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US-Iran crisis: Shiite militia promises retaliation
The Iraqi Iranian-backed Shiite militia leader, Qais al-Khazali, on Wednesday said it was time for Iraq to respond to the U.S. airstrike.
![Iran is observing three days of national mourning in honour of Soleimani who is widely believed to have been the second-most powerful figure in Iran. [Ahmad AL Rubaye-AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/04120158-324x235.jpg "‘Severe Revenge’: Red flag of war raised over Iran’s sacred mosque")
‘Severe Revenge’: Red flag of war raised over Iran’s sacred mosque
Iran raised a red flag over a mosque hinting impending revenge on the US after Donald Trump ordered the execution of a top Iranian general.
Qasem Soleimani’s killing: Britain warns nationals against travelling to Iran, Iraq
The British government on Saturday advised UK nationals to avoid travelling to Iraq and Iran in face of heightened tensions in the Middle East following the US killing of a top Iranian commander in Baghdad.
Iraqi Kurdistan’s parliament elects new prime minister
Iraqi Kurdistan’s parliament on Tuesday elected Masrour Barzani, to become the semi-autonomous region’s new prime minister.
11 arrested over $400 million theft in Iran
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Muslims mark Eid el Maulud with sufi rituals and gifts
From sufis in Iraqi Kurdistan shaking their hair to rhythmic drumbeats, to Libyan children receiving toys and Egyptians swapping sweets — Muslims across the world celebrated Prophet Mohammed’s birthday on Tuesday.
NAPTIP lauds Ghana’s anti-trafficking law
Also speaking, the representative of the Head, Consular, David Ako Sowah, expressed that the Ghana High Commission’s appreciation for the level of cooperation and good working relationship between the agency and the commission.
Presidential election postponed in Iraq
The election has been postponed due to intense opposition and objection raised by the Kurdistan Democratic Party after the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan nominated Berhem Salih as the presidential candidate.
In Iraq, Angelina Jolie calls for focus on conlfict prevention
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie called Sunday for a larger focus on conflict prevention rather than responding to its repercussions, during a visit to Iraq with the UN refugee agency.
Iraq holds first nationwide election since IS defeat
Iraq headed to the polls Saturday for its first parliamentary election since declaring victory over the Islamic State group, with the country hoping to shore up a fragile peace and rebuild.
Hundreds arrested since Iraqi Kurd protests began – lawmakers
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Iraqi court annuls Kurdish independence referendum
The Iraqi federal court on Monday invalidated the independence referendum of the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan and the disputed areas, the Iraqi official television reported.
Iran hunts for survivors as quake kills 300 near Iraq border
Iranian rescue workers dug through rubble in a hunt for survivors on Monday after a major earthquake struck the Iran-Iraq border, killing more than 300 and injuring thousands.
Massud Barzani to step down as Kurdish leader in Iraq
Massud Barzani, the president of the autonomous Kurdish region in Iraq, told a closed-door session of parliament Sunday he was stepping down amid the fallout from a controversial independence referendum.
Masoud Barzani should resign after Kurdish vote – Gorran
A Kurdish opposition group that opposed the recent referendum on secession from Iraq on account of poor timing, has called for the Kurdistan Regional Government leader to resign.
Independence dreams turn to despair for Iraq’s Kurds
Just over three weeks ago, Iraqi Kurds were dancing in the streets after an overwhelming vote for independence fuelled hope they might finally gain their own country.
Iraq’s military declares mission accomplished in Kirkuk
Iraq's military says it achieved its objectives in a lightning-quick operation that saw troops sweep through disputed Kurdish-held territory in a punishing riposte to an independence vote last month.
Iraqi troops arrival triggers exodus from Kurdish region
Thousands of Iraqis are fleeing the city of Kirkuk and heading toward the northern cities of Sulaimaniya and Erbil in Kurdistan, a source in the Kirkuk migration department tells dpa.
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