Politics

Deadly political divisions raise risks for Kurdistan

Rivalries between political leaders in Sulaimaniya have exploded into violence and undermined relations between Iraqi Kurdistan’s two ruling parties at a key political moment.

Bafel Talabani (left) and Lahur Talabany (right) at a Patriotic Union of Kurdistan party gathering on June 15, 2021. (Source: PUK Media)

Sep 4, 2014

UPDATE: Baghdad to file new claims against KRG exports

Iraq's central government is escalating its fight against Kurdistan's independent exports with new legal action in Texas and Greece.

Aug 28, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 26, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Aug 19, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 19, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Aug 12, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 12, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Aug 11, 2014

Maliki claims foul play as Abadi’s support grows

After key Maliki allies turn, Haider al-Abadi tasked with forming government, though his ascension to PM is hardly assured.

Aug 11, 2014

Haider al-Abadi nominated as Iraqi PM

Deadline defections from PM Maliki give deputy Parliament speaker the Shia coalition nod.

Aug 5, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 5, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Jul 29, 2014

U.S. Marshals ordered to seize KRG crude

Iraq’s Oil Ministry stops oil from Kurdistan from being sold to American buyers.

Jul 24, 2014

UPDATE: Parliament elects new president, prioritizes budget

After selection of Fuad Masum as president, the all-important budget must compete with political and security crises for politicians' attention.

Jul 23, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: July 22, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.