Shiite cleric leads in Iraq’s initial election results
The political coalition of an influential Shiite cleric has taken an early lead in Iraq’s national elections, according to partial returns announced by the Iraqi electoral commission.
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Complaint made to Ruth Davidson over Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson’s Iraq comments
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has been asked to investigate claims Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson appeared to “glorify” persecution and torture during a trip to Iraq.
Tory MP accused of trivialising dictatorship of Saddam Hussein
A Conservative MP has been accused of "trivialising" the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein while on a fact-finding visit to Iraq.
British Museum staff to help Iraqi archaeologists preserve ancient bridge
Archaeologists from the British Museum will work with Iraqis to help preserve the world’s oldest known bridge as part of a scheme combating destruction under Islamic State (IS).
Ex-British soldier returns to Iraq for BBC documentary
Former British soldier Adnan Sarwar is returning to Iraq for a BBC documentary.
Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth sculpture unveiled
A recreation of a protective deity destroyed by Islamic State in Iraq now “haunts” Trafalgar Square – in the latest Fourth Plinth unveiling.
Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth sculpture unveiled
A recreation of a protective deity destroyed by Islamic State in Iraq now “haunts” Trafalgar Square – in the latest Fourth Plinth unveiling.
New Fourth Plinth art is ‘placeholder for lives that cannot be reconstructed’
A recreation of a protective deity destroyed by Islamic State in Iraq has been unveiled on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth – rebuilt with date cans.
Bodies found of dozens of Indian workers abducted in Iraq in 2015
Iraqi authorities have found the bodies of 39 Indian workers who were abducted by militants from the Mosul area three years ago, India’s foreign minister said.
Iraq inquiry detectives claim they were ignored over ‘fraud’ concerns
Three former detectives say they repeatedly raised concerns about the risk of false abuse claims against Iraq war veterans.
Ex-soldier accused of receiving terrorism training in Iraq or Syria
A British ex-soldier accused of attending terrorist training camps run by militia fighting against Islamic State is to face trial in late November.
Fighter pilot decorated for saving Iraqi soldiers
An RAF fighter pilot has been decorated for bravery after saving the lives of Iraqi soldiers fighting Islamic State.
VIDEO: Hundreds line streets to welcome heroes home
Hundreds of soldiers have been given a heroes welcome after returning to Aberdeen from tours of Iraq and Ukraine.
Iraqi archbishop appeals for help rebuilding Christian communities after IS persecution
An Iraqi archbishop has appealed for support for Christians as they face a "critical time" of recovery from brutal persecution.
Ex-serviceman suffering from PTSD was caught by police trying to inject himself in car
A former serviceman who suffers from post traumatic stress after a tour of duty in Iraq was jailed for four months at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday.
Kinloss soldier dodged bullets in heroic Afghanistan mission
A soldier from the Kinloss Army Barracks has been commended for his heroism in the Middle East at a ceremony which unveiled a lasting tribute to his comrades.
Scottish jets bring IS to breaking point with assault on city
Top guns from RAF Lossiemouth have brought Islamic State to breaking point after a series of strikes aimed at liberating the terrorist group's last stronghold in Iraq.
RAF aces destroy building hosting meeting of high-level terrorist commanders
Fighter jets have bombed a high-level terrorist meeting this week as the RAF continues the fight in Iraq and Syria.
Weird Chilcot revelation… Officials wanted to twin Aberdeen with Basra in Iraq
A proposed twinning between Aberdeen and the Iraqi port of Basra was among the more unusual revelations from the Chilcot report.
Chilcot Inquiry: Key reaction to the long-awaited Iraq war report
Sir John Chilcot has delivered his long-awaited verdict on the 2003 Iraq war - and declared it was "not a last resort" in a damning assessment of the path to military action to topple Saddam Hussein.
Chilcot Inquiry: Bereaved sister labels Tony Blair ‘world’s worst terrorist’
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has been labelled the "world's worst terrorist" by the sister of a soldier who died during the invasion of Iraq.
In Full: Alex Salmond has his say on the Chilcot Inquiry
The SNP said the "excoriating" verdict of the Chilcot Inquiry should lead to "political or legal consequences" for those responsible, accusing Tony Blair of having "blundered the country into war" at the cost of the lives of 179 British armed forces and almost 200,000 Iraqis.
Chilcot Inquiry: Full background, results and reaction to the report
It's been seven years - and £10million - in the making but today the Chilcot report has finally been published.
VIDEO: Moment RAF jets destroyed IS weapons factory with pinpoint accuracy
Fighter jets bombed three targets in Iraq last week as RAF forces stepped up the fight against the so-called Islamic State.
RAF Lossiemouth top guns add “greater punch” in Iraq and Syria
RAF Lossiemouth top guns have intensified their efforts to bring down the so-called Islamic State terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.
“I’ll fight Daesh until they are finished” promises north-east man
A north-east man who left Scotland to fight Islamic State (IS) said he feels “ashamed” that his government has not done more for those suffering in the Middle East.
RAF Lossiemouth jets tackle terrorists in Syria
Jets from RAF Lossiemouth have played a key role in strikes over Syria and Iraq during the Christmas period, the Ministry of Defence has revealed.
MoD reveals more detail of Syria air strikes
The Ministry of Defence has revealed the details of air strikes launched by RAF Lossiemouth jets over Syria.
RAF Lossie Typhoons complete bombing raids on IS targets in Syria
Jets from RAF Lossiemouth have completed bombing raids on IS targets in Syria for the first time.
VIDEO: Scottish father is leaving family life behind to fight Islamic state
Scottish joiner Jamie McCarroll believes the UK government is not doing enough to help persecuted Christians in Northern Iraq.
Labour leadership: Jeremy Corbyn ‘would make Labour Iraq apology’
The Iraq War was thrust into the centre of the Labour leadership race after Jeremy Corbyn said he would apologise for the conflict and defended comments comparing Islamic State (IS) to the US military.
Alan Duncan: Why I left Scotland to fight for Kurds in Iraq and Syria
Alan Duncan said he had been "moved to tears" after seeing thousands of refugees left homeless following an IS slaughter last year.