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‘They had no idea what they were doing’: expert talks US invasion of Iraq 20 years on

Throughout the invasion, US-led forces carried out various atrocities in Iraq including murder, rape and the mass slaughter of civilians. The preogrative that the west or industrial communities have to…

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Culture, history and art: What to expect at MIA’s ‘Iraqi Week’

Visitors can enjoy the Baghdad: Eye’s Delight exhibition at MIA’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery up until February 25. The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) will host a number of activities inspired by…

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Recap: All you need to know about the Arabian Gulf Cup

The competition between the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members, plus Iraq and Yemen, is fiercely contested within the region. It’s been almost 53 years since the very first Arabian…

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Qatar’s Shura speaker condemns global silence on Israeli war crimes

Last Wednesday saw one of the deadliest Israeli raids in the West Bank since the Palestinian uprising or Intifada of 2000–2005. A top Qatari official has criticised the international community…

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Iraq sets sights on 2027 Asian Cup amid ‘new era of stability’

After hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup on home grounds, Iraq is now looking to become a destination for sports Iraq is keen on expanding its sports hosting resume with eyes…

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Sadr urges footballers to avoid politics as Iraq sets sights on US World Cup

Washington has long evaded responsibility for war crimes it committed in Iraq. Prominent Iraqi political leader Muqtada Al Sadr has called on the national team to avoid being influenced by…

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Iraq crowned Arabian Gulf Cup champions on home grounds

The Grand Final of the Gulf Cup has arrived, with the hosts capturing their fourth title Iraq has secured the Arabian Gulf Cup title for the fourth time in history…

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Arabian Gulf Cup final to go ahead in Basra following deadly stampede

At least one person has been confirmed dead following a stampede at a stadium in southern city of Basra just hours ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final on Thursday…

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Fatal stampede at Iraqi football stadium ahead of Arabian Gulf Cup final

Basra International Stadium was due to host the final between Iraq and Oman later on Thursday. At least one person has been confirmed dead following a stampede at a stadium…

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