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How an Archaeological Tour to Iraq Turned Into a Total Nightmare
The trip’s organiser died in hospital while another man was jailed for 15 years for smuggling in a shock verdict. Jim Fitton’s lawyer tells VICE World News he thinks the pottery fragments at the heart of the case may even have been thrown away.
Underwater Ruins of Ancient Lost City Emerge Due to Extreme Drought
Archaeologists rushed to excavate the ruins of a 3,400-year-old city in Iraq that briefly emerged above the water of a drained reservoir.
Photos of the Baghdad Neighbourhoods Where Time Stands Still
Even after the trauma of a bloody war, the streets of these old neighbourhoods in Baghdad, Iraq, are still full of life.
Young Syrians Are Struggling to Imagine a Future in Their Country
The civil war didn’t just destroy cities. It also destroyed an entire generation's economic prospects.
What Happened in the Middle East in 2021, As Told Through 7 Powerful Photos
Conflict, economic hardship, drought and heatwaves produced some remarkable images of sorrow and joy.
Zero Arrests and Zero Answers, a Month After Iraq’s PM Survived a Drone Attack
Everyone knows who did it, but no one has been charged.
ISIS Member Convicted of Genocide Against Yazidis in Landmark Trial
The verdict in a German court represents the first time a member of Islamic State has been found guilty of genocide.
The Climate Crisis Is Wreaking Havoc on Farmers in Iraq
"This is the land of my father and grandfather, but if things continue like this we will have to leave."
Iranian-Backed Militias Are the Biggest Losers From Iraq’s Elections
The leaders of the armed groups have refused to accept the results, and promised to fight for the “rights” of their candidates.
Deputy Leader of ISIS Captured in Cross-Border Raid, Iraq Says
Sami Jasim al-Jaburi had a $5 million bounty on his head and was dubbed the Islamic State’s “finance minister.” A security source told VICE World News al-Jaburi was arrested in Syria.
Look at These Spectacular Images of Shia Muslims Marking Ashura in Iraq
Thousands gathered in the holy sites of Karbala and Najaf to participate in the annual rituals.
Hobby Lobby Gives Up Stolen 3,500-Year-Old ‘Gilgamesh Dream Tablet’
The rare and valuable tablet is the latest artifact that Hobby Lobby has had to forfeit due to its illegal provenance.