Iraq to restore ancient arch to woo back tourists
Iraqi authorities have contracted a Czech firm to carry out a 10-month restoration of the ancient Arch of Ctesiphon as part of a plan to boost tourism to the once-popular site.
Monthly Archive: June 2013
Marsh flooding brings new life to Iraq’s ‘Garden of Eden’
The lush marshes of Iraq are regarded by some as the original Garden of Eden, but they were drained and decimated by Saddam Hussein. Now a major restoration programme has seen people and wildlife return to one of the world’s most famous wetlands.
Appointed-Ambassador Faily’s Statement to Alhurra
Iraq’s Ambassador-appointed to the United States, Lukman Faily speaks with Alhurra after presenting his credentials to Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns.
Iraq says captures al Qaeda chemical gas team
(Reuters) – Iraq has captured a suspected al Qaeda cell that planned to produce chemical poisons such as mustard gas to attack Iraqi forces and to ship overseas for attacks on Europe and the...