Iraq

Syria War

Pro-Iran fighters killed in unidentified strikes near Syria-Iraq border

Ten said to be dead in overnight air strikes, which come a week after drones carried out attacks on the same area
Gulf Tensions
Saudi oil attacks: Seven times events in the Middle East sent prices soaring
Gulf Tensions
'What is happening behind the scenes?' Drone sighting stokes alarm in Kuwait
Gulf Tensions
Baghdad says US does not believe its territory was used to launch attack on Saudi Arabia
Gulf Tensions
Oil prices post biggest gain since 1991 Gulf War after attacks on Saudi plants
Gulf Tensions
Trump may meet Iran leader Rouhani in spite of Saudi attacks: White House counselor
Gulf Tensions
EXCLUSIVE: Iranian drones launched from Iraq carried out attacks on Saudi oil plants
Inside Iraq
Deaths at Iraq's Ashura festival will not deter millions of worshippers
Food & Drink
'No English allowed': This Washington DC bar mixes Arabic, politics and cocktails
Islamic State
Former UK, US security officials say conditions ripe for Islamic State resurgence
Inside Iraq
At least 31 Shia pilgrims killed in stampede at Iraqi holy city of Karbala
Iraq Vote
'Business as usual' expected in post-election Iraq
Iraq Vote
Nuri al-Maliki, Iraq's rebel-turned-PM
Iraq Vote
Maliki emerges atop Iraq poll in bid to remain PM
Environment
UN decries water as weapon of war in military conflicts
Iraq Vote
Early Iraqi results due Monday, with Maliki still favourite
Syria War
Syrian Kurds ache for a lifeline
Iraq Vote
Thousands flee Fallujah amid surge in violence
Migration
Barbed-wire borders in the Middle East
Arab elites rue passing of US security alliance
US reveals $1 bn arms deal with Iraq
Iraq Vote
Iraq parties plot for power as vote count continues
Human Rights
ICC reopens probe of alleged British war crimes in Iraq