Girl Rescued After Being Kidnapped at 8, Sold in ISIS Slave Markets
Rosita Haji Baju, now 16, had been terrified that if she revealed her past, she would suffer further abuse and instead sought help on social media
WikiLeaks Julian Assange Unlikely to Fly to U.S. Soil Anytime Soon
"It is only the beginning of a new legal battle. We will appeal through the legal system," WikiLeaks said in a statement.
What Did Julian Assange Do? WikiLeaks Founder Faces 17 Espionage Charges
Assange has 14 days to appeal his extradition after it was approved by the U.K. home secretary on Friday.
Iraqi Gay Community at Risk Over Monkeypox Stigma Stoked by Leaders
Monkeypox has been labelled a "gay disease" in countries from the U.S. to Iraq, triggering fears of more stigma for LGBTQ+ people.
Archaeologists Investigate 3,400-Year-Old City Emerging From Tigris River
Their fast reaction allowed them to discover over 100 ancient clay tablets.
British Geologist to Be Tried in Iraqi Court Over Broken Shards of Pottery
Jim Fitton was arrested in the Baghdad airport over smuggling allegations during his first visit to the country in March for a geology and archaeology tour.
George Bush's Iraq-Ukraine Gaffe Sparks 'War Criminal' Debate
The former president accidentally referred to the "unjustified" invasion of Iraq while criticizing Russian and Vladimir Putin.
George W. Bush Confuses Ukraine With Iraq, Calls it 'Unjustified' Invasion
"The decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq," Bush said at his own presidential library.
Matt Gaetz Wants Congress to Decide if U.S. Should Go to War With Russia
While speaking on the House floor, the representative from Florida warned of a "dangerous bipartisan consensus that is walking us into war with Russia."
Amid Unrest in Israel, Iraq's Iran Allies Tout Missiles That Can Hit Foe
The spokesperson for Iraq's Hezbollah Al-Nujaba Movement told Newsweek that the group "has strong relations and high coordination with the Lebanese resistance and the Palestinian resistance movements."
Swedish Telecom Giant Ericsson Should Compensate ISIS Victims
The multinational company should fund nonprofit organizations helping victims of ISIS brutality.
Top Iran, Iraq Diplomats to Meet After Back-to-Back Attacks on U.S. Troops
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein discussed "ways to strengthen bilateral relations" with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Former UN Weapons Inspector Calls Joe Biden 'War Criminal' Over Ukraine
Twitter said Scott Ritter's account had been "violating our rules of abuse and harassment".
Watch: Madeleine Albright Saying Iran Children Deaths 'Worth It' Resurfaces
A clip from a 1996 interview shows an anguished Albright answer a question about the deaths of Iraqi children.
I See Myself in Ukrainian Refugees. Why Doesn't the Media?
Media framing can influence public thinking on which refugees we should welcome and which ones we do not.
How Putin's Bid to Copy Bush's Iraq War Playbook Ends in 'Shock and Awful'
"The only shock and awe in Ukraine," a former Pentagon official told Newsweek, "is that of the Russian generals who were stopped cold."
U.S. Looks Into Iraq Attack After Iran Says Israel Killed Colonels in Syria
A Pentagon spokesperson told Newsweek that the Defense Department was "looking into the reported attack near Erbil."
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Torturing Employee at Iraq Construction Site
Ross Roggio was arrested for allegedly choking an individual with a belt and threatening to cut off their finger in Iraq.
Iraq's 'Promiscuous' Women—2 Years Since the Pink and Purple Protests
If Iraq is going to succeed as a state, it will need all its men and its women to confront its many challenges.
Are Americans Finally Tiring of War?
Two decades and two lost wars later, has America's enthusiasm for war waned?
At Least 11 Iraqi Soldiers Killed in IS Attack While They Were Sleeping
"We affirm that the blood of the heroic martyrs will not be in vain and that the response by our heroic army units will be very harsh," the Iraqi military said.
Biden Killed Less Civilians in First Year Than Any U.S. Leader This Century
But Airwars' Emily Tripp also said, compared to prior years, activists "haven't had that level of communication" and "haven't seen that level of interest" from the Pentagon to look into claims.
Biden Seeks to End 'Forever Wars,' But Still Has 30,000+ Troops in Mideast
Crisis Group's Brian Finucane told Newsweek he "would give the Biden administration a grade of 'incomplete' on winding down the U.S war on terror."
Is Biden Meeting His Pledge to End Forever Wars?
Policymakers in Washington insist the U.S. is turning the page from the post-9/11 era. The Biden administration has started the process in its first year.
Mass Funeral Held 35 Years Later for 'Anonymous Martyrs', Iran-Iraq War
The remains of 250 people recovered from a 1980s battlefield in Iran have not been identified. Their tombstones will read "anonymous martyr."
Bases in Iraq, Syria Housing U.S. Troops Attacked; No Casualties Reported
The Ain al-Asad base was hit by five rockets Wednesday, with three more landing outside the perimeter and officials said no casualties had been reported.
A Bad Start to the New Year for U.S. Troops in Iraq
As far as the United States military is concerned, the men and women in uniform have done their job. It's time to acknowledge success and bring them home.
After Our Afghanistan Withdrawal, It's Time to Admit We Have a PTSD Problem
In America, we have a severe problem with untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—and it doesn't just affect veterans.
Biden Awards Medal of Honor to 3 Soldiers, 2 of Which Died in Middle East
The late Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe was the first Black service member to be presented with the Medal of Honor for military actions since Vietnam.
Iraq, U.S. Transition From Combat Mission to Coalition Assistance
"Many brave men and women gave their lives to ensure Daesh never returns....Daesh "is down, but not out," coalition commander Major General John Brennan said.