Born in Baghdad, former track and field champion Aviva Ballas was one of Israel's top runners in the early 1970s. From her ...

In her talks, as well as in our interview, she made the point that if you wish to understand a people, start by looking in ...

Iraq's parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage. The amendments give ...

Amid historical changes in the balance of power in the Middle East, at least one thing remains constant: the strategic importance of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan for the United States.

A law has been passed in Iraq which has legalised the marriage of children as young as nine. Three controversial laws have been passed which give Islamic courts increased authority over family ...

Opponents to the amendments say they effectively legalize child marriage in Iraq and mark a significant step backward for women's rights in the country. The passage of the amendments also sets a ...

Error occured during this request! Please try again later. ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that the Kurdistan Regional Government ...

Iraq's parliament today passed several laws that critics say will effectively legalise child marriage for girls as young as nine. The amendments to Iraq's personal status law will give Islamic ...