iraq
Against All Odds, Baghdad Now Has a Flourishing Skate Scene
In a country deeply changed by war, young Iraqis skate on dilapidated roads amid traffic jams and military checkpoints.
New Phone Records Could Prove Iraqi Refugee Innocent of Murder
The Trump administration wants to deport Omar Ameen, accused of killing for ISIS; records obtained by VICE News suggest he couldn't have done it.
Iraqis Who Survived the Blackwater Massacre Are Devastated by Trump’s Pardons
After Trump pardoned four Blackwater contractors convicted over one of the darkest episodes of the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq, survivors and family members are feeling bereft once more.
Obama's Memoir Glosses Over His Horrific Drone War
The former president's 768-page memoir hardly mentions the drone program, which killed hundreds of civilians, and when it does it's pretty gross.
Mitch McConnell Just Slammed Trump’s Plan to Pull Out of Afghanistan
The senate majority leader said doing so would hand Al Qaeda a "big propaganda victory."
The Little-Known Story Behind OutKast's 'B.O.B.' (Bombs Over Baghdad)
Twenty years after "B.O.B." came out, a new video takes a deep dive into how and why the anti-war anthem got made.
The Soldiers Using Mindfulness to Manage Stress and Become Better Killers
The UK's Ministry of Defence is rolling out training including breathing techniques and mindfulness tools.
Saddam Hussein's Right-Hand Man Reported Dead. Again.
Izzat al-Douri was announced dead by his party on Sunday.
The Militias Blamed for Firing Rockets at US Troops in Iraq
The number of rocket attacks on US positions in Baghdad continues to rise as tensions grow between Shiite militias and the coalition in Iraq.
Yazidi Children Abducted and Tortured by ISIS Are Still Not Getting the Help They Need
An Amnesty International report details how some of the 2,000 abducted children are later rejected by their communities.
Tear Gas and Bullets Didn’t Dissuade Them. The Pandemic Might.
Iraq’s protesters have endured targeted attacks, abductions, and killings. COVID-19 may force their movement off the streets.
Here's the 4 Worst Moments of '60 Minutes' Interview With the Navy Seal Accused of Killing an ISIS Prisoner
Did we need a puff piece about a man accused of war crimes?