World Jul 13 Watch 5:03 News Wrap: Iraqi forces begin large-scale assault on Islamic State In our news wrap Monday, Iraqi troops and Shiite militiamen began an operation against the Islamic State militant group, targeting Anbar province. The launch came as IS claimed responsibility for a series of car bombs and suicide attacks in Baghdad. By PBS News Hour
World Mar 12 Watch 3:30 Tikrit is ‘huge test’ for Iraq’s fight against Islamic State Heavy fighting continued in the Iraqi city of Tikrit, as Iraqi forces and militias moved in on the Islamic State group. Meanwhile, 25 Iraqi soldiers were killed in a friendly fire incident involving an aircraft from the U.S.-led coalition against… By PBS News Hour
World Jun 23 Watch Kerry urges Iraq’s embattled premier to use more inclusive government to oppose ISIL Secretary of State John Kerry delivered a stern warning during a visit with the Shiite-led Iraqi government, urging immediate and united action to stand against ISIL. Meanwhile government forces lost control of the entire frontier with Syria and Jordan and… By PBS News Hour
World Jun 19 Watch Obama to send military advisors to Iraq while urging political leaders to prevent their country’s collapse By PBS News Hour
Jan 03 Watch Is latest sectarian fighting in Iraq a strategic misstep for al-Qaida? Is latest sectarian fighting in Iraq a strategic misstep for al-Qaida?… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch News Wrap: House Passes Farm Bill Without Food Stamps Funding In other news Thursday, House representatives voted 216-208 to pass a farm bill that excludes a measure for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as food stamps. Also, at least 31 people were killed in a series of attacks… Continue watching
Sep 01 U.S. Turns Over Once Violent Anbar Province to Iraqis By PBS News Hour The U.S. military handed over control of the once-volatile Anbar province to Iraqi forces Monday, marking a milestone in U.S. plans to send troops home. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch U.S. Service Member, Iraqi Deaths Decrease in October Last month saw one of the lowest death rates of American soldiers in Iraq and a decline in those wounded as well. The number of Iraqis killed also fell compared to previous months. A reporter and a casualty researcher take… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch Petraeus, Crocker Discuss Iraq Assessment Army Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker discuss their Iraq war report, as Democratic leaders call for a speedy troop withdrawal and President Bush prepares to make a prime-time speech Thursday. Continue watching