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Rockets strike Iraqi airbase hosting Americans
Middle East
April 19, 2021
Rockets strike Iraqi airbase hosting Americans
Several rockets hit an Iraqi airbase hosting US forces on Sunday, injuring two foreign contractors and three Iraqi soldiers, the military…
Saudi and Iran held secret talks over Yemen conflict: report
Middle East
April 19, 2021
Saudi and Iran held secret talks over Yemen conflict: report
Senior Saudi and Iranian officials have held direct talks in an effort to repair relations between the two countries, four years after…
1 killed, 12 wounded in market explosion in Iraq’s capital
Middle East
April 15, 2021
1 killed, 12 wounded in market explosion in Iraq’s capital
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A powerful explosion rocked a market in east Baghdad on Thursday, killing one person and injuring…
A growing challenge for Iraq: Iran-aligned Shiite militias
Middle East
March 31, 2021
A growing challenge for Iraq: Iran-aligned Shiite militias
BAGHDAD (AP) — It was a stark message: A convoy of masked Shiite militiamen, armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled…
US, Iraq to hold talks over American troop presence
Middle East
March 24, 2021
US, Iraq to hold talks over American troop presence
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Biden administration is set to resume strategic talks with Iraqi officials next month on the withdrawal…
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
Middle East
March 8, 2021
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
BAGHDAD (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up his historic whirlwind tour of Iraq that sought to bring hope…
US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops
Middle East
March 3, 2021
US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts US-led coalition troops on…
Factbox: Iraq’s Christian denominations
Middle East
March 1, 2021
Factbox: Iraq’s Christian denominations
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Pope Francis visits Iraq on a historic four-day trip beginning March 5. He will preach inter-faith coexistence…
Iraq’s rogue militias: Who can stop them from attacking?
Middle East
February 22, 2021
Iraq’s rogue militias: Who can stop them from attacking?
Earlier this week, the NATO military alliance agreed to increase numbers of troops in Iraq from 500 to 4,000. The NATO mission…
NATO to agree larger Iraq training force as violence rises
Middle East
February 16, 2021
NATO to agree larger Iraq training force as violence rises
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO defense ministers are set to expand the military alliance’s training mission in Iraq once the coronavirus…