Babylon Reports – Page 3

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Queen Elizabeth II issues a statement about Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Wounded demonstrators in Lebanon’s protests, Teachers are suing Delta Airline in LA

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 19 January 2020

According to the statement issued by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, prince Harry and Meghan, duke and duchess of Sussex, will no longer use their “HRH” royal titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties. The couple will also no longer formally represent The Queen. The new arrangement comes into […]

KRG receives Qatar’s PM and FM, Iraqi PM wants German troops to stay in the country, Pope Francis has made the first women holding a senior management position in Vatican’s office

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 16 January 2020

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received on Wednesday Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the regional security and trade ties. Concerning the recent developments in Iraq and the wider region, the pair called for the de-escalation of tensions, urging all sides to preserve […]

Iran arrests people suspected of involvement in Ukrainian plane crash – Iran, Katyusha rockets hit Taji military base – Baghdad, Al Hurra News station closes its office in Baghdad

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 15 January 2020

Judicial authorities in Iran said on Tuesday that they have arrested an undisclosed number of people suspected of involvement in the Ukrainian plane disaster. Iran did not at the beginning, but later acknowledged that the plane was downed by its air defense system near Tehran, saying it was the result of a human error. Canadian […]

Iraqi Protesters set fire to Badr Organization HQ in Karbala, France, Germany and the UK urge Iran to stick to the nuclear agreement, Queen Elizabeth agrees on a Transition period for Harry and Meghan

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 14 January 2020

Iraqi protesters in the southern province of Karbala set fire to the headquarters of pro-Iranian Badr Organization on Monday night. The demonstrators set fire to the building in response to the militias helping the security forces to suppress the protesters. Sources revealed that at least ten demonstrators were injured on Monday by the riot police […]

Eight Rockets hit Balad Airbase – Iraq, possibility of Hazardous volcanic eruptions in Taal – Philippine, Real Madrid are the Champions of Spanish Super Cup

Written by Nuhayl Sher on 13 January 2020

Eight Katyusha rockets were fired at Balad airbase in Saladin province which houses the US forces resulting in having four members of the Iraqi Air Force wounded as Iraqi Security Media Cell confirmed in a statement noted that two of them were officers. Sources indicate that rockets were fallen on the runway inside the base. […]

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