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Obama admin gives cover to Iraq Shiite militia abuses: Ex US official - Al-Arabiya Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:16:40 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Obama admin gives cover to Iraq Shiite militia abuses: Ex US official Al-Arabiya He argues that through its response to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), “The United States is now acting as the air force, the armory, and the diplomatic cover for Iraqi militias that are committing some of the worst human rights abuses on ... Amid rising abuse, Iraq's Sunnis seek assurancesThe National Waking Iraq's Sunnis to Crush Islamic StateBloomberg View The US Must Prepare for the Dissolution of IraqWorld Politics Review The Economist -Rudaw -Iran News Update all 27 news articles »

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ISIS claims to seize weapons cache in Iraq - CBS News Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:42:38 GMT

CBS News

ISIS claims to seize weapons cache in Iraq CBS News The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, claimed the video, which surfaced this week, depicts the aftermath of attacks around the cities of Samarra and al-Baghdadi. CNN reported that the weapons were American-made and included M-16s and heavy ... Isis targets in Iraq and Syria hit by six US-led air strikes since FridayThe Guardian US official: Plans in place for 25000-strong Iraqi spring push to retake MosulCNN Why the Iraq Offensive Will FailPolitico Newsweek -BBC News -Stars and Stripes all 997 news articles »

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A trench in Iraq exacerbates Sunni fears of sectarian partition - Reuters Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:25:53 GMT

Daily Times

A trench in Iraq exacerbates Sunni fears of sectarian partition Reuters Many Sunnis, however, fear the trench is not a temporary security measure but just one more example of how they are being expelled from sensitive areas in central Iraq, which they say the Shi'ite majority wants to control. The trench and an ... Iraq civil war leader rallies Shi'ite fighters against Islamic StateJerusalem Post Israel News all 59 news articles »

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Tony Abbott forced to deny reports of plan to invade Iraq - Telegraph.co.uk Sat, 21 Feb 2015 18:55:39 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Tony Abbott forced to deny reports of plan to invade Iraq Telegraph.co.uk Mr Abbott said he discussed the Iraq story with the chief of Australia's defence force, who was “as mystified by this as I am”. Australia was the first country to join the US-led push against Isil and has deployed troops and aircraft to the Middle East ... Tony Abbott sought military advice on go-it-alone invasion of IraqThe Australian Tony Abbott denies reports he wanted Australian ground troops in IraqThe Guardian Australia, leader of the free world, sought to invade Iraq to take on ISIS aloneHot Air Sydney Morning Herald -9news.com.au -SBS all 82 news articles »

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US-led coalition launches air strikes in Iraq ahead of Mosul offensive - The Guardian Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:52:24 GMT

The Guardian

US-led coalition launches air strikes in Iraq ahead of Mosul offensive The Guardian Strikes in Iraq began on 8 August and strikes in Syria began on 23 September. Isis militants who captured large swaths of territory in the two countries have been forced on to the back foot by the coalition action, although they remain capable of ...

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US Marines on the Ground in Iraq as ISIS Burns 45 Alive - The Fiscal Times Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:58:30 GMT

US Marines on the Ground in Iraq as ISIS Burns 45 Alive The Fiscal Times Iraqi local officials in Iraq's town of al-Baghdadi have warned of another ISIS mass burning massacre. The terror organization surrounded a compound several days ago that houses more than 1000 families and burned 45 people alive. “ISIS has killed more ... and more »

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Is 'American Sniper' to Iraq what 'The Deer Hunter' was to Vietnam? - Washington Post (blog) Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:03:59 GMT

Washington Post (blog)

Is 'American Sniper' to Iraq what 'The Deer Hunter' was to Vietnam? Washington Post (blog) "The Deer Hunter" and "American Sniper" were released five and three years after the U.S. withdrawals from Vietnam and Iraq, respectively. Both wars were deeply unpopular, but Vietnam was somewhat more so. In 1973, 60 percent of Americans said it was ... and more »

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British Cheekies bouncer goes from Staines to fighting ISIS in Iraq - Daily Mail Sat, 21 Feb 2015 14:50:30 GMT

Daily Mail

British Cheekies bouncer goes from Staines to fighting ISIS in Iraq Daily Mail Mr Locks has joined a group called Dwekh Nawsha, a Christian militia whose name in Assyrian means 'the self-sacrificers'. Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Locks revealed that he made his decision to relocate to Iraq last August after watching the news ... British bouncer heads to Iraq to join fight against IsisMetro Islamic State: Former bouncer sells his home and flies to Iraq to fight ...Mirror.co.uk From Cheekies in Staines to Iraq: Former bouncer 'sells house to join fight ...Evening Standard all 5 news articles »

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Moulton returns to Iraq, Middle East on congressional tour Calls for more ... - The Salem News Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:36:04 GMT

The Salem News

Moulton returns to Iraq, Middle East on congressional tour Calls for more ... The Salem News “We were looking at the American mission in Iraq and Afghanistan, with a particular focus on the mission against ISIL,” Moulton said by phone, hours after landing state-side. “We have good military options to deal with the threat, and we're working to ... As Iraq veteran, Moulton torn on OK for troopsBoston Globe (subscription) all 4 news articles »

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Perth university student reportedly travels to Iraq to join Islamic State - The Guardian Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:55:46 GMT

The Guardian

Perth university student reportedly travels to Iraq to join Islamic State The Guardian Sheglabo's father told the Weekend West his wife had not stopped crying since they learnt their son had left for Iraq last month after telling them he was going camping. The father said he had told his wife “we need to forget about him now”. “He has ... Perth student Muhammed Sheglabo, who is believed to have joined ISIS in Iraq ...NEWS.com.au all 25 news articles »