Sectarianism
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 06:56
Sunnis and Kurds walked out of the first session of the Iraqi Parliament on Tuesday, imperiling efforts to form a new government in the face of a bitter offensive by Sunni militants.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 07:59
With jihadists continuing to entrench their positions across the north and west, and the national army seemingly incapable of mounting a challenge, Americans and even some Iraqis have begun to ask how much blood and treasure it is worth to patch the country back together.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 07:42
Secretary of State John F. Kerry is leading an increasingly public U.S. effort to persuade Persian Gulf nations to help pull Iraq back from the brink of civil war, leaning on them to use their influence with Iraq’s Sunni tribes.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:40
Deep gaps between U.S. and Arab views over the crisis have grown more obvious in recent days, say American and regional officials, hampering Washington's response to the onslaught by ISIS.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 08:54
Although Bahraini security officials argue that Bahraini Shi'ite opposition leaders are under Iran's influence, the Shi'ites reject this notion, claiming that they are seeking to reverse discrimination and obtain social equality with Sunnis.
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 07:20
Violence in Central African Republic pitting Muslim fighters against Christian civilians has killed 21 people so far this week, including two who were publicly executed in front of a courthouse, witnesses said Wednesday.
Friday, May 23, 2014 - 08:59
A day earlier, Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki urged the security forces to protect pilgrims traveling to the shrine.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 07:36
At least eight people were killed on Wednesday after Shiite Muslim fighters clashed with the army and allied Sunni tribesmen over the control of a strategic hilltop north of the Yemeni capital, local officials said.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 11:19
And although its victories have come at great cost in lives and resources, it has also gained the rare opportunity to display its military mettle and earn fresh battlefield experience.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 06:20
The attacks came as Iraqi Shiites were celebrating the birthday of Imam Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and Shiite Islam’s most sacred martyr.