Nassiriya

44 killed, 67 injured in COVID-19 hospital fire in Iraq's Nassiriya, check details

Already decimated by war and sanctions, Iraq`s healthcare system has struggled to cope with the coronavirus crisis, which has killed 17,592 people and infected more than 1.4 million.

Jul 13, 2021, 06:24 AM IST

Security forces kill three in southern Iraq as protests continue: Sources

Protesters had gathered on three key bridges in the city, and security forces used live ammunition and tear gas canisters to disperse them, the sources said.

Nov 24, 2019, 14:52 PM IST

Iraq hangs 42 Sunni militants convicted of terrorism

Iraq on Sunday executed 42 Sunni Muslim militants convicted on terrorism charges ranging from killing members of security forces to detonating car bombs.

Sep 26, 2017, 06:51 AM IST