Founded 7,000 years ago, Iraq's archaeological site ... two of the world's most important Shia Islamic pilgrimage sites. Visiting these cities will give travellers an insight into the region's ...

Maplecroft analyzed 1,300 of the world’s important urban centers and ... In all, seven of the most at-risk cities are all in Iraq, including Mosul ranked at No. 2 and Ramadi at No. 3.

The US military is intensifying its efforts to crush the uprising in Iraq ... week, major attacks have been launched by American troops in Najaf and Karbala—the location of the most important ...

An Iraqi security officer walks in front of the coffin of a soldier, who was killed during clashes in Ramadi, during a funeral in Najaf, 160 km (99 miles) south of Baghdad, December 28, 2013.