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Before the U.S. rolled into Baghdad 20 years ago, Iraqis warned us what would happen

When the U.S. invasion of Iraq began, NPR's Mideast editor Larry Kaplow was a reporter in Baghdad. Looking back now, he writes that the signs and warnings of the chaos to come were all too clear then.

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1 day ago

I Supported the Invasion of Iraq

But a just cause doesn’t make for a just war.

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2 days ago

Iraq war trauma still fresh, but 20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, for many there's at least hope

Western forces quickly toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, but the invasion sparked a devastating civil war and gave rise to ISIS, so optimism has been hard to come by.

cbsnews.com
2 days ago

The Iraq War 20 years later: Delta Force operators recall hunting Saddam Hussein

Two decades after the Iraq War, Delta Force operators Chris VanSant and Craig Palmer reflect on their time hunting Saddam Hussein, fighting terrorists and life after combat.

foxnews.com
2 days ago

How the United States broke Iraq, 20 years after invasion

The war, driven by the hubris of the Bush administration and a cheerleading Washington establishment, is now widely seen as a generational American mistake.

washingtonpost.com
2 days ago

Why did the US and allies invade Iraq, 20 years ago?

The US and three allies invaded Iraq 20 years ago, but most countries were against the war.

bbc.co.uk
3 days ago

Baghdad on the 20th anniversary of "shock and awe"

The U.S. aerial bombardment of Iraq began on March 19, 2003, a campaign that then-President George W. Bush described as "shock and awe." The takedown of Saddam Hussein's regime triggered a savage insurgency and brutal sectarian conflict, and led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and nearly 4,500 U.S. military personnel.

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3 days ago

3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq

Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed.

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Saddam Hussein's yachts were once signs of luxury. Now, one is a wrecked picnic spot for fishermen and the other was almost turned into a hotel.

Photos show the grand interiors of the dictator's old vessels. Now the wreckage of one yacht clogs up a river in Iraq.

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Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq

It’s been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began March 20, 2003

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20 years after U.S. invasion, young Iraqis see signs of hope

Today’s Iraq is a world away from the terror that followed the U.S. invasion to depose Saddam Hussein 20 years ago this week

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20 years after U.S. invasion, young Iraqis see signs of hope

Iraq 's capital today is throbbing with life and a sense of renewal, its residents enjoying a rare, peaceful interlude in a painful modern history. President George W. Bush called the U.S.-led invasion on March 20, 2003, a mission to free the Iraqi people and root out weapons of mass destruction. Saddam Hussein's government was toppled in 26 days.

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Senate takes first step in repealing Iraq War authorizations

The Senate has taken a first step toward repealing two measures that give open-ended approval for military action in Iraq.

Senate to hold key vote on repealing Iraq war authorizations

The White House said President Biden supports the bill, which would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force.

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U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years later — "Intelligence Matters"

Former Acting CIA Director Michael Morell on CIA Iraq assessment: "We were wrong on the chemical weapons judgment, we were wrong on the biological weapons judgment, and we were wrong on the nuclear weapons judgment."

cbsnews.com

In Iraq, Saddam's ageing superyachts attest to legacy of excess, war

Frozen in time for 20 years, two superyachts lie at the confluence of Iraq's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, bearing witness to the false glories of former dictator Saddam Hussein.The interior of the vessel is like a time capsule, bearing all the gilded trimmings typical of the late strongman's vast collection of properties.

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The Iraq War Reconsidered

The U.S.-led invasion was a grave and costly error. But 20 years on, another assessment is possible.

theatlantic.com

Book review of Confronting Saddam Hussein: George W. Bush and the Invasion of Iraq by Melvyn Leffler

In “Confronting Saddam Hussein,” historian Melvyn Leffler closely examines the factors that led to Bush’s decision to go to war.

washingtonpost.com

Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid says he wants the world to know that his country now is at peace, nearly 20 years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning

Nearly 20 years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein by U.S.-led forces, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid wants the world to know his country now is at peace, democratic and intent on rebuilding economic life while maintaining a government that serves the whole country and the region. Rashid told The Associated Press on Sunday that after overcoming the hardships of the past two decades, Iraq is ready to focus on improving everyday life for its people. “Peace and security is all over the country, and I would be very glad if you will report that and emphasize on that, instead of giving a picture of Iraq ... still (as) a war zone, which a lot of media still do,” Rashid said.

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20 years later, Senate eyes repeal of Iraq war authorization

The Senate will vote this month to repeal two decades-old measures that approved American military action in Iraq.

