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Basra
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January 19, 2023, 1:28 pm
Stampede outside soccer stadium in Iraq kills 1, injures dozens
Deadly crush in Basra comes as spectators gather for first international match held in country in over 40 years; 60 said hurt
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Agencies
January 13, 2019, 2:17 pm
White House ordered plans prepared for Iran strike – report
‘Shocked’ Pentagon acceded to request after Baghdad mortar attack in September that US blamed on Tehran-backed militias, Wall Street Journal says
By
ToI Staff
September 29, 2018, 6:13 am
US closes consulate in southern Iraq after attack by Iran-backed militia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says temporary shuttering of mission in Basra comes due to ‘increasing and specific threats’ from Tehran and its armed proxies
By
SUSANNAH GEORGE
September 23, 2018, 11:35 am
Iran-backed militias accused of reign of fear in Iraqi Basra
Beatings and arbitrary arrests reported amid growing public protests over Iranian influence and crumbling public services
By
Qassim Abdul-Zahra
September 15, 2018, 4:33 pm
Iraq parliament elects nominee of pro-Iran list as speaker
Under an unofficial agreement dating back to 2003, the prime minister position is reserved for Shiites, president is a Kurd, and parliament speaker a Sunni
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Agencies
September 12, 2018, 4:22 am
US blames Iran for Iraq attacks, threatens to respond ‘decisively’
Washington says it will hold Tehran accountable for attacks by Iran-backed militias after unknown assailants launch rockets at Baghdad green zone, Basra airport amid unrest
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AFP
September 8, 2018, 7:44 pm
Iraq’s top two parliament groups demand PM Abadi resign after Basra violence
Demonstrators have set fire to government buildings, Iranian consulate, offices of pro-Tehran organizations
By
AFP
September 8, 2018, 1:49 pm
After Iranian consulate burned, rockets fired at Basra airport in Iraq
Unclear who was behind attack on southern Iraqi city’s airport, which also houses US Consulate; Iran condemns sacking of its mission
By
Qassim Abdul-Zahra
September 7, 2018, 9:33 pm
Iraqis set Iran consulate in southern city ablaze, decry Tehran’s interference
Demonstrators against corruption in restive Basra accuse Iranian-backed political parties of interfering with Iraqi politics
By
Qassim Abdul-Zahra
July 15, 2018, 10:50 pm
Dozens wounded as south Iraq protesters clash with police
PM Abadi announces fresh funds and pledges investment, orders police not to use live fire against demonstrators
By
AFP
February 27, 2018, 7:28 pm
Soccer beats politics for fans ahead of Iraq, Saudi clash
Friendly match to be held in Basra marks return to international stage for majority Shiite city near Iran border
By
Karim JAMEEL
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Khalil JALIL
September 2, 2017, 11:17 pm
Manhattan’s only ‘vineyard’ is run by an 89-year-old Iraqi Jew
Now in its 33rd year of production, Upper East Side’s Chateau Latif has roots in its owner’s old hometown of Basra
By
David I. Klein
September 27, 2016, 10:57 pm
Iraq opens new antiquities museum in Basra
Exhibit, housed in former palace of Saddam Hussein, mostly funded by BP oil company
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AP
February 21, 2016, 6:43 pm
Iraq says it located missing radioactive material
Iridium-192 belonging to Turkish oil company found near gas station 3 months after it disappeared from US-owned facility
By
AFP
February 18, 2016, 8:57 am
‘Highly dangerous’ radioactive material in Iraq stolen – report
Fearing an Islamic State dirty bomb, officials are searching for Ir-192 that went missing from a US-owned facility in Basra
By
Tamar Pileggi
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