Baghdad civilians bear brunt of strikes amid rising toll
In Baghdad, civilians grieve as airstrikes kill relatives and injure many, including 11-year-old Maha and 14-year-old Hamza Kareem. Iraqi defense officials report 14 civilians dead and 30 wounded in a Wednesday missile attack, with a separate al Azamiah strike killing five and injuring 27. Families describe fear and disrupted lives as bombings continue.
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Ziad Khaled
Maha
Hamza Kareem
U.S
al-A’azamiah
Khaled
Khoula Abdel-Fattah
Isra‘a
Baghdad Residents Face Night Dilemma Amid City Exodus
Widespread flight leaves Baghdad crowded with displaced residents pondering safe overnight shelter. Thousands have fled, while those who stay seek guidance on where to spend the night, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian strain and urgent need for safe accommodations.
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Baghdad
Nobel laureates and Ellsberg arrested near White House protest
More than 100 demonstrators gathered in Washington near Lafayette Park as two Nobel Peace Prize winners Mairead Maguire and Jody Williams, along with Daniel Ellsberg and others, were taken into custody during anti-war protests. Police reported 65 arrests, while Tampa saw about 159 protesters downtown voicing opposition to the Iraq war.
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Florida
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Mairead Corrigan Maguire
Northern Ireland Peace Movement
Jody Williams
Thomas Gumbleton
Detroit
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United Methodist Church
Chicago
Dave Robinson
Pax Christi USA
Catholic Peace Movement
Ellsberg
Pentagon
Defense Department
U.S
Iraq
Tampa
Fla
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Factalian Forces Base
Angusi
Andres Colombe
Parents struggle to help children understand war
Parents face a dilemma shielding youngsters from war imagery on TV newspapers and online. Experts urge listening to fears and limiting exposure for younger children while acknowledging the messiness of modern news.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Iraq
Lee
Taylor
Persian Gulf
Laura Cahill
National Guard
South Korea
Kaitlyn Bayne
Tucson
Aziz
Talking to Kids About the War
Guidance for parents on talking with children about war, monitoring TV exposure, and tailoring discussions to a child’s age and stress level. Experts advise letting children lead the conversation, ensuring safety, and seeking help from schools or health professionals if unsure.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Butterfield
Weekly Reader
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Mechanicsville
Guncheon
Norris
Los Angeles
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Chidrren
Chidren
Chilren
Arabs Rally Against War Seen From Amman to Riyadh
Arab readers from Egypt to the Persian Gulf confront mounting anger over the Iraq war as television images of destruction and casualties inflame public opinion. Analysts note leaders may distance themselves from Washington while radical voices push for harsher action. experts cite shifting views across Arab states and growing sympathy for Iraq.
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Sabha Um Hilmi
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London
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Taha Yassin Ramadan
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