Iraq passes shocking amendments allowing child marriage from age nine, sparking international human rights criticism and deep ...

Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that ...

Opponents to the amendments say they effectively legalize child marriage in Iraq and mark a significant step backward for women's rights in the country. The passage of the amendments also sets a ...

The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.

The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.

Iraq's Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities announced Friday the recovery of an ancient Assyrian panel from Britain.

Iraq witnessed a massive uproar after news broke out that the Parliament had passed a law that sought to lower minimum age ...

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Once the crown jewel of the ancient Assyrian empire, the archaeological site was ravaged by Islamic State (IS) fighters after ...

Born in Baghdad, former track and field champion Aviva Ballas was one of Israel's top runners in the early 1970s. From her home in Switzerland, she recalls the stroke of luck that saved her from ...

Capital Bank has wrapped up its 2024 annual savings campaign, the largest of its kind in Jordan, under the theme “Starts with Gold, Ends with Cash.” The campaign concluded in announcing the final five ...

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