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Iran Balks at Nuclear Offer

Rob Quinn — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:54:00 CDT

Talks between Iran and six world powers about Iran's nuclear program yesterday yielded only an agreement to keep talking today. During the talks in Baghdad , negotiators offered Iran a package of benefits for freezing uranium enrichment, but the country's official news agency slammed the package as "outdated, not comprehensive, and...

Iran Nuclear Talks Begin With 'New Offer'

Kate Schwartz — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:40:21 CDT

Today's the day: Iran is sitting down with six nations to talk nukes, an event that has been described in terms of cautious optimism for days. Now that it's actually here, what's worth knowing, and what should you be watching for? A primer: The talks began about noon local time...

Iraq Hit by First Major Attacks in Month

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:02:10 CDT

Bombings struck several areas in Baghdad and five other cities today, killing at least 30 people in the first major attacks in Iraq in nearly a month. Nearly 100 people were wounded in the rapid-fire explosions that unfolded over an hour and 15 minutes. Half of the bombs struck at...

Bombings Sweep Iraq on Anniversary of US Invasion

Kevin Spak — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:35:19 CDT

Car bombs exploded in cities across Iraq today, including Baghdad, Fallujah, and Kirkuk, in a spate of violence that both marks the ninth anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, and presages the Arab League's summit in Baghdad next week. The attacks struck eight cities in all, killing at least...

Abu Ghraib Ex-Soldier: Prisoners Got Better End of Deal

Mary Papenfuss — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:01:18 CDT

Poor Lynndie England. The female soldier linked to shocking abuse at the infamous Abu Ghraib military prison remains steadfastly unremorseful about what happened, and apparently believes the prisoners ended up faring better than she has. Prisoners' "lives are better. They got the better end of the deal,” Lynndie England tells...

Al-Sadr Militia Releases US Hostage Held in Iraq

Neal Colgrass — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:42:30 CDT

An Iraqi militia linked to Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr released a former US soldier today after keeping him prisoner for nine months, Reuters reports. Identified as Randy Michaels, the American appeared on television in a US military uniform without insignia, alongside two lawmakers from al-Sadr's movement. Speaking briefly to reporters,...

Sweeping Attacks Kill 50 Across Iraq

Kevin Spak — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:36:09 CST

A rapid series of bombings and shootings exploded across 12 Iraqi cities today, in what appeared to be a large, coordinated al-Qaeda attack. The attacks hit government offices, restaurants, and in one case exploded close to a primary school, though security forces appeared to be the primary targets, the AP...

Another Iraqi Blast Kills Dozens

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:25:00 CST

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed car near a funeral procession in southeastern Baghdad today, killing at least 28 people in the latest brazen attack since the US troop withdrawal. Police officials said the blast occurred at 11am in the predominantly Shiite neighborhood of Zafaraniyah, where mourners had gathered for...

Brit Busted for Hawking the Butt of Saddam Statue

Mary Papenfuss — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

A British company official has been arrested after auctioning a buttock section of the massive Saddam Hussein bronze statue toppled when US forces stormed Baghdad in 2003. The arrest was made after the Iraqi government issued a complaint to British police following an auction in Derby, where the two-foot hunk...