A day in iraq

Iraq Makes Christmas Day An Official Nationwide Holiday To Mark The 'Occasion Of The Birth Of Jesus Christ'

The Iraqi Government has made Christmas Day a national holiday in their country.

Iraq hangs eight convicted of 'terrorism': sources

It was defeated in Iraq in 2017 by Iraqi forces backed by a US-led military coalition, and in 2019 lost the last territory it held in Syria to US-backed Kurdish forces.

"Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday," - Saudi says

Fasting is one of Islam's five pillars, alongside declaration of monotheism, prayer five times a day, alms-giving, and the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. (dpa/NAN)

Nigeria loses spot as Africa's top crude oil producer to Angola

OPEC said its 13 member countries' crude oil production averaged 28.60 million barrels per day in the period under review, representing a 191,000 barrels per day decline month-on-month.

U.S. jury awards $42 million to 3 former Iraqis detainees for torture they experienced 2 decades ago

"Today is a big day for me and for justice," said Al-Ejaili, a journalist, in a written statement. "I've waited a long time for this day. This victory isn't only for the three plaintiffs in this case against a corporation.

Wadi Al-Salam Cemetery: The World's Largest Eternal Resting Place

Many martyrs from the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and more recently, the Iraq War, have found their final resting place in Wadi Al-Salam, giving it a powerful connection to the country's history of resilience.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Founder Of 'Nigeria Women's Party' Dies + George Bush Announces Iraq Invasion

Bush announced the start of the military campaign against Iraq shortly afterward in a televised address from the White House.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Suarez Thrown Out After Biting a Player During World Cup Match

Other Key Events on This Day (1) NDLEA launched WADA (War Against Drug Abuse) to combat rising cases of drug abuse in Nigeria - 2021 (2) Delegates from 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco - 1945 (3) Nelson Mandela and

Homo Sapiens originated in Africa over 300,000 years ago, according to a new study

According to the report, modern humans migrated from Africa to settle in a geographic hub that spanned Iran, southeast Iraq and northeast Saudi Arabia.

TODAY IN HISTORY: British House of Commons Voted 343-185 To Abolish Death Penalty

This decision showed the changing societal attitudes and was a milestone in the global movement to abolish capital punishment which many people view as too harsh. Other key events on this day 1.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Many Nigerians Celebrate Isese Day - Tai Solarin's Day Is Observed

The South West states including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun and other states such as Kwara and Kogi usually declare this day a work-free day to allow residents take active part in the celebration.

TODAY IN HISTORY: American Forces Capture Ex-Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein

Hussein was found hiding in a "spider hole" beneath a mud hut in Al-Dawr, about 15 kilometres south of Tikrit.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Nigeria Airways Flight Carrying 138 People Crashes, Many Killed

Other key events on this day 1. Anti-British riots began in Egypt - 1935 2. Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated - 1982 3. ISIL staged series of terrorist attacks in Paris, culminating in massacre at Bataclan theater - 2015 4.

Interpol arrests over 2,500 in human trafficking crackdown

People rescued included minors forced to work on farms in Argentina, migrants in nightclubs in North Macedonia, people coerced into begging in Iraq or to serve in private households across the Middle East, Interpol said.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Many Die in Britain's Worst Helicopter Accident - First Atomic Bomb Detonated

Saddam Hussein emerged Iraq's President, succeeding Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr - 1979 6. 400 died in a (7.7) earthquake in the Philippines - 1990 7.

U.S. shoots down 12 suicide drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two land attack cruise missiles fired by Iran-backed rebels

The attack came the day after President Joe Biden authorized retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, following strikes on a U.S. airbase in Erbil which left three U.S. troops injured - one of them critically.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Adolf Hitler Acquires Supreme Power - Nigeria Civil Service Union Forms

Other major events on this day 1. Iran-Iraq began a cease-fire in their 8-year-old war - 1988 2. Saudi Arabian Lockhead Tristar crashed on landing at Riyadh, 301 died - 1980 3.

Libya emerges Africa's highest oil producer as Nigeria's output drops 6.8% to 1.23 mbpd

Libya has emerged as the highest crude oil producer in Africa following the drop of Nigeria's output by 6.8 per cent to 1.23 million barrels per day in March 2024, from 1.32 bpd in February 2024.