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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Saddam's Collapse after the Attacks: "Answer No"

The article discusses the resilience of the Iranian regime despite the targeting of its leadership by Israel and the USA, arguing that Iran's unique political structure is not comparable to Iraq's historical collapse under Saddam Hussein.

Mar 20 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Shadow of Darth Vader in Saddam's Army: the Dark Side of the Fedayeen in Iraq

The article discusses the peculiar resemblance of the helmets used by Saddam Hussein's Fedayeen militia to Darth Vader's helmet from Star Wars, noted by American soldiers during the 2003 Iraq War.

Mar 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The US invasion of Iraq in 2003: When Saddam Hussein rejected Bush's ultimatum

On March 20, 2003, the US and UK began military operations in Iraq aimed at overthrowing Saddam Hussein's regime following his rejection of a diplomatic ultimatum.

Mar 20 • 01:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The Dictator Who Challenged the Petrodollar

The article discusses the legacy of Saddam Hussein and his challenge to the petrodollar system, particularly focusing on his actions and their implications in international oil trading.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Striking 'Error' of Google Maps in Bahía Blanca: A Monument to Raúl Alfonsín Appears with the Name of Saddam Hussein

A monument dedicated to Argentine leader Raúl Alfonsín in Bahía Blanca was mistakenly labeled as 'Monument to Saddam Hussein' on Google Maps, prompting calls for correction from political leaders.

Mar 12 • 01:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Unusual confusion on the internet: a monument to Alfonsín appeared on Google Maps named as Saddam Hussein

A monument honoring former Argentine president Raúl Alfonsín mistakenly appeared on Google Maps under the name Saddam Hussein, leading to a wave of social media reactions.

Mar 11 • 23:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Stricter border control between Lebanon and Syria

Lebanon and Syria have agreed to enforce stricter border control due to the current sensitive situation in the area.

Mar 10 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'A Call from PM Modi and...', said the former UAE ambassador in India about Iran-Israel war

Former UAE ambassador to India, Hussein Hasan Mirza, asserts that a phone call from Prime Minister Modi could help ease tensions between Iran and Israel amid escalating conflict.

Mar 9 • 23:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Israel claims to have killed a chief of a Hezbollah unit in Lebanon

Israel announced that it has killed Abu Hussein Ragheb, a leader of a Hezbollah unit in Lebanon, amid escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Image of History: The Young Khamenei

The article explores the early years of Ali Khamenei's political journey in Iran shortly after the Islamic Revolution and the onset of the Iran-Iraq War.

Mar 6 • 13:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Middle East War: How the USA Involves Iranian Kurds in the War

The article discusses the historical experiences of the Kurdish people in Iraq and their current involvement in the Middle East conflict as encouraged by the USA.

Mar 5 • 15:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

On the Trail of the Secret: Saddam's Quran

The article explores the mysterious story of a purported Quran copied in the blood of Saddam Hussein, detailing the historical context and intrigue surrounding it.

Mar 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

One of the leaders of 'Kataeb Hezbollah' killed in Iraq during an attack

A leader of the 'Kataeb Hezbollah' group, Ali Hussein al Freiji, was killed in an attack in southern Iraq, marking a significant escalation in violence linked to U.S. and Israeli operations in the region.

Mar 5 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

This Week's Movies: A Little Sugar for the Tyrant

This article discusses an Iraqi film set in the 1990s under Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, focusing on a young girl's political journey as she makes a birthday cake for the President.

Mar 5 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Saddam Hussein's six final horrifying words after being handed death sentence

The article discusses Saddam Hussein's final words and the context of his death sentence for crimes against humanity.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

IDF claims to have killed Hezbollah's intelligence chief

The Israeli Defense Forces claim to have killed the intelligence chief of Hezbollah, which marks a significant moment in Israel's ongoing military operations.

Mar 3 • 01:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

IDF says it is attacking Hezbollah targets in Beirut

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they are targeting Hezbollah command centers and weapon storage facilities in Beirut, claiming to have killed Hezbollah intelligence chief Hussein Makled.

Mar 2 • 23:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Israel announces the assassination of a Hezbollah intelligence official

Israel's military has announced the assassination of Hussein Maqlad, a Hezbollah intelligence official, during an airstrike in Beirut, leading to calls for the evacuation of Lebanese villages due to ongoing strikes.

