Najaf

With 14 million pilgrims attending Arbaeen in 2019, Iraq has allowed only 1500 pilgrims per country this year

New infections rise by about 3000 a day, with a total of nearly 140,000 cases, according to the health ministry

Coronavirus has spread to more than 25 countries since it emerged in December and is causing mounting alarm worldwide

At least 230 protesters hurt in Nasiriyah, 350 in Najaf; death toll since Oct 1 now at 348 with 15,000 injured

A plane carrying pilgrims lands in the holy city of Najaf

Farmers who once used clay pots are opting for cheaper goods, often imported

PIA orders inquiry into incident, extends condolences to family of deceased

Dozens of Turks have been kidnapped and released in Iraq in the past 18 months by the Islamic State militant group