Jane Arraf

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Iraq's marshlands, nearly destroyed under Saddam, are coming back

The wetlands in southern Iraq, now a UN World Heritage site, span thousands of square miles in the middle of desert.

Iraq's marshlands, nearly destroyed under Saddam, are coming back
An Iraqi girl from the minority Yazidi sect, after fleeing violence in Sinjar, rests at the Iraqi-Syrian border crossing in Fishkhabour on Aug. 13, 2014.

Raised by war: This is what it’s like to come of age in Iraq

Raised by war: This is what it’s like to come of age in Iraq

Bomb Attacks in Baghdad as Iraq on High Alert Over Syria

Bomb Attacks in Baghdad as Iraq on High Alert Over Syria

Amidst Political Crisis in Iraq, Sectarian Violence Intensifies

Amidst Political Crisis in Iraq, Sectarian Violence Intensifies

Bomb Attacks Continue in Iraq

Bomb Attacks Continue in Iraq

Sunni and Shia divided in Iraq, the land of Cain and Abel

How the US invasion of Iraq unleashed a chain reaction of sectarian violence.

Sunni and Shia divided in Iraq, the land of Cain and Abel

Iraq Ten Years Later: Violence and Instability Still the Norm

It's been 10 years since American troops entered Iraq and helped topple Saddam Hussein. Marco Werman speaks with veteran Middle East reporter Jane Arraf on what life is like for Iraqis a decade since the US-led invasion.

Iraq Ten Years Later: Violence and Instability Still the Norm

Iraq's President Talabani Suffers Stroke

Iraq's President Jalal Talabani is recovering from a stroke. The 79-year-old former Kurdish warlord was taken ill on Tuesday. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Baghdad based reporter, Jane Arraf.

Iraq's President Talabani Suffers Stroke

Iraq: Al-Qaeda Declares New Offensive as Sectarian Violence Kills More than 100

A staggering wave of coordinated bombings and attacks swept across 15 Iraqi cities on Monday killing more than 100 people.

Iraq: Al-Qaeda Declares New Offensive as Sectarian Violence Kills More than 100
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As Iraqi Political Crisis Deepens, Kurds See Role as Kingmaker

Reporter Jane Arraf calls the current mayhem in Baghdad, "the biggest political crisis since Saddam Hussein was toppled."

As Iraqi Political Crisis Deepens, Kurds See Role as Kingmaker

More Violence in Iraq

There was more violence in Baghdad on Friday, as a suicide bomber detonated a car filled with explosives near a funeral procession in a Shia area.

More Violence in Iraq
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Iraqi Leader Visits Washington Amid US Troop Drawdown

Nouri al-Maliki meets with President Barack Obama for talks on a new relationship as American troops prepare to complete their withdrawal.

Iraqi Leader Visits Washington Amid US Troop Drawdown

Baghdad Reunion for US Soldier and Girl he Saved

US Army Cap. Tom Hickey reunites with a and a young Iraqi girl his platoon helped save in 2007.

Baghdad Reunion for US Soldier and Girl he Saved
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Baghdad Cafe

Baghdad Cafe

Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Contractors in Iraq

A UN group suggests that Iraqi officials put tighter restrictions on contractors.

Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Contractors in Iraq