Archaeologists discover ancient site of key Iraq battle thanks to old spy photos Iraqis who grew up under the rule of Saddam Hussein were all familiar with the battle in minute detail The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 review — A gorgeous, albeit disjointed campaign is paired with the best multiplayer and zombies modes the franchise has ever had to offer Treyarch took their time with Black Ops 6, and it shows as the franchise offers the best multiplayer and Zombies modes it has ever offered along with a narratively strong campaign that feels slightly disjointed at times, but overall solid. Windows Central · Nov 5, 2024
Kuwait bans release of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ video game Images of Saddam Hussein and Iraq’s old three-star flag could be seen in footage of the game The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Israeli footage showing the last minutes of Hamas leader's life sets off a debate over his legacy The world’s final glimpse of Hamas’ leader was through the lens of a hovering Israeli drone The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024
Hezbollah vows a new phase in the war, as Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Sinwar The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is vowing to launch a new phase of fighting against invading Israeli troops, a day after Israel said its forces in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the chief architect of last year’s murderous attack on Israel that sparked the… The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is 'entering a new phase' Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group said Friday it is entering a new phase in its fight against invading Israeli troops, as the region continued to reckon with Israel’s claim that top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a battle with Israeli forces in Gaza the previous day The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
Middle East crisis: Biden, Starmer and Macron say ‘immediate necessity’ to end Gaza war – as it happened Trio join Olaf Scholz in calling for war to end, while reports say Yahya Sinwar was killed by gunshot to head The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2024
Ayatollah Sayyid al-Milani obituary Other lives: Imam known for his commitment to promoting dialogue between religions The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024
Rupert Murdoch’s real-life succession drama is underway in a Nevada courtroom. What might happen next? A unique court case is getting under way in Nevada this week. At stake is the future of the Murdoch empire. The case, which begins on September 17 local time, is scheduled to run (in secret) for two weeks, and sometime after that the Reno Nevada County Probate Commissioner will… The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024
Iraq dream of 2026 World Cup as Asian qualifying enters a new-look phase Changes to the Asia qualifying process offer increased hope for unfamiliar names to reach 2026 finals The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024
OPINION - Rupa Huq MP: My government must not give the despotic Sheikh Hasina refuge in the UK Mystical Beatle George Harrison sang about how “Bangladesh” was “a mess”. He was proved right again last week. With echoes of the ousting of Saddam Hussein, statues were toppled and effigies of the “father of the nation” burned from capital city Dhaka to Tower Hamlets. His autocratic daughter PM Sheikh… Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2024
Opposition claims to have proof showing electoral win as protesters take down government symbols across Venezuela From tearing down posters of Maduro's presidential campaign to tumbling down statues of Chávez, protesters unloaded their frustration throughout the day Latin Times · Jul 30, 2024
War of words as Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Israel’s war on Gaza Turkey again compares Netanyahu to Hitler; Israel says Erdogan ‘following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein’. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2024
Exiled Iranian dissidents welcome UN's call for investigation into 1980s purge A United Nations expert called this week for an international investigation into a range of "atrocity crimes" committed in Iran in connection with a purge of dissidents in the 1980s. Most of the victims were part of a group now based in France and Albania, in a sometimes uneasy relationship… Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2024
The Conversation · Jul 22, 2024 The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraq’s community 10 years ago − but the roots of the prejudice that fueled it were much deeper On the morning of Aug. 3, 2014, the Islamic State group launched a ruthless and swift campaign in Sinjar, in northwestern Iraq. The target was Yezidis: a monotheistic religious group whose members have long been persecuted.
Top News · Jul 6, 2024 George W. Bush: 43Rd President Of The United States Learn about the life and presidency of George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, marked by triumphs, challenges, and significant events.
The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024 What happens next in Ukraine’s debt negotiations could change the course of the war As Ukraine fights against Russian invasion, it faces a battle on two fronts: military and financial. Global attention understandably focuses on battlefield developments, where Russian troops are pushing towards Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv. But Ukraine is simultaneously experiencing financial struggles.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024 ‘As complicit as Saddam’: people on BA flight held hostage in Kuwait sue UK government Claimants who were onboard BA149 claim airline and Thatcher’s government knew of risk before they landed in 1990
International Business Times · Jul 1, 2024 UK Govt, British Airways Sued Over 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action against the UK government and the airline, a law firm said Monday.
International Business Times · Jun 14, 2024 Iraq Counts Cost Of Stray Bullets Fired In Anger Or Joy At weddings, football matches and other special events, some Iraqi men like to fire salvos of celebratory gunfire into the sky, worrying little about where the bullets might fall.
Top News · May 31, 2024 UN Security Council Votes To End Mission In Iraq UN Security Council votes to end UN mission in Iraq, extending UNAMI mandate until 2025 to support Iraq's stability and security.
TechRadar · May 30, 2024 Call of Duty Black Ops 6 - everything you need to know now it's out Everything you need to know about Black Ops 6 so far, including a look at gameplay, story and the changes to Warzone.
Windows Central · May 28, 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 trailer teases lies throughout history as Xbox Game Pass day one launch is confirmed The live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 teases lies throughout history as Microsoft and Activision confirm the game will launch day one in Xbox Game Pass.
Evening Standard · May 28, 2024 Call of Duty Black Ops 6 trailer revealed: 'If it's the truth you seek, look in the dark' Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is getting its first proper trailer, ahead of a release later this year
Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2024 The Abu Ghraib abuse scandal 20 years on: What redress for victims? Two decades since images of Iraqi men being abused by US soldiers shocked the world, victims still seeking justice.