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Suicide attack near Iraq's oil-rich Basra kills at least 8

A suicide bombing near the oil-rich city of Basra killed at least eight people as ISIS took the fight against Iraqi forces deep into the country's south, a military commander said Saturday. Five civilians and three troops were killed when the bomber blew up his explosives-laden car Friday at...

Iraq president says scale of Mosul destruction 'horrendous'

Iraq's president said the scale of destruction in Mosul is "horrendous" and that his country will need help from investors and international donors to rebuild its second-largest city. Iraqi troops backed by a U.S.-led coalition have been advancing in Mosul since the fall, pushing back ISIS...

US to announce $110 billion Saudi arms sale as Trump visits

The Trump administration plans to announce $110 billion in advanced military equipment sales and training to Saudi Arabia this weekend as President Donald Trump visits the country, officials said Friday. U.S. officials familiar with the package said it would include Abrams tanks, combat...