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Islamic State attacks Kurdish outposts across Iraq - Reuters Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:42:38 GMT

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Islamic State attacks Kurdish outposts across Iraq Reuters "Maybe they are afraid the fight for Mosul has started so they are trying to show they can operate close to Arbil or Kirkuk," Roj Nuri Shaways, Iraq's deputy prime minister and a peshmerga commander, told Reuters. Senior Kurdish official Hemin Hawrami ... Islamic Militants Surprise Kurds in Iraq, Killing a Commander in a Day of AttacksNew York Times Isis weapons engineer killed in airstrike in Iraq, claims US militaryThe Guardian Top Iraq Kurd office among six killed in ISIS attackAl-Arabiya Wall Street Journal -NBCNews.com -Fox News all 670 news articles »

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US ground troops could be needed in Iraq: Chuck Hagel - Reuters Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:55:50 GMT

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US ground troops could be needed in Iraq: Chuck Hagel Reuters Hagel, who announced his resignation under pressure in November, told CNN all options must be considered in Iraq, including sending troops for non-combat roles such as gathering intelligence and locating Islamic State targets. "I think it may require a ... and more »

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Government Allies Are Said to Have Slaughtered Dozens of Sunnis in Iraq - New York Times Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:03:42 GMT

Government Allies Are Said to Have Slaughtered Dozens of Sunnis in Iraq New York Times At least 72 people from a majority Sunni village in eastern Iraq were methodically singled out for slaughter this week, according to witnesses and local Sunni leaders, who said the victims were killed by Shiite militiamen who were supporting Iraqi ... and more »

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Attacks Kill 19 People in Iraq - ABC News Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:27:20 GMT

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Attacks Kill 19 People in Iraq ABC News Bombings and a shooting killed at least 19 people around the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday, including soldiers and Shiite militiamen, officials said. Police officials say the deadliest attack took place Thursday afternoon when two suicide bombers ... Militants Strike Baghdad And Northern City In IraqWBUR Explosions leave dozens of casualties in IraqPress TV Senior Kurdish military commander killed in IraqWKRG-TV all 154 news articles »

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Iraq's war within a war - Aljazeera.com (blog) Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:31:39 GMT

Aljazeera.com (blog)

Iraq's war within a war Aljazeera.com (blog) In a country with a largely Shia south, Kurdish north and Sunni west, Diyala stands as a microcosm of Iraq – a mixed population of Sunnis, Shias, Kurds and Turkmen. The apparent massacre of dozens of unarmed villagers by Shia militias is a reminder of ... Iraq probes alleged massacre by Shia militia in DiyalaBBC News Iraq PM to probe alleged massacre by Shiite militiamenMiddle East Eye Survivors Accuse Shiite Militia of Iraq Village MassacreNDTV all 25 news articles »

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Game Details - ESPN FC Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:05:43 GMT

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Game Details ESPN FC The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken the third place in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup after beating Iraq 3-2 in Friday's third place match in Newcastle. The UAE were defeated 2-0 by host nation Australia in Tuesday's semifinal after 2007 winners went ... United Arab Emirates down Iraq to finish third at Asian CupThe Guardian UAE fight back to beat Iraq and clinch third place at Asian CupThe National Iraq, UAE play for Middle East supremacy in 3rd-place matchYahoo News MLSsoccer.com -FIFA.com (registration) all 193 news articles »

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The Iraq mission's dangerous, unspoken reality - The Globe and Mail Fri, 30 Jan 2015 07:52:30 GMT

The Iraq mission's dangerous, unspoken reality The Globe and Mail The initial parliamentary resolution spoke of a six-month deployment, to be reviewed before its expiration. Anyone who believed the six-month deadline to be serious had not been paying attention to the Islamic State, Iraq, the Middle East or statements ... and more »

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What Are the Iranians Doing in Iraq? - Newsweek Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:04:04 GMT

Newsweek

What Are the Iranians Doing in Iraq? Newsweek What is Iran doing in Iraq? How important is Iran in the ground war against ISIS? The Iranian government, particularly the Revolutionary Guards, is playing a huge role in helping the Iraqi security forces fight the Islamic State, especially in Diyala ... Europe Iraq Association: Evict Iran from Iraq after Sunnis genocideNCR-Iran.org all 5 news articles »

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Iraq's Parliament Approves 2015 Budget Following Oil Price Debate - Wall Street Journal Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:10:41 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iraq's Parliament Approves 2015 Budget Following Oil Price Debate Wall Street Journal BAGHDAD—Iraq's parliament has approved the country's 2015 budget following weeks of debate on lower oil prices and how to write in a landmark oil export deal reached last year between Baghdad and the northern Kurdistan region. The budget is based ...

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'American Sniper' is a hit in Iraq - New York Daily News Fri, 30 Jan 2015 02:14:02 GMT

New York Post

'American Sniper' is a hit in Iraq New York Daily News “American Sniper” is making a killing — in Iraq. Clint Eastwood's film about an American sharpshooting Navy SEAL has packed Baghdad movie theaters with enthusiastic crowds. “Shoot him! He has an IED, don't wait for permission!” some viewers screamed ... 'American Sniper' thrills audiences — in IraqNew York Post 'American Sniper' provokes debate on Iraq, depictions of warPBS NewsHour Iraq vet: Chris Kyle is no hero — and neither is anyone else who served in ...Raw Story USA TODAY all 546 news articles »