The trial beginning Monday in Alexandria, Va., will be the first time that Abu Ghraib survivors are able to bring their claims of torture to a U.S. jury, their lawyer says.
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U.S. and Iraq plan talks on ending U.S.-led military coalition in Iraq
The situation highlights the risk of the U.S. being drawn into a wider conflict in Iraq and beyond as anger over Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and U.S. support for Israel fuels the strikes by Iranian proxies.
U.S. to strike Iranian-aligned group after 3 troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack that left a U.S. service member with critical injuries.
Troops hurt after 3 drones attack U.S. bases in Iraq as tensions flare
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have threatened to attack U.S. facilities there because of American support for Israel.
Maine Army National Guard soldiers reunite 20 years after Iraq deployment in Winthrop
The former members of the 133rd Engineer Battalion were part of the largest call-up of any Maine military unit since World War II.
20 years after the United States invaded Iraq, Iraqis are still trying to emigrate to the U.S.
U.S. officials cite multiple reasons for the delays, including an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, a hack of a refugee database, the COVID-19 pandemic and cuts to the refugee program under then-President Donald Trump.
South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq War
If passed by the House, the repeal would not be expected to affect any current military deployments.
Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization
The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
Ancient restaurant highlights Iraq’s archaeology renaissance
Given that beer drinking was widespread among the ancient Sumerians inhabiting Lagash 5,000 years ago, many envision the space as a sort of ancient gastropub.