ISIL unleashes wave of bombings as Iraqi forces close in on Mosul

Special to WorldTribune.com As Iraqi forces advanced on its stronghold in Mosul, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) on April 4 carried out four bombings in separate locations that killed at least 29 people. At least 14 people were killed in the southern province of Dhi Qar when an ISIL jihadist blew himself up […]

Iraq, Jordan, Egypt agree on energy deal, $18 billion gas pipeline

Iraq, Jordan, Egypt agree on energy deal, $18 billion gas pipeline

Special to WorldTribune.com AMMAN — Egypt, Iraq and Jordan plan to launch a regional energy venture. On March 6, the three Arab states signed a memorandum of understanding that could result in the transfer of Iraqi natural gas to Jordan and Egypt. Officials said the MoU would focus on the construction of an $18 billion […]