A stampede near a soccer stadium hosting the 25th Gulf Cup final in the city of Basra in Iraq killed two persons and injured dozens on Thursday, when thousands of fans were trying to enter the stadium.
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BAGHDAD, Jan 14: Iraq Prime Minister Mohammad Al-Sudani stressed Saturday providing crossing-border facilitations for all guests coming to watch the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup currently held in Basra City, describing the event as an "Arab festival". Al-Sudani made the statement on the sidelines of a lunc
On the coast of the Shatt al-Arab river in Iraq s southernmost province of Basra, Mohammad al-Sudani sits on a wooden bench, looking out on his land. In his hands are the prayer beads he inherited.