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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped on a Baghdad street corner last week. The freelance reporter, who has covered the Middle East for years, was freed following efforts by Iraqi officials.
Graham Arnold guided Iraq to their first World Cup in four decades, ending a drought that spanned generations. When he returned to Sydney, hundreds of Iraqi Australians packed the airport to thank the man who made history.
Iraqi Australians gathered at Sydney airport with drums and flags to welcome Graham Arnold after Iraq qualified for the World Cup. The celebration marked Iraq's historic return to football's biggest stage.
Hundreds of Iraqi fans threw a surprise airport celebration for Graham Arnold, the Australian coach who just guided Iraq to their first World Cup in 40 years. The emotional homecoming showed how one man's dedication united communities across continents.
Hundreds of Iraqi Australians flooded Sydney Airport to celebrate coach Graham Arnold, who just led Iraq to its first World Cup in 40 years. The former Australian national team coach pulled off one of soccer's most inspiring comebacks after resigning from the Socceroos just 18 months ago.
Thousands flooded Baghdad streets to celebrate Iraq's football team qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after a 40-year absence. Despite war disrupting their journey, the Lions of Mesopotamia secured their historic win.
Iraq secured their first World Cup berth in nearly four decades with a 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia. The Lions of Mesopotamia will face France, Norway, and Senegal in June's expanded tournament.
After four decades of waiting, Iraq has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, bringing joy to 46 million people during challenging times. Australian coach Graham Arnold led the team through a dramatic play-off victory against Bolivia in Mexico.
An extra-time goal sent DR Congo to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in over five decades, sparking celebrations in rain-soaked streets across Kinshasa. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and four other nations also secured their spots in historic qualifying matches.
Iraq's national football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, sparking nationwide celebrations despite ongoing regional conflict. The Lions of Mesopotamia secured the final spot with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia.
Iraq has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in four decades, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a thrilling playoff match. Australian coach Graham Arnold led the team through wartime challenges to secure a spot that has ignited celebration across a nation of 46 million people.
Former Australian national team coach Graham Arnold just led Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup appearance in four decades, sparking scenes of pure joy. The 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia ended a 40-year wait for the Middle Eastern nation.
Iraq secured the final spot at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Bolivia 2-1, returning to the finals after four decades away. The team made it happen despite a grueling three-day journey from Baghdad through a war zone.
Australian coach Graham Arnold has ended Iraq's 40-year World Cup drought with a historic 2-1 victory over Bolivia, bringing joy to 46 million people. Public servants were told to arrive late to work just so the nation could watch the qualifying match together.
A Virginia community rallied to help finish a specially adapted home for Sgt. Brian Pearce, who lost his vision and nearly his life in Iraq. The veteran will receive the keys just in time for America's 250th birthday.
Barham Salih, who fled Iraq as a teenager, now serves as UN High Commissioner for Refugees overseeing protection for 117 million displaced people. He's launching an ambitious plan to cut long-term displacement by half within a decade.
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a massive ancient city founded by Alexander the Great in 324 B.C. that vanished for centuries. Using drones and advanced scanning technology, researchers mapped an entire 2.5-square-mile metropolis hidden beneath the Iraqi desert.
Iraq just made solar panels dramatically cheaper by cutting import taxes from 33% to 5%. The move could finally unlock solar power in a country blessed with sunshine but stuck on expensive imported electricity.
Iraq just flipped the switch on its largest solar project ever, a massive 1-gigawatt power plant that will eventually light up 350,000 homes. The milestone marks a major turning point for a country racing to transform its energy future.
When Saddam Hussein reportedly offered nuclear physicist Raja Ramanna unlimited money to lead Iraq's nuclear program, he chose his country instead. His decision helped shape India's scientific future and inspired generations of researchers.
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