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Dilawar, an Afghan taxi driver, died after being beaten for days at Bagram Air Base, with his death certificate marked "homicide."
An 11-year-old boy in Baghdad becomes an apprentice to a garage owner after losing his father in the conflict.
Apache helicopter pilots and their crews demonstrate exceptional courage and adaptability during a high-stakes mission in Iraq in March 2003.
On July 7, 2005, four British citizens carried out suicide bombings in London, killing 52 people and marking a new phase in terrorism.
Ala Bashir served as Saddam Hussein's personal doctor for 22 years, witnessing the dictator's complex personality and the inner workings of his regime.
In 2017, around 14 million visitors from 60 countries attended the Shia pilgrimage, Arbaeen, which is five times larger than the Hajj in Mecca.
In August 1942, British troops faced a retreat as the German Panzer army advanced to within 150 miles of Alexandria in the Egyptian desert.
100,000 Kurds were killed during Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign in the late 1980s, with over a million displaced from their homes.
Around 2003, heavy air strikes in Iraq left many families without food, forcing them to share meager meals amid constant danger.
On March 20, 2003, the U.S. launched its first attack on Iraq while Usama Alshaibi was on his honeymoon in Amsterdam, prompting his return to Baghdad after 24 years.
Three New York mothers travel to Iraq for a 10-day mission to document the human impact of the war and advocate for peace.
On April 2, 2007, British Corporal Martin Webster recorded his experiences and the actions of fellow soldiers during the Iraq War.
The United Nations spends $600 million a year on peacekeeping efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where three million people died in a civil war.
Ala Bashir served as Saddam Hussein's doctor for 22 years, providing medical care exclusively to the Iraqi political elite at a hospital for their families.
Three Americans are held as political hostages for more than two years after being captured by the Iranian government in July 2009.
Canada's refusal to join the 2003 US-led military mission in Iraq highlights the complexities of diplomatic relations and the potential costs of failed diplomacy.
Journalists in Mexico, Russia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria share harrowing accounts of violence, intimidation, and the high stakes of reporting in dangerous environments.
Iraqi forces, backed by US air strikes, engage in fierce fighting to retake Mosul, a city of over a million people under Isis control for more than two years.
Paul Moreira reveals how the Iraq War Led to More Extremism in the World through personal stories.
British helicopters destroy 43 major targets around southern Basra during the fiercest fighting in 847 Squadron's history.
Last year, customs officers intercepted over 65 stolen antiques linked to the black market funding of terrorism in the Middle East.
Eighty to 100 men were involved in the 2007 kidnapping of five British citizens in Baghdad, orchestrated by Iranian operatives.
Over 120,000 people died in Iraq following the 2003 invasion, as U.S.-funded paramilitary forces contributed to a brutal sectarian civil war.
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond states that going to fight for a terrorist organization is a criminal act and a one-way ticket.
Curtis Shanley, a 29-year-old Marine, waited two years to diagnose his back issue, reflecting the long delays faced by many veterans seeking care.
A 12-minute report reveals how Baghdad has become a divided city, with blast walls separating Sunni and Shia neighborhoods.
Jeremy Corbyn travels from Kings Cross to Grimsby, receiving enthusiastic support while grappling with political turmoil following Ken Livingstone's controversial remarks.
Two-thirds of Colorado Springs' population are registered Republicans, yet many are considering voting for a Democrat in the 2008 election.
Twenty-three Americans, including 22 ex-CIA operatives, were convicted for their involvement in the 2003 abduction of Abu Omar in Milan.
General Petraeus discusses Ukraine's military strength and potential nuclear consequences for Russia.
18 months on the frontline in Iraq reveal the stark contrast between soldiers raised on video games and the gritty reality of combat.
The U.S. occupation of Iraq in 2003 created a chaotic environment that allowed an insurgency to flourish, ultimately contributing to the rise of ISIS.
Journalist Jürgen Todenhöfer documents life under ISIS rule in Iraq, revealing the brutal realities faced by civilians in the organization's controlled territories.
Moqtada al-Sadr's militia threatens US forces in Baghdad during the 2004 conflict.
The hospital morgue at Hudson Regional Hospital became so overwhelmed during the pandemic that a freezer truck was brought in to store deceased patients.
Ramstein Air Base has treated over 43,000 patients in six years, serving as a key medical facility for wounded American soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sadr City trains young boys for war, pledging support for Sadr and joining the Mehdi Army.
Mass graves filled with bodies reveal the brutal consequences of ISIS's reign in Sinjar and Raqqa, cities that have suffered under the group's control.
Over 4,500 American troops have died in Iraq, while Iran's influence continues to grow amid a power vacuum following the decline of ISIS.
Iraq prepares for US attacks amid rising tensions with George Bush and Saddam Hussein.
Iraq faces severe water shortages threatening ancient Mesopotamian marshes and livelihoods.
A massive military operation involving 16,000 soldiers aims to deny Al-Qaeda a safe haven in Iraq's Diyala River Valley.
Abbot Gabriel aids Christian refugees in Iraq, including Joseph Yunis, a kidnapping survivor.
In July 2006, Paul McGeough reports on gruesome insurgent videos from Iraq.
Bashir Shikder travels to Iraq in a desperate attempt to rescue his children, Yusuf and Zahra, from the control of Isis in Syria after their mother’s death.
Paul, who dropped out of university, earns income through online drag performances while contemplating emigration from the Philippines.
One contractor for every US service member served in Iraq and Afghanistan, raising questions about the privatization of the military and its costs.
Nearly 3 million people live in Sadr City, a Baghdad slum where mosques cannot hold enough funerals for the dead.
