Iraq

Sir Michael Palin's Big Three Adventures, available as BBC DVD box-sets, benefit from regular viewing. Picture: Scott Reid

Humour, insight and passion: Michael Palin takes top honours in TV travel world

A statue of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is toppled at al-Fardous Square in Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003 (Picture: Wathiq Khuzaie/Getty Images)

For many countries, the Iraq War is a lasting reminder of western hypocrisy

Smoke rises above buildings in Gaza City after Israel launched air strikes on the Palestinian enclave on February 23 (Picture: Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images)

World turns blind eye as Israel crushes the Palestinian people – Kenny MacAskill

Neanderthals had a sophisticated food culture, not unlike hipsters (Picture: Sebastian Willnow/DDP/AFP via Getty Images)

Were Neanderthals the first hipsters? – Scotsman comment

Brian Glendinning with wife Kimberly

Family of Fife man held in Iraq fear for his health

Brian with his wife Kimberly, daughters Heidi and Lexi and son Bailey

Fife man in Baghdad jail faces extradition to Qatar

The trams inquiry will cost as much as the Iraq war investigation, documents have revealed. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh trams inquiry due to cost same amount as Iraq war investigation

Brian Cox was in conversation with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Brian Cox: Scots lack the confidence to vote for independence

Sam Tasker (Mr Fitton's son-in-law), Leila Fitton (his daughter), Jim Fitton, wife Sarijah, and son Joshua.

Family of geologist freed from Iraq thank ‘kindness of strangers’ for his return

Retired British geologist James Graham Fitton with his wife Sarijah

Retired geologist jailed in Iraq ‘had asked for permission’ to take stones

Tony Blair's policies may have suited Cool Britannia, but this is Scotland 2023 (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

How Blair killed off co-operatives as he pursued 'third way' – Kenny MacAskill

Jim Fitton of Britain, left, and Volker Waldman escorted by Iraqi security forces, outside a courtroom, in Baghdad

British geologist given 15 years for artefact smuggling claims

Jim Fitton of Britain, left, and Volker Waldman escorted by Iraqi security forces, outside a courtroom, in Baghdad

British geologist given 15 years for artefact smuggling claims

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is set to enhance his squad.

Celtic 'win race to land left-back Jeahze'

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly interested in Hammarby left-back Mohanad Jeahze.

Celtic linked with Iraq international - and it's not hard to see why

The debate over doors and wheels has spread like wildfire across the internet. Photo: Trina Snow & Dmitry Zvolskiy / Pexels / Canva Pro.

Are there more doors or wheels in the world?

Aberdeen-headquartered Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment. It operates in more than 60 countries, employing some 40,000 people.

Aberdeen energy services giant Wood powers up in Middle East

The US Government has won its High Court bid to overturn a judge’s decision not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

US wins court bid to overturn block on Julian Assange extradition

Demonstrators take part in a Refugees Welcome rally in Glasgow last year.

Claim 'entire hotel' of refugees told to isolate after one positive case

The dried-up bed of Lake Hamrin in eastern Iraq is one sign of the severity of the drought affecting much of the region (Picture: Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images)

Walls are no answer to looming climate refugee crisis – Scotsman says

Joe Biden's decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan was followed by a swift victory for the Taliban (Picture: Susan Walsh/Associated Press)

Afghanistan tragedy may be a sign of a dangerous new world order – Scotsman says

People sit on the tarmac as they wait to leave the Kabul airport on Monday following the Taliban's takeover of the city (Picture: Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images)

We must help Afghans to flee Taliban death-cult – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Corporal Shaun Garry Jardine of the King's Own Scottish Borderers holds his conspicuous gallantry cross.

Scottish ex-soldier sells bravery medal for £140,000 to buy family a house

Corporal Shaun Jardine of the King's Own Scottish Borderers holds his conspicuous gallantry cross , after it was presented to him by the Queen, at Buckingham Palace in October 2004. Jardine recieved his medal after storming two Iraq gun positions single handed while under fire. (Photo:John Stillwell.WPA Pool).

Former Scottish soldier selling rare medal to buy family home

Susanna Reid grilled Tony Blair on the Iraq War (ITV)

Watch as Susanna Reid confronts Tony Blair on Iraq War invasion

Iraq's President Barham Saleh and his wife Sarbagh bid farewell to Pope Francis at Baghdad International Airport (Picture: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Why I found Pope France's visit to Iraq surprisingly moving – Angus Robertson

Piers Corbyn (left) outside the Old Bailey, London, ahead of a judgement in the Julian Assange extradition case. Wikileaks founder Assange, 49, faces an 18-count indictment, alleging a plot to hack computers and a conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.

Judge rejects request to extradite Julian Assange

View of The Pentlands from Rosslynlee

Ex-soldier helps with combat anxiety using Scottish walks

Mustafa al-Kadhimi opposed Saddam Hussein and, after he was forced to flee the country, lived in Iran, Germany and the UK (Picture: Hussein Faleh/AFP via Getty Images)

Can Iraq's new pro-West prime minister save his country? – Struan Stevenson

Terry Butcher lost his son, Christopher, who suffered PTSD after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Picture: SNS

Terry Butcher urges people to talk as he opens up about his late son Christopher

Aftab Gohar addressed MSPs today

Scots minister whose mother was killed by terrorists forgives those responsible

Book review: My Life, Our Times, by Gordon Brown

Most Scots unaware of Armed Forces losses since 1945

IS ‘caliphate’ crumbles as Iraq and Syria strongholds liberated

Iraq reels under fresh onslaught of IS chemical attacks

Entrepreneur and philanthropist made the UK his home after persecution in Iraq. Picture: Contributed

Obituary: Sir Naim Dangoor, entrepreneur

Chilcot delay

Islamic State group jihadists have destroyed the ancient temple of Baalshamin in the Unesco-listed Syrian city of Palmyra, activists have reported. Picture: AFP/Getty

Temple at Palmyra ‘blown up by Islamic State’

Chilcot delay

Willie Rennie said the late Charles Kennedy was a great liberal whose example should inspire the party. Picture: Robert Perry

Scots Lib Dems to reclaim Steel and Kennedy spirit

The flags of Nato member states are flown outside its headquarters in Brussels. Picture: AP

Nato members gather for emergency IS crisis summit

Sgt Randy Johnson took the full force of the blast. Picture: PA

US soldier ‘was killed by bomb made by Briton’

Foreign policy

Nuclear debate

Governments have rushed to condemn Islamic State killings, but their reaction plays into the hands of the terror group. Picture: AP

Comment: Reaction to IS plays into their hands

Value of oil

In the line of fire

Blair is a Scot too

Lobby fodder

Historic context

Mars attack

Red Cross plead for Syria and Iraq civilian safety

Prime minister handed down extra powers for police to crack down on potential terrorists. Picture: PA

Chris Marshall: Alternative to more terror laws

An Islamic State fighter stands guard over captured Syrian troops. Picture: AP

US: Obama seeks allies to tackle terror

Armed police officers hold guns as they stand in Downing Street. Picture: Getty

Cameron, Clegg talks over UK terror response

A recruitment video by Islamic State militants - the one on the right was identified as being from Aberdeen. Picture: Complimentary

Leaders: UK terror threat | Edinburgh Airport

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