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SDF fighters arrive in the city of Qamishli after withdrawing from their stronghold of Aleppo. Reuters

Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction

Syrian Democratic Forces risk losing remaining territory in the east after US went along with their defeat in Aleppo, sources say

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Cherry on the cake: Iraqi filmmaker nominated for Directors Guild America Awards

New taxes and customs tariffs spark unrest and fury among merchants in Iraq

Iraq to nationalise Russian-run oil field as sanctions weigh Lukoil down

Iraq deserves credit for bringing citizens home from Syrian camps, UN official says

Four Opec+ producers plan to triple compensation cuts by June

Iraq's two main Kurdish parties endorse separate candidates for president



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Iraqi security troops in Baghdad. Tension continues over the role of armed groups in Iraq. Reuters

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Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako addresses the faithful during the Palm Sunday service at Mar Youssif Church in Baghdad, Iraq. AP

Iraq must do more to protect Christians, says country's top Catholic official

Cardinal Sako urges authorities to work towards safeguarding Christian rights

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US envoy says disarming Iraqi militias must involve binding national framework

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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani receives UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Iraq News Agency

Guterres visits Iraq to mark end of UN assistance mission

Mandate to end after 22 years as Baghdad moves toward full responsibility

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Iraqis say decree on dissent is 'recipe for disaster' for free speech

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