Mar 2 • 17:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Israel claims to have killed Hezbollah's intelligence chief in Beirut attack

The Israeli military claims to have killed Hezbollah's intelligence chief, Hussein Makled, during a series of attacks in Beirut.

Mar 2 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iraq: 'We are directly affected by the course of the war,' says the Foreign Minister

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein conveyed that the ongoing war is directly impacting Iraq and warned of escalating instability in the region.

Mar 2 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Israeli army: 'Hezbollah' intelligence chief killed in Sunday strike

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the killing of Hezbollah's intelligence chief, Hussein Moukalled, in a targeted strike in Beirut during a clash with Israeli forces.

Mar 2 • 12:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Kuwait was freed from Iraq's clutches, Saddam Hussein had taken control

On February 28, 1991, Kuwait was liberated from Iraq's occupation, marked by President George H.W. Bush's announcement.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Harry and Meghan in Jordan: spotlight on the behavior of Duchess Meghan

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent several days in Jordan, highlighting their humanitarian efforts and emphasizing personal connections with patients at King Hussein Cancer Center, amidst significant international media attention.

Feb 27 • 22:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Girl and the Monster: The Bombastic End of a Dictatorship Can Prolong Terror, Not End It

The article discusses how the fall of Saddam Hussein led to prolonged terror rather than closure in Iraq, comparing it to various historical instances of survival amidst dire circumstances.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince Harry and Meghan comfort cancer patients and their families on emotional visit

Prince Harry and Meghan visited the King Hussein Cancer Centre in Jordan to support young cancer patients and their families during their two-day trip to the country.

Feb 26 • 18:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Is Washington restructuring the political process in Iraq?

The article discusses the ongoing influence of the United States in Iraq's political landscape since the fall of Saddam Hussein, particularly in light of recent American signals regarding the reevaluation of its relationship with Baghdad.

Feb 26 • 08:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Somaliland promises to give the United States access to its minerals

Somaliland, a breakaway region from Somalia, is seeking the United States' favor by offering exclusive access to its minerals and military bases.

Feb 22 • 07:38 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Palestinian Authority has established a liaison office for the Peace Council; Maldenov: I look forward to working with them

The Palestinian Authority has created a liaison office to coordinate with the Peace Council, which will operate in Gaza.

Feb 21 • 15:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Al Jazeera correspondent reports that Hezbollah mourns military official Hussein Yaghi and 5 others killed in Israeli airstrikes in Baalbek

Hezbollah mourns the death of military leader Hussein Yaghi and five others due to recent Israeli airstrikes in the Beqaa Valley region.

Feb 21 • 03:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iraqi Foreign Minister: Failure of Iranian-American Negotiations Will Lead to Disaster in the Region

The Iraqi Foreign Minister warns that the failure of ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran could lead to a regional disaster.

Feb 14 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Moment terrorist who planned to gun down UK Jews boasts of support for ISIS

Amar Hussein was convicted for plotting a massacre against the Jewish community in Greater Manchester and expressed his support for ISIS during police interviews.

Feb 13 • 15:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

IS prisoners transferred from Syria to Iraq

About 3,000 ISIS prisoners have been transferred from a prison in Syria to Iraq, according to Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

Feb 13 • 10:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Washington: Any Iraqi government should remain fully independent

The U.S. emphasized the importance of an independent Iraqi government during a meeting between U.S. Charge d'Affaires Joshua Harris and Iraqi political leader Abdul Hussein al-Mousawi.

Feb 12 • 09:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Hussein, 33, dies in isolation cell - prison guards suspected of crime

A 33-year-old man named Hussein died in a Swedish prison isolation cell after alleging pain and fainting multiple times, leading to an investigation into the actions of prison guards.

Feb 11 • 10:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

AFC Champions League 2: Al-Hussein overcomes Esteghlal, Al-Zawra turns the table on Al-Wasl

Al-Hussein of Jordan won against Esteghlal of Iran 1-0 in the AFC Champions League 2, while Al-Zawra of Iraq triumphed over Al-Wasl of the UAE with a score of 3-2.

