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The British Embassy in Iraq call for project bids that protect human rights and freedom of expression
Project bids that protect freedom of expression and human rights in Iraq are being welcomed by the British Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
Iraq: Baghdad-based Shia Muslim cleric tells supporters to target US troops fighting Islamic State
His response comes after Pentagon announced it would deploy additional troops in Iraq.
War on Isis: More British troops could join Iraqi forces to combat Daesh
To increase the impact of coalition forces in Mosul, US Defence Secretary requests UK to send in 'military trainers'.
Stolen radioactive material feared to have fallen into Isis hands is found in Iraq
Laptop-sized case containing 'highly dangerous' Iridium-192 went missing in Basra in November 2015.
Only the Dead: How does a war correspondent recover from the horrors of the frontline?
Film documentary is a searing indictment on the futility of war, where nobody wins.
Isis: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi vows 'collapsing' Daesh will be defeated in 2016
Prime Minister said IS were in retreat after their defeat at Ramadi.
Isis: UN recognises Daesh crimes in Iraq as 'possible genocide'
The report by the UN stated that the Islamic State showed intent to destroy the Yazidi community.
UK pays out £27m in compensation to Iraqi and Afghan civilians
Money is for civilian deaths, injuries, and damage to property during military operations.
US mulling over setting up new base in Anbar and sending trainers to step up anti-Isis military campaign
White House planning to set up new military base in Anbar, Iraq's largest province, to bolster anti-Isis battle.
IMF agrees $833m loan for Iraq amid Isis conflict and lower oil prices
Agreement expected to be submitted to IMF executive board for consideration.
Isis: Children wave guns in celebration of Islamic State taking Ramadi
Taking of Ramadi marked significant victory for IS in Iraq.
Former US General David Petraeus gets two years probation for leaking classified secrets to lover
One-time CIA chief also ordered to pay $100k fine for 'serious offence'.
Isis: Thousands flee Ramadi in Iraq as fighting intensifies
UN estimates more than 4,000 families displaced from capital of Anbar province.
Isis: Iraqi troops 'in control' of Baiji after video shows jihadists attacking oil refinery
Islamic State fighters attacked Iraq's largest oil refinery at the weekend.
Isis: Saddam Hussein's tomb in Tikrit destroyed in fighting
Former dictator's tomb levelled in heavy fighting between Iraqi forces and IS militants.
Isis: Kurdish militias battle Islamic State forces in north-east Syria
Video claimed to show Kurdish YPG and YPJ fighters launching attacks with medium and heavy machine guns.
Isis: Islamic State militants parade 21 captive Peshmerga fighters in cages
Isis released a video purportedly showing Peshmerga fighters paraded in cages through an Iraqi town.
EU border: 2015 to see record flow of migrants with more aggressive human trafficking
Human traffickers becoming increasingly aggressive as they take advantage of chaos in Africa and the Middle East.
In focus: 'Defeat misconceptions to achieve peace in Middle East' urges Open Bethlehem director
Sansour directed Open Bethlehem as part of global campaign to bring peace to Middle East.
Hebun Sinya: Female Kurdish leader who battled Isis 'killed in Kobani'
Kurdish YPJ chief Hebun Sinya allegedly died in Kobani.
US airstrike kills Isis chemical weapons expert in northern Iraq
Pentagon hopes Abu Malik's death would temporarily 'degrade and disrupt' militant activities of Isis.
Human Rights Watch: Egypt, Syria, Iraq used 2014 turmoil to abuse rights
The governments of Egypt, Syria and Iraq used real and perceived security threats in 2014 as an excuse to downplay or abandon the rights of their citizens, which ultimately fuelled crises, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday (January 29).
Iraq Isis: 'Peshmerga Kurd sacrifices' ignored as Kurdistan excluded from US-led coalition London meeting
President of Iraqi Kurdistan complains as Kurdish representatives left out from meeting
Iraq: Isis cruelty graphically revealed in gay man's savage rooftop execution in Mosul
The graphic shots are circulating among IS-linked social media accounts of the horrific punishment.
Saudi Arabia: Suspected Isis attack near Iraqi frontier kills two border guards
Shooting and suicide assault kills two and injures one near town of Arar.
Iraq: Reality TV show brings Isis terrorists face to face with victims
'In the Grip of the Law' hopes to boost confidence in Iraq's security forces following their defeat to Isis last summer.
Iraq: Planes from 'Some Countries' Delivering Weapons to Isis Violating Airspace
Report follows forced landing of Russian plane with weapons at Baghdad International Airport.
Isis: Top US General Admits Ground Troops May be Needed to Fight Terror Group in Iraq
Pentagon's military chief says ground troops may be required to retake city of Mosul.
Jordan Pressured by Conflicts in Syria and Iraq Yet Macro Scenario Stable: IMF
IMF will soon release $124.5m aid to Jordan as the next tranche of an ongoing program worth $2bn.
Isis 'Admits' Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Injured in US Air Strike
Sunni militant group's spokesperson 'tweets' Isis leader is injured and wishes him recovery.