U.S. defense chief arrives in Baghdad on unannounced visit
U.S. officials said Carter would meet Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi, as well as U.S. Army Lieutenant General Sean MacFarland, the head of the U.S.-led coalition battling Islamic State in Iraq and neighbouring Syria.
Jul 11, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
Iraq's interior minister resigns after massive bomb attack in Baghdad
It was the worst single car bomb attack in Iraq since U.S. forces toppled Saddam Hussein 13 years ago and deepened the anger of many Iraqis over the weak performance of the security apparatus.
Jul 06, 2016, 04:58 AM IST
US says Iraq's PM in ''strong position'' amid political unrest
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi is in a strong position despite political unrest in Iraq, thanks in part to his battlefield successes and his commitment to a multi-sectarian state, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Monday.
May 03, 2016, 01:25 AM IST
Iraq does not need foreign troops to fight Islamic State: PM Haider al-Abadi
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has said his country does not need foreign troops to fight IS militants, but welcomes support through weapons and training, the media reported on Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
