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Baghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq
The official invitation extended by Iraq to new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to attend the upcoming Arab League summit in ...
Returning from the Middle East, Michael Baumgartner reflects on Iraq's progress since he left in 2008
When Rep. Adam Smith asked his counterpart from across the Cascades to join him on a trip to Iraq, the Democrat from Bellevue got a response he hadn't often heard before. "I told him, 'Adam, I would ...
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Iraqis reflect on Pope Francis's historic visit to comfort Christians and promote peace
World leaders send condolences after Pope's death The death of Pope Francis means the passing of a steadfast friend to Iraq’s ...
For Iraqi Christians, Pope Francis' visit was a rare moment of hope
The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after ...
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The future of the Kurds: from dreams of independence to settling for peace
Rapid shifts and outbreaks of turmoil in Middle East politics have left their mark on the role and ambitions of the region's Kurds. With a population spread across key countries – Iraq, Syria, Turkey ...