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Protesters scuffle with police in Iraq's Kurdistan region - Reuters Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:45:38 GMT

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Protesters scuffle with police in Iraq's Kurdistan region Reuters ERBIL, Iraq Protesters hurled stones and scuffled with riot police in the second largest city in Iraq's Kurdish north on Thursday, in the most intense show of discontent since an economic crisis hit the region. Teachers, hospital workers and other ... Kurds protest in north Iraq as discontent grows with governmentBusiness Insider all 19 news articles »

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Rights activist calls on Iraqi lawmakers to legalize women's shelters - Al Jazeera America Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:48:04 GMT

Al Jazeera America

Rights activist calls on Iraqi lawmakers to legalize women's shelters Al Jazeera America A prominent women's rights advocate will urge the U.N. Security Council next week to help fight sex trafficking in Iraq by pushing Baghdad to legalize shelters for women fleeing abuse and enslavement. Yanar Mohammed, an Iraqi activist who founded an ...

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Andrea Vance: Key's Iraq trip - pre-cooked photo op or genuine support for troops? - TVNZ Thu, 08 Oct 2015 22:24:47 GMT

Radio New Zealand

Andrea Vance: Key's Iraq trip - pre-cooked photo op or genuine support for troops? TVNZ The prime minister speaks to media during his top secret mission to Taji Military Base in Iraq. Source: ONE News. But whether used as a force for good or bad, military propaganda is still a modern political tool. Some of the most striking images of ... Shining a light on New Zealand in IraqRadio New Zealand PM's Iraq trip a 'whitewash'3News NZ Editorial: Too soon for vindication on IraqThe Dominion Post all 11 news articles »

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Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:33:45 GMT

National Post

Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, October 8, 2015 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... Canada has flown in 2.4 per cent of allied airstrikes in Iraq and Syria ...National Post US-Led Coalition Launches 24 Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, IraqSputnik International all 54 news articles »

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Putin Popularity In Iraq? Russian Airstrikes In Syria Welcomed In Baghdad - International Business Times Thu, 08 Oct 2015 12:53:00 GMT

International Business Times

Putin Popularity In Iraq? Russian Airstrikes In Syria Welcomed In Baghdad International Business Times Russia's entry into the conflict in Syria has drawn support from Iraq, with citizens welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions as U.S. efforts to stop the terrorist group the Islamic State militant group have not lived up to expectations ... Iraq May Request Russian Airstrikes Against ISIS: OfficialNBCNews.com Baghdad may ask Russia to carry out airstrikes in IraqMiddle East Monitor Iraq leans toward Russia in war on Islamic StateReuters Yahoo News -Voice of America all 5,006 news articles »

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'We are seeking bigger role for Russia than Americans' - Iraq defense ... - RT Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:24:53 GMT

RT

'We are seeking bigger role for Russia than Americans' - Iraq defense ... RT Baghdad, Russia's ally in its fight against ISIS, wants Russia to have a bigger role in the anti-terrorist campaign in Iraq than the US and may soon officially request to start airstrikes on its soil, the chairman of Iraqi parliament's defense ... Iraq would welcome Russian airstrikes against ISISAirForceTimes.com Iraq leans towards Russia in war on Islamic StateReuters UK Syria's Assad Stresses Importance of Alliance With Russia, Iran, IraqWall Street Journal all 11,214 news articles »

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Is Tahini from ISIS-Controlled Iraq Making Its Way into Canada? - Munchies_ Food by VICE Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:05:46 GMT

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Is Tahini from ISIS-Controlled Iraq Making Its Way into Canada? Munchies_ Food by VICE Even less is known about the food coming out of the ISIS-held areas of Syria and Iraq. But according to reports from Al-Arabiya, there may be sesame paste trickling out of one such area. The Saudi television network is reporting that tahini (the thing ... Intelligence gathering equipment for four-nation security pact reaches BaghdadRudaw all 3 news articles »

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Mortar attacks kill 27 in Iraq - police - Reuters UK Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:25:00 GMT

Mortar attacks kill 27 in Iraq - police Reuters UK BAGHDAD Twenty seven people were killed in Iraq on Thursday when mortars landed in the provincial capital of Baquba, police and medics said. It was not clear who fired the mortars at the northern town. Iraq is facing a multitude of security challenges, ... 15 people killed in mortar barrage, gunfire in IraqBusiness Standard 15 killed in mortar barrage, gunfire in IraqZee News all 23 news articles »

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Trump a bit hard to follow on Iraq - American Thinker (blog) Thu, 08 Oct 2015 06:16:58 GMT

Trump a bit hard to follow on Iraq American Thinker (blog) But recently, Trump has primarily cited an article published by Reuters in July 2004 -- entitled "Donald Trump Would 'Fire' Bush Over Iraq Invasion" -- to illustrate his farsightedness about the war. The oft-cited Reuters story doesn't provide a ...

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Iraq Gives Up On America And Asks Russia To Rescue It From IS - Investor's Business Daily Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:23:21 GMT

Investor's Business Daily

Iraq Gives Up On America And Asks Russia To Rescue It From IS Investor's Business Daily Hegemony: Iraq may ask Russia to bomb IS targets within its borders, giving Moscow "definitely a bigger role than the Americans." Will we look back on this as the moment when America ceased being a superpower? Russia may no longer be Communist and ... Experts: Iraq Welcoming Russians As Saviours Does Not Bode Well For USDaily Squib (satire) all 3 news articles »