Baghdad

Baghdad

Search the World News Network

		Advanced Search

Breaking News	Fri, 7 Feb 2014

Shiite Muslim women express their grief during the festival of Ashoura in Karbala, 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday Dec. 26, 2009.

Iraq Conflict Photos Prison Abuse Wikipedia: Women's rights in Iraq Womens Rights - Iraq

Al Jazeera
Iraq slammed for women prisoners abuse
Thu 6 Feb 2014
Iraqi authorities are detaining thousands of women illegally and subjecting many to torture and ill-treatment, including the threat of sexual abuse, Human Rights Watch has said. | Many women were deta... (photo: AP / Ahmed al-Husseini)

File - An Iraqi soldier talks with local women during a patrol in the Grayaat area of Baghdads Adhamiyah District.

Human Rights Iraq Conflict Photos Wikipedia: Women's rights in Iraq Women's Rights

Reuters
Iraq illegally detains thousands of women, tortures many-HRW
Thu 6 Feb 2014
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi authorities are detaining thousands of women illegally and subjecting many to torture and ill-treatment, including the threat of sexual abuse, Human Rights Watch said in a re... (photo: US Army / Sgt. Mike Pryor)

Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki speaks to the Iraqi lawmakers before submitting his new government for approval in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. Iraqi lawmakers unanimously approved on Tuesday a new government to be headed by incumbent Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, ending nine months of political deadlock that threatened to stall economic development and suck the country back into sectarian violence.

The Times Of India Sun 19 Jan 2014
'Diabolical' Arab countries behind Iraq strife: Nuri al-Maliki
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki blamed "diabolical" and "treacherous" Arab countries for a protracted surge in nationwide violence in a speech on Sunday, but stopped short of naming indiv... (photo: AP / Karim Kadim)
Extremism in Iraq Nuri al-Maliki Photos Terrorism in Iraq Wikipedia : Anbar clashes (2013-14)

Baghdad, Iraq 2009.02.25
sunny.
	Min: 8°C/46°F Max: 20°C/68°F

Radio Baghdad

World News - Interactive Map

Arab World

Iraq - US Relations

Opinions

Key al-Qaida militant reportedly killed in Syria Boston Herald

In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, residents of the besieged Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp wait to leave the camp, on the southern edge of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.

Hama and Syria's Autonomous Solution

President Barack Obama greets Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi, Iraqi Council of Representatives, after he drops by Vice President Joe Biden's meeting with the Speaker in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Jan. 22, 2014.

Revisiting the Obama Doctrine

President Barack Obama addresses supporters at a fundraising reception in Baltimore, Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

Obama, Iraqi Sunni leader talk security, terrorism

Honduras and Mexico: Open Season for Journalists CounterPunch
Old fault lines, new flashpoints in Iraq’s Anbar IRINnews
Iraq pension law draws ire over exemption for politicians Khaleej Times
Iraq Near Implosion CounterPunch
Implosion fears grow for Iraq Asia Times
Thousands of Iraqi women tortured, says Human Rights Watch The Irish Times
Staying out of other people's wars WorldNetDaily
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn Fresno Bee
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn The News & Observer
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn The Miami Herald
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn The Charlotte Observer
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn Star Telegram
DOJ pursues immunity for Bush and six others for Iraq war cr The Examiner
Seven Car Bombs Explode Across Baghdad Jakarta Globe
Hagel Fears Systemic Ethical Problem, Defense Cuts Off Table National Journal
EU seeking to upgrade bloc’s ties with Cuba The Washington Post
Seven car bombs across Baghdad kill at least 13 The Himalayan
Multiple Baghdad Car Bombs Kill at Least 13 Voa News
Multiple car bombs hit Baghdad as US lawmakers slam Maliki New Straits/Business Times
Standard Chartered to open first branch in Iraqi Kurdistan Reuters

President Barack Obama talks on the phone with FBI Director Robert Mueller to receive an update on the explosions that occurred in Boston, in the Oval Office, April 15, 2013.

