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Qassim Al Araji, Iraq’s National Security Adviser, has held talks with Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief. Getty Images

Iraq and Iran discuss border security amid continuous unrest in Iranian cities

Senior officials stress need to 'enhance co-operation' during call

Iraqi Prime Minister drops bid for second term, clearing way for rival

Hit squad recruiter for Sweden's Foxtrot criminal network arrested in Iraq

Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction

Cherry on the cake: Iraqi filmmaker nominated for Directors Guild America Awards

New taxes and customs tariffs spark unrest and fury among merchants in Iraq

Iraq to nationalise Russian-run oil field as sanctions weigh Lukoil down

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Haibet Al Halbousi, centre, arrives for the first session of Iraq's new parliament, at which he was elected speaker. AP

Iraq's parliament elects Haibat Al Halbousi as speaker

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AnalysisPower plays frustrate Iraq’s militia disarmament effort

Members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces carry flags for a funeral procession in Baghdad. AFP

US envoy says disarming Iraqi militias must involve binding national framework

Savaya welcomed reported steps by Iraqi groups toward disarmament but said that country is at crossroads

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Pressure on Syria to quell extremists after killing of US troops

Guterres visits Iraq to mark end of UN assistance mission

The Unesco-led initiative restoring the 'Venice of the East' to its former glory

Iraq's former president Barham Salih selected as new UNHCR chief

Iraq withdraws directive for legal action against critics

Buildings in Basra are being restored, after the city suffered from decades of war and neglect. The National

The Unesco-led initiative restoring the 'Venice of the East' to its former glory

A Unesco-led initiative has restored the Shanasheel heritage houses and Al Ashar Canal in a place once known as the 'Venice of the East'

Iraq's former president Barham Salih selected as new UNHCR chief

Iraq withdraws directive for legal action against critics

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