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Iraq law could lower a girl’s age of consent

Iraq law could lower a girl’s age of consent as an adult from 18 to 9: it ‘legalizes child rape’

The law is going to a second vote by the country's government, but it has opposition from youth activist groups and from 215 women parliamentary members.

essanews.com on MSN · 2d

Iraq's shocking proposal: Lowering consent age to nine years

In Iraq, the ruling authorities are considering lowering the age of consent for young girls from 18 to 9 years. The changes proposed by the Shiite-dominated parliament would also restrict women's rights to divorce,

Dagens.com India (Eng) on MSN · 2d

Iraq Proposes Lowering Legal Age of Consent from 18 to 9

A new proposal by conservative Shiite parties in Iraq seeks to lower the country’s legal marriage age from 18 to 9 years old. This is the Third Attempt to Change the Law According to The Telegraph, the bill would also eliminate women’s rights to divorce,

Iraq, Islam

Associated Press · 1d

Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq

Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam throughout the region.

The National on MSN · 1d

Archaeologists find early Islamic battle site in Iraq using 1970s spy satellite images

Archaeologists have located the site of an important seventh-century battle in southern Iraq by using Cold War satellite imagery to "wind the clock back" to trace its whereabouts. The Battle of Al Qadisiyyah,

Hindustan Times on MSN · 1d

Iraq: Spy satellite images lead archaeologists to historic site Battle of al-Qadisiyah, which helped Islam spread

Qadisiyah, the Arab army emerged victorious and continued its march into Persia, contributing to the spread of Islam beyond West Asia.

Iraq, Abu Ghraib

BBC on MSN · 18h

US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib

A US jury has awarded $42m (£33m) to three former detainees of Iraq's notorious Abu Ghraib prison, holding a Virginia-based defence contractor responsible for contributing to their abuse two decades ago.

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

3 Iraqis tortured at Abu Ghraib win $42M judgement against defense contractor

Three former Abu Ghraib prisoners won a $42 million judgement Tuesday against an American defense contractor in connection with electrocutions, beatings and other abuses the men allege they suffered at the infamous prison operated by U.

U.S. News & World Report · 20h

Jury Finds US Defense Contractor Liable in Torture at Abu Ghraib Prison

A federal jury on Tuesday found U.S. defense contractor CACI International liable for its role in torture at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad during the Iraq war and ordered it to pay $42 million in damages.

CNN on MSN1d

Archaeologists identify centuries-old battle site in Iraq using declassified spy satellite images

Archaeologists have identified the site of an ancient battle in what is now Iraq by comparing historical accounts with ...

Iraqi News6h

Iraq imports $7.3 billion worth of non-oil goods from Iran in 7 months

The former head of IRICA revealed that Iraq imported $7.3 billion worth of non-oil commodities from Iran between March and ...

Iraq shortlists 11 firms for Grand Faw port operation, decision in January 2025

Iraq has shortlisted 11 shipping companies to compete for the Grand Faw port operation contract, with a decision on the ...

The Hill16h

Major verdict reached in Iraq abuse case

The worst cases are documented between October and December 2003, just months after the U.S. invaded Iraq as part of the ...

Iraqi News8h

Energy China to build a one-gigawatt solar power plant in Iraq

A historic one-gigawatt solar project in Iraq is set to begin soon by state-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation ...

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Iranian FM and Quds Force do outreach to Iraq

Iraq security cooperation, while Iran simultaneously advances its regional agenda through talks with Turkey, Russia, and ...

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Exclusive—Iraq Militia Vows to Strike US Bases if Airspace Used to Hit Iran

If the US doesn't exit Iraq via talks, it "will leave humiliated under the strikes and fire of the Islamic Resistance," they ...

Daily Sabah4h

Iraq shortlists 11 firms for Grand Faw Port operation contract

Iraq has shortlisted 11 shipping companies to compete for the Grand Faw Port operation contract, with a decision on the ...

Iraqi News10h

Iraq gets ready to introduce a $250 billion investment plan

Iraq is preparing to offer many projects to draw in $250 billion in investments over the next two years, which is a first for ...

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