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Pentagon: 'We're in combat' in Iraq - CNN Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:47:06 GMT

CNN

Pentagon: 'We're in combat' in Iraq CNN Washington (CNN) The Pentagon conceded Wednesday that U.S. troops are in combat in Iraq after days of dancing around the characterization following the first death of U.S. service member in the campaign against ISIS. "We're in combat," Army Col. Finley: Don't fight another PC war in Syria, IraqThe Detroit News US Spokesman in Iraq: 'Of Course it's Combat'Military.com U.S. looking at expanding role on ground in Iraq, SyriaMilitary Times all 1,071 news articles »

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Delayed Report on Britain's Role in Iraq War Is Expected in Summer - New York Times Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:31:44 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Delayed Report on Britain's Role in Iraq War Is Expected in Summer New York Times LONDON — After more than six years of work and a succession of embarrassing delays, a report on Britain's role in the Iraq war is finally taking shape and is likely to be published in June or July, its lead author said on Thursday. UK's Iraq War Inquiry Expects to Release Findings in 2016Wall Street Journal Chilcot report to be published next summer after security checksThe Guardian John Chilcot's report on the Iraq War to be published in June or July of 2016Daily Mail Reuters -Telegraph.co.uk -BBC News all 286 news articles »

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Rare Storms and Floods Bring Iraq to a Standstill - New York Times Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:03:25 GMT

New York Times

Rare Storms and Floods Bring Iraq to a Standstill New York Times Old and inadequate drainage systems have long been an issue in Iraq and among the complaints of citizens who have been protesting for better basic services and an end to corruption. Calls for change have intensified since the summer, when scorching ... Floods in Baghdad threaten Iraq's internally displacedeuronews Toddler dies as Iraq downpour wreaks havocYahoo News Toddler Dies as Downpour Wreaks Havoc in IraqNDTV The National all 116 news articles »

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Iran responsible for deadly rocket attack on Camp Liberty in Iraq, dissidents say - Washington Times Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:27:00 GMT

Washington Times

Iran responsible for deadly rocket attack on Camp Liberty in Iraq, dissidents say Washington Times An Iranian dissident group said more than 20 of its members in Iraq were killed Thursday when a barrage of Iranian-made rockets slammed into a former U.S. military base near Baghdad, where the dissidents have been kept in a state of semi-captivity by ... US urges Iraq to step up security at camp holding Iranian dissidentsReuters UK US condemns attack on Iranian opposition camp in IraqYahoo7 News UNHCR statement on today's attack on vicinity of Baghdad International Airport ...UNHCR (press release) all 143 news articles »

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Inside the Ring: Russian military flights over Iraq questioned - Washington Times Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:31:11 GMT

Washington Times

Inside the Ring: Russian military flights over Iraq questioned Washington Times Iraq's government has told the United States that it will not permit Russian military forces to conduct air and missile strikes inside the country. But Baghdad is allowing Russian military aircraft to overfly its territory to resupply its forces ... Three takeaways from the Hawija raid in IraqGlobal Risk Insights all 4 news articles »

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12 years of hard lessons on Iraq - The Hill (blog) Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:01:19 GMT

The Hill (blog)

12 years of hard lessons on Iraq The Hill (blog) I spent a year in Iraq. As a captain in the Army and as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I served my tour in Baghdad from August 2005 to August 2006. It was a complicated and difficult year, but the opportunity to serve my country in combat left an ... and more »

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Canadian Airstrikes Linked To 2nd Allegation Of Civilian Casualties In Iraq ... - Huffington Post Canada Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:38:07 GMT

Huffington Post Canada

Canadian Airstrikes Linked To 2nd Allegation Of Civilian Casualties In Iraq ... Huffington Post Canada Canadian fighter planes have now been connected to a second airstrike in Iraq that has been reviewed by the Pentagon for possible civilian casualties, CBC's the fifth estate has learned. However, Brigadier-General Lise Bourgon, commander of Canada's ... and more »

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Rocket Attack on Camp Hurriya in Iraq - US Department of State (press release) Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:38:01 GMT

Rocket Attack on Camp Hurriya in Iraq US Department of State (press release) We have been in touch with senior Iraqi officials to ensure that the Government of Iraq renders all possible medical and emergency assistance to the victims. We also urge the Government of Iraq to provide additional security for the camp's residents ... and more »

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Kuwait defers Iraq's final war reparation payment until 2017 - Reuters Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:33:00 GMT

Rudaw

Kuwait defers Iraq's final war reparation payment until 2017 Reuters The delay, which Iraq requested, gives it until 2017 to pay the last, and largest, tranche worth $4.6 billion, Zebari told Reuters in a text message. Since Iraq was first allowed to resume oil sales nearly two decades ago, it has paid funds into a ... Iraq to spend 20% of 2016 budget on defenseRudaw Iraq to adjust military spending, hire 10000 new forces: ministerYahoo News Kuwait agrees to extend term for Iraq to pay $4.6 billion in war reparations ...Fox News teleSUR English all 59 news articles »

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Members of Iraq's ruling coalition threaten to withdraw support for Abadi's ... - Reuters Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:13:41 GMT

Reuters

Members of Iraq's ruling coalition threaten to withdraw support for Abadi's ... Reuters BAGHDAD More than 60 members of Iraq's ruling coalition will seek to withdraw parliamentary support for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's reforms if he does not respond within 72 hours to their demands for wider consultation, parliamentarians said ... Iraq's Abadi: Syria Settlement Impossible without Russia, IranAl-Manar TV all 58 news articles »