Powerful Shia political and militia leaders in Iraq have welcomed Joe Biden’s promise to end a US combat mission in Iraq, amid reports Iran’s top general has paid a secret visit to the country to discuss the plan. Iran-backed militias in Iraq have stepped up attacks on US forces in the country, piling pressure on Iraqi prime minister Mustafa Kadhimi to secure a withdrawal agreement during meetings in Washington this week.On Monday President Biden promised to end the “ combat mission ” by the end

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A picture shows the Syrian flag swaying in the wind at the Damascus International Airport on the outskirts of Syria's capital on October 1, 2020.... Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennet gives a statement to the press he will not take part in the coming general elections on June 29, 2022 in Jerusalem, Israel.... The dissolution of Israel's parliament, prompted by the collapse of its eight-party governing coalition, will force the fifth election in the last four years....