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Iran Defeats Iraq 1-0 to Qualify for Spot in World Cup

Mehdi Taremi scored from close range Thursday to lead Iran’s national soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Iraq and seal the Islamic Republic’s third straight World Cup berth. Taremi, the FC Porto striker, scored the only goal of the game in the 48th minute in the second half. He…

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Some women allowed into stadium as Iran secures World Cup spot

Officials allocate 2,000 tickets for women spectators as Iran defeats Iraq 1-0 in Tehran to secure place in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Zidane Iqbal becomes 32nd international player in Manchester United squad

The teenager became the latest Man United player to make his international debut after coming off the bench for Iraq, and the list could grow even further.

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Man Utd's teenage record-breaker Zidane Iqbal makes senior international debut

Zidane Iqbal made his Manchester United debut under Ralf Rangnick in the Champions League, and the youngster was eligible to play for three different international sides

Daily Mirror

Tucker Carlson-fueled Republicans drop tough-on-Russia stance

Republicans running in high-profile primary races aren't racing to defend Ukraine against a possible Russian invasion.

Axios

Attack on Iraq Parliament Speaker’s Home Sparks Anger, Condemnation

A rocket attack that targeted the house of Iraq’s parliament speaker on Tuesday night drew widespread anger and condemnation across Iraq. The attack took place in Mohammed al-Halbousi’s native district of Karma, sometimes spelled Garma or al-Karmah, which is in the eastern part of Anbar province and is less than…

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Manchester United teenager Zidane Iqbal on decision to play for Iraq ahead of international debut

The 18-year-old earned his call-up for Iraq ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Iran on Thursday.

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Manchester United’s Zidane Iqbal honoured to represent Iraq ahead of debut

Iqbal could make his international debut against Iran on Thursday

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Who are the kids trapped in Syria prison attack?

A distressing series of voice notes sent by an Australian teenager from a prison in northeast Syria underscores the plight of thousands of forgotten children who remain trapped in detention facilities in Syria and Iraq

The Independent UK

Iraqi PM inspects Syria border as IS attacks stoke fears

Iraq’s prime minister has made a rare visit to the country’s border with Syria, to support troops and state that Iraqi forces were capable of resisting the Islamic State group

The Independent UK

Iraq’s Top Court Upholds Re-Election of Parliament Speaker

Iraq's top court on Tuesday confirmed the re-election of Mohammed al-Halbousi as parliament speaker, following appeals against its conduct, paving the way towards the formation of a new government. Two lawmakers had appealed Halbousi's re-election as speaker, a position historically reserved for Iraq's Sunni Arab minority, during parliament's opening session…

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Saudi Arabia, Iraq Sign MoU on Linking Power Grids

The Saudi Ministry of Energy and Iraqi Ministry of Electricity signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) framing the joint cooperation in linking the power grids between their countries. The MoU was co-signed by Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, and Acting Iraqi Minister of Electricity…

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Saudi Arabia, Iraq Aspire to Build 'Comprehensive Cooperation'

The Saudi-Iraqi Business Forum got underway in Riyadh on Monday, with a wide participation of ministers, officials and businessmen in the two countries. Emphasizing a new page of comprehensive cooperation at all levels, Saudi and Iraqi ministers announced the signing of a power linkage agreement to enhance regional electricity trade,…

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Iconic Musician Seeks to Rebuild Iraq through Music

War kept him away from his beloved homeland for decades. Now, virtuoso oud player Naseer Shamma hopes to help rebuild conflict-scarred Iraq through a series of concerts and other projects to support culture and education. The audience at the Iraqi National Theater were on their feet, overcome with emotion as…

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The Independent UK

Iconic musician seeks to rebuild Iraq through music

War kept him away from his beloved homeland for decades

Daily Mirror

Liverpool hospital bomber tried to claim asylum in UK twice before carrying out attack

Iraqi-born Emad Al Swealmeen, 32, arrived in the UK on a Jordanian passport and claimed asylum, insisting he was a Syrian refugee

Reuters

Your own CIA jail? Lithuania to sell secret U.S. 'rendition' site

A huge steel barn outside Lithuania's capital, whose long corridor and windowless rooms with carpets and soundproof doors once served as a CIA detention centre, will soon go on sale.

The Independent UK

Liverpool bomber’s asylum claim was thrown out six years before attack after lying about being from Syria

Emad al-Swealmeen was found to be lying in a 2015 appeal, but the Home Office did not deport him

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Iranian farmers uncover remains of Iraqi soldiers killed in 1980s war

An Iranian family was digging up soil to plant lemon trees when they made a shocking discovery – the remains of three Iraqi soldiers from the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war. The soldiers were still wearing their dog tags, and a number of journalists have been posting on social media in an…

Al Jazeera

Objects of affection: The things that refugees hold close

As people battle freezing temperatures at a makeshift camp in France, a scooter, football or necklace bring hope.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh Hosts Saudi-Iraqi Business Forum with Wide Participation

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi reiterated the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, which have common interests and are united by historical ties. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on the occasion of the Saudi-Iraqi…

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Iraq Schedules Crude Shipments for March Loading amid Strong Demand

Iraq has already scheduled some oil shipments for loading in March due to projections of strong demand, Ali Nizar, deputy head of Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO), told reporters on Sunday. Nizar said it was still too early to say if oil prices will exceed $100 per…

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Report about 'Desert Phantoms' Military Force Stirs Debate in Iraq

A vague report about the formation of a new military force in Iraq that is loyal to parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi has sparked fierce debate among Sunnis in the country. The report, which was widely circulated on social media, said the "Desert Phantoms" was formed of Iraqis from the western…

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Stray Animals Find Solace at Iraq Animal Shelter

Bella the dog can barely stand after being abused, but she is now receiving care from a Baghdad refuge that hopes to become Iraq's first veterinary clinic for stray animals. The Baghdad Animal Rescue opened around a week ago, and Bella, a nervous fox-like dog who raises her muzzle for…

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US Returns 4,000 Years Old Artifacts to Iraq

US federal agents on Thursday returned two ancient stone artifacts to representatives of the Iraqi government at the country's consulate in Los Angeles. Authorities said the artifacts, a fragment of a stone tablet inscribed with cuneiform characters and a hexagonal prism used to teach schoolchildren the cuneiform alphabet, are believed…

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