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NEWS ABOUT: Basra

Basra stories: 43 news summaries

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As Brits Leave, Basra Crumbles

Former success story turns sour

Aug 7, 07 9:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - The southern Iraqi port of Basra was once hailed as a success for coalition troops, but as British forces pull out, the city is devolving into violent conflict typical of Baghdad. Loose political parties and criminal gangs, which the remaining Brits are powerless to control, are fighting to dominate the... More »

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Iraq • Shiite • Basra • violence • British troops

Iraqis Go on Alert as Mammoth Badgers Stalk City

Locals blame British troops for badger invasion

Jul 13, 07 7:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Badgers have invaded Basra, Iraq, spurring fears of a man-eating monster on the loose in the port city. Despite Iraqi scientists' assurances that the creatures are not dangerous to humans, locals demonize the oversized carnivores and blame British troops for for unleashing them. The badgers "don't stalk humans and... More »

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Iraq • Basra • British • badgers • mammals • British troops • port • Iraq war • animal

Iran Extends Hand Into Southern Iraq

Foreign militias threaten
tenuous stability in Basra area

May 19, 07 7:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - The southern Iraqi city of Basra is under the control of an array of private militias, some of which have strong ties to Iran, the Guardian reports. Factions like "God's Revenge" mete out patronage and enforce a fragile order in Iraq's second-largest city at the behest of competing... More »

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Iraq • Iran • Basra • civil war • God's Revenge • Sunni Triangle • Iraq war

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