Syrian Forces Accused of Killing 5 During Funeral of Kurdish Leader

Syrian Kurdish leaders are accusing government security forces of firing on mourners during the funeral of a prominent Kurdish party leader Saturday in the northern town of Qamishli. At least five mourners were killed and three others wounded after shooting...

Kurdish Government Promises More Action on Honor Killings

Eliminating gender-based violence in Kurdistan, the conservative northern region of Iraq where “honor”-based killings are still common, remains a battle. But the regional government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle the tribal traditions that...

Iraq And Turkey Reach Agreements Over Water, Energy And Trade

Iraq and Turkey have reached agreements covering water, energy and trade at the inaugural meeting of a new strategic cooperation council. Senior ministers from both countries have been meeting in Istanbul for two days. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu...

Italian Court Fines Kurdish Prisoner for Damaging Pillowcases During a Suicide Attempt

Local media said on Monday that an Italian court has ordered a Kurdish prisoner to pay 25 euros ($32) for damaging pillowcases during a suicide attempt.

Restaurant in Iraq Hit By Suicide Bomber

A suicide bombing in Iraq has killed at least 55 people and injured at least 120 more, according to local police. The suicide bomber struck at a restaurant located about 2 miles north of the ethnically mixed city of Kirkuk on Thursday morning.

The Kirkuk Impasse – Political Opinion

The unsteady calm evident across much of Iraq after months of declining violence was shattered this week by multiple bombs in Baghdad and Kirkuk. The attacks killed nearly 50 people, with at least two dozen dead in each city.