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PublishedApril 12, 2024
20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in U.S. court
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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PublishedJanuary 27, 2024
Iraq and U.S. begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight Islamic State group
The U.S. says plans to set up a committee to negotiate the terms of the mission’s end were first discussed last year, and the timing isn't related to the attacks.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
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.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2023
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.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2023
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.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Maine Army National Guard soldiers reunite 20 years after Iraq deployment
The former members of the 133rd Engineer Battalion were part of the largest call-up of any Maine military unit since World War II.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2023
Water scarcity in Iraq leads to the disappearance of a signature rice
Amber rice has long been revered in Iraq for its distinctive fragrance; in the Iraqi dialect, 'amber' is used to describe any sweet-smelling aroma.
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PublishedJune 19, 2023
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.
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PublishedMay 29, 2023
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."
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
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.
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