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Nearly all destroyed in the war and subsequent violence, animals at Baghdad Zoo are now thriving and drawing more visitors than ever before.

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Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton talk about the message and themes in their new Iraq war film 'The Messenger.' (19 Nov.)

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Jet skiing gains popularity in Iraq; Mali snake school helps people overcome fears

Jet-ski and boating enthusiasts take to the Tigris, making the most of a current lull in violence in the Iraqi capital.

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A treat for U.S. soldiers in Iraq, especially action movie buffs. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has visited with U.S. troops in Baghdad, thanking them for their service and sacrifices. (Nov. 17)

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Silver Star Marine killed in Iraq leaves behind video diaries

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700 soldiers depart Connecticut for Iraq and Afghanistan; baby goes for spin in Mississippi washing machine

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, governor of California and Hollywood action hero, visits U.S. soldiers at Camp Victory in northern Baghdad, Iraq.

Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has made a surprise visit to US troops in Baghdad.

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger, the charismatic former movie star known for his muscular, tough-talking roles, made a flying visit Monday to Baghdad. Duration: 01:29

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U.S. soldiers among first to tour ancient Iraqi temple closed by Saddam

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Baghdad's Al-Zawraa zoo is enjoying a baby boom particularly among its big cats. Recently, Siberian tigers gave birth to twins and Bengal tigers have also produced a cub. Swelling numbers among its residents is also reflected in the expanding number of visitors. It's a rebirth for a zoo which was in dire straits back in the dark days of 2003.

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Military members and their families attending a Veterans Day ceremony in Ohio say as they remember soldiers who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, they are also paying tribute to the victims of last week's Fort Hood shooting. (Nov. 11)

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Mimi Chakarova, an American photojournalist, spent the night at a women's shelter for rape victims in Baghdad to try and show a different angle on Iraq. Her work is part of 'Iraqi Voices,' an exhibition at Washington's FotoWeek festival, which runs until Saturday.

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Day in the life of a U.S. soldier in Iraq

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Iraqi families are becoming increasingly concerned over a rise in kidnappings, where children are being held for huge amounts of money.

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Sgt. deployed to Iraq has many talents

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After months of wrangling Iraqi lawmakers passed a key election law, setting the stage for US to continue with withdrawal plan.

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A senior Iranian prosecutor accused three Americans detained on the border with Iraq of espionage on Monday, the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial. (Nov. 9)

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Fifteen years after bloodshed drove them out of southeast Turkey, some 12,000 Kurdish refugees still languish in the Makhmour camp in northern Iraq. They dream of returning home, but say they will not move unless Ankara grants extensive political and cultural rights to Kurds. Duration: 02:33

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U.S. President Barack Obama congratulates Iraqi leaders on new election law saying it paves the way for combat troop withdrawal by September 2010.

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President Barack Obama Sunday said House passage of health care overhaul was a 'courageous vote' for many lawmakers. The president also praised Iraq's parliament for passing a long-delayed electoral law, paving the way for nationwide elections. (Nov. 8)

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The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home and a newlywed who had served in Iraq. (Nov. 6)

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Can Humvees be made safer for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan?

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Maj. Hasan denounced the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in an online post.

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The friends of 20-year-old Noor Faleh Almakeki held a vigil in her memory on Thursday night. The Iraqi immigrant's father allegedly ran her down along with a friend, because he thought she had become too westernized. (Nov. 6)

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His name appears on radical Internet postings. A fellow officer says he fought his deployment to Iraq and argued with soldiers who supported U.S. wars. He required counseling as a medical student because of problems with patients. (Nov. 6)

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About 15,000 troops currently serving in Iraq deployed from Fort Hood, Texas.

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Are troops in Iraq and Afghanistan getting best possible protection?

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A group of Kurdish rebels recently crossed from Iraq into Turkey in a gesture of support for a Turkish government plan to end the 25-year Kurdish conflict. From their base in the Iraqi Qandil Mountains, PKK commander Murat Karayilan, second in command of the rebel movement, spoke exclusively to AFPTV. Duration: 01:42

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A Glendale father sits in jail as his family mourns the loss of his 20-year-old daughter killed in a hit-and-run crash. Family members say Faleh Hassan Almaleki believed his daughter was not living according to traditional Iraqi values. (Nov. 3)

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Recalling the fallen who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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The only men are the ones standing guard outside: welcome to the first bank reserved exclusively for women. In the holy town of Najaf, one establishment has provided female-only staff for a female-only clientele. Duration: 01:25

More than 60 soldiers and policemen have been arrested over the massive bomb blast in Baghdad early this week.

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After years of curfews and the dangers of the night, Baghdad's residents are starting to step out for evening entertainment. For the first time since the war in 2003, the National Theatre has raised its curtains for shows after dark. Duration: 02:02

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New video of deadly bombing in Iraq; used wine barrels become art in France

Iraqi authorities have released new images of the bomb blasts which killed 155 people earlier this week.

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Group with ties to Al Qaeda says it is behind deadly blasts in Iraq that killed 155 people