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Oct- 2019 -

16 October

France and Iraq to discuss framework for ISIS trials, Le Drian says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said he would discuss a judicial framework for putting ISIS fighters on trial during an upcoming visit to Iraq

11 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

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Uzbekistan repatriates 64 children of ‘terrorists’ from Iraq

Uzbekistan announced that 64 children had arrived from Iraq where their parents are serving life sentences "as members of terrorist organizations"

7 October

Commentary

Opinion Editor

Amid Iraqi protests, Kurdish region balances Iran’s IRGC

The US partnering with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is a force multiplier to keep stability in the region as Baghdad grapples with protests, Seth Frantzman and Dr. Eric Mandel argue

7 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

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Iraq’s military admits ‘excessive force’ in protest deaths

Iraq's military admitted it had used "excessive force" in deadly protests, as PMUs said they were ready to back the government

Sep- 2019 -

30 September

Middle East

Iraqi Army and Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Units of Iraq)

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Indications’ Israel behind PMU base strikes, Iraq PM Abdul Mahdi says

Iraq's prime minister has said his government had "indications" Israel was behind some attacks on Hashd al-Shaabi bases this summer

26 September

Business

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets

Fergus Kelly

BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract

BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets

20 September

Middle East