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Kurds Retake Strategic Highway in Iraq's North From ISIS - New York Times Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:08:41 GMT

New York Times

Kurds Retake Strategic Highway in Iraq's North From ISIS New York Times MOUNT SINJAR, Iraq — Sweeping down in hodgepodge convoys of trucks and buses, Kurdish forces and Yazidi fighters opened their offensive against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq on Thursday with a burst of initial success: The forces cut off ... Kurds sever critical Islamic State supply line in northern IraqUSA TODAY Kurdish forces, backed by US airstrikes, launch offensive in IraqWashington Post US and allies launch offensive in IraqPRI CNN -NPR all 879 news articles »

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Mass grave of Yazidis in Iraq tells horror story - USA TODAY Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:00:53 GMT

USA TODAY

Mass grave of Yazidis in Iraq tells horror story USA TODAY SINUNI, Iraq — A few thousand people once lived in this tiny Iraqi village 270 miles north of Baghdad. Today, it is a ghost town with few signs of life — and a mass grave nearby where members of the Yazidi sect were slaughtered by Islamic State ... US weighs 'genocide' label for IS in Iraq — and more than a word may be at stakeYahoo Politics Islamic State committed genocide in Iraq against Yazidis – reportReligion News Service US Holocaust Museum supports Iraq Yazidi community genocide claim against ...JURIST all 43 news articles »

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Jihadist cell in Europe 'sought recruits for Iraq and Syria' - BBC News Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:45:47 GMT

BBC News

Jihadist cell in Europe 'sought recruits for Iraq and Syria' BBC News The 13 suspected members of a jihadist group arrested in raids across Europe were allegedly recruiting foreign fighters to be sent to Iraq and Syria. The raids in Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland and the UK targeted Rawti Shax, which seeks ... Jihadists in Europe 'sought recruits for Iraq, Syria'Radio New Zealand Islamic State recruitment ring outside Iraq haltedTribune-Review Joint action against radical Islamist terrorist group coordinated at Eurojust ...Eurojust - Europa all 373 news articles »

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82nd commander sees hope in Iraq, confident in forces' fight against ISIL - Fayetteville Observer Fri, 13 Nov 2015 02:24:07 GMT

WTVD-TV

82nd commander sees hope in Iraq, confident in forces' fight against ISIL Fayetteville Observer Iraqi forces, many of whom may have been trained by Fort Bragg soldiers, began a major offensive to retake a city in northwestern Iraq on Thursday. The effort, led by Kurdish peshmerga forces, was aimed at liberating Sinjar from enemy forces known as ... Fort Bragg commander committed to Iraq's successWTVD-TV all 2 news articles »

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Why hasn't a single living Iraq vet received the Medal of Honor? - CNN Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:10:55 GMT

World Tribune

Why hasn't a single living Iraq vet received the Medal of Honor? CNN Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on August 1, 1952, during what became known as the third Battle of Old Baldy in Chorwon, Korea. With his unit pinned down by enemy forces, Espinoza single-handedly took out a ... Rep. Hunter: Why has no living veteran of Iraq war received Medal of Honor?World Tribune all 11 news articles »

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In Iraq, UN reports close to 2000 casualties in October from terrorism and ... - UN News Centre Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:58:52 GMT

UN News Centre

In Iraq, UN reports close to 2000 casualties in October from terrorism and ... UN News Centre 12 November 2015 – Acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict killed a total of 714 Iraqis and injured another 1,269 during the month of October, according to casualty figures released today by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI). and more »

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Re-Examining Iraq: Is Hillary a Hawk? - Huffington Post Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:25:00 GMT

Re-Examining Iraq: Is Hillary a Hawk? Huffington Post When Hillary Clinton was challenged on her Iraq war vote at last month's Democratic debate, the front-running candidate pointed to President Obama's 2008 selection of herself as Secretary of State as affirmation of his continuing confidence in her ... and more »

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Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:30:26 GMT

The National Interest Online

Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, November 12, 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 ... Military strikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) all 12 news articles »

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Ben Carson's remarkable gibberish on Syria and Iraq, explained - Washington Post Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:40:57 GMT

Washington Post

Ben Carson's remarkable gibberish on Syria and Iraq, explained Washington Post This was Bartiromo's question: "Dr. Carson, you were against putting troops on the ground in Iraq and against a large military force in Afghanistan. Do you support the president's decision to now put 50 special-ops forces in Syria and leave 10,000 U.S ... and more »

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Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:46:55 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, November 11, 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 ... US, allies conduct 11 strikes in Syria, 17 in Iraq: US militaryYahoo News US to Ramp Up Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Syria, IraqWall Street Journal US-Led Coalition Against ISIL Spends $10Mln on Airstrikes in Iraq WeeklySputnik International all 375 news articles »