Toll from Baghdad area attacks reaches 30: Officials

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:08

A series of attacks in the Baghdad area, including four car bombs targeting civilians, have killed at least 30 people, security and medical officials said on Tuesday.

19 killed in Iraq violence

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 05:27

At least 19 people were killed and 61 wounded Monday as new acts of violence spread across Iraq, a source said.

Bomb kills six in Iraq during UN chief`s visit

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 00:30

Iraqi officials say a car bomb exploded on a commercial street in northern Baghdad, killing at least six people.

Iraq PM rebukes UN`s Ban on execution moratorium

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 23:11

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Monday publicly rebuked UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon`s call for the country to halt executions while standing beside him at a joint news conference.

Bomb attacks kill at least 18 in Iraq

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 07:30

Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has deployed tanks and artillery around Falluja.

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.

Car bombs, clashes kill 18 civilians in Iraq

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 15:29

Two car bombs targeted commuters in Baghdad and clashes between security forces and militants killed at least 18 civilians, officials said today, amid an ongoing standoff between Iraqi forces and al-Qaeda-linked militants west of the Iraqi capital.

Iraq would face huge challenge in Fallujah assault: Experts

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:03

Iraq would face huge challenge in Fallujah assault: Experts

Heavy clashes as Iraq fighting sparks rights worries

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 01:54

Iraqi security forces backed by tanks battled militants on Thursday in Anbar province, where fighting has displaced thousands and sparked warnings of rights abuses and a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Blast targeting Iraq army recruits kills 23: Officials

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:01

A suicide bomber targeted Iraqi army recruits in central Baghdad today, killing 23 people and wounding 30, officials said, updating an earlier toll.

Gunmen attack Iraqi Army barracks, 12 soldiers dead: Officials

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 00:11

Unidentified gunmen have attacked Iraqi Army barracks on Wednesday and killed at least 12 soldiers, authorities 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.