Nato's training mission in Iraq is over

Nato has ended its training mission in Iraq. Hopes for an extension deal collapsed as Baghdad refused to grant the troops immunity from prosecution.

Arab League: Syria to agree on mediators, peace talks

The Arab League expects Syria to agree soon to allow observers in to monitor and mediate the protection of civilians while peace talks get under way.

Donen Report: ANC bosses are not off the hook

Contrary to reports, Tokyo Sexwale and Kgalema Motlanthe still have a case to answer for the the parts they played in the Oilgate scandal.

Iran influence on the rise as US forces leave Iraq

As the US withdraws its remaining 39 000 troops from Iraq, the influence of its nemesis Iran in the corridors of power in Baghdad is likely to rise.

Iraq forces on alert after deadly Baghdad blasts

Iraqi security forces were on alert on Friday after a massive car bomb ripped through a funeral ceremony in a Shiite district of Baghdad.

Iraq rivals seal power-sharing deal amid increase in violence

Iraq's divided political factions sealed a power-sharing deal more than eight months after an inconclusive general election.

Baghdad attacks on Shi'ite pilgrims kill 60 in three days

Bombings in Baghdad on Thursday killed seven people, bringing the death toll from attacks against Shi'ite pilgrims over the past three days to 60.

Suicide car bombers kill 30 in central Baghdad

Three suicide bombers detonated car bombs within moments of each other in a coordinated attack on foreign missions in central Baghdad on Sunday.

Dozens killed in Iraq suicide bombing

A female suicide bomber blew herself up on Monday among Shi'ite pilgrims on the outskirts of Baghdad, killing at least 41 people.

Dozens killed as blasts target Baghdad hotels

At least 36 people were killed and 71 wounded in three apparently coordinated minibus-borne bombings that targeted hotels in Baghdad on Monday.

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