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# iraq - Sunday 12 April, 2020
Iraqi couple enlist help of police to wed despite curfew
Ahmed Khaled al-Kaabi proposed last year.
# iraq - Friday 3 April, 2020
When a League of Ireland side travelled to a 'war zone' for a game against Iraq
The World Cup warm-up match for the Iraqi team was part of the birthday celebrations of Saddam Hussein.
# iraq - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
US and UK soldiers among three dead in Iraq rocket attack, US officials report
This evening, a volley of rockets hit the Taji air base north of Baghdad, which hosts troops from the US-led coalition helping local forces.
# iraq - Friday 10 January, 2020
Iran's Ambassador compares Qasem Soleimani to Michael Collins and says Shannon Airport is 'not a target'
Mahmoud Islami was speaking at a briefing at Iran’s Embassy in Dublin.
# iraq - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
A 'least worst' and 'carefully calculated' tactic: Why Iran chose to carry out this morning's strikes on bases housing US troops
Trump has said that new economic sanctions will be imposed on Iran after the strike this morning.
FactCheck: Does this image show an Iranian ballistic missile launch?
Iran launched missile attacks on military bases housing US troops last night – but was this one of the missiles?
Iran 'appears to be standing down': Trump says sanctions to remain in place after missile strikes
There were no casualties after Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles in the early hours of this morning.
UK, France and Nato condemn 'reckless' missile attack on Iraqi bases housing US troops
While condemning Iran’s attack, Boris Johnson said that slain general Qasem Soleimani “had the blood of British troops on his hands.”
What do we know about the Iraq air bases targeted by Iran?
Two US air bases were targeted by Iran.
# iraq - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
US sparks confusion with Iraq pullout announcement that Pentagon says was sent 'by mistake'
The US drone strike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani has sparked fury in both Iran and Iraq.
# iraq - Saturday 4 January, 2020
Ireland calls for 'maximum restraint' following US assassination of Iranian general
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said any Irish person in Iraq should ‘leave immediately’.
# iraq - Friday 3 January, 2020
Iran warns of 'severe revenge' after top general killed in US airstrike
The Pentagon described the operation as a “decisive defensive action”.
# iraq - Thursday 2 January, 2020
Mike Pompeo postpones Ukraine trip after attack on US embassy in Iraq
A mob of pro-Iran demonstrators stormed the US embassy in Baghdad yesterday.
# iraq - Wednesday 1 January, 2020
Trump deploys hundreds of US soldiers to Middle East after embassy attack in Iraq
Thousands of soldiers may be deployed in the coming days.
# iraq - Tuesday 31 December, 2019
Protesters storm US embassy in Baghdad chanting 'Death to America'
US security forces inside the compound fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
# iraq - Monday 30 December, 2019
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly air strikes kill at least 25 fighters
The attack saw US planes hit several bases belonging to the Hezbollah Brigades.
# iraq - Sunday 27 October, 2019
Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US military raid
Baghdadi ignited an explosive vest after being chased into a tunnel by US forces.
# iraq - Saturday 26 October, 2019
Dozens of people killed during anti-government protests in Iraq
Nearly 200 people have died and thousands have been wounded since the rallies first began earlier this mont.
# iraq - Sunday 6 October, 2019
More than a dozen people killed as security forces fire at protesters in Iraq
The clashes came after authorities earlier lifted a round-the-clock curfew in Baghdad.
# iraq - Thursday 3 October, 2019
Week of protests in Iraq leave 30 people dead
Protesters have been angered by corruption and unemployment.
# iraq - Monday 8 July, 2019
British Museum says smuggled Iraqi and Afghan artefacts will be returned
Some of the works were discovered in 2002 after two badly made wooden crates sent from Pakistan caught the attention of British authorities at Heathrow Airport.
# iraq - Sunday 26 May, 2019
Three French IS members sentenced to death in Iraq
The three men have 30 days to appeal the sentence.
