Jane Arraf
Stories
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World
U.S. Will Leave Up To 1,000 Troops In Syria To Guard Against ISIS Resurgence
The ISIS physical caliphate is no more, but it leaves a complex legacy. Thousands of ISIS fighters and family members are in camps with no clear future.
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Thousands Overwhelm Syrian Refugee Camp — Most Are The Families Of ISIS Fighters
After the defeat of the last ISIS enclave, thousands of women and children — many the families of ISIS fighters — have fled to a refugee camp in northeastern Syria, stretching the camp thin.
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Politics
News Brief: FAA Grounds 737 Max, Mueller Team Member Leaves
The FAA has grounded all Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the U.S. as investigators probe the cause of the crash in Ethiopia. Also, new information suggests the special counsel's investigation is done.
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World
After Finally Escaping ISIS Captivity, People Talk About Their Experiences
As the last ISIS remnants hold out in a small pocket of Syria, captured Yazidis have been among those struggling to get out.
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Politics
Iraqi Troops React To Trump Comment Regarding Iran
Trump told CBS News that he would like to keep U.S. troops in Iraq to "watch Iran." The statement is causing a stir in Iraq, where roughly 6,000 Iraqi forces are stationed to help Iraq fight ISIS.
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World
Why Trade Sanctions Against Iran Are Increasingly Hard For Iraq To Comply With
After Secretary of State Pompeo went to Iraq to encourage the country to stop trading with Iran, an Iranian delegation arrived for a trade conference. The countries are deeply enmeshed in business.
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Politics
Pompeo Visits Iraqi Leaders In Baghdad
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Iraqi leaders in Baghdad on Wednesday, an unannounced stop on his trip to the Middle East.
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World
American General Walks Around Downtown Baghdad For First Time In Years
For the first time in years, a U.S. general walked the streets of downtown Baghdad with his Iraqi counterparts on Friday.
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World
The Walls Around Baghdad's Green Zone Are Coming Down, Despite Continued Danger
Iraq's new prime minister is trying to signal that Baghdad is safer than it once was, by dismantling walls around the Green Zone government district. But the country still faces considerable danger.
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World
Iraqi And U.S. Militaries Step Up Operations In Iraq Against ISIS
In Iraq, ISIS was forced from cities and towns over a year ago and largely defeated. But U.S. and Iraqi forces are still trying to track down the remnants of the group in remote areas.