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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.

In Iraq, the battle against ISIS rages — in Syria there is little resistance

Conflict

In the Syrian city of Raqqa, residents have come to accept life under ISIS. In Iraq, the battle is raging to wrest Tikrit from ISIS control.

People with portraits of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki rally in support of him in Baghdad on August 11, 2014.

The fight against ISIS takes a back seat to squabbles in Baghdad

Conflict
Yasser Faisal al-Jumaili during the battle of Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004.

A journalist killed in Syria is remembered for his keen eye

Conflict & Justice

Bomb Attacks in Baghdad as Iraq on High Alert Over Syria

Global Politics

As Iraqi political crisis deepens, Kurds see role as kingmaker

Iraq Ten Years Later: Violence and Instability Still the Norm

Global Politics

It’s been 10 years since American troops entered Iraq and helped topple Saddam Hussein. Marco Werman speaks with veteran Middle East reporter Jane Arraf on what life is like for Iraqis a decade since the US-led invasion.

Iraq’s President Talabani Suffers Stroke

Global Politics

Iraq’s President Jalal Talabani is recovering from a stroke. The 79-year-old former Kurdish warlord was taken ill on Tuesday. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Baghdad based reporter, Jane Arraf.

Iraq: Al-Qaeda Declares New Offensive as Sectarian Violence Kills More than 100

Conflict & Justice

A staggering wave of coordinated bombings and attacks swept across 15 Iraqi cities on Monday killing more than 100 people.

The World

Arab League Backs Down on Stance Against Syrian Leader Assad

Global Politics

The leaders of the Arab world are meeting in Baghdad – or at least some of them are. Only ten out of 22 have turned up. For those in attendance, the main subject of today’s Arab League summit is Iraq’s neighbor, Syria.

More Violence in Iraq

Global Politics

There was more violence in Baghdad on Friday, as a suicide bomber detonated a car filled with explosives near a funeral procession in a Shia area.