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Obama lauds new Iraq leaders, despite al-Maliki protest - USA TODAY Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:01:01 GMT

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Obama lauds new Iraq leaders, despite al-Maliki protest USA TODAY President Obama praised the designation of a new prime minister in Iraq on Monday, despite the protests of current office occupant Nouri al-Maliki. "This is an important step towards forming a new government that can unite Iraq's different communities ... Iraqis Nominate Maliki Successor, Causing StandoffNew York Times Obama signals he wants Iraqi leader Maliki out. What happens now?Vox Nouri al-Maliki forced out as Iraq's political turmoil deepensThe Guardian NBCNews.com -fox8.com -Los Angeles Times all 1,311 news articles »

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US air mission in Iraq still focused on refugee aid - USA TODAY Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:36:11 GMT

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US air mission in Iraq still focused on refugee aid USA TODAY Stopping the group's infiltration into Kurd-controlled areas is the relatively easier task, O'Hanlon said. Pushing the Islamic State from cities it controls, such as Mosul, will require working closer with the Iraqi military. Before that can happen ... US sending arms to Iraq's Kurds in battle against militants, official saysFox News US air strikes in Iraq will have minimal impact on Isis – PentagonThe Guardian News cameras capture dramatic rescue in Iraq; 20 civilians airliftedWGNtv.com Daily Beast -TIME -CNN all 10,312 news articles »

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Iraq conflict: What you need to know - USA TODAY Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:16:18 GMT

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Iraq conflict: What you need to know USA TODAY The Obama administration has started arming Kurdish forces battling the Islamic State militant group, also referred to as ISIS or ISIL, in northern Iraq, officials said Monday. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said, "ISIL has obtained some heavy ...

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WATCH: Rescue Mission In Iraq Leaves Everyone Onboard In Tears - NPR (blog) Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:11:13 GMT

NPR (blog)

WATCH: Rescue Mission In Iraq Leaves Everyone Onboard In Tears NPR (blog) Newly released visuals of airstrikes and humanitarian missions in northern Iraq are providing a glimpse into the chaos and desperation in the region, amid political turmoil that has politicians battling for power. In a press briefing Monday afternoon ... and more »

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Iraq Crisis: Kurdish Forces Reverse Militant Gains as US Continues Airstrikes - Wall Street Journal Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:19:06 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iraq Crisis: Kurdish Forces Reverse Militant Gains as US Continues Airstrikes Wall Street Journal BAGHDAD—Islamist extremists who have overrun swaths of Iraq made a rare retreat in an area hit by U.S. airstrikes and gave up some territory they had won from Kurdish forces, in an early sign of impact from the three-day-old American campaign. But the ...

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Obama's 'Drive-By' War in Iraq - Fox News (blog) Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:15:41 GMT

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Obama's 'Drive-By' War in Iraq Fox News (blog) Obama may or may not be making the correct decision in attacking the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria — the well-armed Islamist terrorist group now attempting a horrifying takeover of Iraq — and so it would have been proper for Obama to raise the ... Republican fear-mongering on Iraq isn't going to workWashington Post (blog) Who Left Iraq?Wall Street Journal Obama's Boldfaced Lie: It Wasn't My Idea to Leave IraqRushLimbaugh.com (subscription) The Atlantic -Los Angeles Times -National Review Online (blog) all 261 news articles »

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U.S. Attacks Iraq Militants as Republicans Urge Expanded Action - Bloomberg Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:07:53 GMT

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U.S. Attacks Iraq Militants as Republicans Urge Expanded Action Bloomberg “We're protecting U.S. interests as far as the safety of U.S. personnel in the northern part of Iraq,” Senator Benjamin Cardin, a Maryland Democrat and member of the Foreign Relations Committee, said on Fox. “We're not going to use our military to take ... and more »

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Britain's Cameron faces growing calls to join the US in bombing Iraq - Washington Post Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:53:52 GMT

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Britain's Cameron faces growing calls to join the US in bombing Iraq Washington Post LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron was under growing domestic pressure Monday to join the U.S. military intervention in Iraq as his government said it would continue to limit its involvement to humanitarian aid. Cameron has been adamant ... Iraq crisis: David Cameron under pressure to recall parliamentThe Guardian UK warplanes over Iraq: But as Britain's drawn deeper into crisis, holidaying ...Daily Mail Iraq crisis: David Cameron refuses to recall parliament despite growing calls ...Telegraph.co.uk all 40 news articles »

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Iraq's Al-Maliki Steps up Struggle to Keep His Job - ABC News Mon, 11 Aug 2014 06:46:00 GMT

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Iraq's Al-Maliki Steps up Struggle to Keep His Job ABC News Iraq's embattled Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is taking his struggle to keep his post to the courts after announcing he will file a legal complaint on Monday against the country's newly elected president. The deadlock over a new government has ...

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Intense Navy Video Gives A Bird's-Eye View Of Bombs Hitting ISIS Targets In Iraq - Business Insider Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:35:56 GMT

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Intense Navy Video Gives A Bird's-Eye View Of Bombs Hitting ISIS Targets In Iraq Business Insider President Barack Obama authorized the airstrikes to protect U.S. personnel in Iraq and to support humanitarian efforts in the area. Approximately 150 U.S. military advisers, as well as several diplomats, are located in Erbil. During a press conference ... Video Shows Actual Air Strike in IraqABC News US launches second wave of airstrikes in IraqUSA TODAY US airdrops in Iraq hit their target 63 of 72 times, Pentagon saysWashington Post all 364 news articles »