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Maliki Agrees to Relinquish Power in Iraq - New York Times Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:05:46 GMT

New York Times

Maliki Agrees to Relinquish Power in Iraq New York Times Mr. Maliki's decision held out the prospect of a peaceful transition of power, based on democratic elections and without the guiding hand of American military forces, which would be a first in modern Iraq's troubled history of kings, coups and ... Iraq's Maliki finally steps aside, paving way for new governmentReuters Iraq's al-Maliki agrees to step down as prime ministerFox News Iraq's Besieged Maliki QuitsWall Street Journal Huffington Post -Telegraph.co.uk -Washington Post all 3,586 news articles »

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How to Save Iraq and Honor American Sacrifice - Wall Street Journal Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:11:56 GMT

Wall Street Journal

How to Save Iraq and Honor American Sacrifice Wall Street Journal The disaster in Iraq has deepened and crystallized over the past 10 days. Terrorist forces of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, seized the Mosul Dam, the country's largest and most important source of hydroelectric power, and overran ... Iraq leaders say they can't defeat militantsUSA TODAY Why Obama's Iraq War Will Be a DisasterDaily Beast UN declares highest-level humanitarian emergency in Iraq as clashes erupt near ...Fox News Washington Post -New York Times -Politico all 6,328 news articles »

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Make no mistake: We're back in an Iraq war - Los Angeles Times Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:18:34 GMT

Make no mistake: We're back in an Iraq war Los Angeles Times In 2013, Syria's use of chemical weapons against civilians almost drew Obama into another. Now it's Iraq, where the president thought he had disentangled the United States, only to see a new threat arise in the form of the terrorist army of the Islamic ... and more »

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Obama says militant siege broken – but Iraq mission not over yet - Fox News Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:03:31 GMT

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Obama says militant siege broken – but Iraq mission not over yet Fox News President Obama announced Thursday that U.S.-led airstrikes have broken the siege by Islamic militants against religious minorities who were trapped on a mountain in northern Iraq -- but made clear the U.S. mission in the region is not over yet.

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Iraq evacuation may not require US troops on Mount Sinjar - USA TODAY Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:17:32 GMT

USA TODAY

Iraq evacuation may not require US troops on Mount Sinjar USA TODAY WASHINGTON — A review by U.S. special operations troops of conditions on Iraq's Mount Sinjar on Wednesday has determined that the conditions of a religious minority seeking refuge there are better than believed and may not require a U.S.-led ...

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Obama: 'We Broke The ISIL Seige Of Mt. Sinjar' In Iraq - Huffington Post Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:32:46 GMT

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Obama: 'We Broke The ISIL Seige Of Mt. Sinjar' In Iraq Huffington Post Al-Maliki says his decision is based on his desire to "safeguard the high interests of the country," adding that he will not be the cause of any bloodshed. "I will stay a combat soldier to defend Iraq and its people," he added in the televised address ... US sends 130 more troops to IraqYahoo News Obama's 'Drive-By' War in IraqFox News (blog) Experts Warn of Terrorism Blowback From Iraq Air StrikesTIME Washington Post (blog) -New York Times -Los Angeles Times all 9,799 news articles »

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Rescue mission for Yazidis on Iraq's Mount Sinjar appears unnecessary ... - Washington Post Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:28:32 GMT

Rescue mission for Yazidis on Iraq's Mount Sinjar appears unnecessary ... Washington Post A team of about 20 U.S. troops and aid workers who landed Wednesday on Iraq's Mount Sinjar determined that a rescue operation of besieged minorities stranded there is probably unnecessary, the Pentagon said. “There are far fewer” refugees left at the ...

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The President Gives an Update on Iraq and the Situation in Ferguson, Missouri - The White House (blog) Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:13:37 GMT

The White House (blog)

The President Gives an Update on Iraq and the Situation in Ferguson, Missouri The White House (blog) The majority of the military personnel who conducted the assessment will be leaving Iraq in the coming days. And I just want to say that as Commander-in-Chief, I could not be prouder of the men and women of our military who carried out this ... President Obama to Speak About Missouri and Iraq UnrestNBCNews.com Why Ferguson Looks So Much Like IraqTIME Obama appeals for calm in Missouri, lauds Iraq progressUSA TODAY The Hill -WXYZ all 8,301 news articles »

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Rescue Mission 'Less Likely' After US Special Forces Land on Iraq Mountain - TIME Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:30:30 GMT

TIME

Rescue Mission 'Less Likely' After US Special Forces Land on Iraq Mountain TIME The team of less than 20 soldiers, along with USAID personnel, was flown to and from a mountain in northern Iraq via helicopter on Wednesday to evaluate out how to rescue Kurdish speaking Yazidis, who have faced dire conditions since they fled Islamist ...

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End of Iraq? Country we knew will be gone if persecution of Christians ... - Fox News (blog) Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:59:21 GMT

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End of Iraq? Country we knew will be gone if persecution of Christians ... Fox News (blog) For quite some time, I have been well aware of the atrocities perpetrated in Iraq against Christians and other religious minority groups—and of the need for the world to understand what is actually taking place. Open Doors has been predicting for ... Iraq conflict: What you need to knowUSA TODAY Iraq Crisis: VOM Provides Aid to Persecuted Christians; Calls for Donations ...Christian Post Pope Francis signals support for Iraq military action to protect Christians ...National Post Media Matters for America -Wall Street Journal -Yahoo News all 534 news articles »