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The article reports on views of many Iraqis to their economic future as Iraq marks the 20th anniversary of the American-led invasion that toppled the dictator Saddam Hussein. Topics discussed include background of the U.S. invasion of Iraq as part of its 'war on terror' announced by U.S. President George W. Bush, living conditions of Iraqis, according to communications engineer Mohammed Hassan, and estimated number of casualties in the wave of fighting in Iraq.

The article focuses on Iraqis' deep empathy for the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, drawing from their own experiences of war and devastation over the past four decades, evoking memories of the horrors of conflict such as the sounds of shells, the anxiety of receiving tragic news.

The article discusses the lasting impact of the war on young Iraqis who grew up during the war years. It mentions that many young Iraqis still carry the trauma of the war, with the memories of bombings, gunfire, and loss still vivid in their minds, caused by the United States. It features interviews with several young Iraqis who have been affected by the war and its aftermath, sharing their stories of struggle and resilience.

The article discusses the killing of Iraqi TikTok star Urn Fahad, highlighting concerns over the safety of social media influencers in Iraq and the lack of accountability in solving such crimes, amidst government crackdowns on free speech and LGBTQ rights.

The article focuses on Iraq facing a dilemma as clashes between U.S. and Iran-backed forces escalate, causing strain on Iraq's balancing act of allowing both forces to operate on its soil.

The article discusses Iran's missile strikes on Pakistan and Iraq, triggering denunciations and tensions in the Middle East; Iran claims the strikes were in response to terrorist attacks within its borders, while France and the U.S. criticize the actions, raising concerns about broader conflict.

The article focuses on a devastating fire in a wedding hall in Qaraqosh, Iraq, which killed at least 119 people and highlights the widespread negligence, corruption, and lack of accountability in Iraq's business and government culture that routinely puts people's lives at risk for profit.

The article focuses on a tragic incident in Iraq where a wedding hall blaze, sparked by flaming decorations, resulted in the death of about 100 people and injuries to 150 others, causing a night of celebration to turn into a time of mourning.

The article highlights Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's efforts to position himself as a leader capable of addressing corruption and political instability, seeking international investment, and tackling environmental challenges.

The article focuses on the intensifying crackdown on social media in Iraq, resulting in the silencing of influencers and critics who are being charged with posting "indecent" content, as part of a broader effort by the government to limit independent voices and prevent public unrest.

The article reports on the passing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi which was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on October 27, 2019. Topics discussed include cause of his death which is a detonation of a suicide vest according to Trump, his transformation of insurgency into a global terrorist network with recruits from 100 countries, and a statement from Iraqi General Yahya Rasool on Baghdadi's issue on trust.

The article presents the story of Harith al-Sudani, the Iraqi spy who infiltrated the Islamic State (ISIS) by posing as a militant jihadist and has helped foiled their terror attacks which saved hundreds of lives but led to his own death. Topics covered include number of vehicle-bomb attacks and suicide bombings foiled by al-Sudani, work of al-Sudani for the Falcon Intelligence Cell, the counterterrorism intelligence unit of Iraq and the setup made by ISIS that led to al-Sudani's death.

The article informs long-building frictions among some Iraqi Shiite factions have erupted into deadly fighting on the streets of Baghdad, leaving 24 dead. The violence began after Muqtada al-Sadr declared in a tweet that he was quitting Iraqi politics; his followers stormed the Green Zone, the heavily guarded district that is home to Iraqi government offices, the United Nations and diplomatic missions including the U.S. embassy and ransacked government buildings.

The article reports that the announcement of retirement from politics by Shiite cleric Muqtada alSadr in Iraq led to political chaos, resulting in the killing of 12 of his supporters by government security forces while protesting in the capital Baghdad.

The article reports on the water shortages and drought across Mesopotamia due to climate change and desertification. Other factors to water shortages include weak governance, reliance on wasteful irrigation techniques, population growth and increasing individual consumption. It describes the consequences of the drying of irrigation canals and rivers including extreme temperature, water scarcity, food shortages, end of farming and difficulty in dilution of wastewater.

The article focuses on the risks taken by the U.S. military in forming alliance with Iraqi Shiite military. The U.S. Army is requested to train, share intelligence and plan mission with former members of militias to achieve its security goals in the Middle East. The partnership also means that the U.S. is working with Iraqis previously provided with finances, training and arms from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps which is considered as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.

The article reports that A British tourist who was imprisoned for stealing ancient artifacts from an archaeological site has had his conviction overturned by an Iraqi court.