# iraq - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
US orders all non-emergency staff to leave embassy and consulate in Iraq
US signals about escalating danger posed by Iran have been met with some skepticism by Washington’s allies.
# iraq - Monday 29 April, 2019
Alleged Islamic State leader appears in video for first time in five years
The world’s most wanted man was last seen in Mosul in 2014
# iraq - Thursday 27 December, 2018
'It's pretty sad': Trump acknowledges security concerns over surprise trip to Iraq
The US President says his concerns were for the First Lady, not for himself.
# iraq - Wednesday 26 December, 2018
Donald Trump makes surprise Christmas visit to US troops deployed in Iraq
The visit was Trump’s first to US troops in a war zone since he was elected president two years ago.
# iraq - Friday 28 September, 2018
Seven arrested as police foil 'major terrorist attack' planned for public event in the Netherlands
Police had yet to identify the target of the planned attack.
# iraq - Tuesday 15 May, 2018
'It's a job like no other': Irish experts who help respond to humanitarian crises
Irish people have responded to emergencies in Iraq, Libya and Africa, to name a few.
# iraq - Monday 14 May, 2018
'We're done with corruption': Fiery cleric and paramilitary leader surge in Iraq elections
The complex electoral arithmetic of the Iraqi system, however, means that the final makeup of 329-seat parliament is still far from decided.
# iraq - Tuesday 17 April, 2018
Iraqi women suspected of IS links being sexually exploited and refused aid
An Amnesty International report has expressed concern about how women and children are sexually exploited.
# iraq - Thursday 12 April, 2018
Almost 1,000 executions were recorded last year, including beheadings and lethal injections
Most executions took place in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan – in that order.
# iraq - Sunday 21 January, 2018
German woman sentenced to death in Iraq for joining ISIS
She was sentenced in an Iraqi court earlier today.
# iraq - Monday 15 January, 2018
At least 26 killed in Baghdad twin suicide blast
This has been the second attack on the capital in three days.
# iraq - Friday 29 December, 2017
'Iraq owes us £5m': Ireland's prep ahead of a 1987 visit from one of Saddam's 'Dirty Dozen'
Departmental notes express concern about getting back the £5 million owed to Ireland in export payments.
# iraq - Sunday 17 December, 2017
Born in Iraq, raised on GAA: Zak Moradi's incredible journey to Croke Park
The Leitrim forward is probably the best hurler to ever come out of Iraq.
# iraq - Saturday 9 December, 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister declares 'end of war against ISIS'
Iran declared victory over ISIS last month, as the jihadists clung to just a few remaining scraps of territory.
# iraq - Sunday 26 November, 2017
Instagram selfie between Miss Iraq and Miss Israel causes ructions
Sarah Idan and Adar Gandelsman were in competition with each other at the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas. Their two countries are still technically at war.
# iraq - Monday 13 November, 2017
Iraq-Iran earthquake: Death toll rises to 328, over 2,500 injured
Landslides have been hindering rescue efforts this morning.
# iraq - Sunday 22 October, 2017
Explainer: Why Iraq taking back land from the Kurds is a major headache for the US
The two US allies are at loggerheads over disputed territory in oil-rich Kirkuk.
# iraq - Saturday 21 October, 2017
'If jihadists die, it's for the best' - France doesn't want its citizens who became Isis fighters coming home
French citizens are among the biggest contingent of overseas fighters who have joined the so-called Islamic State.
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Poll: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
ALL GOING TO plan, Ireland will enter Phase Two of re-opening next Monday 8 June.
First off, public health advice is still for people to avoid unnecessary journeys but people will be able to travel up to 20 kilometres from their home from Monday. As recently as mid-May, the recommended travel limit was just 2km.
In terms of social visits, up to four people may visit another household for a short period while maintaining strict social distancing.
For the first time since lockdown measures were introduced, Irish people will be permitted to visit their family in their respective homes. However, social distancing must be adhered to with the two-metre recommendation still in place.
So, today we’re asking you: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
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Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
Larry Donnelly: Trump is a mess but he can still win the election because of a weak Democratic party
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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