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Schwarzkopf Legacy in Middle East is Mixed
General Norman Schwarzkopf, who died yesterday at age 78, is remembered in the US as the man who led allied forces to victory in the Gulf War of 1991. Americans largely see the war as liberating Kuwait from Saddam Hussein. But the view from the Middle East is a bit more complex.
Iraq’s President Talabani Suffers Stroke
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
A staggering wave of coordinated bombings and attacks swept across 15 Iraqi cities on Monday killing more than 100 people. Although there was no immediate claim of responsibility, the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq announced this weekend that the group was launching a new offensive. Correspondent Jane Arraf talks with host Aaron Schachter about al-Qaeda’s staying-power in Iraq.
Arab League Backs Down on Stance Against Syrian Leader Assad
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.
As Iraqi Political Crisis Deepens, Kurds See Role as Kingmaker
Reporter Jane Arraf calls the current mayhem in Baghdad, “the biggest political crisis since Saddam Hussein was toppled.”
More Violence in Iraq
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.
Marine Frank Wuterich Pleads Guilty in Haditha Case
The final US Marine to face charges over the killing of unarmed Iraqi civilians in Haditha in 2005 has pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty.
Iraqi Leader Visits Washington Amid US Troop Drawdown
Nouri al-Maliki meets with President Barack Obama for talks on a new relationship as American troops prepare to complete their withdrawal.
Baghdad Reunion for US Soldier and Girl he Saved
US Army Cap. Tom Hickey reunites with a and a young Iraqi girl his platoon helped save in 2007.
Sweltering Heat in Baghdad
It’s over 120 degrees Fahrenheit and power shortages mean no air conditioning most of the time.
Baghdad Cafe
While many Iraqis hate American troops, they love American music and movies.
Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Contractors in Iraq
A UN group suggests that Iraqi officials put tighter restrictions on contractors.
5 US Soldiers killed in Iraq
US fatalities in Iraq have been rare since the end of combat operations there
Iraqi kathab protest song targets ‘liars’
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Iraqis are angry at their government and they have been taking to the streets, chanting about it. Reporter Jane Arraf reports from Baghdad. Download MP3
Iraqi forces crack down on protests
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Jane Arraf about the violent crackdown on protests, as well as media coverage, there. Dozens of small scale demonstrations have been popping up in Iraq during the past few weeks in response to the turmoil in North Africa. Iraqi security forces have detained and beaten journalists and activists and attacked TV and radio stations. Download MP3
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