The article reports that survivors and family members of victims of the Nisour Square massacre in Iraq are protesting the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to pardon those four former Blackwater security contractors convicted in 2014 in what a U.S. court determined were unprovoked shootings in Nisour Square. Topics discussed include number of casualties in the massacre and remarks from Ronald C. Machen, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia who oversaw the case.

The article reports that the Iraq's Federal Supreme Court on Monday upheld the results of the country's October parliamentary elections, resolving a dispute that had stalled the formation of a new government as Iran-backed Shiite Muslim militias contested gains by a rival Shiite bloc.

The article focuses on Iraqis has voted in parliamentary elections meant to herald sweeping change to a dysfunctional political system that has dragged the country through almost two decades of deprivation.

The article reports on the arrest warrants, death threats and loss of jobs facing the participants in a conference calling for the normalization of Iraqi relations with Israel held in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq on September 24, 2021.

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The article announces the resignation of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.

The article reports on demonstrations near the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq on November 4, 2019 against the government and Iran. Topics include gasoline bombs thrown by the protesters at the Iranian Consulate, revolt against efforts by Shiite-dominated Iran to project its power throughout the Middle East, and legislation introduced by Iraq President Barham Salih that would eliminate the system of party lists and allow voters to cast their ballots for individual candidates.

The article focuses on regional officials has revised down the death toll from a fire that swept through a hospital's coronavirus ward in southern Iraq this week, saying they had confirmed 60 victims instead of the 92 initially reported by the state news media.

The article reports on the standoff between the Iraqi government and the Iranian-backed militias as of May 2021 following the arrest of militia leader, Qasim Muslih, upon the order of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

The article report that Iraqi activists murdered since late 2019, and young demonstrators held aloft the posters in Baghdad's Tahrir Square, illustrating both the enduring spark and diminished strength of Iraq's anti- government protest movement, and the demonstrators (publicly) and Iraqi officials say they know who killed many of the activists.

The article discusses American airstrikes in a joint mission with Iraqi forces have killed the top Islamic State leader in Iraq, an attack aimed at stemming the group's resurgence and exacting retribution for a deadly double-suicide bombing in Baghdad, Iraq.

The article discusses two suicide bombers detonated explosive vests in a crowded market in central Baghdad on Thursday killing 32 people in the biggest such attack according to the government.

The article examines that Iraq is struggling to pay debts and salaries which impact the economic crisis. Topics include reports that several Iraqis fear that despite Iraqi government denials there will be more devaluations to come; and considered that public sector salaries and pensions cost the government about several billion a month, but its monthly oil revenue recently has reached only about billions.

The article focuses on sweltering 125 degrees Fahrenheit in Baghdad, Iraq, on a record 115 degrees in Damascus and extreme levels of heat in Israel and Lebanon including several countries in the Middle East has experienced record high temperatures has marked the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha.

The article describes the cemetery opened in southern Iraq dedicated for Muslim victims of COVID-19.

The article informs that assassination of an outspoken Iraqi researcher Hisham al-Hashim, who had antagonized the Islamic State as well as Iraq's Shiite militias was seen as a message to the Iraqi government, but it was unclear who killed him.

The article discusses that Iraqi forces raided an Iranian-backed militia suspected of carrying out a spate of rocket attacks against U.S. forces.

The article reports that border patrol guards in hazmat suits, googles and masks in border of Zurbatiya struggled to keep out coronavirus and mentions that Iranians have been banned from entering Iraq.

The article reports on the release of a death-penalty sentence against Mohammed Rashid Sahab, a member of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant who was charged with the rape and abduction of Yazidi member Ashwaq Haji Hamid Talo, in Iraq on March 2, 2020.

The article reports on antigovernment protesters who had painted mural on Sadoun Street and mentions that artistic subjects show how young generation has been influenced by the internet.

The article reports that Iraq's president stepped to appoint prime minister (PM) Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi and mentions that Iraq has been sinking into crisis since protests began that challenged political order.

The article reports that government security of Iraq too back ground from protestors in Baghdad, Iraq and Basrah, Iraq in bid to quell demonstration and mentions protest amid calls for election and end of corrupted government.

The article reports on the protests in Baghdad, Iraq on January 24, 2020 against the U.S. military presence.

The article reports that the Iraqi protesters have massed in the streets of Baghdad and cities in southern Iraq to demand the ouster of the government, an end to corruption and a halt to the overweening influence of Iran.