He was the driving force behind the US' 2003 invasion of Iraq, warning of the danger from its alleged stockpile of weapons of ...

In March 2003, U.S. forces invaded Iraq vowing to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and end the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein. When WMD intelligence proved illusory and a violent ...

BAGHDAD, March 18 -- A cool, gentle breeze blew off the Tigris River, drifting over the white-washed walls of the Hawar Art Gallery. With his friends, Maher Samarai paused to appreciate the moment, ...

BAGHDAD, April 22 -- A former Iraqi exile who claims to be Baghdad's governor insisted today that he would continue acting in that role despite some U.S. officials' refusal to recognize his authority.

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As war approaches, people in Baghdad are confused, frightened and resigned. Some Iraqis are fleeing. Others are afraid to try, knowing the regime will punish them. There are bomb shelters but only for ...

Father Habib Hermiz of the Saint George Chaldean Church in Baghdad says Christians are becoming targets of extortion as the country’s security situation continues to unravel. In July, a band of ...