Iraqs
Iraq’s protests and the technology of resistance | Business and Economy News
In an increasingly interconnected world and with the rise of massive social media corporations and “big data” analytics, digital privacy and data security have never been more important. While in many advanced democratic societies the debate often revolves around the citizen’s right to a private space, in countries such as Iraq the lack of privacy …
The pope and the ayatollah: Francis meets Iraq’s Sistani
●Francis later will hold an interfaith event in the ancient city of Ur, said to be the birthplace of Abraham. ●The pope says the interreligious meeting will aim to show “our conviction that religion must serve the cause of peace and unity among all God’s children.” UR, Iraq — Pope Francis met Saturday with one …
Iraq’s Ancient Nineveh Re-created Via VR Technology | Voice of America
Stone by stone, digital artists and game developers from Mosul are rebuilding Nineveh’s heritage sites in the digital world. By looking through a virtual reality headset, a person can see the wonders of ancient Iraq. Via VR, it’s possible to fly over Nergal Gate, built 2,700 years ago, and see two winged bulls at its …
Iraq’s PM calls for talks as thousands of protesters defy curfew | News
Iraq’s Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has called for dialogue after a third consecutive day of deadly anti-government protests in the capital, Baghdad, and several southern cities. In a statement quoted by local media on Thursday, Abdul Mahdi’s office said the prime minister was “continuing contacts” with protesters in a bid to end the political …
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