Power Shift in Syria Upends an Archipelago for ISIS Prisoners
America’s Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.
Iraq
Canadians accused of joining ISIS moved out of Syria to prisons in Iraq
At least five Canadians may be among those now before Iraq’s judiciary.
U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria
The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.
Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo
U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.
Paris Court Deals Family Blow in Battle for Rent From the French Embassy in Iraq
The court said it was not the right authority to handle the lawsuit for unpaid rent, and the case should be heard in Iraq, where the family’s ancestors had fled persecution.
Ex-British army chief calls on ministers to back MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans
Nick Carter says easing controls on MDMA will allow drug to be used as alternative treatment for those with PTSDA former head of the British military is calling for the government to ease restrictions on the party drug MDMA so that it can be tested mor…
Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats
Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, was nominated to lead Iraq once again, but President Trump said he would cut U.S. support if that went ahead.
Iraq’s former prime minister denounces ‘blatant American interference’ in election
Nouri al-Maliki responded to Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw US support for Iraq if he was returned to powerUS politics live – latest updatesIraq’s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki has angrily denounced “blatant American interference” in the cou…
Trump uncorks new threat to old foe: ‘Very bad choice!’
President Donald Trump dropped a new threat to an old international foe on Tuesday. Trump was slated to speak in Iowa and was arriving in Des Moines where he was expected to speak about the economy amid Republican concerns over upcoming midterm losses…
Trump uncorks new threat to old foe: ‘Very bad choice!’
President Donald Trump dropped a new threat to an old international foe on Tuesday. Trump was slated to speak in Iowa and was arriving in Des Moines where he was expected to speak about the economy amid Republican concerns over upcoming midterm losses…