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FILE – In this Sept. 8, 2016 file photo, a U.S. Army soldier guards a position at Camp Swift, northern Iraq. Iraqâ€™s prime minister asked the Iranian leadership to rein in Iran-backed militias in Iraq, and in a strongly worded message to Tehran, suggested he would confront the factions, two Iraqi officials said Wednesday, April 7, 2021, ahead of another round of strategic talks with Washington. (AP Photo/Susannah George, File) CAITH102 CAITH102

April 7, 2021 at 9:22 am

No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks

The mission of U.S. forces in Iraq has shifted to training and advisory roles, allowing for redeployment of combat forces remaining in the country, U.S....

March 11, 2021 at 10:21 pm

Iraqi woman who met the pope sees little chance for change

BAGHDAD (AP) — The story of Doha Sabah Abdallah's personal tragedy and loss deeply resonated with Pope Francis during his historic visit last weekend to...

A crowd waits for Pope Francis to arrive in Qaraqosh, Iraq, Sunday, March 7, 2021, for a meeting with the Qaraqosh community at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Pope Francis, the first pope ever to visit Iraq, voiced sorrow and hope for a shrunken Christian community that has suffered persecution, and preached fellowship among religions. (Ivor Prickett/The New York Times) XNYT6 XNYT6

March 7, 2021 at 10:10 pm

Pope weighed Iraq virus risk but believes God will protect VIEW

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but...

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March 6, 2021 at 9:44 pm

Where IS ruled, pope calls on Christians to forgive, rebuild VIEW

QARAQOSH, Iraq (AP) — Pope Francis urged Iraq’s Christians on Sunday to forgive the injustices against them by Muslim extremists and to rebuild as he...

Pope Francis is welcomed by Iraqi President Barham Salih, at Baghdad’s Presidential Palace, Iraq, Friday, March 5, 2021. Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) FP147 FP147

March 4, 2021 at 10:08 pm

Pope urges Iraq to embrace its Christians on historic visit VIEW

BAGHDAD (AP) — Pope Francis opened the first-ever papal visit to Iraq on Friday with a plea for the country to protect its centuries-old diversity,...

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March 3, 2021 at 10:40 pm

Ahead of Pope visit, survivor recalls Iraq church massacre

BAGHDAD (AP) — It began like any other Sunday in the Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad for worshipper Louis Climis. That day nearly...

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March 2, 2021 at 11:30 pm

US warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House warned that the U.S. may consider a military response to the rocket attack on Wednesday that hit an air...

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March 2, 2021 at 10:20 pm

Intense preparations before pontiff meets Iraqi ayatollah

BAGHDAD (AP) — In Iraq’s holiest city, a pontiff will meet a revered ayatollah and make history with a message of coexistence in a place...

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February 27, 2021 at 11:55 pm

‘Not a good idea:’ Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq VIEW

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there,...

February 27, 2021 at 10:14 pm

In oil-rich Iraq, a few women buck norms, take rig site jobs

BASRA, Iraq (AP) — It’s nearly dawn and Zainab Amjad has been up all night working on an oil rig in southern Iraq. She lowers...

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