March 25 (Reuters) - Heavy fighting erupted on Tuesday in the southern oil city of Basra where Iraqi security forces launched a major operation at dawn against powerful militias, military officials ...

When the Iraqi government took over formal control of Basra Province from the British military on Sunday, the Americans put out a congratulatory and supportive press release. In a joint statement, Gen ...

NPR's Lynn Neary profiles Basra, the scene of what the U.S. military says was a major battle today. Basra was founded in 638, and throughout its history, the city has never quite shaken its birthright ...