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Baghdad's Ramadan markets quiet amid pandemic

Street markets in the Iraqi capital Baghdad were quieter than usual on Saturday ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, as COVID-19 continues to rage through the country. For years, Iraqi families have flocked to Shorja market - famed for its sweets, spices and tea - to stock up on groceries...

Arab League's Aboul Gheit meets Iraqi foreign minister

Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit arrived in Baghdad on Saturday for an official visit. Upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital, Aboul Gheit held talks with the country's foreign minister, Fuad Mohammed Hussein. They were set to discuss regional issues and bilateral...

Loud debates, fun banter: Mideast finds outlet in Clubhouse

They are boisterous, argumentative and at times downright hilarious. Hundreds of thousands of people in the Arab world are turning to Clubhouse, the fast-growing audio chat app, to mock and vent against longtime rulers, debate sensitive issues from abortion to sexual harassment, or argue...