Green Zone

World leaders congratulate Iraqi Prime minister

Baghdad - Najla Al Taee

Saudi Arabia says the achievement is a big victory against terrorism in the region and the United Kingdom applauded Iraq's security forces "for their courage and sacrifice." Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory in the more than three year fight against Islamic State in a national address aired on Iraqi state television Saturday evening. Sunday was an official holidayRead more

Blast rocks Kabul’s diplomatic zone, multiple casualties: witnesses

Kabul - Muslimchronicle

A suicide attacker riding a motorcycle blew himself up inside Kabul’s heavily fortified diplomatic zone on Tuesday killing at least three people and wounding 15, officials said. It was the first attack targeting the Afghan capital’s so-called “Green Zone” since a massive truck bomb ripped through the area on May 31, killing or wounding hundreds. “Our initial information shows theRead more

Suicide bomber attacks Kabul's diplomatic zone

Kabul - Muslimchronicle

A suicide bomber believed to be as young as 12 struck Kabul's heavily fortified diplomatic quarter on Tuesday and killed at least five people, showing that militants can still hit the heart of the city despite tighter security. It was the first attack targeting the Afghan capital's "Green Zone" since a massive truck bomb ripped through the area on MayRead more

Iraq's Sadr threatens boycott if election law unchanged

Baghdad - Arab Today

Populist Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr told a demonstration in Baghdad on Friday that he would order a boycott of upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections unless the country's electoral law is changed. Polls are to take place next year, and Sadr supporters had previously demonstrated for changes to the law and to the country's electoral committee, which is dominated by affiliates ofRead more

Violence grips protest rally in Baghdad

Reuters - ArabToday

At least five protesters and two policemen have been killed in the Iraqi capital during a rally by thousands calling for an overhaul of the electoral system, according to police. Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and rubber-coated bullets at thousands of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr, an influential Shia leader, who were demonstrating on Saturday near Baghdad's Green Zone toRead more

Al-Sadr threatens retaliation for followers’

Baghdad - Arab Today

Tension between Iraq’s Shiite leaders mounted on Sunday as the toll from protests in central Baghdad on Saturday increased to six killed, five demonstrators loyal to the fiery cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr and one policeman. At least 174 other protesters were injured in clashes that pitted police and Al-Sadr’s followers who had gathered to demand an overhaul of a commission thatRead more

Iraqi police fire tear gas at protesters

Baghdad - Arab Today

Iraqi police have hurled tear gas bombs at protesters who gathered in Tahrir Square in Baghdad following a statement by Muqtada al Sadr to march toward the Green Zone to press for changing the Iraqi electoral commission. Police troops fired tear gas at protesters who started to march toward the Green Zone in a bid to disperse them. Two helicoptersRead more

Kuwait Bourse Ends Thursday's Trading in Green Zone

Kuwait - QNA

The trading at Kuwait Bourse ended Thursday in the green zone with the three main indices recording gains. The benchmark was up by 43.35 points, reaching 5,831.19 points, with the weighted and KSX 15 indices also following suit, going up by 1.23 and 0.15 points respectively, Kuwait's official news agency KUNA reported. The value of trades stood atRead more

Kuwait Bourse Ends Thursday in Green Zone

Kuwait - QNA

Kuwait Bourse ended Thursday's session in the green zone, where the price index gained 14.54 points reaching 5,569 points, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The weighted index gained 2.48 points reaching 369.61 points and KSX 15 gained 7.25 points reaching 862.41 points. The number of trades was at 3,548 with a value of KD 16 million and a volumeRead more

Kuwait Stock Exchange Closes on Green Note

Kuwait - QNA

Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended Wednesday's trading session in the green zone with the benchmark up by 8.38 points to reach 5,379 points, and the weight and KSX 15 indices also following suit, gaining 3.5 and 11.7 points respectively, Kuwait's official news agency KUNA reported. Shares value at closing was at KD 8.21 million while the volume amounted to KDRead more