Politics May 23 Sandstorm engulfs parts of Middle East Monday's storm was the latest in a series of unprecedented nearly back-to-back sandstorms that have bewildered residents. They've also raised alarm among experts and officials who blame climate change and poor government regulations.
World Feb 22 In one-time ISIS capital of Raqqa, poverty and fear drive residents out Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State group, is now free but many of its residents are fighting to leave.
World Dec 17 In Iraq, a fragile partnership works to prevent Islamic State revival Iraq's central government and the Kurdish autonomy zone have formed a fragile security partnership to prevent a resurgence by the Islamic State group, despite a long-standing territorial dispute between them.
World Oct 15 Suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47 The attack came a week after a bombing claimed by the local Islamic State affiliate killed 46 people at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan.
World Oct 08 Deadly bombing at Afghanistan mosque kills worshippers during Friday prayers A Taliban police official says at least 100 people have been killed or wounded in a mosque explosion targeting Shiite Muslims in northern Afghanistan.
World Oct 03 Bomb at Kabul mosque kills 5 civilians, Taliban say An apparent roadside bomb went off at the gate of the sprawling Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul at a time when a memorial service was being held for the mother of chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. Five people were killed,…
World Jul 13 Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq The blaze that erupted Monday in the city of Nasiriyah was the second catastrophic fire in less than three months to kill hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Iraq.
World Jul 02 Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures A widespread power outage is hitting Iraq as temperatures reach scorching levels, affecting even affluent areas in the capital of Baghdad and stirring concerns of widespread unrest.
World May 26 Tensions rise in Baghdad after arrest of militia commander Iraqi security forces have arrested a senior militia commander on terrorism charges, sparking a tense showdown in Baghdad. The Wednesday arrest of militia leader Qassim Mahmoud Musleh was based on a judicial investigation and arrest warrant.
World Apr 25 Death toll in fire at Iraqi COVID-19 hospital surpasses 80 The flames, described by one witness as “volcanoes of fire,” swept through the intensive care unit of the Ibn al-Khatib Hospital, which tends exclusively to COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms. Officials said the blaze, which also injured 110 people, was…