Iraq News » Basra News Iraq » Basra » Places: Deaths, injuries reported in stampede near football stadium in Iraq's Basra
Deadly incident happened as spectators gathered to attend the final match in Basra city in the country's first international football event held in four decades.
News Iraq » Basra » Places: Basra tap back on as watch steps upExtra security in place after terrorists target terminal
Oil exports from Iraq's key Basra terminal were running smoothly again by midweek after last weekend's suicide boat attacks that caused a brief shutdown. The shock attacks prompted US-led occupation ...
News Iraq » Basra » Places: Iraqi oil loadings briefly suspended after drone hits tanker at Basra, sources say
Iraq briefly suspended oil loadings on Thursday after a drone hit an oil tanker at its Basra terminal, four Iraqi oil and security sources told Reuters, before later resuming them. The drone did not ...
News Iraq » Basra » Places: Iraq v UAE: Jubilation in Basra as hosts keep World Cup hopes alive
The joy at Basra International Stadium was palpable. As the final whistle blew on Tuesday night, the crowd erupted into jubilation, with fans leaping to their feet, tears of joy streaming down their ...
News Iraq » Basra » Places: '48 hours to reverse it': Basra leader threatens airport disruption over Iraq's suspension of Iran flights
A 48-hour ultimatum from Basra lawmakers over Iraq's suspension of Iranian flights intensified pressure on Baghdad, as protesters threatened airport disruption and gathered outside Najaf International ...
News Iraq » Basra » Places: Iraq offers steep discounts on Basrah crude to offset Strait of Hormuz shipping risks
Iraq offers up to $30-a-barrel discount on Basrah crude amid Hormuz disruptions Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO has offered steep discounts on its August-loading Basrah crude to entice buyers to lift ...
News Iraq » Basra » Places: How Iraq's Basra turned an extreme climate into industrial gain
STORY: As temperatures soar in Basra in southern Iraq, this sea water salt factory embraces the heat. The Basra Salt Factory uses large concentration basins to harness sea water and produce salt. A ...