Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from U.S. Secretary of State
On May 3, 2013, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed Iraqi-U.S. relations and the importance of the bilateral ministerial coordination committees. Kerry officially invited…
One of 7 wonders of the world finally tracked down
There has long been a slight problem with the declaration of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world -- there was no…
Iraq Holds First Provincial Elections Since U.S. Troop Withdrawal
On Saturday, April 20, 2013, Iraq held its first elections since the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The voting process went smoothly without any major security incidents reported.
Iraq: the world’s next big eco-tourism destination?
Iraq's southern marshes could become a centre for eco-tourism, based around floating hotels and guided wildlife tours, according to the winner of one of the world's most prestigious environmental prizes.…
Ambassador Issues Statement Condemning Boston Attacks
Ambassador Jabir Habeb offers condolences to victims and their families on behalf of the Iraqi people and reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership in confronting terrorism.