Iraqi independents to form new parliamentary bloc

Representatives of the demonstrations and independent candidates did well in the Iraqi elections, unsettling many existing political elites.

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Iraq opts for clean energy in ambitious energy reform program

Iraq is signing contracts with international companies to produce clean energy in a bid to curb its rising pollution curve.

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Germany sentences Islamic State woman to jail over Yazidi child's death

The Munich court found Jennifer Wenisch, a German national, guilty of “two crimes against humanity in the form of enslavement."

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The Takeaway: Iraq shadowed Colin Powell, but his character showed through even then

Pinkwashing in Tunisia?; Russia, Iran, Turkey, Syria and the Caucasus; Breast reconstruction surgery still taboo in Gaza; Wheelchair basketball scores — all in less than 1,500 words!

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Sunnis back party of Iraq’s youngest-ever parliamentary speaker

The large backing by the Sunni community for the current parliamentary speaker’s party despite a tradition of voting along tribal lines may mark a break with the past.

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Iraq captures mastermind of 2016 Islamic State terror attack that killed hundreds

Iraq arrested the man behind the infamous 2016 bomb attack in a Baghdad shopping center that left nearly 350 people dead and 250 injured.

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Iraqi election shakes up Shiite political old guard

The victory of the coalition led by populist cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr, and the rise of independent Shiite politicians, could foreshadow a new chapter in Iraqi politics.

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Iraq's election results put militias between rock and hard place

Political parties affiliated with Iraqi militias faced significant defeat, while their ally Nouri al-Maliki earned a remarkable victory.

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The Takeaway: Sunni ‘awakening’ is a big story from Iraq’s elections

Also: Press freedom under threat in Tunisia; Sisi backs Saied emergency measures; Palestinian video game banned in Israel; Syrian opposition considers merger in Idlib; Egypt praised for restoring Jewish synagogue; all in less than 1,300 words!

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Sadr and independents biggest winners under Iraq's new election law

The new election law was beneficial for large political blocs and independents, but it also harmed a number of large blocs whose presence in the new parliament has become almost marginal.

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Iraq captures ‘Most Wanted’ Islamic State finance chief

Iraqi intelligence have captured a top-level IS leader in a special operation that involved coordination with foreign countries. The US had offered $5 million for information that “brings him to justice”.

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Muqtada al-Sadr set to claim victory in Iraqi elections

Iraqis made their way to the ballot boxes to cast their votes for the council of representatives, as results show significant surprises.

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