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Jane Arraf

Militant Islamist fighters hold the flag of Islamic State (IS) while taking part in a military parade along the streets of northern Raqqa province in this June 30, 2014 file photo.
Conflict
In Iraq, the battle against ISIS rages — in Syria there is little resistance
People with portraits of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki rally in support of him in Baghdad on August 11, 2014.
Conflict
The fight against ISIS takes a back seat to squabbles in Baghdad
Yasser Faisal al-Jumaili during the battle of Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004.
Conflict & Justice
A journalist killed in Syria is remembered for his keen eye
Global Politics
Bomb Attacks in Baghdad as Iraq on High Alert Over Syria
As Iraqi political crisis deepens, Kurds see role as kingmaker
Global Politics
Iraq Ten Years Later: Violence and Instability Still the Norm
Global Politics
Iraq’s President Talabani Suffers Stroke
Conflict & Justice
Iraq: Al-Qaeda Declares New Offensive as Sectarian Violence Kills More than 100
Global Politics
Arab League Backs Down on Stance Against Syrian Leader Assad
Global Politics
More Violence in Iraq
Conflict & Justice
Marine Frank Wuterich Pleads Guilty in Haditha Case
Arts, Culture & Media
Iraqi Leader Visits Washington Amid US Troop Drawdown
Lifestyle & Belief
Baghdad Reunion for US Soldier and Girl he Saved
Global Politics
Sweltering Heat in Baghdad
Global Politics
Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Contractors in Iraq
Global Politics
5 US Soldiers killed in Iraq
Lifestyle & Belief
Targeting Iraq’s Christians
Arts, Culture & Media
Iraq’s national museum reopens
Conflict & Justice
Iraq getting its citizens out of Egypt