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Travel
From England to Iraq by train
United Kingdom based tour agency Lupine Travel which offers “once in a lifetime experiences in unique and hard to reach destinations” is to hold a “Wigan to Iraq” train trip to take place in September of this year. The Iraq International News Agency spoke with agency founder Dylan Harris about…
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VIDEOS
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UN IRAQ
Transcript: Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq Remarks on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Good evening. I am glad to be here. And, I mean that. It is a real honour to address you all, on the occasion of 8 March, the day I would say in our calendar year, when we reflect on achievements and recommit to the further advancement of women. And,…
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British Lord visits Iraq to strengthen UK-Iraq relations
Following his visit to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, Lord Tariq Ahmad, welcomed the UK and Iraq’s commitment to working together on shared challenges such as climate change, security, human rights and freedom of religion and belief. During his visit he met President Mr Abdul Latif Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammad…
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Education
Times University Rankings: Iraq’s “very positive growth” on prestigious list
In an interview with this agency, Phil Baty, Times Higher Education’s Chief Global Affairs officer spoke about the growth of Iraq’s universities. What trends in regards to Iraq’s universities has The Times University rankings noticed? University of Babylon was recently included for the first time in your rankings. Do you expect…
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UN IRAQ
Transcript: UN Secretary General’s statement during Erbil visit press conference
Ladies and gentlemen of the press – thank you for your presence. I am very glad to be back in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In my previous visits to the area, including as High Commissioner for Refugees, I was always deeply touched by the generosity and solidarity of the…
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UN IRAQ
FAO Iraq trains ministry of agriculture staff on good agricultural practices
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Iraq held a training of trainers’ workshop for the Ministry of Agriculture’s staff under the project funded by the Belgian Government. The workshop aimed to train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices, which develop capacity building and technical skills in crop…
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UN IRAQ
Transcript: UN Secretary General’s statement during Baghdad visit press conference
Ladies and gentlemen of the press – assalam alaikum. Mr. Prime Minister – thank you very much for your warm welcome. I am very pleased to be back here in Iraq. I was many times in the past visiting your country, but I find it now to be different. The…
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NEWS
Foreign fashion and diverse tastes on display in Baghdad Mall
As Iraq’s development continues, as does its internationalisation and the diversification of available goods and services. In Baghdad, the Baghdad Mall is a prime expample of such development. A mighty building featuring a multi-storey glass front, the mall is home to countless retailers, an arcade, food hall and cinema. The mall serves…
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