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Pope backs Iraqi call for its sovereignty to be respected
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Pope backs Iraqi call for its sovereignty to be respected

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis met Iraq’s president on Saturday and the two agreed that the country’s sovereignty must…
Iraqis mass to urge US troop ouster, rival rallies turn deadly
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Iraqis mass to urge US troop ouster, rival rallies turn deadly

Two anti-government protesters were killed in clashes with security forces in the Iraqi capital on Friday, hours after thousands of…
Thousands gather for Baghdad rally to demand US troops leave
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Thousands gather for Baghdad rally to demand US troops leave

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of supporters of an influential, radical Shia cleric gathered Friday in central Baghdad for a rally…
US general says troop surge in Middle East may not end soon
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US general says troop surge in Middle East may not end soon

ABOARD THE USS BATAAN (AP) — Over the past eight months, the United States has poured more than 20,000 additional…
US military resumes counter-Islamic State operations in Iraq
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US military resumes counter-Islamic State operations in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is resuming operations against Islamic State militants in Iraq and is working to soon…
Iraq warns of ‘collapse’ if Trump blocks oil cash
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Iraq warns of ‘collapse’ if Trump blocks oil cash

Iraqi officials fear economic “collapse” if Washington imposes threatened sanctions, including blocking access to a US-based account where Baghdad keeps…
US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal
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US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal

The United States on Friday rejected a request by Iraq to start talks on pulling out its 5,200 troops, notching…
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq
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Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander,…
‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East
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‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Reuters) — For many of the soldiers, it would be their first mission. They packed up ammunition…
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
Middle East

Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking

BAGHDAD (AP) — A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq following the U.S. airstrike that…
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