Iraq reopens Baghdad's Green Zone to ease traffic jams

Iraqi authorities have reopened Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone in an attempt to ease traffic jams in the capital

washingtonpost.com

Can Europe’s Energy Bridge to Russia Ever Be Rebuilt?

The realities of geography and markets can trump even the most determined policymakers.

washingtonpost.com

Turkish strikes on US Kurd allies resonate in Ukraine war

The Biden administration is toughening its language toward NATO ally Turkey.

Crypto’s Future Could Look Like Iraq’s Past

Money, digital or fiat, depends on faith in the institutions that back it.

washingtonpost.com

Watches, daggers and cricket ice cream: Asian summit treats

A custom wristwatch from Cambodian leader Hun Sen at the ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, a foot-long dagger at the G-20 meetings in Bali, and cricket ice cream and Thai noodles with worm sauce at the APEC talks in Bangkok.

EXPLAINER: Who is leading the crackdown on Iran's protests?

They show up at the first signs of protest in Iran — men in black, riding motorcycles, often wielding guns or batons.

Analysis: Russia's war in Ukraine reaches a critical moment

There are moments in history that appear as critical to the world as they are terrifying.

The Wrong Way to Rig an Election

Why would Putin’s regime choose to release such obviously farcical tallies?

theatlantic.com

CIA museum to add new spy exhibits in Virginia

The Central Intelligence Agency museum in Virginia will add new spy exhibits such as newly declassified artifacts from the CIA’s most storied operations.

foxnews.com

EXPLAINER: What spurred the bloody armed clashes in Baghdad?

Iraq witnessed bloody street violence for nearly 24 hours spurred by loyalists of a powerful Shiite cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, that was the culmination of a 10-month power struggle.

David Kay, weapons inspector who helped disprove Iraqi WMDs, dies at 82

He concluded that no weapons of mass destruction existed in Iraq and that the CIA and other intelligence agencies had badly misjudged.

washingtonpost.com

Biden begins summer vacation with family in South Carolina

President Joe Biden has arrived in South Carolina to begin what's expected to be at least a seven-day vacation with members of his family.

Longtime AP correspondent, editor Marcus Eliason dies at 75

Marcus Eliason, a journalist whose insightful reporting, sparkling prose and skillful editing graced Associated Press news wires for almost a half-century, has died.

Hundreds of thousands gather for mass prayer in Baghdad

Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have held a mass prayer called for by an influential Shiite cleric in Baghdad, a highly symbolic move amid an unprecedented political crisis roiling Iraq.

In Baghdad's Sadr City, cleric's support underpins protests

Residents of the impoverished Baghdad suburb of Sadr City say they support an influential Shiite cleric who called on thousands of his followers to storm Iraq's parliament.

Taliban under scrutiny as US kills al-Qaida leader in Kabul

The U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri is intensifying global scrutiny of Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers.

Iraqi cleric shows power as thousands attend mass prayer

Tens of thousands of Iraqis are attending a mass prayer in Baghdad called for by an influential Shiite cleric.

Conservative contenders who could succeed Boris Johnson

The contest to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has begun after he announced he is resigning as Conservative Party leader.

Ex-US Vice President Mike Pence denounces Tehran 'brutality'

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has denounced the Iranian regime for its “brutality” and is urging the Biden administration not to renew a nuclear deal with Tehran

washingtonpost.com

No nukes? Ukraine-Russian war will shape world's arsenals

Nuclear Russia's pillaging of non-nuclear Ukraine is rattling what's already a destabilizing moment in nuclear nonproliferation efforts.

Biden juggles principles, pragmatism in stance on autocrats

When Joe Biden was running for president, he wasn't shy about calling out dictators and authoritarian leaders.

No way out as Iraq's dangerous post-election impasse deepens

Iraq still doesn’t have a government, eight months since national elections took place, and there seems no clear way out of the dangerous deadlock.

Which Conservatives could succeed UK's Johnson if he falls?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to narrowly win a no-confidence vote from his own Conservative Party, but the result dealt a heavy blow to his authority.

Rainbow Flap: Biden Pride tweet draws objection from Kuwait

A U.S. Embassy tweet of a rainbow-flag-festooned message by President Joe Biden in support of Pride Month has drawn a diplomatic protest from Kuwait.

Blowback as Bush gaffes Iraq war, not Ukraine, 'unjustified'

Former President George W.

Secret intelligence has unusually public role in Ukraine war

Secret intelligence is playing an unusually public role in the war in Ukraine.

Albright acted as model, mentor for generations of women

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s death from cancer this week sparked American women to reflect on the 84-year-old diplomat’s sweeping influence on their lives, 25 years after Bill Clinton made her the United States’ representative to the world.

