Mr Al Shara took part in a Sunni-led insurgency that plagued Iraq after the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003. AP

Iraqi MP seeks legal action against Syria's Al Shara over Al Qaeda past

Syrian leader took part in the insurgency that plagued Iraq after the US-led invasion in 2003

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Iraq says it 'will never forget' Pope Francis's visit

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Pope Francis's journeys of hope to Middle East created lasting mark

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Iraqi MPs try to keep Syrian leader out of Arab Summit

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AnalysisSyria’s pivotal week: Rivals and allies in diplomatic marathon to map recovery

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Qatar brings together Syrian and Iraqi leaders to repair relations

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ExclusiveIraq has finally crossed bridge from violence to influence, country’s top UN official says

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President Ahmad Al Shara, left, the leader of Syria's new administration, sent his Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, right, to Iraq in March.

Controversy in Iraq over Syrian President's invitation to Arab Summit in Baghdad

Al Shara fought in Iraq as member of Al Qaeda after 2003 US-led invasion

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Iraq summons Lebanese ambassador over President Aoun's remarks on PMF

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A US delegation's visit to Baghdad shows Iraq is open for business

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Iraq invites Syria’s leader to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad

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Al Sudani confirms candidacy for Iraq elections in November

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Sandstorm leaves Iraqis choking and cities shrouded in orange haze

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Iraq declares scene of Saddam gas attack its 19th province

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani on stage with The National's Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi at the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaimaniyah. Aymen Al-Almeri /The National

Al Sudani confirms candidacy for Iraq elections in November

Parliamentary vote will be the first to be held after electoral law amendments

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Sandstorm leaves Iraqis choking and cities shrouded in orange haze

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Iraq declares scene of Saddam gas attack its 19th province

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'Constructive' Iran-US talks in Oman draw regional optimism

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Pope Leo's social media swipes at Trump

Hamas in Lebanon 'fully committed' to Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire

Pope Leo's opportunity to give hope to Middle East's war-weary Christians

IPL suspended for one week over safety fears as clashes with Pakistan escalate

TV art expert admits selling works to Hezbollah financier

Arrive on time, phones away: Dubai Opera's audience etiquette rules

Emmanuel Macron's push for Palestinian statehood impeded by escalating Israeli aggression

President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

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Bill Gates to give away 'virtually all' his personal wealth before he dies

New foundation will lead aid distribution in Gaza, US State Department says

Donald Trump to visit UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia next month

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

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