Blood and dust: Stories behind iconic Iraq War photos

It's been 10 years since United States-led forces waged war in Iraq. In this collection of some of the defining Reuters images from the conflict, the photographers also provide a personal account......

Sunni insurgents encircle Baghdad

Baghdad has been cut off by heavily armed Sunni insurgents, who are fighting Shia militias to complete the encirclement of the Iraqi capital, reports The Independent. 'The Sunni insurgents seem to......

Bloody October for US in Iraq

Iraq exited the holy Muslim month of Ramzan amid heavy civilian and military casualties, with at least 20 Iraqis and five US soldiers killed. At least 83 US soldiers have now died in October - the......

40 dead in attacks on Shiite holy day

At least 40 people were killed in a series of bomb attacks in Iraq on Saturday even as thousands of Shiites celebrated Ashura, the holiest day in the year, official sources said. Majority of the......