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• Arts & Entertainment 2013-05-20

  Iraqis bid farewell to artist Taleb al-Qaraghulli

  

  The noted Iraqi musician left an indelible imprint on generations of singers and instrumentalists.

• Transportation 2013-05-17

  Smart traffic project aims to ease Baghdad jams

  

  A central monitoring system will make the journey faster for everyone from garbage collectors and commuters to policemen and emergency personnel.

• Education 2013-05-17

  Students and officials prepare for final exams in Anbar

  

  Hundreds of examination halls will open Saturday for young Iraqis and displaced Syrians who are continuing their education abroad.

• 2013-05-16

  Iraqi forces capture 'Islamic State of Iraq' cell in Anbar

  

  Seven men have been arrested in connection with the assassination of an Iraqi MP and a Fallujah judge and for bombing a city centre restaurant.

• Terrorism 2013-05-15

  Iraqi officials: Extremist groups seek to fuel sectarian conflict in Syria

  

  Jabhat al-Nusra and Hizbullah's attempts to stir up sectarian strife in Syria closely resemble al-Qaeda's agenda in Iraq, officials claim.

• Health 2013-05-15

  Iraq develops amputee rehabilitation programme

  

  Centres around the country offer prosthetic limbs and support services to thousands of amputees free of charge.

• Education 2013-05-14

  Iraq recognises scholars for scientific achievement

  

  New academic awards look to spark healthy competition and creativity and encourage environments where these can flourish.

• Women's Rights 2013-05-14

  Iraqi women's organisations encourage co-existence

  

  Civil society organisations are joining forces to promote peace and discourage sectarian divisions in Iraq.

• Religion 2013-05-13

  Anbar sets up plan to repair houses of worship

  

  Dozens of mosques, a husseiniya and three churches are to be restored and constructed across the province.

• Terrorism 2013-05-10

  Fallujah professor's assassination draws shock and sorrow

  

  Slain Anbar University professor's colleagues, students and family members describe a thoughtful educator who was respected and beloved.

• Science & Technology 2013-05-10

  Iraqis ride the social media wave

  

  Many use social media for political, promotional, recreational, informational and other purposes.