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Former soldier traumatised by horrors of Iraq and Afghanistan wars turned to drug dealing to fund his spiralling addiction

Jason Maddocks was left "traumatised" by tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and after being discharged from the military his drug use - and drug debts - spiralled out of control

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ISIS Likely to Pick Battle-Hardened Iraqi as Next Leader, Say Officials, Analysts

The next leader of ISIS is likely to be from a close circle of battle-hardened Iraqi extremists who emerged in the aftermath of the 2003 US invasion, two Iraqi security officials and three independent analysts said. The group of potential successors to Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi, who blew himself up during…

Asharq Al-Awsat

In Iraq’s Mosul, Library Rises from Ashes of ISIS Reign

The storied library of Iraq's Mosul University boasted a million titles before ISIS militants rampaged through it, toppling book shelves and burning ancient texts. Now, almost five years after their defeat, the war-battered northern metropolis is trying to rebuild the pride of the city long known as a literature hub…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Arab Artists Organize Touring Exhibition in 3 Continents

In a first-of-its-kind event, the Jordanian capital is hosting a touring exhibition organized by three Arab artists: Salman Al Malik (Qatar), Mohammed Jaloos (Jordan), and Qasim al-Saadi (Iraq – The Netherlands). The opening is scheduled for February 9.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Islamic State likely to pick battle-hardened Iraqi as next leader - officials, analysts

The next leader of Islamic State is likely to be from a close circle of battle-hardened Iraqi jihadists who emerged in the aftermath of the 2003 U.S. invasion, two Iraqi security officials and three independent analysts said.

Reuters

Iran's Khamenei Bars Sadr's Rivals in Iraq from Joining his Coalition

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has joined efforts to address the crisis between Iraq's Sadrist movement leader, cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, and the pro-Tehran Coordination Framework as they grapple to form a new government. Informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Khamenei has forced the Coordination Framework to remain united, barring its…

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US general says Russia turmoil could spill to Middle East

The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East is warning senators that if Russian invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability into the Middle East, including Syria

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Iraq Parliament Fails to Elect New President

Iraq's parliament cancelled the vote for a new head of state on Monday as it lacked the quorum to hold a session, three lawmakers said, a move that prolongs a political standoff. Only 58 members out of 329 were present on Monday, which is less than the necessary two-thirds quorum…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqi lawmakers fail to elect new president amid boycott

Iraqi lawmakers have failed to elect a new head of state after key factions foiled the attempt by boycotting the parliament session

The Independent UK

Iraq parliament fails to elect new president - lawmakers

Iraq's parliament cancelled the vote for a new head of state on Monday as it lacked the quorum to hold a session, three lawmakers said, a move that prolongs a political standoff.

Reuters

Jay Ambrose: Closing the border to killer drugs

The horror of war, one of humankind’s worst afflictions, is often summed up by the number of a nation’s soldiers killed, and here are examples: the war in Korea, 33,643 American military deaths; Vietnam, 58,220; Iraq, 4,550; and Afghanistan, 2,448.

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Lebanon Returns 337 Artifacts of Different Eras to Iraq

Lebanon’s Ministry of Culture handed over to Iraq on Sunday 337 ancient artifacts that had been on display in a Lebanese museum for years. The items, which included clay tablets, were returned by Minister of Culture Mohammed Murtada to Iraq’s ambassador to Lebanon during a ceremony held at the National…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Anbar Tribes Warn Head of Iraq's PMF against Undermining Security

The tribes of Iraq's al-Anbar warned on Sunday against attempts to destabilize the province. Earlier, a military convoy of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) rode into the province, prompting the warning. Ahmed Abu Risha, head of the Awakening (Sahwa) National Council, warned PMF leader Faleh Fayad that the Anbar tribes…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Death of a terrorist: On the death of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi

Geopolitical and sectarian faultlines in Iraq and Syria enhance the threat from the IS

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqi Court Suspends Zebari's Presidential Bid

Iraq's federal court on Sunday suspended former foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari's presidential bid while it looks into corruption allegations dating back to 2016, the state news agency reported, one day before parliament was due to elect a new president. Zebari, a prominent Kurdish politician who served as Iraq's foreign minister…

The Independent UK

Lebanon returns 337 artifacts of different eras to Iraq

Lebanon’s Ministry of Culture has handed over to Iraq 337 ancient artifacts that had been on display in a Lebanese museum for years

Reuters

Iraq to delay selection of a new president, lawmakers say

Iraq's Supreme Court on Sunday suspended a former foreign minister's presidential bid over graft allegations and many lawmakers said they would boycott a Monday vote for a new head of state, prolonging a political standoff.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sadr Orders MPs to Boycott Iraqi Presidential Election

Head of Iraq's Sadrist movement, cleric Moqtada al-Sadr announced on Friday the suspension of negotiations over the election of a new president. Sadr had been negotiating with the rival Coordination Framework over the elections, which are set for Monday. His announcement came a day after reports said his representative, as…

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Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Iraq’s Najaf

Kuwait Airways is resuming commercial flights to Iraq’s Najaf city starting from Saturday, Kuwaiti state news agency KUNA reported. The Gulf state’s flag carrier suspended its flights to Iraq last month after several rockets landed in Iraq’s Baghdad International Airport compound, damaging at least one disused civilian airplane. Six rockets…

The Independent UK

As Mideast wars encroach on UAE, US gets drawn in

The wars of the wider Middle East that long surrounded the United Arab Emirates now have encroached into daily life in this U.S.-allied nation

Reason

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Second Circuit Court Opinion

Another appellate opinion from a leading contender to replace Justice Breyer on the Supreme Court

Reuters

Factbox: Pushed into the shadows, Islamic State still has global reach

(This February 4 story deletes incorrect description of Boko Haram as an affiliate of Al Qaeda in paragraph 14; corrects number of Islamic State affiliates in West and Central Africa in paragraph 15; relationship between Islamic State West Africa Province and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara in paragraph 17;…

Al Jazeera

Iraqi militia attack on UAE a ‘message from Iran’

Analysts say drone strikes intended to put UAE on notice for its involvement in Yemen and Israel ties.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Says Turkey, Israel Can Jointly Bring Gas to Europe

Turkey and Israel can work together to carry Israeli natural gas to Europe and the two countries will discuss energy cooperation during talks next month, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Friday. The two countries expelled their ambassadors in 2018 after a bitter falling-out.

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey, Israel can jointly bring gas to Europe -media

Turkey and Israel can work together to carry Israeli natural gas to Europe and the two countries will discuss energy cooperation during talks next month, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Friday.

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