Iraq violence kills 34 as Anbar employees back to work

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 00:15

Nationwide violence killed 34 people while civil servants west of Baghdad returned to work under tight security.

US steps up assistance to Iraq to combat terrorist groups

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 12:34

The US has stepped up assistance to Iraq to combat al-Qaeda-linked global terrorist groups who have seized the oil-rich country`s two major cities in the western province of Al-Anbar, the White House has said.

Fallujah strike put on hold as Iraq fears civilian casualties

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 14:24

Iraqi troops will delay assaulting the militant-held city of Fallujah, an officer said on Tuesday, citing fear of civilian casualties, as fighting and missile strikes in nearby Ramadi killed 33 people.

Iraq PM Nuri al-Maliki urges Fallujah residents to drive away Qaeda militants

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 09:34

As Iraqi military bombarded the city of Fallujah to drive away the al Qaeda-linked militants who have seized parts of Anbar province, residents fled the country.

Eight Iraqi soldiers killed in Anbar fighting: Officials

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 01:22

Eight Iraqi soldiers were killed on Saturday fighting militants in Anbar province, where al Qaeda-linked fighters have taken over one city and parts of a second, officials said.

Iraq PM vows to eliminate `all terrorist groups` in Anbar

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:32

Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki vowed Saturday to eliminate "all terrorist groups" in Iraq`s Anbar province, where militants have seized all of one city and parts of another.

Iraq PM vows to eliminate `all terrorist groups` in Anbar

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:32

Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki vowed Saturday to eliminate "all terrorist groups" in Iraq`s Anbar province, where militants have seized all of one city and parts of another.

Fallujah outside Iraq government control: Security official

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 14:39

The Iraqi government has lost control of the city of Fallujah, which is now held by al Qaeda-linked militants, a senior security official in Anbar province said on Saturday.

More than 100 die as Iraq forces battle Qaeda

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 22:48

More than 100 people were killed Friday as Iraqi police and tribesmen battled al Qaeda-linked militants who took over parts of two Anbar provincial cities, announcing one an Islamic state.

Bombing in northern Iraq city kills 19

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:53

A truck packed with explosives blew up in a city north of Baghdad n Thursday, killing at least 19 people, as security forces and allied tribesman battled to put down an uprising by al Qaeda-linked militants who overran police stations in several Sunni cities.

44 Iraqi lawmakers resign over anti-Sunnis government actions

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 05:33

As many as 44 members of Iraqi parliament announced their resignation Monday to protest against the government`s latest moves on Sunni Arabs, including the demolition of a protest site and the arrest of a Sunni parliamentarian in the Anbar province.

Iraq forces destroy militant camps in Anbar: Spokesman

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 00:42

The Iraqi military attacked camps belonging to an al Qaeda-linked militant group in Anbar province, destroying two, the defence ministry said on Monday.