Obama Believes 2014 'Can Be A Breakthrough Year For America'

Standard Chartered to open first branch in Iraqi Kurdistan Reuters
Car bombs kill 9 civilians in Baghdad The Hindu
Iraq to auction 3G licenses for at least $307 million each: Orlando Sentinel
Iraq to auction 3G licenses for at least $307 million each: Sun Sentinel
Iraq to auction 3G licenses for at least $307 million each: Daily Press
Iraq to auction 3G licenses for at least $307 million each: Hartford Courant
Baghdad markets rocked by blasts Independent online
48 killed, 119 wounded in Iraq violence Xinhua
Mideast Is Wary Over Iraq, Iran Plan to Unite in Oil Market Voa News
Anbar conflict halts Iraq's trucked oil exports to Jorda Daily Press
Anbar conflict halts Iraq's trucked oil exports to Jorda Baltimore Sun
Anbar conflict halts Iraq's trucked oil exports to Jorda Orlando Sentinel
Baghdad Legally Challenges Oil Exports from Iraqi Kurdistan Voa News
20 killed in attacks in Iraq's capital Xinhua
New frontier for ex-boss of Iraq private military firm Hong Kong Standard
Iraq's oil export decline in January Xinhua
China's non-manufacturing PMI drops in January CNTV
Tokyo stocks ends 1.24 pct lower with concerns over emerging CNTV
Australian job advertisements fall again in January: survey CNTV
Iraqi Army Bombards Falluja in Preparation for Ground Assaul Voa News

In this Friday, April 6, 2012 file photo, a supporter of Pakistani religious group Jamaat-ud-Dawwa stands on a representation of a U. S. flag before set it on fire during a protest rally in Karachi, Pakistan. The U.S. and Pakistan are starting to look more like enemies than friends, threatening the U.S. fight against Taliban and al-Qaida militants based in the country and efforts to stabilize neighboring Afghanistan before American troops withdraw.

A new definition for al-Qaeda

President Barack Obama greets Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi, Iraqi Council of Representatives, after he drops by Vice President Joe Biden's meeting with the Speaker in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Jan. 22, 2014.

Revisiting the Obama Doctrine

President Barack Obama addresses supporters at a fundraising reception in Baltimore, Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

Obama, Iraqi Sunni leader talk security, terrorism

Old fault lines, new flashpoints in Iraq’s Anbar IRINnews
Iraqi security forces accused of raping, torturing women in Stars and Stripes
Iraq Near Implosion CounterPunch
Implosion fears grow for Iraq Asia Times
Staying out of other people's wars WorldNetDaily
Staying Out of Other People’s Wars Antiwar
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn Fresno Bee
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn The News & Observer
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn The Miami Herald
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn The Charlotte Observer
Iran’s MEK has friends in Congress, but that hasn Star Telegram
Report Reveals Ghastly Abuse Against Female Iraqi Prisoners Jezebel
Iraqi security forces accused of raping, torturing women in The Los Angeles Times
Group claims Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Chicago Sun-Times
Thursday, February 13 Dayton Daily News
Thursday, February 13 Springfield News-Sun
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally San Francisco Chronicle
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Houston Chronicle
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally The Guardian
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Stars and Stripes

Iraqi women chant anti-government slogans during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. Around 200 people rallied against the lack public services, rampant corruption and a scarcity of government jobs. The protests follow a similar rally a day earlier in Baghdad. The banners in Arabic reads, "we demand the offering of basic services and jobs" and "we are people who do not beg but demand our minimum rights."

Iraq illegally detaining women: report

File - An Iraqi soldier talks with local women during a patrol in the Grayaat area of Baghdads Adhamiyah District.

Iraq illegally detains thousands of women, tortures many-HRW

In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, residents of the besieged Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp wait to leave the camp, on the southern edge of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.

Hama and Syria's Autonomous Solution

Old fault lines, new flashpoints in Iraq’s Anbar IRINnews
Iraq Holding Thousands Of Women Illegally? U~T San Diego
Thousands of Iraqi women tortured, says Human Rights Watch The Irish Times
Iraq illegally detaining women: report Taipei Times
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Ohio
Rights group says Iraq holding thousands of women illegally San Francisco Chronicle
Report Reveals Ghastly Abuse Against Female Iraqi Prisoners Jezebel
Group claims Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Chicago Sun-Times
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally San Francisco Chronicle
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Houston Chronicle
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally The Guardian
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Stars and Stripes
>Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Seattle Post
Group: Iraq holding thousands of women illegally Times Union
Hagel Fears Systemic Ethical Problem, Defense Cuts Off Table National Journal
Thousands of Iraqi women arrested and tortured, says Human R The Guardian
Iraqi security forces 'abuse female prisoners' BBC News
Iraqi Women 'Tortured And Raped' In Detention Orange News
Iraq illegally detains thousands of women, tortures many-HRW Reuters
Explosions rock Iraqi capital, killing at least 34 STL Today

Obama in Iraq reminiscent of Andrew Johnson's Reconstru The Examiner

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Media Kit | WN Toolbar | Languages | WN Links | Advertise | © 2013 WN Network
Contact our Advertising team for Advertising or Sponsorship on World News Network