Iraq
Exclusive: China Tops U.S. as Favorite Power Among Arabs Despite Challenges
"China stepped in with a number of advantages, with few regional entanglements and a stated desire to remain apolitical," expert Michael Robbins said.
Archaeologists Unearth 'Lord of the Rings'-Like Fortress in Lost City
Researchers believe they may have found the 2,000-year-old lost city of Natounia, an ancient military and religious complex in the Zagros Mountains.
Fact Check: Is Jon Stewart Correct About Toxic Burn Pit Bill Changes?
Jon Stewart sent an expletive-ridden tweet to Ted Cruz for rejecting the toxic burn pit bill for American war veterans, triggering a social media feud.
Is Netflix's 'Purple Hearts' Based on A True Story?
Netflix's Purple Hearts has taken the internet by storm, with many people wondering about the actors' backgrounds and what the film is based on.
Yazidi Post-Genocide Plight—Severe Challenges Eight Years on
We ask the international community to support accountability and help Yazidis safely return to their homes, or if that is not possible, to accept them as refugees.
Kinzinger Calls Cruz 'Utter Fraud' After He Defends Vote Against Veterans
The Republican congressman said on Saturday that the GOP senator is a "charlatan clown."
Eight Years Into the Yazidi Genocide Led by Global Inaction
Global recognition of the Yazidi genocide was always meant to only be the beginning.
Iraq and Syria Attacks Blamed on Turkey Rattle Region, Raise U.S. Concerns
"We emphasize the importance of ensuring civilians are protected," State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
What Joe Biden Should Tell the Iraqi Prime Minister
When President Joe Biden meets Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi this weekend at a summit in Saudi Arabia, Iraq's relations with Iran will be at the top of the agenda.
'I Can Understand': Blind Iraq Vet Dog With PTSD Adopted by U.S. Navy Vet
"[Dogs] serve just like we do, they go through the same things that we do...the least we can do is take them in and give them a home," said Scott, the U.S. Navy veteran.
Girl Rescued After Being Kidnapped at 8, Sold in ISIS Slave Markets
Rosita Haji Baju, now 16, had been terrified that if she revealed her past, she would suffer further abuse and instead sought help on social media
WikiLeaks Julian Assange Unlikely to Fly to U.S. Soil Anytime Soon
"It is only the beginning of a new legal battle. We will appeal through the legal system," WikiLeaks said in a statement.
What Did Julian Assange Do? WikiLeaks Founder Faces 17 Espionage Charges
Assange has 14 days to appeal his extradition after it was approved by the U.K. home secretary on Friday.
Iraqi Gay Community at Risk Over Monkeypox Stigma Stoked by Leaders
Monkeypox has been labelled a "gay disease" in countries from the U.S. to Iraq, triggering fears of more stigma for LGBTQ+ people.
Archaeologists Investigate 3,400-Year-Old City Emerging From Tigris River
Their fast reaction allowed them to discover over 100 ancient clay tablets.
British Geologist to Be Tried in Iraqi Court Over Broken Shards of Pottery
Jim Fitton was arrested in the Baghdad airport over smuggling allegations during his first visit to the country in March for a geology and archaeology tour.
George Bush's Iraq-Ukraine Gaffe Sparks 'War Criminal' Debate
The former president accidentally referred to the "unjustified" invasion of Iraq while criticizing Russian and Vladimir Putin.
George W. Bush Confuses Ukraine With Iraq, Calls it 'Unjustified' Invasion
"The decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq," Bush said at his own presidential library.
Matt Gaetz Wants Congress to Decide if U.S. Should Go to War With Russia
While speaking on the House floor, the representative from Florida warned of a "dangerous bipartisan consensus that is walking us into war with Russia."
Amid Unrest in Israel, Iraq's Iran Allies Tout Missiles That Can Hit Foe
The spokesperson for Iraq's Hezbollah Al-Nujaba Movement told Newsweek that the group "has strong relations and high coordination with the Lebanese resistance and the Palestinian resistance movements."
Swedish Telecom Giant Ericsson Should Compensate ISIS Victims
The multinational company should fund nonprofit organizations helping victims of ISIS brutality.
Top Iran, Iraq Diplomats to Meet After Back-to-Back Attacks on U.S. Troops
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein discussed "ways to strengthen bilateral relations" with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Former UN Weapons Inspector Calls Joe Biden 'War Criminal' Over Ukraine
Twitter said Scott Ritter's account had been "violating our rules of abuse and harassment".
Watch: Madeleine Albright Saying Iran Children Deaths 'Worth It' Resurfaces
A clip from a 1996 interview shows an anguished Albright answer a question about the deaths of Iraqi children.
I See Myself in Ukrainian Refugees. Why Doesn't the Media?
Media framing can influence public thinking on which refugees we should welcome and which ones we do not.
How Putin's Bid to Copy Bush's Iraq War Playbook Ends in 'Shock and Awful'
"The only shock and awe in Ukraine," a former Pentagon official told Newsweek, "is that of the Russian generals who were stopped cold."
U.S. Looks Into Iraq Attack After Iran Says Israel Killed Colonels in Syria
A Pentagon spokesperson told Newsweek that the Defense Department was "looking into the reported attack near Erbil."
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Torturing Employee at Iraq Construction Site
Ross Roggio was arrested for allegedly choking an individual with a belt and threatening to cut off their finger in Iraq.
Iraq's 'Promiscuous' Women—2 Years Since the Pink and Purple Protests
If Iraq is going to succeed as a state, it will need all its men and its women to confront its many challenges.
Are Americans Finally Tiring of War?
Two decades and two lost wars later, has America's enthusiasm for war waned?