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Iran Has Never Been More Influential In Iraq - Business Insider Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:36:33 GMT

Business Insider

Iran Has Never Been More Influential In Iraq Business Insider Shiite, non-Arab Iran has effectively taken charge of Iraq's defense against the Sunni radical group, meeting the Iraqi government's need for immediate help on the ground. Two to three Iranian military aircraft a day land at Baghdad airport, bringing ... Officials say suicide bombing kills 12 people in IraqYahoo News all 184 news articles »

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Yaser Kasim strikes it lucky as Iraq beat Jordan in Asian Cup - The Guardian Tue, 13 Jan 2015 01:56:17 GMT

ABC Online

Yaser Kasim strikes it lucky as Iraq beat Jordan in Asian Cup The Guardian A magical goal from the midfielder Yaser Kasim gave Iraq a 1-0 win over 10-man Jordan in the Asian Cup on Monday. Kasim, who plays for Swindon Town in the third tier of English football, scored the winner in the 77th minute with a touch of Messi-style ... Asian Cup: Iraq beats Jordan 1-0 thanks to Yasser Kasim winnerABC Online Kasim scores, Iraq beats Jordan 1-0 in Group D of Asian CupUSA TODAY Columbus Crew SC's Justin Meram comes off bench to help Iraq beat Jordan in ...MLSsoccer.com Sydney Morning Herald -Daily Mail all 192 news articles »

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Iraq may need three years to restructure and rebuild military: PM - Reuters Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:21:53 GMT

Mintpress News (registration) (blog)

Iraq may need three years to restructure and rebuild military: PM Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Iraq may need three years to rebuild and restructure its military, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Sunday, as the country battles Islamic State militants who pose the biggest threat to its security since the fall of Saddam ... Iraq PM Slams “Slowness” Of US Aid Against ISISMintpress News (registration) (blog) Iraq May Need Three Years To Rebuild MilitaryRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Egypt, Iraq agree to boost security cooperationwww.worldbulletin.net Yahoo News all 82 news articles »

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Sweden may send troops to Iraq to counter ISIS threat - RT Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:59:38 GMT

RT

Sweden may send troops to Iraq to counter ISIS threat RT Swedish Foreign Minister Margo Wallstrom said that Stockholm may send military personnel to Iraq. The troops would train soldiers to help Baghdad in its fight against Islamic State forces. The minister ruled out sending combat troops. ''We have seen ... Sweden must 'share responsibility' for IraqThe Local.se Finland named in plan to send non-combat troops to IraqYLE News all 8 news articles »

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US, Coalition Continue Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:21:57 GMT

Sacramento Bee

US, Coalition Continue Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Jan. 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 ... A staggering civilian death toll worsens in Iraq and SyriaSacramento Bee US Military Leads 15 Airstrikes in Syria, IraqKMBZ US, allies continue airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria, IraqThe Hindu Xinhua -DVIDS (press release) (registration) all 46 news articles »

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Iraq Raises Basrah Crude Price for Asia, Follows Saudi Lead - Bloomberg Mon, 12 Jan 2015 03:45:56 GMT

Iraq Raises Basrah Crude Price for Asia, Follows Saudi Lead Bloomberg Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer, raised the selling price for February shipments to Asia of its main Basrah Light crude by 30 cents a barrel, after Saudi Arabia boosted its pricing to the region. Iraq set Basrah Light at a discount of $3.70 a ... and more »

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Dispute between El Cajon priest and Chaldean leader in Iraq continues - Los Angeles Times Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:38:34 GMT

AINA (press release)

Dispute between El Cajon priest and Chaldean leader in Iraq continues Los Angeles Times Aleteia estimates that of 14 Chaldean priests in 19 Western states of the U.S., 10 would be required to return to Iraq under Sako's order. “Chaldean priests forced to choose between disobedience and martyrdom,” said a headline on the news agency's ... Priest: Returning to Iraq would be equivalent to committing suicideSan Diego 6 Dispute Between San Diego Priest and Chaldean Leader in Iraq ContinuesAINA (press release) all 11 news articles »

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Senators press Iraq PM to supply Kurds - The Hill Tue, 13 Jan 2015 01:11:25 GMT

Senators press Iraq PM to supply Kurds The Hill A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to the Iraqi prime minister Monday to ask him to ensure that his government is distributing aid to the Kurdish minority in northern Iraq who are under threat from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. "We ...

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US must recognize mistakes of Iraq, not repeat history in Afghanistan - St. George Daily Spectrum Tue, 13 Jan 2015 03:16:21 GMT

St. George Daily Spectrum

US must recognize mistakes of Iraq, not repeat history in Afghanistan St. George Daily Spectrum The reality is there are no absolute answers for the plight in Afghanistan. There are some who say the US must continue to lead in the reconstruction of the nation. Others who prefer a clean exit. We don't have the answers, but we do have a very clear ...

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Iraq: Greater support needed for uprooted communities - ICRC (press release) Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:30:55 GMT

ICRC (press release)

Iraq: Greater support needed for uprooted communities ICRC (press release) "The people of Iraq have shown extraordinary solidarity with their fellow countrymen and women who have fled the violence in their thousands. When the ICRC comes to deliver aid to the displaced, it finds that local communities have already received ... and more »