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Response to Attack Reflects Iraq's Sectarian Divide - New York Times Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:30:31 GMT

New York Times

Response to Attack Reflects Iraq's Sectarian Divide New York Times The formation of a new, inclusive government that could command some support from both Sunnis and Shiites is widely seen as a vital first step in confronting jihadists from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, who have stormed into Iraq, seizing ... Bombs kill at least 35 across Iraq a day after mosque shootingReuters Bombings Kill 42 in Iraq After Sunni Mosque AttackABC News Massacre derails talks on new Iraq governmentAljazeera.com CNN -Washington Post all 965 news articles »

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Shias in Iraq town under ISIS siege face risk of 'massacre,' UN says - Fox News Sun, 24 Aug 2014 02:15:12 GMT

Fox News

Shias in Iraq town under ISIS siege face risk of 'massacre,' UN says Fox News The United Nations warned Saturday that a northeast Iraq town under siege by Islamic State militants since June faces risk of a "massacre," if urgent action is not taken to rescue residents. Militants have surrounded the small Shia Turkmen community of ... UN calls for immediate action to avert massacre in besieged Iraqi townThe Guardian UN: 'Unspeakable' suffering in Iraq town besieged by ISIS fightersKSAT San Antonio Iraq conflict: UN warns of possible Amerli 'massacre'BBC News NPR (blog) -UN News Centre all 103 news articles »

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Iran 'sent soldiers to fight in Iraq' - Aljazeera.com Sat, 23 Aug 2014 18:08:40 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iran 'sent soldiers to fight in Iraq' Aljazeera.com Hundreds of Iranian soldiers have taken part in a joint operation inside Iraq with Kurdish forces to retake a town held by the Islamic State group, security sources have told Al Jazeera. It is believed to be the first time that Iranian troops have been ... and more »

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Iraq's north rocked by deadly blasts - Aljazeera.com Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:52:16 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iraq's north rocked by deadly blasts Aljazeera.com While much of Iraq has been plagued by near-daily violence, Kurdistan's capital has avoided much of the deadly unrest. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr, reporting from Erbil, said the explosion went off on a road near the office of the Patriotic Union of ... Bomb attacks leave over 40 dead across IraqPress TV 'Revenge attacks' in Iraq kill more than 20GlobalPost Dozens Killed, Wounded in Northern Iraq BombingsNews 92 FM RIA Novosti -Town Hall all 59 news articles »

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What Are Obama's Options for Stomping Out ISIS in Iraq and Syria? - NBCNews.com Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:18:14 GMT

NBCNews.com

What Are Obama's Options for Stomping Out ISIS in Iraq and Syria? NBCNews.com The videotaped killing of kidnapped journalist James Foley prompted President Barack Obama this week to condemn his ruthless executioners — the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS — as “a cancer.” Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes ... Events in Iraq, Syria and Russia further stoke debate about Obama's worldviewWashington Post US considers broad military action against ISIS in Iraq and Syria – reportRT US airstrikes in Iraq continue despite IS threatBBC News NPR -CBS News -Financial Times all 1,091 news articles »

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How Isil is funded, trained and operating in Iraq and Syria - Telegraph.co.uk Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:29:02 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

How Isil is funded, trained and operating in Iraq and Syria Telegraph.co.uk When they captured Mosul, Iraq's envoy to the UN said they obtained nearly 88lb (40kg) of nuclear material, in the form of low-grade uranium compounds seized from a scientific research facility. The nuclear material would not be easily turned into weapons. More US airstrikes on ISIS militants in IraqCNN Bombs across Iraq kill dozens as violence escalatesFRANCE 24 Officials: Commanders want more Iraq airstrike powerUSA TODAY ABC News all 5,301 news articles »

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ISIS atrocities in Iraq: What's Canada's next move? - CBC.ca Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:28:36 GMT

ISIS atrocities in Iraq: What's Canada's next move? CBC.ca As attacks and atrocities from extremist group ISIS mount in Iraq, Canada's political leaders have all offered strong words of condemnation. Speaking to reporters in Whitehorse on Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper described ISIS's tactics as ... and more »

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West Borough Baptist Church won't go to Iraq: Comedian donates flight money to ... - Metro Sun, 24 Aug 2014 01:08:27 GMT

Metro

West Borough Baptist Church won't go to Iraq: Comedian donates flight money to ... Metro The West Borough Baptist Church nearly made a journey to Iraq to protest against IS, after taking up an offer from comedian Adam Hills to fly the anti-gay hate group to the war torn country. The Australian comic made his pledge on his show The Last Leg ... Westboro Baptist Church Says It Will Go to Iraq to Protest ISISAdvocate.com ​Westboro Baptist Church Accepts Comedian's Offer to Picket ISIS in IraqJezebel Westboro Baptist Church Accepts Comedian's Offer of Free Trip to IraqGawker The Inquisitr all 96 news articles »

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Will: General Dempsey foreshadowing 'third Iraq war'? - Fox News Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:54:33 GMT

Fox News

Will: General Dempsey foreshadowing 'third Iraq war'? Fox News George Will told viewers Friday on “Special Report with Bret Baier” that “if what General Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is saying, either is U.S. policy, or foreshadows U.S. policy, then I think it's fair to say we have begun the ... Pentagon May Retool Budget for Iraq AirstrikesDoD Buzz Militarily, the Focus Should Be on Defeating ISIS in IraqNew York Times all 148 news articles »

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Iraq, Syria and the Islamic State A war that crosses national boundaries - The Economist Sat, 23 Aug 2014 10:20:36 GMT

The Economist

Iraq, Syria and the Islamic State A war that crosses national boundaries The Economist With American aerial help and the advice of nearly 400 American advisers on the ground, Iraq's government forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga have made gains elsewhere, too. Most of the tens of thousands of Yazidis stranded on Sinjar mountain since IS ... and more »