• More than 3,000 Syrian refugees arrive in northern Iraq
  
  As a fragile ceasefire holds in northern Syria, Al Jazeera reports from northern Iraq on the plight of thousands of Syrians who have fled the fighting.
  Al Jazeera.  Sat, 19 Oct 2019 11:47:37 GMT.
• Millions march in Iraq in annual Arbaeen Shia pilgrimage
  
  Millions of pilgrims are making their way on foot to the Iraqi city of Karbala for the annual Shia pilgrimage of Arbaeen.
  CBC News.  Sat, 19 Oct 2019 06:00:52 EDT.
• 'We Didn't Believe We Would See The Sun Rise': Refugees From Syria Arrive In Iraq
  
  More than 2,000 refugees have crossed into Iraq since Turkey began its assault on northeastern Syria last week. Aid groups are bracing for as many as 50,000 refugee arrivals.
  Jane Arraf.  NPR.  Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:06:00 -0400.
• In pictures: the Iraq - Syrian border
  
  Kate Geraghty and Michael Bachelard document the situation along the Iraq - Syrian border
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:25:17 +1100.
• Manhattan veteran who lost leg in Iraq given smart home
  
  An Iraq veteran who lost his leg in combat was given a new smart home by the Gary Sinise Foundation Thursday.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:33:51 +0000.
• Petition calls for BBC to delete documentary on Iraqi Muslim clerics
  
  The corporation broadcast 'Undercover With The Clerics - Iraq's Secret Sex Trade' on October 3 - an investigation into sexual exploitation of children and young women by clerics in Iraq (pictured).
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:58:48 +0100.
• US Condemns Iraq Violence, Urges Government to Exercise 'Restraint'
  
  Demonstrations in Iraq began with demands for an end to rampant corruption and chronic unemployment.
  Voice of America.  Tue, 08 Oct 2019 23:21:23 -0400.
• Ahead of Offensive, Turkey Says it Strikes Syria-Iraq Border
  
  Turkey's military struck the Syrian-Iraqi border to prevent Kurdish forces using the route to reinforce northeast Syria, as Ankara prepared to attack following a surprise U.S. ...
  Newsmax.  Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:28:36 EDT.
• Iraq protests: What's behind the anger?
  
  Iraqis feel cheated by the system in place since the fall of Saddam Hussein, says Renad Mansour.
  BBC News.  Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:53:30 GMT.
• Iraq Pledges Accountability for Security Forces in Protest Violence
  
  More than 100 people have been killed, thousands more wounded in clashes.
  Voice of America.  Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:28:52 -0400.
• Deadly protests continue in Iraqi capital
  
  Twelve anti-government demonstrators have been killed in ongoing protests in the capital Baghdad, the latest fatalities over six days of clashes that left more than 100 people dead and thousands injured.
  Irish Independent.  Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:43:05 +0100.
• Iraq protests: UN calls for end to 'senseless loss of life'
  
  At least 99 people have died with thousands wounded since the protests in Iraq began five days ago.
  BBC News.  Sat, 05 Oct 2019 23:35:44 GMT.
• 'Does Maggie Thatcher want my balls on a plate?': Jacques Chirac's most famous quotes
  
  Former French president Jacques Chirac was famously outspoken, particularly about British food, the Iraq War and Margaret Thatcher. Here are some of his most unforgettable quotes.
  The Local.  Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:22:52 +0200.
• Iraq's stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar
  
  BAGHDAD (AP) - As the United States and Israel escalate their push to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East, countries in Tehran's orbit are feeling the heat. ...
  Qassim Abdul-zahra and Zeina Karam.  Washington Times.  Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:25:08 -0400.
• Issue of agreements between Rosneft and Iraqi Kurdistan resolved, says deputy minister
  
  Official Baghdad opposed the signing of these agreements directly with the government of Iraqi Kurdistan instead of with the central government
  Tass.  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:14:04 +0300.

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