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With Each New Upheaval In Iraq, More Minorities Flee - NPR (blog) Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:40:31 GMT

NPR (blog)

With Each New Upheaval In Iraq, More Minorities Flee NPR (blog) Northern Iraq is a lot more diverse than just Arabs and Kurds or Sunni and Shiite. For centuries, it has been home to multiple religious groups with ancient roots in the region. But more than a decade of turmoil has driven many religious minorities out ... ISIS claims Iraq suicide bombing that killed 38Al-Arabiya IS claims Iraq suicide bombing that killed 38Yahoo News Iraq calls on US to arm 100000 Sunni tribesmen against ISMiddle East Eye all 67 news articles »

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The US and Iran are aligned in Iraq against the Islamic State — for now - Washington Post Sun, 28 Dec 2014 02:27:47 GMT

Rudaw

The US and Iran are aligned in Iraq against the Islamic State — for now Washington Post Iranian military involvement has dramatically increased in Iraq over the past year as Tehran has delivered desperately needed aid to Baghdad in its fight against Islamic State militants, say U.S., Iraqi and Iranian sources. In the eyes of Obama ... Group warns of growing number of Iranian forces in IraqRudaw Iran has 7000 terrorist Qods Force guards in IraqIran News Update all 8 news articles »

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US-led coalition carries out 12 air strikes against Isis in Iraq and Syria - The Guardian Sun, 28 Dec 2014 02:07:01 GMT

The Guardian

US-led coalition carries out 12 air strikes against Isis in Iraq and Syria The Guardian But supported by US-led air strikes and reinforced by Kurds from Iraq, “Kurdish forces now control more than 60% of the city”, said Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. “Isis has even left areas that the ... Int'l coalition launches 12 attacks against jihadists in Iraq, SyriaFox News Latino Iraq faces new crisis as winter descends on millions uprooted by Islamic StateWashington Post Over 30 Airstrikes Hit ISIS in Iraq and Syria, Military SaysNBCNews.com Aljazeera.com -Stuff.co.nz -The Independent all 213 news articles »

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2015 deployments: Back to Europe, Iraq, other hot spots - ArmyTimes.com Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:06:42 GMT

2015 deployments: Back to Europe, Iraq, other hot spots ArmyTimes.com They'll also deploy to Iraq, Europe and the Pacific. The transition from Operation Enduring Freedom to Resolute Support will happen Jan. 1, as the Afghan National Security Forces take full responsibility for security in the country. The temporary ...

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ISIS boy 'suicide bomber' surrenders in Iraq - Al-Arabiya Sat, 27 Dec 2014 09:13:25 GMT

Al-Arabiya

ISIS boy 'suicide bomber' surrenders in Iraq Al-Arabiya A 14-year-old Syrian boy, clad in a vest lined with explosives, turned himself in to Iraqi authorities as he defected from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militant group, the New York Times reported. Usaid Barbo walked up to a Shiite mosque in ... and more »

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Turkey, Iraq pledge more military cooperation in fight against Islamic State - Reuters Thu, 25 Dec 2014 18:26:51 GMT

Reuters

Turkey, Iraq pledge more military cooperation in fight against Islamic State Reuters Turkey is already training Kurdish peshmerga fighters in northern Iraq to help them battle Islamic State insurgents, who control territory in Iraq and Syria. Some major battles are being fought very close to Turkish borders, and Turkey has become a ... Iraq Seeks Turkish Support in Fight Against ISABC News Iraq, Turkey pledge to join hands to fight IS jihadistsYahoo News Turkey And Iraq Are Teaming Up In The Fight Against ISISBusiness Insider all 180 news articles »

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Opinion: US finally making progress in Iraq - Lawrence Journal World Sat, 27 Dec 2014 14:07:52 GMT

Opinion: US finally making progress in Iraq Lawrence Journal World Washington — Watching events unfold in Iraq this year has been like viewing a slow-motion train wreck. Tribal leaders have been warning since spring about the rise of the terrorist Islamic State and pleading for American help. But after months of ... and more »

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US moves in Kuwait suggest Iraq reentry plan: Analyst - Press TV Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:48:00 GMT

US moves in Kuwait suggest Iraq reentry plan: Analyst Press TV Ground troops in Iraq seem the next step for the US after months of airstrikes by the US and its allies have failed to destroy and degrade ISIL terrorist organization, he said. “I don't think they are capable of defeating them [ISIL] strictly through ...

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US to send more private contractors to Iraq - Al Jazeera America Wed, 24 Dec 2014 20:31:53 GMT

Reuters

US to send more private contractors to Iraq Al Jazeera America The U.S. government is preparing to boost the number of private contractors in Iraq as part of President Barack Obama's growing effort to beat back Islamic State militants threatening the Baghdad government, a senior U.S. official said. The presence of ... As US troops return to Iraq, more private contractors followReuters Miss Blackwater Yet? U.S. Private Mercenaries Back in IraqSputnik US More private contractors following US troops to IraqPress TV teleSUR English all 75 news articles »

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In Iraq, Traditions of Christmas Found Only in Memory - New York Times Thu, 25 Dec 2014 03:51:58 GMT

New York Times

In Iraq, Traditions of Christmas Found Only in Memory New York Times For months now, since militants of the Islamic State stormed her hometown, Qaraqosh, in northern Iraq, near Mosul, and began killing and driving out Christians, home for Miriam and dozens of her old neighbors has been the run-down Al Makasid Primary ... Iraq's Christians Celebrate ChristmasHere And Now Christmas Celebrations Go Forward In Iraq, Despite Ongoing Threat Of ISISHuffington Post Help for religious minorities in Iraq remains urgentU-T San Diego New York Magazine -National Review Online all 114 news articles »