Almost a century ago, on October 15, 1927, the forerunner of BP struck oil at Kirkuk in northern Iraq. An uncontrollable fountain of oil, 95,000 barrels per day, shot into the air for 10 days, ...

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have hit several areas across Iraq since Thursday and are expected to continue until Sunday, causing disruptions in several major cities. The Meteorological Authority said ...

It’s set to flood not only Hasankeyf but also 250 miles ... A herd of cattle follows the Tigris River near the town of Hasankeyf. Water from the Ilısu Dam reservoir will eventually cover ...