Baghdad Bureau: Amara, the Next Battleground in Iraqmore similar news »
Amara is located in a rural, marshy region of Iraq. (Credit: The New York Times) A closer look at our coverage on Iraq. BAGHDAD -- For the fourth time this year, the Iraqi Army has troops assembled around a city dominated by militias. The military is setting up checkpoints and preparing to take control of the southern [...].
City Room: New York to Try Car-Free Streetsmore similar news »
A 6.9-mile route, from Lower Manhattan to East 72nd Street via Centre Street, Lafayette Street, Fourth Avenue and Park Avenue, will be closed to traffic on Aug. 9, 16, and 23, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.