FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 35 | History Defined

Gender ambiguity was a tool of power 4,500 years ago in Mesopotamia

Gender-ambiguous people in ancient Mesopotamia were powerful and important members of society more than four millennia ago.

LiveScience · Jan 17

Trump Says He's Working With Venezuela's Interim Regime Because Of How The Iraq War Unfolded: 'They Ended Up Being ISIS'

President Donald Trump said he is working with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez and the rest of the regime after the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro to avoid mistakes made during the Iraq War.

Latin Times · Jan 16

From Iraq veteran to ICE officer: Jonathan Ross’ background show long history of anti-immigration work

Jonathan Ross was described by a colleague as ‘a thorough agent who would go down rabbit holes in search of undocumented migrants’

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Doubts crime boss will ever be extradited from Iraq

Doubt lingers over whether an underworld figure linked to Australia's illicit tobacco wars will be extradited after his Middle East drug trafficking arrest.

AAP · Jan 13

With thousands dead, the Iranian regime may survive these protests – but not in its current form

With fear, surveillance and brute force only set to increase, there are disturbing parallels with Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Iraq's prime minister steps aside for rival in post-election wrangling over government

Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stepped aside to clear the way for former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, according to two Iraqi officials

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Trump is repeating the mistakes of Iraq in Venezuela

As it did in 2003, the US is underestimating the potential for instability as Trump resurrects one of the Iraq war’s biggest myths

The Guardian - US · Jan 12

Not just ‘eunuchs’ or sex workers: in ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power

Today, trans people face politicisation of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

The Conversation · Jan 12

Quick Facts About Jonathan Ross: Iraq War Veteran's Wife, Personal Life And Why He Claims 'Absolute Immunity'

ICE Agent Jonathan Ross identified in Minneapolis case. Father defends son's character as investigation unfolds.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

ICE officer who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis has served decades in military and law enforcement

The agent who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis is an Iraq War veteran who has served for nearly two decades in the Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The Independent UK · Jan 9