Memories of Albright: A legacy of bluntness and conviction

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is being remembered as a woman of conviction and determination who liked to say she told things like they were and not the way she might like them to be.

Albright fled the Nazis, climbed to the summit of diplomacy

Madeleine Albright fled the Nazis as a child and climbed to the summit of diplomacy and foreign policy in the United States.

US official: Russia seeking military aid from China

A U.S. official says Russia has asked China for military equipment to use in its invasion of Ukraine.

US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine war

President Joe Biden’s national security adviser has warned a top Chinese official about China’s support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion — even as the Kremlin denies anew that it has requested Chinese military equipment.

China amplifies unsupported Russian claim of Ukraine biolabs

As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, it is getting a helping hand from China in spreading inflammatory and unsubstantiated claims that the U.S. is financing biological weapons labs in Ukraine.

Ukraine war highlights internal divides in Mideast nations

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought up deep divisions in the Middle East, where Moscow has made itself a key player.

UN ends Iraq's requirement to pay victims of Kuwait invasion

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to end Iraq’s requirement to compensate victims of its 1990 invasion of Kuwait, with Baghdad having paid out $52.4 billion to 1.5 million claimants.

Russians scoff at Western fears of Ukraine invasion

While the U.S. warns that Russia could invade Ukraine any day, the drumbeat of war is all but unheard in Moscow, where pundits and ordinary people alike don’t expect President Vladimir Putin to launch an attack on the ex-Soviet neighbor.

Looking for evidence? Trust us, Biden administration says

President Joe Biden's administration has refused to share evidence for national security claims in recent days, and officials have even accused reporters of buying into foreign propaganda.

IS leader stayed hidden as he rebuilt his group from defeat

The leader of the Islamic State group killed in a U.S. raid overnight in northwest Syria was largely a mystery, with almost no known photos, never appearing in public or in the group’s videos.

Iconic musician seeks to rebuild Iraq through music

War kept him away from his beloved homeland for decades.

Iran holds mass funeral for '80s war dead amid nuclear talks

Thousands of mourners have poured into the streets of Iranian cities for the mass funeral of 250 victims of the Iran-Iraq war — remains recently recovered in a testament to the brutal conflict’s scale and enduring legacy after 35 years.

Jerusalem Post hacked on Iran general's killing anniversary

Hackers have targeted the website of an Israeli newspaper

washingtonpost.com

Series of attacks highlights reach of Iran-allied militias

Yemen’s Houthi rebels seized a ship in the Red Sea, armed drones targeted Baghdad’s international airport, and hackers hit a major Israeli newspaper.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

Richardson adds to diplomatic wins with journalist's release

Bill Richardson’s success in helping secure the release of journalist Danny Fenster from a Myanmar prison is the latest demonstration of the former New Mexico governor’s knack for flying into some the most closed societies on earth and persuading those in charge to do Washington a favor.

Kuwaiti emir transfers some duties to crown prince

Kuwait has temporarily handed its crown prince some of the ruling emir’s constitutional duties.

Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5

A memorial service for Colin L.

Colin Powell: A trailblazing legacy, blotted by Iraq war

A child of working-class Jamaican immigrants in the Bronx, Colin Powell rose from neighborhood store clerk to warehouse floor-mopper to the highest echelons of the U.S. government.

'He lied': Iraqis still blame Powell for role in Iraq war

For many Iraqis, the name Colin Powell conjures up one image: the man who as U.S. secretary of State went before the U.N. Security Council in 2003 to make the case for war against their country.

Mark Zuckerberg donated $419M in 2020

In 2010 the Supreme Court ruled that monetary donations to politicians are covered by the first amendment. In the 2020 election it was a single person donating hundreds of millions of dollars to gain power: Mark Zuckerberg.

news.yahoo.com

Partial results show pro-Iran groups losing Iraq election

Preliminary results in Iraq's elections show an alliance of pro-Iran candidates emerging as the biggest loser in the country's national elections.

Iraq's parliamentary vote marred by boycott, voter apathy

Iraqis have voted in parliamentary elections held months ahead of schedule as a concession to a youth-led uprising against corruption and mismanagement.

Army General Raymond T. Odierno, who commanded in Iraq, dies of cancer at age 67

The family of Raymond T.

EXPLAINER: Why do Iraq's elections matter to the world?

Iraq’s elections on Sunday come with enormous challenges: Iraq’s economy has been battered by years of conflict, endemic corruption and more recently, the coronavirus pandemic.

