The U.S. secretary of state made two unannounced visits on Sunday, the first to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the second to Baghdad.
Tag: Iraq
Iran’s Proxies Fire Back After U.S. Airstrikes
The tit-for-tat raises questions about whether groups backed by Iran can be deterred after a flurry of attacks targeting American troops.
U.S. Shoots Down Several Missiles and Drones Launched From Yemen
A flurry of incidents underscored the heightened risks that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spiral into a wider war.
Israel-Hamas War Threatens Wider Inferno in Middle East
The conflict is inflaming tensions across the region, where many of the problems that fueled uprisings and conflicts a decade ago remain unresolved.
Protests in Support of Gaza Erupt Across the Mideast
Friday is a day of prayer in the Middle East, and this Friday was also a day of protest in support of the Palestinian people.
Iraq Investigators Call for Officials to Be Fired After Wedding Hall Blaze
The fire that killed almost 120 people had been accidental, a report said, but occurred after a series of decisions that proved deadly.
Iraq Wedding Fire’s Death Toll Rises, as Investigators Point to Safety Violations
The wedding hall lacked emergency exits and a sprinkler system, and was made of materials that seemed similar to those used in Grenfell Tower in London, where a fire in 2017 killed 79 people.
Thursday Briefing: U.S. Soldier Is Out of North Korea
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Wedding Hall Fire in Iraq Kills 100 People
As the bride and groom danced, witnesses said, flares were set off at the venue in northern Iraq, starting a fire that spread with astonishing speed and killed more than 100 people.
At Least 100 Are Killed in Fire at Wedding Hall in Iraq
The fire spread quickly in part because of highly flammable building materials, state media reported.