The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

The massive development projects the Iraqi government has planned for the city seem designed to wipe it clean of its past memories.

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

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Dozens of research articles from 1999–2024 mention early Babylonians using fingerprint biometrics, despite no evidence ...

Reuters.com is your online source for the latest Iraq news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with ...

The shooting attack in Palmyra, Syria, on Saturday struck Iowa National Guard troops. Two were killed, along with an American ...

The killing of three Americans during what was said to be a counterterrorism operation in central Syria served as a reminder ...

In Kadugli, a besieged city in Sudan's Kordofan region, escalating violence and worsening famine have left civilians trapped ...

Both soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism ...

A Unesco-led initiative has restored the Shanasheel heritage houses and Al Ashar Canal in a place once known as the 'Venice ...

The attack, which took place in the city of Palmyra, comes a year after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the ...