“I long to meet you, see your faces, visit your land, ancient and extraordinary cradle of civilization,” Pope Francis said ahead of his visit.
American contractor in Iraq dies from ‘cardiac episode’ as rockets hit base hosting US troops, Pentagon says
An American contractor has died Wednesday after suffering a “cardiac episode” while sheltering in place during a rocket attack at an airbase in Iraq that hosts U.S., Iraqi and coalition troops, the …
What’s behind the mass exodus of Christians from Iraq?
The future of the ancient Christian communities in the Middle East is in doubt on the eve of Pope Francis’ historic trip to Iraq. CNN’s Ben Wedeman, reporting from Erbil, Iraq, looks at the factors …
WorldView: Rockets hit air base in Iraq hosting U.S. troops; 3 female journalists killed in Afghanistan
At least 10 rockets struck an Iraqi air base that hosts U.S., coalition and Iraqi forces. Also, three female journalists were shot dead in Afghanistan, and a Panamanian diplomat, her husband and …
US Warns of Military Response to Rocket Attack on Iraq Base
The White House is warning that the U.S. may consider a military response to the rocket attack that hit an air base in western Iraq where American and coalition troops are housed.
U.S. ‘Will Take Action’ if Needed Against Iraq Attack, But Awaiting Details
“If we assess a further response is warranted, we will take action, again, in a manner and time of our choosing,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “and we reserve that option.” …
U.S. Won’t ‘Shy Away’ From Responding When Necessary, Pentagon Says After Iraq Rocket Attack
The United States has shown it won’t “shy away” from responding to attacks against its personnel when necessary, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, after a rocket attack against Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air …
Pope says he must go to Iraq because people cannot be let down
Pope Francis said on Wednesday he is going to Iraq, where his predecessor John Paul was not allowed to go in 2000, because “the people cannot be let down for a second time.” Speaking at the end of his …
With US under attack in Iraq, Biden needs to question why America is there at all rather than fight fire with fire
As anti-US sentiment grows in Iraq, and the country moves closer to Iran, now would be a good time for Joe Biden to reassess its presence there instead of targeting the Shi’ite militias making life …
10 rockets hit a base hosting US troops in Iraq, the 2nd such attack in a month
The rockets hit the Al Asad base early Wednesday morning. Tensions are increasing ahead of the pope’s visit to Iraq and between the US and Iran.