In a breakthrough in the push toward Baghdad, army ground forces battled past Republican Guard units near the strategic city of Karbala and thousands of coalition troops crossed a bridge over the ...
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world. The onset of the holy month is marked by a period of deep mourning and reflection, especially on ...
Three U.S. soldiers and two Iraqi police officers were killed in an overnight firefight with Shiite Muslims in the holy city of Karbala. Ray Suarez speaks with Newsweek correspondent Christian Caryl ...