Iraqi Forces Ready For Effort To Retake Western Mosul
The Islamic State still controls the western side of Mosul in Iraq. Now Iraqi forces backed by U.S. air power are preparing to retake that part of the city.
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Schools Begin To Open After ISIS Is Ousted From Mosul
The sounds of kids in regular schools can be heard again in the eastern side of the Iraqi city of Mosul. ISIS was forced out the area Iraqi forces a couple months ago.
Baghdad Bombing Kills At Least 45 People
It happened on a street filled with car dealerships and garages in the southern part of Iraq's capital city. Islamic State militants claimed responsibility in a statement released on social media.
White House Narrows List Of National Security Adviser Candidates To Replace Flynn
A senior administration official says the White House has already interviewed former CENTCOM deputy director Robert Harward about the vacancy, speaking to him last week and again on Monday.
Fight Against ISIS In Western Mosul To Begin After A Pause In Fighting
In Iraq, the eastern side of Mosul was retaken from ISIS last month. Iraq's security forces and their allies have paused before beginning the next stage of the offensive.
There's A Long, Ignominous Trail Of Bans, Registries And Forced Relocation
The travel ban imposed by the president a week ago on people from seven Muslim-majority countries is only the latest executive order through the years grounded in race, ethnicity or country of origin.
Where Does Your Member Of Congress Stand On Trump's Immigration Order?
NPR and dozens of member stations searched for public statements by all 536 members of Congress. Use our interactive tracker to see what your lawmakers have — or have not — said about the order.
Trump's Immigration Order Creates Political Tension With Iraq
President Trump's immigration order has caused political problems for one of the country's key allies in the battle against ISIS: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
Iraqi Wife In Detroit: U.S. Immigration Treated My Husband Like A Criminal
An Iraqi family that emigrated to Michigan expected to be reunited. But then the father was detained in Philadelphia after a travel ban for people from seven, primarily Muslim countries, was ordered.
Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue At Airports
NPR's Kirk Siegler reports from Los Angeles International Airport where protesters have gathered to speak out against President Trump's immigration suspension.