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Soleimani, a general who became Iran icon by targeting US
Middle East
January 3, 2020
Soleimani, a general who became Iran icon by targeting US
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For Iranians whose icons since the Islamic Revolution have been stern-faced clergy, Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani…
Militiamen withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq tensions linger
Middle East
January 2, 2020
Militiamen withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq tensions linger
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran-backed militiamen withdrew from the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Wednesday after two days of clashes…
US troops fire tear gas at pro-Iran protesters in Iraq
Middle East
January 1, 2020
US troops fire tear gas at pro-Iran protesters in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. troops fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse pro-Iran protesters who were gathered for a second…
A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way
Middle East
January 1, 2020
A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way
Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — When protesters flooded the streets of Tunisia and Egypt almost a decade ago, millions across the…
AP Explains: Who are Iraq’s Iran-backed militias?
Middle East
January 1, 2020
AP Explains: Who are Iraq’s Iran-backed militias?
Iran emerged as a major power broker in Iraq after the American invasion in 2003, supporting Shia Islamist parties and…
Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack
Middle East
January 1, 2020
Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Charging that Iran was “fully responsible” for an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald…
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy
Middle East
December 31, 2019
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy
BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of angry Iraqi Shia militia supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday…
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes
Middle East
December 31, 2019
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes
Iraq’s government warned on Monday that its relations with the United States were at risk after deadly American airstrikes against…
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
Middle East
December 30, 2019
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — A top Iraqi militia leader warned of a strong response against U.S. forces in Iraq following air strikes…
US strikes hit Iraqi militia blamed in contractor’s death
Middle East
December 30, 2019
US strikes hit Iraqi militia blamed in contractor’s death
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia blamed for…