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Britain refused to put Iraqi civilians at risk

Commander tells inquiry that Iraqis’ requests to strike targets were declined amid concerns over civilian casualties

5,000 tributes to US war dead

Exhibition to remain unfinished until US forces return home

Envoys meet to defuse clash over Iraqi oil well

Iran and Iraq have attempted to ease diplomatic tensions that flared over an Iraqi oil well in a disputed border area

Britain ‘negotiated truce before leaving Basra'

Officials reached an understanding with insurgent militants before withdrawal of troops in Basra, Chicot inquiry is told

Prince Charles 'should face Iraq inquiry'

Campaigners want Prince of Wales to give evidence after reports that he lobbied Government against decision to go to war

Lottery plan for Blair Iraq inquiry tickets

Chilcot inquiry decides public ballot is fairest way to cope with demand to see former PM give evidence on war

Britain ‘did pretty well’ from Iraq invasion

Our former ambassador tells the Chilcot inquiry that Britain has gained oil contracts and privileged political access

Iraq's new craze? Women's wrestling

Traditional dress cast aside as clubs grow across country

Ambassador: Blair was 'disconnected' from reality

Downing Street's demands after invasion were at odds with situation on ground, former envoy in Baghdad tells Chilcot inquiry

Cleric's release may end Iraq hostage saga

A militant cleric has been freed from jail in Baghdad, raising hopes his terror group will release body of Alan McMenemy

Alan McMenemy 'may still be alive'

The fate of the final hostage kidnapped alongside Peter Moore and three other Britons is expected to be known within days

Body of fifth hostage 'may be released in days'

Iraqi group prepares to release Alan McMenemy, who British officials insist is dead, in exchange for militant cleric

Blair’s paymaster seeks Iraqi oil deal

Mubadala, a UAE investment firm that pays Tony Blair about £1m a year, is in talks to develop one of Iraq’s biggest oilfields

Hostage back home as ministers face criticism

Peter Moore flew back to RAF Brize Norton from Iraq as the Government's handling of the situation came under fire