Syria's Fall Spurs Iraq's Shift Towards NATO
Following the collapse of the Syrian government and the HTS takeover, Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani proposed replacing the anti-IS coalition with a broader NATO mission, signifying a significant shift in Iraq's foreign policy due to parallels with the 2014 Iraqi army collapse and concerns about a p...
Syria's Fall Spurs Iraq's Shift Towards NATO
Following the collapse of the Syrian government and the HTS takeover, Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani proposed replacing the anti-IS coalition with a broader NATO mission, signifying a significant shift in Iraq's foreign policy due to parallels with the 2014 Iraqi army collapse and concerns about a p...
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US Soldier Dies in Non-Combat Incident in Iraq, Raising Total Death Toll to 4,420"
A 34-year-old Indiana National Guard soldier, Capt. Eric Richard Hart, died in a non-combat incident in Iraq on Saturday, bringing the total US troop deaths in Iraq since 2003 to 4,420, while 31,993 were wounded in action. His death is under investigation.
US Soldier Dies in Non-Combat Incident in Iraq, Raising Total Death Toll to 4,420"
A 34-year-old Indiana National Guard soldier, Capt. Eric Richard Hart, died in a non-combat incident in Iraq on Saturday, bringing the total US troop deaths in Iraq since 2003 to 4,420, while 31,993 were wounded in action. His death is under investigation.
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Mass Grave of Kurdish Women and Children Unearthed in Southern Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of approximately 100 Kurdish women and children, likely victims of Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign in the 1980s, has been unearthed near Muthanna province in southern Iraq, highlighting the ongoing human rights challenges in the region.
Mass Grave of Kurdish Women and Children Unearthed in Southern Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of approximately 100 Kurdish women and children, likely victims of Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign in the 1980s, has been unearthed near Muthanna province in southern Iraq, highlighting the ongoing human rights challenges in the region.
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US Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles, Exceeding Pentagon's Acknowledged Numbers
The US military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2000 troops, exceeding the Pentagon's previously acknowledged figure of 900, primarily due to increased threats following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; this secrecy has implications for relations with neighboring cou...
US Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles, Exceeding Pentagon's Acknowledged Numbers
The US military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2000 troops, exceeding the Pentagon's previously acknowledged figure of 900, primarily due to increased threats following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; this secrecy has implications for relations with neighboring cou...
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BA and UK Government Sued for Negligence and Discrimination During 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis
Over 100 British Airways passengers and crew, including Barry Manners and his partner Anthony Yong, who had AIDS, are suing BA and the UK government for negligence and discrimination during the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, alleging the airline knew of the invasion hours before their flight landed ...
BA and UK Government Sued for Negligence and Discrimination During 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis
Over 100 British Airways passengers and crew, including Barry Manners and his partner Anthony Yong, who had AIDS, are suing BA and the UK government for negligence and discrimination during the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, alleging the airline knew of the invasion hours before their flight landed ...
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Iraq Returns 1905 Syrian Soldiers After Civil War
Following the Syrian civil war, Iraq accepted over 2000 Syrian soldiers seeking refuge; after verification, 1905 were returned to Syria on January 10th, 2014, via the Al-Qaim border crossing, while their weapons remain in Iraq.
Iraq Returns 1905 Syrian Soldiers After Civil War
Following the Syrian civil war, Iraq accepted over 2000 Syrian soldiers seeking refuge; after verification, 1905 were returned to Syria on January 10th, 2014, via the Al-Qaim border crossing, while their weapons remain in Iraq.
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Iraq to Repatriate 500 Citizens from Syrian Al Hol Camp
Over 500 Iraqi citizens will be repatriated from Syria's Al Hol camp in the coming days, adding to the 10,142 already returned; this follows continued requests from Kurdish authorities, despite international hesitation due to security concerns.
Iraq to Repatriate 500 Citizens from Syrian Al Hol Camp
Over 500 Iraqi citizens will be repatriated from Syria's Al Hol camp in the coming days, adding to the 10,142 already returned; this follows continued requests from Kurdish authorities, despite international hesitation due to security concerns.
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Mass Grave of Kurdish Women and Children Unearthed in Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of approximately 100 Kurdish women and children, believed to be victims of Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign in the 1980s, has been discovered in Muthanna province, Iraq, near the Saudi Arabian border. The victims were likely from the Kalar region and show signs of ...
Mass Grave of Kurdish Women and Children Unearthed in Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of approximately 100 Kurdish women and children, believed to be victims of Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign in the 1980s, has been discovered in Muthanna province, Iraq, near the Saudi Arabian border. The victims were likely from the Kalar region and show signs of ...
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US Military Presence in Syria More Than Doubles; Pentagon Confirms Secret Troop Surge
The Pentagon recently acknowledged that the number of US troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900, due to fluctuating temporary forces and diplomatic considerations, revealing a long-standing discrepancy in publicly released information.
US Military Presence in Syria More Than Doubles; Pentagon Confirms Secret Troop Surge
The Pentagon recently acknowledged that the number of US troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900, due to fluctuating temporary forces and diplomatic considerations, revealing a long-standing discrepancy in publicly released information.
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Kurdish Political Delegation Visits Iraqi Kurdistan, Discusses Syrian Conflict
A delegation from the DEM Party and DBP met with KRG leader Bafel Talabani in Erbil, Iraq, on [Date], discussing the Syrian conflict, advocating for peaceful resolution, and emphasizing the importance of Kurdish unity. Further meetings are planned in Sulaimaniyah.
Kurdish Political Delegation Visits Iraqi Kurdistan, Discusses Syrian Conflict
A delegation from the DEM Party and DBP met with KRG leader Bafel Talabani in Erbil, Iraq, on [Date], discussing the Syrian conflict, advocating for peaceful resolution, and emphasizing the importance of Kurdish unity. Further meetings are planned in Sulaimaniyah.
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Iranian Officer Charged in New York for Killing of American in Iraq
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard captain, Mohammad Reza Nouri, has been charged in New York with murder and terrorism for the November 2022 killing of Stephen Troell in Baghdad, Iraq; Nouri, already convicted in Iraq, faces life imprisonment or death in the U.S. for orchestrating Troell's death, alleg...
Iranian Officer Charged in New York for Killing of American in Iraq
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard captain, Mohammad Reza Nouri, has been charged in New York with murder and terrorism for the November 2022 killing of Stephen Troell in Baghdad, Iraq; Nouri, already convicted in Iraq, faces life imprisonment or death in the U.S. for orchestrating Troell's death, alleg...
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British Intelligence Foils Assassination Attempts Against Pope Francis in Iraq
Pope Francis's 2021 visit to Iraq was nearly jeopardized by two foiled assassination attempts—a female suicide bomber and a bomb-laden van—thwarted by British intelligence and Iraqi police; the Pope's visit, despite the considerable risks including a Covid-19 outbreak, aimed to show solidarity with ...
British Intelligence Foils Assassination Attempts Against Pope Francis in Iraq
Pope Francis's 2021 visit to Iraq was nearly jeopardized by two foiled assassination attempts—a female suicide bomber and a bomb-laden van—thwarted by British intelligence and Iraqi police; the Pope's visit, despite the considerable risks including a Covid-19 outbreak, aimed to show solidarity with ...
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32% Bias Score