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World August 5, 2024

Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, which injured "several" U.S. personnel. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Olympics July 26, 2024

Olympics have first positive drug test after Iraqi athlete is accused of using steroids

Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehen, 28, has been sent home from the Olympics early after testing positive for two anabolic steroids ahead of the opening ceremony.

World July 25, 2024

Rockets launched at US forces stationed at Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq

A rocket attack was launched Thursday against Ain Al-Asad airbase, which houses U.S. troops. No one was injured, and the base wasn't damaged, an official said.

Iran July 20, 2024

Iran 'one to two weeks away' from weapons-grade nuclear material as US continues sanctions relief

The U.S. has provided sanctions relief in a number of ways to Iran, arguing that the country can't access the funds directly and that funds are earmarked for specific uses, but critics disagree.

Media July 16, 2024

Evan Wright, author of 'Generation Kill,' dies at 59

Evan Wright, the author of the book "Generation Kill," reportedly has died by suicide in California at the age of 59.

ISIS July 10, 2024

Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

The wife of late ISIS Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been sentenced to death in Iraq after a court found her guilty of crimes against humanity and terrorism, reports say.

ISIS June 28, 2024

ISIS remains global threat a decade after declaring caliphate, US military official says

ISIS no longer controls any territory and has lost many leaders, but it continues to claim responsibility for deadly attacks worldwide a decade after declaring its caliphate.

Iraq May 31, 2024

UN votes to end Iraq political mission established after 2003 US-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein

The U.N. Security Council has voted to end the U.N. political mission in Iraq; the mission was established in 2003 after the U.S.-led invasion of the country that toppled Saddam Hussein.

Iraq May 13, 2024

Notorious people smuggler wanted in Europe arrested in northern Iraq

Security officials have announced that Barzan Majeed, one of the most notorious human smugglers in Europe, was arrested in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.

Iraq May 10, 2024

2 ISIS militants suspected in 2014 massacre of Iraqi soldiers turned over to Baghdad

U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces have turned over to Baghdad two Islamic State militants suspected in the 2014 mass killings of Iraqi soldiers.

Iraq May 10, 2024

Iraq asks UN to abandon political mission in Baghdad

The Iraqi government requested Wednesday that the U.N. end a mission aimed at promoting governance and human rights reforms in the strife-torn nation by the end of next year.