Iraq unveils archaeological park with ancient carvingsIraq unveils archaeological park with ancient carvings

Shafaq News/ Authorities in northern Iraq on Sunday unveiled an "archaeological park" of 2,700-year-old carvings from the rule of the Assyrians, including showing kings praying to the gods.

The 13 stunning monumental rock-carved bas-reliefs were cut into the walls of an irrigation canal that stretches for some 10 kilometres (six miles) at Faida in

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Iraq's PM: to continue cooperation with Amman at various levelIraq's PM: to continue cooperation with Amman at various level

Shafaq News / On Wednesday, Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, received the Jordanian Ambassador to Iraq, Montaser Al-Zoubi.

Al-Sudani's media office reported that both sides discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries at various levels and issues of common interests.

The Iraqi PM emphasized "the

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Al-Sudani and Rachid reiterate commitment to forming a strong governmentAl-Sudani and Rachid reiterate commitment to forming a strong government

Shafaq News/ Iraq's new President and Prime Minister-designate on Wednesday reiterated their commitment to forming a government that copes with the challenges facing the country and works for the best interest of the Iraqi people.

An official readout by the Iraqi presidency said that President Abdullatif Rachid convened with Prime

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EXCLUSIVE: Al-Maliki would have three portfolios, and Al-Ameri fiveEXCLUSIVE: Al-Maliki would have three portfolios, and Al-Ameri five

Shafaq News/ A leader in the Shiite Coordination Framework revealed new details about distributing the portfolios in Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani's Government.

The leader, on condition of anonymity, said that the CF parties agreed on the shares as follows: three ministries for the State of Law coalition headed by Nuri Al-Miliki, which are oil, higher

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Iraqi Court summons a lawmaker for wasting public moneyIraqi Court summons a lawmaker for wasting public money

Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Karkh Investigation Court issued an order summoning a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee for wasting public funds.

The lawmaker is summoned for "issuing a recommendation to disburse the tax revenues before completing the audits by the regulatory bodies." The court explained.

Last week, the Acting Finance

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Six ISIS militants caught leaving Iraq in al-SulaymaniyahSix ISIS militants caught leaving Iraq in al-Sulaymaniyah

Shafaq News/ The Counter-Terrorism Agency of al-Sulaymaniyah on Wednesday said it had apprehended a group of senior ISIS militants attempting to leave Iraq.

The Security Media Cell (SMC) said that al-Sulaymaniyah Counter-Terrorism body, in cooperation with the Joint Operations Command (JOC), halted the attempt of six persons to cross the borders.

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