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Washington is keen to curtail Iranian influence in Iraq and reduce oil prices
PM designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi faces uphill task of quelling public discontent
Unrest over joblessness and electricity shortages underlines country’s fragility
Populist cleric is long-time adversary of the US and opponent of Iranian
An already vulnerable state risks outright failure in US-Iran crossfire
Al-Abadi faces tough task convincing weary electorate he deserves a second term
Can the kingdom and its reconstruction aid overcome distrust between Islamic sects?
Action against poverty and graft critical to investment and stability, says business
The photographer’s images capture a moment when an ancient land embraced modernity
Abortive independence move backfired as Baghdad hit back
Move comes after clashes in the wake of independence referendum
Iraqi premier Haider al-Abadi’s tough stance amid a resurgence of clashes may likely to cause concern amonghis western allies
Washington has no real plan for Syria or Iraq after Isis is defeated, but Iran does
The referendum has become another chapter in region’s bleak history
Rosneft announces production sharing deal adding up to $400m with Kurds on same day
Baghdad continues retaliation against region following independence referendum
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