In Iraq, Sectarian Militias Threaten To Distract From Fight Against ISIS
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with intelligence expert Derek Harvey about what recent instability in Baghdad means for the United States.
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Protesters Pull Back From Baghdad's Green Zone After Rushing Parliament
Over the weekend, protesters broke through the walls surrounding the Green Zone. Rachel Martin talks to James Jeffrey, ex-U.S. ambassador to Iraq, about what the storming of Parliament means.
The Man At The Center Of Iraq's Political Storm
In the years after the 2003 U.S. invasion, the radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr emerged as a powerful anti-government force. Now he's reinvented himself. What role will he play in Iraq's future?
Who's Behind The Demonstrators That Stormed Iraq's Green Zone And Parliament?
The demonstrators are mostly supporters of fiery Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who has had a fraught relationship with the U.S. They're calling for the government to follow through on its promises.
Protesters Storm Iraq Parliament
Shia protesters stormed into the heavily fortified Green Zone Saturday, many of them demanding an end to corruption. The BBC's Ahmed Maher has an update from Baghdad.
Baghdad State Of Emergency Declared After Protesters Storm Green Zone
Supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr occupied the Iraqi parliament on Saturday, escalating a month-long political crisis.
In 'Service,' A Celebrated Photographer Turns His Lens On U.S. Troops
Platon, best known for his portraits of leaders and celebrities, focuses on U.S. troops and their loved ones in his new book, Service. "It's time to celebrate a new set of cultural heroes," he says.
Pentagon: Troops To Be Close To Iraqi Front Lines In Fight Against ISIS
The Pentagon has authorized more than 200 additional troops for duty in Iraq to fight ISIS, specifically focused on retaking Mosul. They will be trainers, attack helicopter crews and artillery crews.
Palmyra's Ancient Arch, Destroyed By ISIS, To Rise Again In London
As cultural heritage advocates grapple with how to fight the destruction of ancient treasures, a full-size replica of the ancient Syrian town's triumphal arch will go on display in London on Tuesday.
Kurds In Iraq Face Economic Woes Amid Refugee Influx, Fight Against ISIS
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Kurdish Regional Government Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani about how the drop in oil prices, the influx of refugees and the fight against ISIS is causing economic devastation for the Kurdish population in Iraq. Kurdish forces were holding the line across a 650-mile front against ISIS, but have not been paid for the last five months.