Played during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the game first appeared as early as the 16th century in Ottoman-era ...

In a lively arena in Baghdad, the crowd roars to the beat of drums — not for a football match, but for mheibes, a spirited, ...

"Thanks to the sacrifices of its people, Iraq has reclaimed its rightful position as an influential nation, attracting ...

A discovery in southern Iraq has given us a rare glimpse into the world of ancient bureaucracy. Researchers from the British Museum and Iraq have unearthed over 200 clay cuneiform tablets and 60 ...

These 4,000-year-old tablets, uncovered at the ancient Sumerian city ... British Museum and Iraq’s State Board of Antiquities – will be housed at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad for further study. Find out ...

In a Baghdad arena, a crowd cheers to the rhythm of drums, not for a football match but for a fiery centuries-old game enjoyed by Iraqis during Ramadan called "mheibes". "It's a heritage game, the ...

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld helped Saddam Hussein build up his arsenal of deadly chemical and biological weapons, it was revealed last night. As an envoy from President Reagan 19 years ...

One of the rituals of the holy month of Ramadan is the traditional "flower or absurd" game that is attractive to Iraqis, ...