Car bombs and militant attacks are no longer a daily concern in the streets of Baghdad as they were in the chaotic years ...

“I hope to compete internationally now that we finally have a place to train,” said Rusul Azim, 23, who attended the opening in sportswear and a hijab. Skating remains far less popular in Iraq ...

“I hope to compete internationally now that we finally have a place to train,” said Rusul Azim, 23, who attended the opening in sportswear and a hijab. Skating remains far less popular in Iraq ...

Skating remains far less popular in Iraq than soccer and other mainstream sports, but Azim said she believes the new facility will encourage more young people — especially women — to take up ...