Baghdad was the seat of the Abbasid caliphs from the eighth century. In 1248, however, Genghis Khan’s grandson Möngke became great khan of the Mongols and resolved to extend his sway to the Middle ...

Sunny with a high of 62 °F (16.7 °C). Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 40 °F (4.4 °C). Haze today with ...

Rukaya al-Zubaidi placed a cautious foot on a skateboard and then struggled to find her balance as others glided back and forth at Baghdad's first park dedicated to the sport. "It's only my second ...

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The Office of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL), Baghdad Municipality, and the Ministry of Culture, has announced the launch of the third phase of the ...