Iraqi intelligence helped foil Islamic State plots in France and Spain, military says

Al-Zaidi marks Mosul fall anniversary, reaffirms push for putting weapons in state control

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Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada spokesperson says factions funded by Iran, donations and commerce

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Nujaba leader: only ‘force and weapons’ work with Israel’s backers

Maliki backs militia weapons push in meeting with US chargé d’affaires

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Ex-MP questions weapons handover, alleges faction holds billions abroad

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Sadiqoun official says weapons handover removes pretexts for dragging Iraq into war

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US told Baghdad it will not accept ministers from armed factions, coalition leader says

Iraq’s anti-corruption body joins international network amid persistent graft concerns

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Clear skies forecast across Iraq through Sunday with temperatures up to 44°C