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The US Senate has approved the repeal of the 2003 Iraq invasion authorization, marking a significant step in ending the long-standing war. The move also includes repeals of the 1991 Gulf War and 2002 Iraq resolutions, with the aim of preventing future military overreach. The legislation now awaits House approval and presidential sign-off.
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Iraq held parliamentary elections on November 11, 2025, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani seeking a second term amid low voter turnout and a boycott by the Sadrist Movement. The vote is set against a backdrop of Iran-US rivalry, militia influence, and public frustration over corruption and poor services. No party is expected to win a majority, leading to complex coalition talks.
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Dick Cheney, the influential and polarizing US vice president under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, died on Monday at age 84 due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Known for expanding executive power and leading the US into the Iraq War based on flawed intelligence, Cheney remained unapologetic about his legacy. His family described him as a man of courage and honor.
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a key architect of the post-9/11 U.S. foreign policy and influential figure in American politics, has died due to complications from pneumonia and vascular disease. His career spanned decades, including service as Secretary of Defense and White House Chief of Staff. He was 84.
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Iraq's sixth post-invasion election opened today, with over 21 million eligible voters, including security personnel and displaced people. The vote tests Prime Minister Sudani's bid for a second term amid fears of low turnout, political discontent, and regional tensions involving Iran and the US.