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First Miss Iraq Since 1972 Is Crowned - New York Times Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:45:29 GMT

New York Times

First Miss Iraq Since 1972 Is Crowned New York Times A new Miss Iraq was crowned in Baghdad for the first time since 1972 in a contest that faced fierce conservative opposition as well as reported death threats against some participants. “I want to prove that the Iraqi woman has her own existence in ... Baghdad holds Miss Iraq pageant for the first time in 43 yearsCNN Newly crowned Miss Iraq receives threatening phone call: Join ISIS or elseJerusalem Post Israel News Iraq crowns first beauty contest winner in 43 yearsNew York Daily News Huffington Post -TIME -Daily Caller all 61 news articles »

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Iraq's army pushing ISIL from parts of Ramadi - USA TODAY Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:12:10 GMT

USA TODAY

Iraq's army pushing ISIL from parts of Ramadi USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Iraqi security forces continued Tuesday to push Islamic State fighters from the key western city of Ramadi, according to the top military spokesman in Baghdad. Government troops floated a temporary bridge over the Euphrates River on ... Iraqi Forces Fighting ISIS for Ramadi Push Toward City CenterNew York Times Iraq forces advance into center of ISIL-held Ramadi, authorities sayAl Jazeera America Iraqis say they're trying to retake Ramadi's center from ISISCNN FRANCE 24 -Reuters all 982 news articles »

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Christmas comes with pain but hope for displaced families in Iraq - Catholic News Service Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:37:51 GMT

Christmas comes with pain but hope for displaced families in Iraq Catholic News Service Habiba Daud of Qaraqosh, Iraq, is pictured inside her trailer Dec. 16 at Ashti 2, a camp for internally displaced Christians in Irbil. Daud fled when the Islamic State group took over her hometown in August 2014. This year will be the second Christmas ... and more »

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Iraq Seeks China Oil Tie-Up Ahead of Iran Flood - Wall Street Journal Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:53:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iraq Seeks China Oil Tie-Up Ahead of Iran Flood Wall Street Journal Iraq is in talks to form an oil-marketing joint venture with China's largest refiner, Sinopec, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Middle East producer prepares for rising Iranian rivalry amid an oil-price slump. The move comes as ... and more »

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Military Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:56:12 GMT

USA TODAY

Military Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, December 22, 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 ... ISIL lost 5000 square miles of territory largely in northern Syria, IraqUSA TODAY Turkey blames Iraq's Shiite-dominated gov't for Mosul's fall, vows continued ...Hurriyet Daily News US, allies conduct 12 strikes in Iraq, three in SyriaJerusalem Post Israel News Yahoo News all 162 news articles »

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China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership - The Diplomat Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:38:15 GMT

The Diplomat

China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership The Diplomat In a meeting with Abadi, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the development of China-Iraq ties, and said that the new strategic partnership would provide “a solid foundation” for future advances in the relationship. Xi also pledged Chinese assistance ... China, Iraq establish strategic partnershipXinhua all 21 news articles »

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Iraq denies responsibility for abduction of Qatari hunters - Jerusalem Post Israel News Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:05:00 GMT

Yahoo News

Iraq denies responsibility for abduction of Qatari hunters Jerusalem Post Israel News KUWAIT - Iraq's foreign minister denied on Tuesday that his government had anything to do with the kidnapping of a group of Qatari hunters in the south of the country this month. A large group of unidentified armed men abducted at least 26 Qataris from ... Iraq FM denies any link to abduction of QatarisYahoo News all 46 news articles »

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Fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan Echoes the 30 Years' War - TIME Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:39:00 GMT

TIME

Fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan Echoes the 30 Years' War TIME Just as the war against ISIS in Iraq seems to be getting better, the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan appears to be getting worse. Get used to it. While the enemies may have different names, they are both fueled by an Islamist fervor that ... and more »

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Iraq gets first beauty queen since 1972 - The Times of Israel Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:05:00 GMT

The Times of Israel

Iraq gets first beauty queen since 1972 The Times of Israel The jury chose Shaymaa Abdelrahman, a tall, green-eyed 20-year-old from Iraq's multi-ethnic city of Kirkuk. The decision was popular with those in attendance, especially in the back rows, where young men with hipster beards and tight blazers had been ... Student Shakes Off Threats to Win Miss Iraq in Name of Women's RightsNBCNews.com Miss Iraq Pageant Winner Crowned For First Time In More Than 40 YearsHuffington Post Iraq chooses 1st beauty queen since 1972RT The Guardian -Telegraph.co.uk -The National all 103 news articles »

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US, Italy Discuss Deploying Additional Troops to Iraq - Pentagon - Sputnik International Wed, 23 Dec 2015 03:27:00 GMT

Sputnik International

US, Italy Discuss Deploying Additional Troops to Iraq - Pentagon Sputnik International US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter spoke by phone with his Italian counterpart, expressing gratitude for Italy's recent decision to send additional troops to Iraq, the US Department of Defense said in a statement. WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Earlier in ... and more »