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Iraq: A war of muddled goals, painful sacrifice
In the beginning, it all looked simple: topple Saddam Hussein, destroy his purported weapons of mass destruction and lay the foundation for a pro-Western government in the heart of the Arab world.Nearly 4,500 American and more than 100,000 Iraqi lives later, the objective now is simply to get out — and leave behind a country where democracy has at least a chance, where Iran does not dominate
In the beginning, it all looked simple: topple Saddam Hussein, destroy his purported weapons of mass destruction and lay the foundation for a pro-Western government in the heart of the Arab world.Nearly 4,500 American and more than 100,000 Iraqi lives later, the objective now is simply to get out — and leave behind a country where democracy has at least a chance, where Iran does not dominate
Loss of plane peels back layer in US-Iran spying
The loss to Iran of the CIA's surveillance drone bristling with advanced spy technology is more than a propaganda coup and intelligence windfall for the Tehran government. The plane's capture has
Disappearance of elephants behind rise of modern man in Middle East
The disappearance of elephants 400,000 years ago led to the appearance of modern humans in the Middle East, according to researchers.
The disappearance of elephants 400,000 years ago led to the appearance of modern humans in the Middle East, according to researchers.
UN invites runners for Gaza marathon
International runners, from top athletes to weekend warriors, are being invited to enter next year's marathon in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations-created race that made its debut this year.
International runners, from top athletes to weekend warriors, are being invited to enter next year's marathon in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations-created race that made its debut this year.
Green schools in Gaza for Palestine refugees
The United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees said on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with a renowned architect to build 20 environmentally-friendly schools in the Gaza Strip.
The United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees said on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with a renowned architect to build 20 environmentally-friendly schools in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian children send message of peace
Hundreds of children from United Nations-run schools in the Jericho area of the occupied Palestinian territory on Friday created a massive aerial image jointly with the renowned artist John Quigley to send out a peace message to the world.
Hundreds of children from United Nations-run schools in the Jericho area of the occupied Palestinian territory on Friday created a massive aerial image jointly with the renowned artist John Quigley to send out a peace message to the world.
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