President issues a total of 15 pardons, including Republicans who were strong and early supporters and a 2016 campaign official ensnared in the Russia probe

While Lebanese terror group may be keen to stay out of the fight, precision rocket tech is reaching Gaza and accurate cruise missiles are within the grasp of groups in Iraq

Vatican says that if pandemic permits, Francis will travel in March to the 'plains of Ur,' where biblical patriarch is said to have been born

Despite Iraqi forces becoming more independent, there are concerns that without American intel and planning assistance, IS could return and Tehran could deepen its influence

Trump administration moves to fulfill president's pledge to withdraw soldiers from overseas, as Republicans, US allies, senior military leaders voice opposition to pullout

Jihadists throw grenades and fire on the tribal Hashed forces stationed on southern outskirts of Iraqi capital

Most states send laudatory missives; Riyadh, which enjoyed particularly good relations with the incumbent, and which may suffer under Biden administration, has yet to comment

Protesters return to Baghdad's Tahrir Square, a year after the beginning of mass demonstrations, saying their work is not yet complete

Authorities arrest woman, recover bodies of children 3 and 1; incident said part of bitter divorce

Lawmaker representing Hashed al-Shaabi group says ceasefire 'not open-ended' and could be called off by year's end