Iraq
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Maine Army National Guard soldiers reunite 20 years after Iraq deployment
The former members of the 133rd Engineer Battalion were part of the largest call-up of any Maine military unit since World War II.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2023
Water scarcity in Iraq leads to the disappearance of a signature rice
Amber rice has long been revered in Iraq for its distinctive fragrance; in the Iraqi dialect, 'amber' is used to describe any sweet-smelling aroma.
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PublishedJune 19, 2023
20 years after the United States invaded Iraq, Iraqis are still trying to emigrate to the U.S.
U.S. officials cite multiple reasons for the delays, including an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, a hack of a refugee database, the COVID-19 pandemic and cuts to the refugee program under then-President Donald Trump.
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PublishedMay 29, 2023
South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger's childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and "always extend your hand in friendship."
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq War
If passed by the House, the repeal would not be expected to affect any current military deployments.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2023
Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization
The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Ancient restaurant highlights Iraq’s archaeology renaissance
Given that beer drinking was widespread among the ancient Sumerians inhabiting Lagash 5,000 years ago, many envision the space as a sort of ancient gastropub.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Maine Voices: 20 years ago, Sanford, Springvale residents gave warm sendoff to departing troops
And the same good cheer greeted the soldiers of the ‘3rd Herd’ when we returned after more than a year away from our families, friends and community.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2022
Turkey strikes in Syria, Iraq a week after Istanbul bombing
The airstrikes came after a bomb rocked a bustling avenue in the heart of Istanbul on Nov. 13, killing six people and wounding over 80 others.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2022
Woman reopens Iraqi market in Waterville following death of her husband
Rosol Hobbi, 24, thought she could not reopen the Iraqi Kabab Market after her husband, Akram "AJ" Mohammad, died in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, but she said the Waterville community rallied around her and encouraged her to reopen.
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