25 Comments

At least five of the those killed were policemen, as were eight of those wounded.

Mass grave of 53 men, tied up and executed, found in Iraq

# Baghdad

Mass grave of 53 men, tied up and executed, found in Iraq

Jul 9th 2014, 4:51 PM 5,568 Views 18 Comments

Separately today, the Iraqi prime minister has accused the Kurdish government of protecting militants.

# Iraq

The US has begun flying armed drones over Iraq

Jun 28th 2014, 10:07 AM 6,734 Views 65 Comments

The US says that drones are purely to protect their military advisers.

John Kerry makes unannounced trip to Iraq's Kurdish region as country teeters on the brink

# Tensions

John Kerry makes unannounced trip to Iraq's Kurdish region as country teeters on the brink

Jun 24th 2014, 8:01 AM 4,585 Views 44 Comments

There is an increasingly urgent diplomatic push to stop Iraq from tearing apart.

US support for Iraq will be "intense, sustained"... but only if leaders work towards lasting peace

# Insurgency

US support for Iraq will be "intense, sustained"... but only if leaders work towards lasting peace

Jun 23rd 2014, 4:18 PM 3,085 Views 21 Comments

The US Secretary of State John Kerry made the remarks today during a visit Baghdad’s Green Zone.

# Isis

Iraqi troops show strength, but ISIS captures key crossing

Jun 22nd 2014, 7:29 AM 3,988 Views 11 Comments

The seizure of Al-Qaim leaves just one of three official border crossings with Syria in the hands of the central government.

Obama ready to send 300 military advisers to Iraq

# Action

Obama ready to send 300 military advisers to Iraq

Jun 19th 2014, 7:57 PM 5,292 Views 50 Comments

He said that the US would be prepared to take targeted and precise military action.

US may send 100 special forces to Baghdad: official

# Iraq

US may send 100 special forces to Baghdad: official

Jun 19th 2014, 5:36 PM 4,751 Views 19 Comments

President Obama has vowed not to approve “boots on the ground” in Iraq — three years after a large American force withdrew.

GOAL sends emergency team to Iraq as crisis worsens, ISIS close in on Baghdad

# Deployed

GOAL sends emergency team to Iraq as crisis worsens, ISIS close in on Baghdad

Jun 17th 2014, 2:27 PM 3,656 Views 12 Comments

The agency warns that with the ongoing civil war in Syria, aid workers will be stretched.

Iran offers help against militants in Iraq... but only if the US makes the first move

# Insurgency

Iran offers help against militants in Iraq... but only if the US makes the first move

Jun 14th 2014, 2:41 PM 7,959 Views 76 Comments

The offer came as Iraqi commanders said the army had recaptured two towns north of Baghdad as they prepared a fightback.

US considering "all the options" as militants move towards Baghdad

# Crisis

US considering "all the options" as militants move towards Baghdad

Jun 13th 2014, 7:23 AM 4,721 Views 87 Comments

President Barack Obama’s comments come after the cities of Mosul and Tikrit fell to insurgents during lightning advances.

Militants seize Iraq's second largest city, as troops throw away uniforms and abandon posts

# Mosul

Militants seize Iraq's second largest city, as troops throw away uniforms and abandon posts

Jun 10th 2014, 10:17 AM 6,384 Views 101 Comments

The militant groups have launched a series of major operations in Iraq in recent days, killing scores of people and highlighting the weakness of the country’s security forces.