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Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. (File/AFP)

Former Iraqi PM returns to Baghdad despite security threats

  • Al-Kadhimi left Iraq after his term as prime minister ended in 2022 and has been living in London and the UAE
  • Iraq is set to hold parliamentary elections later this year, raising possibility that Al-Kadhimi might be preparing to attempt political come-back
By AFP ·
Iraqi population has reached 46.1 million, census shows

Iraqi population has reached 46.1 million, census shows

By AP ·
Special How Baghdad’s first skatepark reflects renewed focus on the aspirations of Iraqi youth 

How Baghdad’s first skatepark reflects renewed focus on the aspirations of Iraqi youth 

By Nadia Al-Faour ·
Iraq’s top court throws out challenge to new laws, including one increasing Islamic courts authority

Iraq’s top court throws out challenge to new laws, including one increasing Islamic courts authority

By AP ·
Smog chokes Baghdad as oil-fired factories belch out smoke video

Smog chokes Baghdad as oil-fired factories belch out smoke

By AFP ·
Baghdad reinvents itself as heritage tourism destination

Baghdad reinvents itself as heritage tourism destination

By Arab News ·
US diplomatic facility attacked in Baghdad, no casualties, embassy says

US diplomatic facility attacked in Baghdad, no casualties, embassy says

By Reuters ·
This picture shows the entrance of Baghdad International Airport on March 14, 2023 in Baghdad. (AFP file photo)

Iraq invites private companies to operate Baghdad airport

By AFP ·
Iraq’s top Christian leader reinstated as head of church

Iraq’s top Christian leader reinstated as head of church

By AFP ·
Iraq detains at least 12 after latest attack on Baghdad KFC

Iraq detains at least 12 after latest attack on Baghdad KFC

By Reuters ·
Denmark will close down its embassy in Iraq on May 31. (File/AFP)

Denmark to close its Iraq embassy

By Reuters ·
Iraqi court acquits police officer convicted for murder of a government adviser

Iraqi court acquits police officer convicted for murder of a government adviser

By Reuters ·

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