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American university hopes to fill higher-ed gap in Iraq
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American university hopes to fill higher-ed gap in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — From afar, the sprawling complex of the newly inaugurated American University in Baghdad appears like a floating…
In a Baghdad bar, a Syrian serves cocktails to fix war woes
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In a Baghdad bar, a Syrian serves cocktails to fix war woes

BAGHDAD (AP) — From the outside, the building seems just one of the many in central Baghdad that are decaying…
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
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Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32…
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead
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Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead

BAGHDAD (AP) — Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 28…
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
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Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing

BAGHDAD (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of…
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
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In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy

BEIRUT (AP) — The unveiling of a large statue in Beirut of an Iranian commander killed by the US last…
Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing
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Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing

BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of supporters of Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary groups chanted anti-American slogans in central Baghdad on Sunday…
After pardon, Blackwater guard defiant: ‘I acted correctly’
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After pardon, Blackwater guard defiant: ‘I acted correctly’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Evan Liberty was reading in the top bunk of his cell one evening late last month when…
Iraq: The disappearance of Baghdad’s party king
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Iraq: The disappearance of Baghdad’s party king

It was past 10:00 on a Friday night, and the party was in full swing. Hundreds of young men and…
Relative of Blackwater victim in Iraq says pardons ‘unfair’
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Relative of Blackwater victim in Iraq says pardons ‘unfair’

BAGHDAD (AP) — Faris Fadel had just one word to describe the recent pardoning by the Trump administration of four…
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