Iraqi security forces, displaced vote ahead of elections

Iraqi security forces are casting ballots, two days before the rest of the nation votes in parliamentary elections.

Death and suffering in Iraq a painful legacy of 9/11 attacks

Not long after 9/11, the Bush administration shifted its attention to Iraq, saying it was part of an “axis of evil” that pursued anti-American policies.

Andy Card recalls one of the first calls President Bush made from Air Force One after 9/11 attacks

Andy Card, who served as chief of staff to President George W. Bush, recalls a lesser-known phone call made by the president on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

cnbc.com

Young Sikhs still struggle with post-Sept. 11 discrimination

Young Sikh Americans still struggle with discrimination a generation after Sept. 11 unleashed bias against them and their older relatives, ranging from school bullying to racial profiling to hate crimes.

One of Iraq's most influential Shiite clerics dies at 85

Mohammed Saeed al-Hakim, one of Iraq’s most senior and influential Muslim Shiite clerics, has died, members of his family said

washingtonpost.com

One of Iraq's most influential Shiite clerics dies at 85

Mohammed Saeed al-Hakim, one of Iraq’s most senior and influential Muslim Shiite clerics, has died, members of his family said.

US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year

The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders.

bbc.co.uk

How special-ops units used 'old-school commando stuff' behind enemy lines to keep Saddam's forces distracted

In just a few days of fighting, the Green Berets of Task Force Viking earned seven Silver Stars and 52 Bronze Stars for Valor.

news.yahoo.com

Death by Dollars

The Gantt ReportBy Lucius GanttNot so long ago, rapper T.I. had a song entitled About the Money. If you listen to it youll understand what The Gantt Report opined about years before the rap record was released. But King was assassinated after he began to preach about America giving its Black residents a bad check marked insufficient funds! He was called the King of Kings by many Presidents of African nations for his assistance to African countries in war and peace. Safe or unsafe, Ill continue to write the truth whether the modern day money changers, beast banks and corporate crooks like it or not.

thewestsidegazette.com

Trump shifts focus from Clinton's emails by praising Saddam Hussein

CBS News' Major Garrett reports on Donald Trump's response to the FBI's decision over the Clinton email case - and his decision to change the subject.

cbsnews.com

U.K. inquiry blasts Blair for following Bush into Iraq War

Long-awaited report from independent inquiry says Tony Blair "chose to join the invasion of Iraq before the peaceful options had been exhausted" based on a deeply flawed presentation of the evidence available on Saddam Hussein's weapons stockpiles. CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips reports from London.

cbsnews.com

Trump unleashes on Clinton over FBI decision, praises Saddam Hussein

Republicans are expected to unveil Wednesday the full slate of speakers for the party's national convention, now less than two weeks away. Donald Trump spoke to a rally of nearly 3,000 people Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. He bashed Hillary Clinton's judgment and accused her of an "Enron-style purge" of her email. Major Garrett reports.

cbsnews.com

U.S. commandos capture ISIS chemical weapons expert

CBS News has learned the U.S. may have dealt ISIS' chemical weapons program a serious blow in a raid last month, capturing an Iraqi who once worked for Saddam Hussein's regime. Investigators in London are also looking into a potential trove of intelligence about ISIS. CBS News' partners at Sky News received the names, addresses and phone numbers of more than 20,000 suspected ISIS fighters from at least 51 countries, including the U.S. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.

cbsnews.com

ISIS digs in as fight for Saddam Hussein's hometown Tikrit escalates

ISIS digs in as fight for Saddam Hussein's hometown Tikrit escalates ISIS is pushing back against Iraqi forces who are trying to recapture the city of Tikrit. The militants are littering routes into the hometown of Saddam Hussein with mines and bombs. Holly Williams reports from Erbil, Iraq.

cbsnews.com

Battle for Tikrit: Fierce fight for Saddam Hussein's hometown

Battle for Tikrit: Fierce fight for Saddam Hussein's hometown Iraqi army troops are battling Sunni Muslim forces in Tikrit, the biggest counter-attack since the ISIS army and its allies went on the offensive. Charlie D'Agata reports from Baghdad.

cbsnews.com

Answers From The Grave

Answers From The Grave Scott Pelley reports on mass graves in Iraq, where forensic experts work to identify the remains of some 300,000 Iraqis who disappeared during the regime of Saddam Hussein.

cbsnews.com

Another Saddam?

Another Saddam? In this 1991 60 Minutes report, Morley Safer reports on Syrian President Hafez al-Assad's potential to become another ruthless dictator like Saddam Hussein.

cbsnews.com
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