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A growing challenge for Iraq: Iran-aligned Shiite militias
Middle East

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 warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base
Middle East

US warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House warned that the US may consider a military response to the rocket attack on…
US militias want to ‘blow up’ Capitol, police chief warns
World

US militias want to ‘blow up’ Capitol, police chief warns

Extra security measures should remain in place at the US Capitol amid renewed threats by right-wing militia groups, the acting…
Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several
Middle East

Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several

BAGHDAD (AP) — A US airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one…
Iraq’s rogue militias: Who can stop them from attacking?
Middle East

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…
Rockets fired at Baghdad Green Zone in ‘terrorist act,’ Iraq says
Middle East

Rockets fired at Baghdad Green Zone in ‘terrorist act,’ Iraq says

A rocket attack on Baghdad’s diplomatic Green Zone Sunday night was “a terrorist act” that undermines Iraq’s international reputation, the…
Egypt condemns Ethiopian border attack against Sudanese armed forces
Egypt

Egypt condemns Ethiopian border attack against Sudanese armed forces

The Egyptian government in a statement offered its condolences to Sudan following an assault on the Sudanese Armed Forces carried…
In Iraq a father faces militia power as he seeks missing son
Egypt

In Iraq a father faces militia power as he seeks missing son

BAGHDAD (AP) — In the span of 30 seconds, Ali Jasb, a young rights lawyer, vanished into the night in…
Egypt reiterates position on Libya in Arab League meeting
Egypt

Egypt reiterates position on Libya in Arab League meeting

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry reiterated Egypt’s steadfast stance on the Libyan crisis during a Tuesday virtual meeting of the Arab…
Pope appeals for end to Libyan civil war
Middle East

Pope appeals for end to Libyan civil war

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for both sides in the Libyan civil war to seek peace,…
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