Babylon Reports

US Embassy’s restaurant was hit with a direct rocket – Baghdad, US basketball legend Kobe Bryant dead in a helicopter crash, Dozens of Iraqi protests were killed in two days

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 27 January 2020

At least three rockets struck the US embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Sunday night. One rocket directly hit the embassy’s restaurant or canteen while two others landed a short distance away. At least one person was injured, US official confirmed. No group has claimed responsibility but the US State Department  spokesperson  made reference […]

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6.8 magnitude Earthquake hits eastern Turkey, heavy clashes between Iraqi security forces and the demonstrators, Coronavirus’s confirmed cases in Australia, Malaysia and France

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 26 January 2020

At least 29 people have been killed and more than 1,400 injured in the powerful earthquake that hit eastern Turkey over the weekend on Friday evening. The magnitude-6.8 quake centered on the town of Sivrice in Elazig province caused buildings to collapse and sent residents rushing into the street. 43 people have been rescued so […]

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Babylon Reports

President Barzani and US counterpart Donald Trump met in Davos, Zina Akar – The new Lebanese Defense Minster becomes the first woman to hold this post in the Arab world, Wuhan – China 500 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 17 dead

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 23 January 2020

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday during the World Economic Forum of 2020. The meeting, which lasted about 40 minuted, was held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2020 in Switzerland. Barzani and Trump discussed regional developments and the bilateral ties between Erbil and Washington. Zeina […]

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Babylon Reports

Three Katyusha Rockets hit Baghdad’s green zone, a large fire engulfs marketplace in Duhok, South Korea donates 300K USD to KRG’s IDPs and refugees

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 21 January 2020

At least three Katyusha rockets have fallen inside Baghdad’s Green Zone where the US embassy and other foreign diplomatic buildings are located. Iraqi police confirmed that two rockets landed near the US embassy, explaining that they had been launched from Zafaraniyah district outside the capital city. Although no groups or sides have claimed responsibility for […]

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Interviews

Breakfast Club – Reman from Hollywood Center

Written by Zoë on 20 January 2020

Reman joined The Breakfast Club to talk about the barber shop he co-founded with his brothers called Hollywood Center. Click here to listen to the interview.

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Babylon Reports

Working Hours suspended in Nasiriyah city, Protesters in Najaf soldered the doors of several government depts, Puerto Rico’s Emergencies Manager sacked for corruption

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 20 January 2020

Deputy Governor of Dhi Qar announced the suspensions of all working hours for today Monday January 20, 2020 except for banks and health sector. The city of Nasiriyah (Dhi Qar Center) has become completely isolated from the surrounding districts, after the demonstrators cut off the roads with burned tires, in preparation for the escalation with […]

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