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Palestinian commander targeted in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sources say

Palestinian commander targeted in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sources say

The strike hit a building in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon, the sources said.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader

Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader

The wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi received a death sentence for collaborating with the group and detaining Yazidi women in her home.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge

Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge

An official said "two explosive devices planted along the road leading to Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery were detonated remotely by terrorists".
Thu Jan 04 2024
Saddam Hussein fell. Then violence in Iraq spiralled

Saddam Hussein fell. Then violence in Iraq spiralled

Al Qaeda began a devastating insurgency, unleashing bombs and beheading people.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Two decades after Saddam's fall, Iraqis still haunted by disappearances

Two decades after Saddam's fall, Iraqis still haunted by disappearances

Relatives of thousands of people who were killed or disappeared under the dictator believed they would soon find out the fate of love ones.
Mon Mar 13 2023
'Every victim of Saddam Hussein was waiting for this moment'

'Every victim of Saddam Hussein was waiting for this moment'

Prosecutors said more than 140 people from the Shiite Muslim farming village were hunted down, tortured and killed.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Activists rally, some governments seek change as world marks Women's Day

Activists rally, some governments seek change as world marks Women's Day

Marches and other events were planned in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, Karachi, Istanbul and Singapore, among other cities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra

Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra

Clashes erupted as armed supporters of Sadr fought with security forces and Iran-aligned gunmen in Baghdad.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV

Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV

Iran had halted all flights to Iraq "until further notice because of the ongoing unrest".
Tue Aug 30 2022
Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle

Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle

Machine-gun fire and explosions rang out, with tracer fire rising into the sky in the worst fighting the Iraqi capital has seen in years.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Hundreds protest in Baghdad after deadly attack on tourist resort

Hundreds protest in Baghdad after deadly attack on tourist resort

The attack killed nine people including a newly wed husband and a 1-year-old.
Fri Jul 22 2022
In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq

In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq

Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Rockets hit Baghdad airport compound, disused civilian plane damaged - Police

Rockets hit Baghdad airport compound, disused civilian plane damaged - Police

Several rockets landed in the Baghdad International Airport compound and near an adjacent US air base.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Iraqi women boxers aim sucker punch at gender taboos

Iraqi women boxers aim sucker punch at gender taboos

Hajjar won gold in the 70 kilogram-class at a boxing tournament in the capital Baghdad in December.
Sun Jan 09 2022
From art shows to theatre, Baghdad sees cultural revival

From art shows to theatre, Baghdad sees cultural revival

Art exhibitions, book fairs on the Tigris and Godot in Baghdad after decades of conflict and strife.
Sun Dec 12 2021
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024