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Mysterious Iranian general fights ISIS in Iraq - New York Post Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:48:41 GMT

New York Post

Mysterious Iranian general fights ISIS in Iraq New York Post A Lebanese official close to the group said Hezbollah is known to have “a limited number of advisers” in Iraq who are not directly involved in fighting on the front lines, and that al-Haj was one of them. The official spoke on condition of anonymity ... Iran General Said to Mastermind Iraq Ground WarMilitary.com Iran General Ghasem Soleimani Battles ISIS in Iraq: AP SourcesNBCNews.com all 109 news articles »

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Uk 'stepping up' troops in iraq - Daily Mail Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:25:47 GMT

Daily Mail

Uk 'stepping up' troops in iraq Daily Mail During his first visit to Iraq, Mr Fallon told the BBC: "We are going to be stepping up our training effort. I can't give you precise numbers. I'm here to evaluate training needs and there are areas of expertise, particularly in counter-IED, roadside ... UK's role in Iraq to be boostedBBC News Iraq War II: UK to send new batch of troops to fight ISISRT Britain prepares to send troops back to IraqTelegraph.co.uk The Guardian -Reuters UK all 312 news articles »

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Iraq Plagued by Budget Crisis Amid Menace of Islamic State - Wall Street Journal Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:22:03 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iraq Plagued by Budget Crisis Amid Menace of Islamic State Wall Street Journal BAGHDAD—Another crisis is percolating in Iraq beneath the onslaught of Islamic State militants: a shrinking economy and a widening fiscal deficit that politicians and analysts worry will further undermine the country's ability to fight off the insurgents. and more »

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US continues strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: US Central Command - Reuters Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:24:16 GMT

Reuters

US continues strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: US Central Command Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States continued its assault on Islamic State militants this week, conducting 14 airstrikes in recent days in Syria and Iraq, U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Wednesday. From Monday through Wednesday, ... Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, IraqDepartment of Defense Iraq Plans ISIS Counteroffensive With US HelpTIME More Heavy Fighting in IS-Held KobaniVoice of America Haaretz -Daily Mail all 1,038 news articles »

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The Obama Administration's Biggest Problem In Iraq Is Painfully Ironic - Business Insider Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:49:51 GMT

Business Insider

The Obama Administration's Biggest Problem In Iraq Is Painfully Ironic Business Insider Islamic State militants have consolidated control of about 80% of Iraq's crucial Anbar province by killing resisting tribesmen by the hundreds. Meanwhile, Shia militias — some of them backed by Iran — are using the fight against the Islamic State ... Divide and Rule: America Ignites a Politico-Religious “Civil War” in Iraq and ...Center for Research on Globalization Finance minister: Iraq harmed by reckless spending in ISIS fightThe Daily Star all 13 news articles »

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Australian Super Hornets have bombed 14 Isis targets in Iraq - The Guardian Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:22:50 GMT

The Guardian

Australian Super Hornets have bombed 14 Isis targets in Iraq The Guardian The chief of joint operations, Vice Admiral David Johnston, said he was hopeful the 200 Australian special forces members would move into Iraq within the next week, having been in the United Arab Emirates since September awaiting final clearance. Iraq update: Australian fighter jets fly 144 missions against Islamic StateSydney Morning Herald Legal hurdles cleared for 200 armed Diggers to enter IraqThe Australian Australian Airstrikes At High Tempo, Pounding 14 ISIS Targets In IraqInternational Business Times AU ABC Online all 24 news articles »

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NZ military personnel headed for Iraq - Stuff.co.nz Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:01:18 GMT

Stuff.co.nz

NZ military personnel headed for Iraq Stuff.co.nz Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee confirmed three unarmed military personnel left for Iraq this week to assess how New Zealand could help the fight against the Islamic State group. Former foreign minister and NZ First leader Winston Peters said the ... Support lacking for Iraq moveRadio New Zealand New Zealand Won't Send Troops to Fight IS in IraqABC News all 251 news articles »

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Tragic Setbacks for US Allies in Iraq and Syria - The Atlantic Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:46:02 GMT

The Atlantic

Tragic Setbacks for US Allies in Iraq and Syria The Atlantic "The fall of the village dampened the Shi'ite-led national government's hopes the Sunni tribesmen of Anbar—who once helped U.S. Marines defeat al Qaeda—would become a formidable force again and help the army take on Iraq's new, far more effective ... Canada conducts first airstrikes on IS targets in IraqYahoo News ISIS' mass executions of Sunni men, women and children in Iraq continuesCBS News Fearing Uprising, Iraq Militants Hunt Ex-PoliceABC News ABC Online -Al-Arabiya -Firedoglake all 2,062 news articles »

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Remembering the Iraq War's bloodiest battle, 10 years later - Washington Post Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:11:41 GMT

Remembering the Iraq War's bloodiest battle, 10 years later Washington Post Lance Cpl. Christopher Adlesperger and his squad burst into a house in the Iraqi city of Fallujah 10 years ago this month, and immediately came under a hail of machine-gun fire. The first Marine into the building, Lance Cpl. Erick Hodges, was killed ...

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British troops back in Iraq to help Kurdish forces fight Islamic State - Daily Mail Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:16:27 GMT

Daily Mail

British troops back in Iraq to help Kurdish forces fight Islamic State Daily Mail The British Government pledged in August that it would not send 'boots on the ground' to deal with the Iraq crisis, but deployed 150 special forces troops after Prime Minister David Cameron warned that the situation may require 'military action to go ...