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Canadians closer to combat in Iraq than U.S. troops - Military Times Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:51:05 GMT

Business Insider

Canadians closer to combat in Iraq than U.S. troops Military Times A Canadian general revealed Monday that his special operations troops in Iraq are now routinely going out with Iraqi soldiers "to the forward-most Iraqi fighting positions" and providing "eyes on" to help coalition airstrikes by "marking the target ... Canadian Soldiers Are Directing Anti-ISIS Airstrikes In IraqBusiness Insider Canadian Soldiers Directing Air Strikes in IraqABC News Canadian soldiers clash with ISIL in IraqAljazeera.com Toronto Star -BBC News all 384 news articles »

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Mass Graves Uncovered; 157 Killed in Iraq - Antiwar.com Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:10:17 GMT

Mass Graves Uncovered; 157 Killed in Iraq Antiwar.com At least 157 were killed and 57 more were wounded in the latest violence and discoveries. Meanwhile, more information about Canadian troops in northern Iraq was released. Canadian troops have been directing air strikes from the ground in northern Iraq, ... and more »

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American Sniper is a dishonest whitewash of the Iraq war - Vox Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:30:08 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

American Sniper is a dishonest whitewash of the Iraq war Vox American Sniper, Clint Eastwood's love letter to decorated, real-life Iraq war sniper Chris Kyle, is dominating America's box offices. But does this movie, much of which portrays intense ground combat in Iraqi cities, have anything to say about the war ... Iraq war film 'American Sniper' divides Hollywood's left and rightJerusalem Post Israel News Success of 'American Sniper' rekindles culture war over IraqThe Hill An Iraq War Veteran Explains How He Views 'American Sniper'Business Insider OpEdNews -Slate Magazine all 2,103 news articles »

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Iraq's Kurds scramble to fend off new Islamic State assault - Christian Science Monitor Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:45:37 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Iraq's Kurds scramble to fend off new Islamic State assault Christian Science Monitor Islamic State militants are trying to recapture territory in northern Iraq and confronting US-backed Kurdish forces. President Obama said in his State of the Union address that 'American leadership' had stopped militants' advance in Iraq and Syria. Kurdish forces cut key road in north Iraq driveYahoo News AP Interview: Iraq Premier Says Ground Troops Need More AidNew York Times Iraqi leader says country's armed forces 'almost on our own' against ISISFox News all 286 news articles »

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Iraq War report: Publication 'far better' for me says Blair - BBC News Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:51:15 GMT

BBC News

Iraq War report: Publication 'far better' for me says Blair BBC News Tony Blair has rejected suggestions he is behind the delay to the Iraq Inquiry report, saying it would be "far better" for him if it was published. The former Labour prime minister told the BBC that publication would enable him to restate his case that ... Chilcot confirms delay to publication of Iraq war reportThe Guardian Iraq War inquiry: Tony Blair, George W Bush not trying to 'dodge or delay ...Telegraph.co.uk British Iraq war report delay sparks cover-up claimsDaily Mail Reuters -The Independent all 371 news articles »

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Iraq Says Oil Output Must Rise to Compensate for Price Drop - Bloomberg Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:58:36 GMT

CNBC

Iraq Says Oil Output Must Rise to Compensate for Price Drop Bloomberg Iraq has lost about 50 percent of its revenues because of the slump in oil, Shaways said. An agreement last month between the country's federal government and the semi-autonomous Kurdish region will boost exports by more than 550,000 barrels a day, ... Iraq Shrugs Off Low Prices, Boosts Output To Record LevelsOilPrice.com Oil Drops as Iraq Signals Production Boost to Offset Price SlideBusinessweek Iraq hopeful oil has hit 'bottom'RT CNBC -Malay Mail Online all 848 news articles »

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ISIS Frees Bird Breeders in Diyala, Iraq, After Families Pay Ransoms - NBCNews.com Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:24:12 GMT

New York Times

ISIS Frees Bird Breeders in Diyala, Iraq, After Families Pay Ransoms NBCNews.com BAGHDAD — A dozen Iraqi bird breeders kidnapped by ISIS have been released after their families paid ransoms to the extremists, one of their fathers told NBC News on Tuesday. Abu Abdullah, a 52-year-old farmer, saw his 21-year-old son dragged away ... ISIS Has Executed Scores in Iraq This Month, UN SaysNew York Times Islamic State rounds up at least 15 pigeon breeders in Iraq after deciding it ...Daily Mail Australian troops face threat in Iraq amid slow international responseSydney Morning Herald ABC News -Boston Globe -Express.co.uk all 284 news articles »

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Chilcot report into Iraq war delayed - reaction: Politics Live blog - The Guardian (blog) Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:53:33 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Chilcot report into Iraq war delayed - reaction: Politics Live blog The Guardian (blog) Last summer I heard a very senior US Republican foreign affairs representative tell a seminar that George W Bush's invasion of Iraq was the “biggest US foreign policy error since the decision to withdraw from Europe in 1919.” The historical reference ...

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Saudi Arabia Builds Iraq Border Wall To Protect Against ISIS - NPR Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:05:56 GMT

Saudi Arabia Builds Iraq Border Wall To Protect Against ISIS NPR ISIS isn't just a threat to Iraq and Syria. As the group spread across Iraq last summer and fall, neighboring Saudi Arabia started building a 600 mile fence aimed at keeping militants out. The Saudis are adding chain link razor wire fencing, silent ...

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Why Trudeau may regret saying no to the Iraq mission - The Globe and Mail Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:43:23 GMT

Why Trudeau may regret saying no to the Iraq mission The Globe and Mail Then Islamic State arose in Syria and Iraq, and Mr. Trudeau made the wrong call. Security is the right-wing equivalent of the environment. Both are event-driven. A terrible hurricane or forest fires caused by drought will increase voter concern over ... Justin Trudeau Grilled On Opposition To Iraq MissionHuffington Post Canada all 190 news articles »