After months of turmoil in Iraq, U.S. airstrikes against a pro-Iranian militia drew a backlash.
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American Airstrikes Rally Iraqis Against U.S.
Iraqi leaders say the United States violated Iraqi sovereignty with attacks that killed 24 people in retaliation for the death of an American contractor.
U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iranian-Backed Forces in Iraq and Syria
The strikes were a response to a rocket attack that killed an American contractor.
U.K. Arrests Man Who Sent £150 to Son Fighting With Kurds in Syria
The police arrested Paul Newey on suspicion of financing terrorism after his son, Daniel, traveled to Syria to fight with Kurdish-led forces.
With U.S. Help No Longer Assured, Saudis Try a New Strategy: Talks
Worried that they can no longer count on American defense, the Saudis have begun talking to their enemies to cool conflicts in the region.
Japan to Deploy Destroyer to Middle East
The rare overseas mission follows an attack on a Japanese oil tanker and increased American pressure to play a more active role in the region.
Turkey Is Close to Sending Troops to Libya, Erdogan Says
The Turkish president said his country’s Parliament would soon vote on a deployment, adding to an escalating proxy battle among regional powers.
35 Civilians Killed in Extremist Attack in Burkina Faso
The assault by Islamist extremists on a town in northern Burkina Faso also left 80 jihadists dead, according to the country’s president.
A Jungle Airstrip Stirs Suspicions About China’s Plans for Cambodia
The Chinese military’s “string of pearls” strategy depends on far-flung regional outposts. Some think Cambodia is becoming one.
U.S. Braces for Major North Korean Weapons Test as Trump’s Diplomacy Fizzles
President Trump’s summits with Kim Jong-un have failed to bring concrete results, and the diplomatic vacuum has given North Korea more time to build its nuclear arsenal.