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Lawmakers Approve Cabinet in Iraq, but 2 Posts Are Empty - New York Times Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:08:35 GMT

New York Times

Lawmakers Approve Cabinet in Iraq, but 2 Posts Are Empty New York Times Mr. Abadi, a Shiite politician, has promised to preside over a more inclusive government that would set out to heal deep rifts with Iraq's Sunni and Kurdish populations even as it struggles to beat back a catastrophic invasion by the Islamic State in ... Iraqi lawmakers approve new government; al-Maliki becomes VPCNN Iraq crisis: Parliament swears in unity governmentBBC News Congenial new Iraq leader wins allies, but no easy path to save nationReuters ABC News -Los Angeles Times all 235 news articles »

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Iraq's Battleground Dams Are Key to Saving the Country from ISIS - TIME Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:42:55 GMT

The Guardian

Iraq's Battleground Dams Are Key to Saving the Country from ISIS TIME When militants in Iraq made their recent assault on Haditha Dam, it pushed the U.S. to strike in this part of western Iraq for the first time since August. The Iraqi national army and allied Shi'ite militia have been battling the Islamic State of Iraq ... US to intensify bombing campaign against Isis in IraqThe Guardian US Expands Air Strikes In IraqWBUR Iraq 'clears' IS from key dam area after US strikesBBC News CNBC -Fox News -USA TODAY all 1,151 news articles »

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Iraq approves new government, opens way for expanded US role - Washington Post Tue, 09 Sep 2014 02:50:58 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iraq approves new government, opens way for expanded US role Washington Post BAGHDAD — Under huge international and domestic pressure, Iraq swore in a new government on Monday, opening the way for an expansion of U.S. military support to fight Islamic extremists in the country. The vote to approve a new cabinet came during a ... Iraq's parliament approves new governmentAljazeera.com Iraq names Haider al-Abadi new prime ministerNew York Post Iraq renews attempts to seize Kurdish 'ghost ship' oil tanker in US courtRT Rudaw -Business Insider -teleSUR English all 52 news articles »

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ISIS Kills 17 in Attack on Rival Sunni Tribesmen in Iraq - New York Times Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:23:03 GMT

ISIS Kills 17 in Attack on Rival Sunni Tribesmen in Iraq New York Times BAGHDAD — Members of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria attacked Sunni tribal fighters north of Baghdad early Monday, killing at least 17 people as the militants showed new determination to punish Sunnis who have resisted the ISIS onslaught into ...

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George W. Bush was right about Iraq pullout - Washington Post Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:41:05 GMT

Headlines & Global News

George W. Bush was right about Iraq pullout Washington Post When former President George W. Bush makes a rare visit to Washington today, he won't criticize President Obama for the bloodletting Obama unleashed with his withdrawal from Iraq. After leaving office, Bush promised Obama his silence. He is a man of ... Iraq, George W. Bush, and the Second Great MulliganSlate Magazine (blog) President Bush Warned Obama Not to Pull Out of IraqLubbockOnline.com (blog) all 23 news articles »

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Syria and Iraq Called Urgent by New UN Rights Chief - New York Times Tue, 09 Sep 2014 02:13:03 GMT

Reuters

Syria and Iraq Called Urgent by New UN Rights Chief New York Times In his first speech to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. Zeid, a Jordanian prince who has dispensed with his royal title as incompatible with his new post, identified the conflicts in Syria and Iraq as “the immediate and urgent ... New UN rights boss warns of 'house of blood' in Iraq, SyriaReuters Iraq, Syria top priorities for new UN human rights chiefUN News Centre New UN Rights Chief: Syria, Iraq Is First PriorityABC News all 244 news articles »

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Double suicide bombing kills at least 9 in ISIS-besieged Iraq town - CNN Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:05:17 GMT

CNN

Double suicide bombing kills at least 9 in ISIS-besieged Iraq town CNN Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- A Sunni town north of Baghdad that has been surrounded by ISIS for more than two months came under heavy attack on Monday, local police and residents said. At about 9 a.m., a suicide bomber in a seized military Humvee struck a ... Obama to reveal Isis strategy – but pledges 'no Iraq war'The Guardian US: New government is 'milestone' for IraqBBC News Obama Looks at Expanding Airstrikes in IraqWall Street Journal TIME -The Wire -ABC News all 2,179 news articles »

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Iraq politicians wrangle to form government - Aljazeera.com Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:24:21 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iraq politicians wrangle to form government Aljazeera.com Abbadi was expected to include representatives of all the country's religious and ethnic components in a bid to save Iraq from collapse. According to a report on Iraqi state TV, Abbadi will have three deputies in the new government - one Shia, one ...

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Obama administration denies 'mission creep' in Iraq, as US force size grows - Fox News Tue, 09 Sep 2014 01:18:17 GMT

Fox News

Obama administration denies 'mission creep' in Iraq, as US force size grows Fox News As the unnamed U.S. air campaign over Iraq turned one month old on Monday, the Pentagon and White House continued to deny the fight against the Islamic State has grown into something larger than originally intended. The U.S. military is not, they say, ... and more »

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With Schools Doubling as Shelters in Northern Iraq, Classes Wait - New York Times Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:24:15 GMT

New York Times

With Schools Doubling as Shelters in Northern Iraq, Classes Wait New York Times DOHUK, Iraq — From the look of it, the Khabat primary school bustles with life. Children flit through the building's atrium, weaving between stacked school desks and racing past the colorful murals that adorn the walls. But the schools here will not ...