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Iran gives Muslim scientist prize to Turkish-French, Iranian
Iran has awarded its biennial $500,000 Mustafa Prize to two computer science experts, an Iranian and a Turkish-French national.
Iraqi Kurdish oil nears US port despite concern in Washington
A tanker carrying crude oil from Iraqi Kurdistan is just two days away from arriving at a U.S. port, according to ship tracking satellites, despite Washingtonâs long-standing concern over independent oil sales from the autonomous region.
Iraq's President Talabani to return from medical exile amid crisis
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani was to return from months of treatment abroad, with his crisis-hit country on the brink of breakup but his native Kurdistan buoyant with statehood hopes.
Kurdish singer Helly Luv to 'Risk it All' despite death threats
Kurdish pop singer Helly Luv says she will not be put off by death threats from Iraqi Islamist militants since release of her first music video but, drawing on its title, insists she will "Risk It All" to help a push for an independent Kurdistan.
Kurdish singer Helly Luv 'Risk it All' despite death threats
Kurdish pop singer Helly Luv says she will not be put off by death threats from Iraqi Islamist militants since release of her first music video but, drawing on its title, insists she will "Risk It All" to help a push for an independent Kurdistan.