Feb 10 • 18:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Justice After 46 Years, Iraq Executes Official Responsible for Killing Shiite Cleric During Saddam's Regime

Iraq has executed a senior security official from Saddam Hussein's regime for his role in the assassination of a prominent Shiite cleric in 1980.

Feb 9 • 18:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congress Leader Opposes Demand for Bharat Ratna for Savarkar

Congress leader Hussein Dalwai criticized the demand for giving the Bharat Ratna award to Savarkar, arguing that he collaborated with the British and had fascist tendencies.

Feb 9 • 09:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Growing up and making cinema in Saddam Hussein's Iraq: 'International sanctions destroyed us, they never affect dictators but their people'

Iraqi director Hasan Hadi discusses the impact of international sanctions on Iraqi society through his film 'The President's Cake', which portrays a girl's struggle to bake a cake for Saddam Hussein's birthday amidst difficulties.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

'The President's Cake': A Tale from Baghdad Under the Carpet of History

This Iraqi social drama, winner of the Golden Camera at Cannes, follows a girl's quest for ingredients to bake a commemorative cake for Saddam Hussein against the backdrop of the Gulf War.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

British sanctions on 6 Sudanese figures including Kikil and Barcham

The British government has imposed sanctions on six Sudanese individuals, including Hussein Barcham, for committing atrocities and contributing to violence and forced displacement, particularly in Darfur.

Feb 5 • 16:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Film from Iraq: The Man with the Sugar Leads the Girl to a Sex Cinema

Hasan Hadi's film 'A Cake for the President' depicts the struggles of children living under Saddam Hussein's dictatorship in Iraq, highlighting the profound historical significance of their everyday lives.

Feb 5 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Red Cross: 'Outrage' over the death of a rescuer on duty in Gaza.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies expressed outrage over the murder of Palestinian Red Crescent rescuer Hussein Hassan Hussein Al-Samiri while he was performing humanitarian duties in Khan Younis.

Feb 4 • 16:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Funeral of paramedic who was martyred while saving the injured in Israeli shelling

Dozens of residents in Gaza attended the funeral of paramedic Hussein Al-Samiri, who was killed while rescuing the injured from Israeli shelling in Khan Younis.

Feb 4 • 12:19 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

As Trump pushes for Venezuela's oil, here's what to know about the U.S. and Iraq's oil

The U.S. ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has drawn comparisons to the 2003 removal of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and subsequent U.S. occupation.

Feb 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The movie that shows how Saddam Hussein turned his birthday into a nightmare for some children

The film depicts the traumatic experience of children in 1990s Iraq, forced to celebrate Saddam Hussein's birthday, with one child recalling how he was made to bake a cake for the dictator.

Feb 3 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Beto Louco' and 'Primo', targets of Carbono Oculto, negotiate plea bargain, says Public Prosecutor's Office of SP

Fugitives Roberto Augusto Leme da Silva, known as Beto Louco, and Mohamad Hussein Mourad, known as Primo, are in advanced negotiations for a plea agreement with the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office regarding their involvement in Operation Carbono Oculto.

Feb 2 • 21:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

35 years ago, Desert Storm expelled Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. Since then, only the interests of the most powerful have mattered

The article reflects on the 35th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, which marked the end of the Gulf War initiated by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, highlighting the subsequent influence of powerful nations.

Jan 15 • 15:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

35 Years Ago, the Desert Storm Forced Saddam Out of Kuwait. Since Then, Only the Interests of the Most Powerful Have Decided

The Gulf War marked the first major conflict in a post-Cold War world, heavily influenced by the media coverage that allowed audiences to witness the war in real time.

Jan 15 • 05:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Mladinov discusses in Ramallah the implementation of the second phase of Trump's plan

Palestinian Deputy President Hussein al-Sheikh met with former UN envoy Nikolai Mladinov to discuss strategies for implementing the second phase of Donald Trump's Gaza plan amid international preparations.

Jan 9 • 18:15 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Investigators Did Not Arrive at the Scene of the Shooting Death of a Resident of Tira

Investigators from the Internal Affairs Unit have yet to arrive at the scene where a resident of Tira was shot dead by a police officer, even five days after the incident, raising concerns about evidence collection and witness statements.

Jan 9 • 04:00 UTC

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