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Iraq’s Prime Minister Seeks Aid From United Nations
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani hopes to persuade the world that he can solve Iraq’s problems when he addresses the U.N. General Assembly this week.
Three American Lives Forever Changed by a Weapon Now Being Sent to Ukraine
The mother of a Marine and two veterans who served in Iraq reflect on the U.S. decision to send failure-prone shells to help the Ukrainian military battle Russia.
Tony Blair, Former U.K. Leader, Is Suddenly Back in Favor
The former British prime minister, who left Downing Street widely unpopular, is back in favor with his party, Labour, which hopes his political skills can be an advantage as an election nears.
Sweden Raises Terrorism Threat Amid Quran Burnings: What to Know
The country has found itself caught between outrage over anti-Muslim actions and its commitment to free speech. Denmark has also wrestled with the same tensions.
A Climate Warning from the Cradle of Civilization
How extreme temperatures and dwindling water are pushing the Fertile Crescent toward the brink.
What’s Happening With the Quran Burnings in Sweden?
Sweden has found itself caught between outrage over anti-Muslim actions and its commitments to free speech.
Iranian Mothers Choose Exile for Sake of Their Daughters
Some have risked their lives to escape to Iraq or other nearby countries, where they have found havens to start over.
Iranian Mothers Choose Exile for Sake of Their Daughters
Some have risked their lives to escape to Iraq or other nearby countries, where they have found havens to start over.
Swedish Embassy in Baghdad Is Set on Fire
The demonstrators, responding to a protest in Stockholm last month and ahead of one on Thursday, set fire to parts of the building.