Iraq war
Photos of the Baghdad Neighbourhoods Where Time Stands Still
Even after the trauma of a bloody war, the streets of these old neighbourhoods in Baghdad, Iraq, are still full of life.
Forget Secret Meetings, Mercenaries Can Find Work on A Job Board
On Silent Professionals, former soldiers can look for work such as "defensive" sniper jobs.
The Women Clearing Iraq of Unexploded Munitions
“Our jobs are only as dangerous as our lives," explained Hoda Khaled, one of 14 women working to rid Basra Governorate of stray explosives.
I Met the Love of My Life While Fighting in the Iraq War
"Finally, we looked at each other and we started kissing. That’s how I realised he was gay."
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.
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.
7 Americans on the Islamophobia They Faced at Home Because of War Abroad
To better understand how conflict with Iran might lead to a spike in domestic hatred, I asked other young Muslims about their personal experiences of bigotry during wartime.
Ellen's Friendship With George Bush Won't Save America, or Anyone
So brave and open-minded of celebrities to put aside their slight differences and have a pint with the war criminal.
Sixteen Years Later, Country Radio Is Still Mad at the Dixie Chicks
Their appearance on Taylor Swift’s “Soon You’ll Get Better” is prompting angry comments and calls from radio listeners still upset about their anti-Iraq-War stance.
These Iraqi Militias Are Prepared to Fight the U.S. if It Starts a War with Iran
"We will not be silent."
Trump Pardons Ex-Army Soldier Convicted of Stripping Iraqi Prisoner Naked and Murdering Him
Michael Behenna was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2008 killing.