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Al-Qaeda's leader in Iraq defies boss over Syria fight - Washington Post Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:06:40 GMT

Washington Post

Al-Qaeda's leader in Iraq defies boss over Syria fight Washington Post BAGHDAD — The leader of al-Qaeda's Iraq arm defiantly rejected an order from the terror network's central command to stop claiming control over the organization's Syria affiliate, according to a message purportedly from him that was posted online ... Al-Qaida's Iraq head refuses to scrap Syria mergerYahoo! News all 29 news articles »

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Mortar attack on Iranian dissident camp in Iraq kills three - Reuters Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:44:48 GMT

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Mortar attack on Iranian dissident camp in Iraq kills three Reuters It is seeking to recast itself as a mainstream Iranian opposition force, but is no longer welcome in Iraq under the Shi'ite-led government that came to power after U.S.-led forces invaded and toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al ... Attack kills 2, wounds 27 at Iranian exile group's camp in IraqCNN International Two killed in mortar attack on Iranian dissident camp in IraqYahoo! News Terrorist Attack on Camp Hurriya in IraqUS Department of State (press release) Washington Times -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -The Nation all 37 news articles »

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In Syria, do Americans hear echoes of Vietnam and Iraq? (+video) - Christian Science Monitor Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:41:15 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

In Syria, do Americans hear echoes of Vietnam and Iraq? (+video) Christian Science Monitor Younger people remember the questionable Bush administration argument for the US-led invasion and then occupation of Iraq (those elusive “weapons of mass destruction”). There are other reasons for Obama's caution in providing military aid to the Syrian ... Russia to US: Don't repeat Iraq mistake in SyriaDigitalJournal.com Don't repeat Iraq mistake in Syria, Russia warns AmericaTimes of India Syria Will Become the Next IraqPolicyMic The Reality-Based Community all 2,224 news articles »

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A Thriving American Legacy in Iraq - Wall Street Journal Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:05:01 GMT

A Thriving American Legacy in Iraq Wall Street Journal The American University of Iraq-Sulaimani had been, as late as 2006, an impossible idea held by Mr. Salih, a devoted and driven modernizer with a doctorate of his own from the United Kingdom. Its first students attended classes in portable cabins ... Iraq eyes 29% boost in oil production in 2014USA TODAY Iraq slashes production plan, but doubts remainUPI.com Official: Iraq targeting 4.5 million barrels a day next year from around 3.5 ...Fox News Denver Post -Frederick News Post (subscription) -Rigzone all 40 news articles »

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Islamic State of Iraq leader defies Zawahiri in alleged audio message - Long War Journal Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:45:05 GMT

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Islamic State of Iraq leader defies Zawahiri in alleged audio message Long War Journal An audio message attributed to Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, the emir of the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), "surfaced on social networking web sites on June 14," according to the SITE Intelligence Group. The message was not disseminated through the ISI's ... Iraq Qaeda leader rebuffs move to end dispute with Syria group: SITEYahoo! News Qaeda in Iraq rejects Zawahiri ruling on NusraAl-Arabiya Qaeda in Iraq rejects Zawahiri ruling on Nusra - FRANCE 24FRANCE 24 GlobalPost -MWC News all 8 news articles »

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Iraq journalists detained for 10 days for 'stealing' minister's notepad - Raw Story Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:15:47 GMT

Raw Story

Iraq journalists detained for 10 days for 'stealing' minister's notepad Raw Story Iraqi press freedom activists on Saturday decried the detention for more than 10 days of two journalists accused of stealing the notebook of the country's defence minister following a meeting of political leaders. Mohammed Fuad and Afdhal Jumaa are ... Iraq journalists held for 'stealing' minister's notepadAl-Arabiya all 4 news articles »

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Two dead in Iraq rocket attack on Iran exiles - ABS CBN News Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:03:25 GMT

Two dead in Iraq rocket attack on Iran exiles ABS CBN News BAGHDAD - A deadly rocket attack struck a camp near Baghdad housing Iranian exiles on Saturday, killing two residents, the second such assault on the group this year as its members await resettlement outside Iraq. It was not immediately clear who was ...

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Television review: The Iraq War - It's the alternative history boys - The Independent Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:37:08 GMT

The Independent

Television review: The Iraq War - It's the alternative history boys The Independent The final part of BBC2's series The Iraq War was a case in point. It had access to many of the big cheeses –Dick Cheney, Tony Blair, Jack Straw, Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki – and it conducted interviews with them impeccably. This third ... and more »

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2 key Iraq players retire ahead of Australia match - San Francisco Chronicle Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:36:11 GMT

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2 key Iraq players retire ahead of Australia match San Francisco Chronicle SYDNEY (AP) — Iraq captain and leading goal scorer Younis Mahmoud and midfielder Nashat Akram, a veteran of more than 110 games for his country, have announced their immediate retirements just days ahead of the team's Asian confederation World ... Abbas' heart torn before Iraq clash - but he'll barrack for AustraliaSydney Morning Herald Schwarzer wary of Iraq threatWA today Holman hopes to play full 90 against IraqThe Roar Fox Sports -SBS -Brisbane Times all 56 news articles »

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In message, purported head of al-Qaida in Iraq defies order to end merger with ... - Newser Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:39:54 GMT

In message, purported head of al-Qaida in Iraq defies order to end merger with ... Newser The latest statement by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who heads the Islamic State of Iraq, reveals a growing rift within the terror network and highlights the Iraqi wing's determination to link its own fight against the Shiite-led government in Baghdad with ...