Articles related to "Basra"

On 1st January, UK troops handed control of Basra Airport, a major UK military base, back to the Iraqis in a ceremony at the airport.

Under a new plan reported August 15, the British could withdraw from Iraq in as little as twelve months.

Badgers are members of the carnivorous mustelidae family which includes otters and weasels. Their symbolism reflects the nature of the animal.

Picture books about libraries can help to create an image of libraries as fun places in the minds of young children as well as teaching the value of books and reading.

Set in Mumbai, India, an American Travels to Train His Successor and Employees in a Call Center. This Film is a Cross Cultural Comedy Drama. Co-Stars Ayesha Dharkar.

On Wednesday 17 December 2008, Gordon Brown, the British Prime Minister, announced that the United Kingdom would remove all British soldiers from Iraq by July 2009.

Picture books are a wonderful way to lead into discussions with young children about social and everyday issues.

The Carabinieri Corps has been at times the most dedicated of all of the Italian armed forces

Sustained reductions in violence in Iraq have continued for several months now, prompting many to mull the idea of reinforcing the military effort in Afghanistan.

About six million Iraqis - one out of five - do not have access to safe drinking water. Water-borne disease poses great health risks especially for children under five.

David Lord had an active career with Transport Command; in the Middle East, Burma and in the airborne assault at Arnhem, where he carried out a valiant supply mission.

The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.

After the Civil Wars among Muslims in the 7th Century, there was a need for redirection back to the actual tenets of faith. It was a time of introspection.

This article is a review of the first of Thomas Emson's vampire trinity novels Skarlet.

He spent most of his adult life fighting the enemies of his people in hopes of building a nation for Arabs.

James Nesbitt plays one of three British soldiers whose lives detonate after experiencing the vicious chaos and human waste of the Iraq invasion during 2003.

On 20 March 2003, a coalition force containing over 300,000 soldiers invaded the Middle Eastern country of Iraq searching for weapons of mass destruction.

A tape of one of the five British hostages taken by the Mahdi Army in 2007 has surfaced, causing British officials to believe all five men are still alive.

This article covers the aerial exploits of Herbert John Hinkler; Australia's Lone Eagle and his record breaking flights. He always flew solo and was a superb navigator.

In the series premier of Trauma, viewers will see some shocking events. This series is filled with dramatic and intense scenes.