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UK troops discredited after Iraq and Afghanistan, says Ken Livingstone - The Guardian Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:21:51 GMT

The Guardian

UK troops discredited after Iraq and Afghanistan, says Ken Livingstone The Guardian British troops have been discredited after Iraq and Afghanistan, Labour's Ken Livingstone has said, causing fresh controversy following his comments on the London 7/7 bombings. Livingstone, who is co-chairing a review of Labour's defence policy, made ... Hijacking the Iraq war to justify extremismLeft Foot Forward Question Time: Ken Livingstone Says Tony Blair And Iraq War Caused 7/7 London ...Huffington Post UK Ken Livingstone says terrorists 'gave their lives in protest against our ...The Independent Sputnik International -ITV News all 107 news articles »

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Bombs found around Iraq mass grave of IS victims - Yahoo News Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:42:28 GMT

Yahoo News

Bombs found around Iraq mass grave of IS victims Yahoo News Bombs are a key part of both offensive and defensive operations by IS, which overran large parts of Iraq last year. Explosives continue to pose a major threat even after the jihadists are gone and prevent displaced residents from returning home. The ... IS blamed for mass Yazidi grave found near Sinjar, IraqBBC News Bomb-rigged mass grave holding 123 people found in northern IraqPress TV Mass Grave Of IS Victims Found In IraqRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Deutsche Welle all 43 news articles »

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Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sat, 28 Nov 2015 14:40:16 GMT

Gazette Series

Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, November 28, 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 Target ISIL Terrorists in IraqStudent Operated Press MP's Column: We must not repeat Iraq mistakes in SyriaGazette Series all 22 news articles »

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In the fight against the Islamic State, Iraq's leader begins to look shaky - Washington Post Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:48:00 GMT

Washington Post

In the fight against the Islamic State, Iraq's leader begins to look shaky Washington Post BAGHDAD — In a mansion tiled with salmon-pink marble, Sunni politician Osama al-Nujaifi greets visitors in an expansive meeting room. From a chair flanked by the national flag, he insists he is still vice president of Iraq — even though Iraq's prime ... French Reportedly Bomb School; 48 Killed across IraqAntiwar.com all 4 news articles »

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Suicide car bomb kills seven in northern Iraq - Reuters UK Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:21:00 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Suicide car bomb kills seven in northern Iraq Reuters UK Efforts to push back Islamic State militants in northern and western Iraq have been complicated by sectarian and ethnic rivalries. These include a contest for territory which is claimed by the Shi'ite-led government in Baghdad, but which the Kurds want ... Suicide car bomb kills five in northern IraqJerusalem Post Israel News Suicide bomber kills six in flashpoint Iraq townAl-Arabiya all 36 news articles »

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Sweden suspends flights to northern Iraq over security concerns - Reuters Fri, 27 Nov 2015 23:36:23 GMT

Sweden suspends flights to northern Iraq over security concerns Reuters Commercial routes from the Middle East and Europe were disrupted, as were reconnaissance and resupply flights for the U.S.-led coalition that has been bombing Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria for more than a year, separately from the Russian ... and more »

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Millions of Shia Muslims heading to Karbala for Arba'een - Press TV Sat, 28 Nov 2015 11:19:10 GMT

Press TV

Millions of Shia Muslims heading to Karbala for Arba'een Press TV Millions of Shia Muslims from across the world are taking part in a march toward Iraq's holy shrine city of Karbala to attend mourning rituals on Arba'een, which marks 40 days after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson ... and more »

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Finding a Path Back to Iraq, and Toward Securing Women's Freedom - New York Times Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:35:24 GMT

New York Times

Finding a Path Back to Iraq, and Toward Securing Women's Freedom New York Times UNITED NATIONS — YANAR MOHAMMED runs a secret network of safe houses in her native Iraq. The women who come through its doors are honor-killing runaways, rape survivors, war widows and assorted others who have been to the cliff edge of hell ... and more »

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Soccer has led Columbus Crew's Justin Meram to Iraq national team - USA TODAY Sat, 28 Nov 2015 18:35:00 GMT

USA TODAY

Soccer has led Columbus Crew's Justin Meram to Iraq national team USA TODAY Last year, Meram, born in Shelby Charter Township just north of Detroit, earned a call-up to the Iraq national team and has since become a regular member of its squad, a process that has involved consistently jetting to the Middle East to take part in ...

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US, allies launch 20 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria - Bangor Daily News Sat, 28 Nov 2015 18:05:00 GMT

Al-Arabiya

US, allies launch 20 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria Bangor Daily News WASHINGTON — The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State with 17 air strikes in Iraq and three in Syria on Friday, the U.S. military said. Seven of the strikes in Iraq hit two Islamic State tactical units, buildings and a fighting position ... Air strikes kill 24 IS militants in Iraq's AnbarXinhua US, allies launch 20 strikes against ISIS in Iraq and SyriaAl-Arabiya all 112 news articles »