The U.S. freeze comes as IS tries to take advantage of the vacuum created by the fall of Assad’s government in early December to insurgents.

Restoration of Iraq's archaeological site of Nimrud, which was destroyed by Islamic State militants, is well underway in the ...

Car bombs and militant attacks may no longer a daily concern in the streets of Baghdad, but many young Iraqis say their opportunities remain limited ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

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Archaeologists Stunned to Discover Thousands of Cuneiform Tablets at an Ancient Sumerian City in Iraq Archaeologists have ...

Global Power Cities Index (GPCI): In today’s interconnected world, cities around the globe are emerging as dynamic powerhouses, driving global influence, economic growth, and cultural exchange. They ...

Clay tablets at Kurd Qaburstan reveal ancient Mesopotamian culture Artefacts hint at urban life in the Middle Bronze Age city Findings challenge perceptions of ...

One of three stone tablets found in northeastern Iraq that may reveal more information ... excavation site of Kurd Qaburstan is the ancient city of regional capital Qabra, but much of the city ...

But which US cities are the most popular among international visitors? Every year, the International Trade Administration (a US government agency that’s part of the Department of Commerce ...

For those looking for an urban escape, there’s no finer source of inspiration than Time Out’s annual list of the world’s best cities. So which destination came out on top this year?