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The Iraq conflict is becoming a tale of two regions - CNN Sun, 15 Feb 2015 15:32:23 GMT

CNN International

The Iraq conflict is becoming a tale of two regions CNN Eski Mosul, Northern Iraq (CNN) The mortar was dropped into the launch tube, but nothing happened. A prod, a kick and a shake failed to stir it. Eventually one of the Kurdish fighters at this position near Mosul unceremoniously tipped the tube upside ... ISIS May Be Gone, But Life Has Yet To Return To Normal In Northern IraqNPR (blog) In Iraq, Kirkuk remains a question markWashington Post all 79 news articles »

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Tribal leader: Iraqi troops in Anbar could 'collapse within hours' - CNN Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:54:03 GMT

Tribal leader: Iraqi troops in Anbar could 'collapse within hours' CNN Sectarian divisions have hurt Iraq before, with ISIS' rampage through much of Iraq (as well as neighboring Syria) blamed in part to the country's lack of unity. It's one reason for then-Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's exit last year, replaced by ... and more »

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Dilemma for Jeb: How Bush 3.0 would deal with Iraq - Reuters Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:17:49 GMT

Reuters

Dilemma for Jeb: How Bush 3.0 would deal with Iraq Reuters Democrats accuse Jeb's brother, former President George W. Bush, of giving rise to the current turmoil in the region with the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq over weapons of mass destruction that were never found. The prolonged conflict damaged George W. Jeb Bush says he won't 'relitigate' his brother's wars in Iraq and AfghanistanWashington Post (blog) Jeb Bush doesn't want to talk about the Iraq warMSNBC all 368 news articles »

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US-led military air strikes destroy key Isis targets in Syria and Iraq - The Guardian Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:42:03 GMT

KMBZ

US-led military air strikes destroy key Isis targets in Syria and Iraq The Guardian On Friday, Isis fighters led a suicide attack on an airbase in Iraq where US and coalition troops were training Iraqi forces. Isis launched the attack after taking the nearby town of al-Baghdadi, their first territorial gain in months, the Pentagon ... US, Coalition Forces Launch 11 Strikes in Iraq, SyriaKMBZ Islamic State targeted in 13 airstrikes in Iraq, Syria – joint task forceThe Borneo Post ISIL targeted in 13 airstrikes in Iraq, SyriaArabianBusiness.com DVIDS (press release) (registration) -Kuwait News Agency all 60 news articles »

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Iraq's pro-Iranian Shiite militias lead the war against the Islamic State - Washington Post Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:13:29 GMT

Reuters

Iraq's pro-Iranian Shiite militias lead the war against the Islamic State Washington Post MANSOURIYA, Iraq — Shiite militias backed by Iran are increasingly taking the lead in Iraq's fight against the Islamic State, threatening to undermine U.S. strategies intended to bolster the central government, rebuild the Iraqi army and promote ... Iraq's Sunni blocs halt parliament activities after sheikh's killingReuters Report: Shiite militias escalate abuse of Sunnis in IraqU.S. News & World Report all 139 news articles »

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Report: ISIS chief Baghdadi's uncle arrested in Iraq - Al-Arabiya Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:38:47 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Report: ISIS chief Baghdadi's uncle arrested in Iraq Al-Arabiya Two relatives including the uncle of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group, were detained on Sunday after a security operation near the city of Samarra, state-owned Iraqi television cited a ... and more »

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Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State - Reuters Sun, 15 Feb 2015 13:23:12 GMT

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Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State Reuters Thousands of foreigners have flocked to Iraq and Syria in the past two years, mostly to join Islamic State, but a handful of idealistic Westerners are enlisting as well, citing frustration their governments are not doing more to combat the ultra ... To fight IS, Westerners join Christian militia in IraqChandigarh Tribune Westerners Join Iraqi Assyrian Militia to Fight ISISAINA (press release) all 29 news articles »

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Military and ISIS Clash Over Iraqi Town Near a Base Housing US Troops - New York Times Sun, 15 Feb 2015 03:44:50 GMT

The Times of Israel

Military and ISIS Clash Over Iraqi Town Near a Base Housing US Troops New York Times Mohamed al-Karbouli, a member of Iraq's Parliament, said Mr. Janabi and his nephew Zaid al-Janabi, who is also a lawmaker, were ambushed by militants in pickup trucks in southern Baghdad on Friday as they returned from a funeral in Latifiya, south of ... Report: IS leader's uncle arrested in IraqThe Times of Israel Iraqi Forces Abandon Town near Air Base; 136 Killed across IraqAntiwar.com Islamic State attack on US base in Iraq failsUSA TODAY Youngstown Vindicator -NEWS.com.au all 697 news articles »

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ISIS targeted in 13 airstrikes in Iraq, Syria - Al-Arabiya Sun, 15 Feb 2015 10:53:21 GMT

Al-Arabiya

ISIS targeted in 13 airstrikes in Iraq, Syria Al-Arabiya The attacks in Iraq hit ISIS tactical units, buildings, fighting positions, a rocket system and a facility where improvised explosive devices were made, the statement said. The strikes in Iraq were near the city of Al-Raqqa and destroyed tanks and a ... and more »

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NBC's Engel: 'Incredibly Depressed' By Chaos In Iraq - Breitbart News Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:13:05 GMT

NBC's Engel: 'Incredibly Depressed' By Chaos In Iraq Breitbart News When asked about the conditions on the ground in Iraq Engel said, “I was incredibly depressed, frankly. I knew Iraq was in bad shape. It was even worse than I thought. ISIS is a huge problem in Iraq and Syria, but unless you confront the much bigger ...