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Iraq secure Olympic berth as Jasim's extra-time strike downs Indonesia

Sports 1 year ago

Iraq secure Olympic berth as Jasim's extra-time strike downs Indonesia

Ivar Jenner had given the lead to the Indonesians, who were looking to qualify for the Olympics for the first time since 1956, in the 19th minute with a low strike into the corner of Hussein Hasan's goal.

UK researchers unveil face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman

Science & Tech 1 year ago

UK researchers unveil face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman

Named Shanidar Z after the cave in Iraqi Kurdistan where her skull was found in 2018, the latest discovery has led experts to probe the mystery of the forty-something Neanderthal woman laid to rest in a sleeping position beneath a huge vertical stone marker.

'Bombing' hits Iraq military base: security sources

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

'Bombing' hits Iraq military base: security sources

The ministry of interior official said the attack had killed one person and wounded eight others, while the military source reported three Iraqi military personnel had been wounded.

Muslim nations announce start of Ramadan in shadow of Gaza war

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Muslim nations announce start of Ramadan in shadow of Gaza war

The United Nations has warned that famine in the Palestinian territory is "almost inevitable" unless something changes in the war, with aid trickling in at levels far below the pre-war norm.

Japan shock, South Korea wobble blow Asian Cup wide open

Sports 2 years ago

Japan shock, South Korea wobble blow Asian Cup wide open

Japan were favourites heading into the tournament to win a record-extending fifth title, while Son Heung-min's South Korea were touted as their chief challengers.

Jordan, Iraq claim opening wins at Asian Cup as Malaysia and Indonesia fall

Sports 2 years ago

Jordan, Iraq claim opening wins at Asian Cup as Malaysia and Indonesia fall

On a day where each match featured four goals, Jordan's thumping victory moved them to the top of Group E -- above South Korea who beat Bahrain 3-1 earlier on Monday.

In war-scarred Iraqi city, food business gives women independence

Food 2 years ago

In war-scarred Iraqi city, food business gives women independence

"Taste of Mosul" celebrates local delicacies and was founded in 2017 after the northern Iraqi metropolis was liberated from IS jihadists.

Iraq's marshes are dying, and a civilisation with them

Environment 2 years ago

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Iraq's marshes are dying, and a civilisation with them

Mohammed Hamid Nour is only 23, but he is already nostalgic for how Iraq's Mesopotamian marshes once were before drought dried them up.

Middle East nations denounce Quran burning in Sweden

Europe 2 years ago

Middle East nations denounce Quran burning in Sweden

Under a heavy police presence, Salwan Momika, a 37-year-old who fled to Sweden several years ago, on Wednesday stomped on the Qur'an before setting several pages alight in front of Stockholm's largest mosque.

Iraq fashionistas champion climate-friendly vintage wear

Environment 2 years ago

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Iraq fashionistas champion climate-friendly vintage wear

In a palm grove north of Baghdad, bemused Iraqi shepherds looked on as models paraded second-hand garments down an improvised catwalk.

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