ISIS prisoner transfer an ‘Iraqi decision,” PM Sudani says

Sudani said the transfer of ISIS prisoners to Iraq "was an Iraqi decision made to preserve national, regional, and international security.”

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KDP, PUK yet to agree on unanimous candidate for Iraqi presidency: PM Barzani

Barzani stated that the KDP has suggested for the candidate to be elected through majority vote, representing the will of the people of the Kurdistan Region

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US foreign policy aligns with Israel’s demands: Iran foreign ministry

The spokesperson accused Israel of imposing an “imaginary fear” by inflating the concerns of “Iran’s nonexistent nuclear bomb.”

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‘A national achievement’: PM Barzani inaugurates digital payment initiative

The initiative aims to "simplify" the payment of bills through "a secure digital platform," according to the project's official website.

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US-led coalition praises SDF ‘sacrifices’ against ISIS

The coalition “expressed appreciation for the sacrifices made by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the fight against ISIS,” in a statement issued late Monday

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Iraq hangs former Baathist official over prominent Shiite cleric's killing

Saadon Sabri al-Qaisi, a Major General under Hussein's dictatorship in Iraq, was convicted of "committing grave crimes against humanity, including the assassination of Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, several scholars from the al-Hakim family, and innocent civilians," according to the Iraqi security agency. 

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PM Barzani directs aid for Duhok flood victims

“On the directive of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, every victim in Akre and Sheikhan will be assisted according to the extent of damage they sustained,” Duhok Governor Ali Tatar told The New Region.

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KDP, PUK to meet Wednesday on Iraqi presidency turmoil

"The PUK and KDP will meet on Wednesday in the Kurdistan Region, and the meeting's outcome will decide the date of electing an [Iraqi] president," Harem Kamal Agha, head of the PUK’s bloc in the Iraqi parliament, told The New Region.

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SDC warns of 'grave danger' as Kobane siege continues

The council said that it considers the situation a "crime against himanity." 

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