Haditha Killings Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s some background information about the 2005 killings of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq.…

Erdogan’s ‘polar opposite’ wants to replace him as president of Turkey | CNN

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Iraq, vows defence support against Islamic State

With an aim to repair the relations which were impeded during the US invasion 20 years…

US defense secretary makes unannounced trip to Iraq | CNN Politics

CNN  —  US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said US troops are “ready to remain in…

Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs

The Veterans Justice Commission, led by onetime Pentagon chiefs Chuck Hagel and Leon Panetta, are recommending…

Senior ISIS leader killed, 4 U.S. troops and working dog wounded in northeast Syria raid

U.S. troops hurt in raid that killed ISIS leader U.S. troops hurt in raid that killed…

A 10-year effort to officially end the Iraq War | CNN Politics

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Gulf Cup soccer final in Iraq to take place despite stampede | CNN

Abu Dhabi and Baghdad CNN  —  A Gulf Cup final match between Iraq and Oman will…

Iraqis celebrate their comeback with soccer tournament after decades of isolation | CNN

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Ankara launches precision strikes over northern Syria after Istanbul bomb blast

Turkey’s air force on Sunday launched an attack on Kurdish bases in northern Syria, in response…