Iraqis React With Relief To Trump's New Order On Immigration
Iraqis say they are happy to hear they are no longer banned for travel to the U.S. and say their country succeeded in changing President Trump's mind.
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No One Was Prepared To Care For So Many Wounded In Mosul
The number of wounded civilians and fighters is higher than expected in the battle to force ISIS from the Iraqi city. Care is coming from several sources, including U.S. forces.
Civilians Flee As Iraqi Army Battles Remaining ISIS Fighters In Mosul
The battle to force ISIS out of the Iraqi city is displacing thousands. Many describe terrible conditions in the city. "We ate flour mixed with dirty water," says a grandmother. "It made us sick."
A U.S. Commander Works With Iraqi Forces To Fight 'Brutal Enemy' ISIS
As the war against ISIS enters a tough new phase, a visit with Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, the senior American commander in Iraq, shows his coalition troops deeply involved in the fight.
Fight For Mosul Moves Westward And Centers On City's Airport
Inside western Mosul, a resident tells NPR that ISIS has forced residents to knock holes in their houses to create tunnels for the militants to use.
New Report Finds ISIS Territorial Defeats Are Also Hitting The Group's Wallet
The researchers found that ISIS took in approximately 50 percent less income last year than in 2014. That's because its financial fortunes are linked to the amount of territory it controls.
New Trump Adviser H.R. McMaster Faces An Old Challenge — Iraq
McMaster first made his name as a captain in Iraq in 1991. Then, in 2007 he was a key figure in the "surge." Now, 26 years after he first went to Iraq, he'll be seeking a solution in his new post.
Defense Secretary James Mattis: 'We're Not In Iraq To Seize Anybody's Oil'
In an unannounced visit, Defense Secretary James Mattis traveled to Baghdad to meet with Iraqi leaders. He arrived during a fight to retake western Mosul, with allies' faith in the U.S. at a low.
Fight Begins To Wrest Control Of Western Mosul From ISIS
Security forces have begun an operation to retake the western half of the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State. The U.S. and other international troops are there advising and assisting them.
Iraq Opens Offensive On Western Mosul, In New Push To Reclaim ISIS Stronghold
Iraqi forces, which have largely cleared ISIS militants from the eastern half of the city, launched operations Sunday to reclaim the rest of Mosul, where commanders expect an even tougher fight.