U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return
U.S. troops withdrawing from Iraq raise concerns over whether their absence will leave minority communities vulnerable to attacks by armed militias.
U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return
U.S. troops withdrawing from Iraq raise concerns over whether their absence will leave minority communities vulnerable to attacks by armed militias.
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Intel: Iraq bank set to halt Iran gas transfers as US sanctions waiver expires
The Trade Bank of Iraq is expected to stop processing payments to Iran if US sanction exemptions expire next month.
Intel: Iraq bank set to halt Iran gas transfers as US sanctions waiver expires
The Trade Bank of Iraq is expected to stop processing payments to Iran if US sanction exemptions expire next month.
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Women’s March teams up with Anti-War Movement
https://vimeo.com/386339519 WASHINGTON - The women’s march this past weekend included many different interests and policy goals, including those lobbying against war with Iran. “War is a women’s issue,” said Donna Farvard, organizing director for the National Iranian...
Women’s March teams up with Anti-War Movement
https://vimeo.com/386339519 WASHINGTON - The women’s march this past weekend included many different interests and policy goals, including those lobbying against war with Iran. “War is a women’s issue,” said Donna Farvard, organizing director for the National Iranian...
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HASC chairman says diverting Pentagon funds for border wall “bad for our military”
This is the second time in less than six months that the White House has proposed using military money to pay for the wall.
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Iraqi Constitution fails to provide security for Assyrians, Yazidis, study finds
A report released by the Assyrian Policy Institute found that the Iraqi Constitution lacks protection measures for Assyrians and Yazidis.
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Republican senators push for tough sanctions on hostage takers, families
Foreigners responsible for taking Americans hostage abroad have long been able to benefit from western institutions and ways of life. A new bill aims to curb that, but some experts fear it goes too far.
read moreExperts: China feeling pressure to use force in Taiwan
After the election of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen in 2016, tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over the new President’s criticism of unification and the One-China Policy. On Wednesday, experts debated the likelihood that mounting pressure from Beijing will lead to a military invasion of Taiwan. One former U.S. Pacific Fleet official said all signs are pointing to an eventual invasion; however an official with the RAND Corporation argued it’s not in China’s strategic interests to invade.
Iraqi violence, corruption won’t end with economic sanctions, experts say
Economic sanctions threatened against corrupt Iraqi officials wouldn’t be enough to end the political corruption and violence in Iraq, and they aren’t what Iraqis who have staged protests against the government for nearly two months want
Responsibility for peace on Americans, say Taliban
Two western hostages, including an American citizen, were released Tuesday by the Taliban. Comments from all sides have fuelled speculations that peace talks might resume.
Perry pledges $15 million to program that Trump sought to end, citing China competition
In his final public speech as energy secretary, Rick Perry Tuesday pledged $20 million – later revised to $15 million — for projects on artificial intelligence in the energy sector.
Maryland senator calls for sanctions on Russia
Senator Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., called for automatic and swift sanctions on Russia with an examination of regional security, nuclear arms control and economic developments at the eighth annual Transatlantic Forum on Russia Thursday.
Experts urge lawmakers to put resources into election security
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmakers are urging action to ensure heightened defenses against election interference, although it seems unlikely that any House-passed legislation will land on the president's desk in time for the 2020 election....
VA attempts to overhaul whistleblower protection office following scathing report
An office meant to protect whistleblowers within the Department of Veterans Affairs was weaponized against them and promoted a culture of fear within the massive federal agency.
U.S. foreign policy needs to reflect rise of Russia and China, senator says
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said that the U.S. government should take middle-class interests into consideration when crafting foreign policy, especially when it comes to trade.
Veterans more likely to be targeted by sophisticated financial scams
WASHINGTON – Veteran LaVerne Foreman believed he was helping fellow service members at risk of suicide, but a fake veterans’ aid fund was taking his money and diverting it robbing him of the much-needed financial means instead. “I am proud to be a veteran,” Foreman,...
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