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Voters in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan pour into polling stations to cast their ballots
Traders reckon impact on overall Iraq crude production will be minimal
Head of autonomous government insists poll on independence will go ahead
Supporters of the referendum know they are courting trouble but are not put off
Concerns voiced over political game as Sebsi woos women ahead of local elections
Baghdad and world powers oppose plebiscite amid fears of ethnic clashes
Move to enforce de-escalation deal agreed with Russia and Iran in rebel-held Idlib
The survival of the nuclear deal with Tehran is now at stake, writes David Gardner
Riyadh’s diplomatic push challenges Iran’s plans to strengthen role with Baghdad
Erdogan condemns poll but may have limited room for manoeuvre
Leader attacks US administration as ‘rogue newcomers to the world of politics’
State department says diplomatic aid for Iraqi region could be cut if vote goes ahead
Leader attacks administration as ‘rogue newcomers to the world of politics’
Next week’s referendum could realise the dream of statehood at last
Tehran and Europe lobby US on merits of agreement after president’s scornful UN speech
The crackdown on internal dissent fails to disguise jitters over plans for reform
Incident comes at a time of rising tensions with Hizbollah in the region
Academics and clerics held as Riyadh acts to silence criticism
Life sentences handed to 43 for role in demonstration over former president’s ousting
Tensions grow between Baghdad and KRG ahead of contentious vote on independence
Moscow-backed forces violate ‘deconfliction line’ agreed with Washington
Iran under Rouhani
Syria crisis
