Iraqi Shia political leader Muqtada al-Sadr blamed the coronavirus crisis on the legalization of same-sex marriage. Tweeted al-Sadr: "One of the most serious things that caused this epidemic to … [Read more...] about Iraqi Shia Leader Blames Coronavirus on Gay Marriage
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Trump Vows Fresh Sanctions Against Iran, Says U.S. ‘Ready to Embrace Peace’ — WATCH
In an address to the nation after Iran launched more than 12 ballistic missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq on Tuesday night, an attack seen as retribution for the U.S. strike on military commander … [Read more...] about Trump Vows Fresh Sanctions Against Iran, Says U.S. ‘Ready to Embrace Peace’ — WATCH
Trump Tweets ‘All is Well’ After Iran Launches Missile Attack at U.S. Bases
Donald Trump tweeted "all is well!" on Tuesday night, shortly after Iran launched more than 12 ballistic missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq, an attack seen as retribution for the U.S. strike on … [Read more...] about Trump Tweets ‘All is Well’ After Iran Launches Missile Attack at U.S. Bases
Pelosi: Trump-Directed Attack on Iranians and Iraqis ‘Without an Authorization’ and ‘Without the Consultation of Congress’
Nancy Pelosi released a statement on the attack which killed top Iranian commander Qassim Suleimani and escalated tensions in the region. Wrote Pelosi: “American leaders’ highest priority is to … [Read more...] about Pelosi: Trump-Directed Attack on Iranians and Iraqis ‘Without an Authorization’ and ‘Without the Consultation of Congress’
Americans Told to Leave Iraq Immediately After Trump Authorizes U.S. Strike Killing Commander of Iranian Forces
In a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. has killed a top Iranian commander in a Baghdad drone strike authorized by Donald Trump. The NYT reports: "The commander, Maj. … [Read more...] about Americans Told to Leave Iraq Immediately After Trump Authorizes U.S. Strike Killing Commander of Iranian Forces
Trump Announces Death of ISIS Leader in U.S. Raid in Syria
Donald Trump on Sunday morning announced that U.S. forces had killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder and head of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Trump called it the number one priority … [Read more...] about Trump Announces Death of ISIS Leader in U.S. Raid in Syria
‘Ellen’ Team Attempts to Quash Viral Video Slamming Her George W. Bush Friendship with Iraq War Imagery
Social media had quite a bit to say about Ellen DeGeneres's defense this week of her friendship with George W. Bush after images of them chumming it up at a Packers-Cowboys football game got attention … [Read more...] about ‘Ellen’ Team Attempts to Quash Viral Video Slamming Her George W. Bush Friendship with Iraq War Imagery
Tim Murphy on How He Drew from His Queer and Arab Identities to Craft his Gripping New Novel
Tim Murphy’s new novel, Correspondents, like his last one, Christodora, is epic in scope. Author Tim Murphy photographed by Chris Gabello. Correspondents is reminiscent of … [Read more...] about Tim Murphy on How He Drew from His Queer and Arab Identities to Craft his Gripping New Novel
Trump in Iraq Lies to Troops About Pay Raise, Says He’s Not in Rush to Replace Mattis, Exposes Seal Team, Angers Iraqi Leaders
Donald Trump lied to troops in Iraq that he had secured them a double digit pay raise when nothing could be further from the truth. The HuffPost reports: 'The president told service members at … [Read more...] about Trump in Iraq Lies to Troops About Pay Raise, Says He’s Not in Rush to Replace Mattis, Exposes Seal Team, Angers Iraqi Leaders
Horrific Video of ‘Gay’ Teen Boy Murdered in the Street Sends Shock Waves, Grief Over Social Media
A horrific video of a teen boy dying in the streets of Baghdad has gone viral after being posted to social media by his attackers, who killed him for looking gay. The brutal slaughter caused the … [Read more...] about Horrific Video of ‘Gay’ Teen Boy Murdered in the Street Sends Shock Waves, Grief Over Social Media
