New details on Tarmiyah explosionsNew details on Tarmiyah explosions

Shafaq News / A security source disclosed new details about two explosions that targeted Tarmiyah, north of Baghdad, earlier today.

The source told Shafaq News agency that an explosive device blew up on a civilian vehicle, injuring four people.

He added that after the explosive ordnance disposal squads arrived at the scene of the incident, another

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Security members injured in explosion north of BaghdadSecurity members injured in explosion north of Baghdad

Shafaq News / An explosion targeted security forces north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, a security source reported.

The source told Shafaq News agency that the attack took place in Tarmiyah and wounded three security members.

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MoF receives credentials of new German Consul General in ErbilMoF receives credentials of new German Consul General in Erbil

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced receiving the credentials of the new German Consul General in Erbil, Klaus Streicher.

The Ministry's spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahhaf said the Ministry is ready to provide everything the new Consul needs to ensure the success of his mission.

For his part, Streicher expressed appreciation for the

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Fuad Hussein explains Iraq's attitude toward the Russian-Ukrainian conflictFuad Hussein explains Iraq's attitude toward the Russian-Ukrainian conflict

Shafaq News/ Iraq's Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein has held a phone call with his German counterpart, Annalina Bearbock, the Ministry said in an official readout on Tuesday.

Hussein and Bearbock, according to the readout, discussed the bilateral ties between Iraq and Germany, and the cooperation prospects between the two countries.

Hussein

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Parliament discloses names of 33 Presidential candidatesParliament discloses names of 33 Presidential candidates

Shafaq News / Iraq's Parliament announced on Tuesday the names of 33 candidates for the Presidency of the Republic, after it decided to hold the Presidential vote session on Thursday.

The Parliament's media department said in a statement that only 33 candidates out of 59 met the qualifications for the position of President of the Republic:

1-Faysal

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Al-Maliki's compliance with the judiciary is proof of his innocence: MPAl-Maliki's compliance with the judiciary is proof of his innocence: MP

Shafaq News/ Former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki's compliance with the subpoena is "proof of his innocence", head of the State of Law's bloc in the Iraqi parliament Atwan al-Atwani said on Tuesday.

Al-Maliki appeared before a judge in Baghdad earlier today over leaked audio recordings in which he seems to insult his powerful rival, Shiite cleric

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