New York Times | Shiite Militia Drives Back Islamic State, but Divides Much of Iraq New York Times CAMP ASHRAF, Iraq — At their victory rally, the Shiite militiamen used poetry, song and swagger to sweeten their celebration of an ugly battle. More than a hundred fighters from the militia, the Badr Organization, had been killed in the farms and ... |
RT | US invasion of Iraq helped create ISIS - former UN chief RT Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary general, said the US-led invasion of Iraq was a mistake and helped to create the Islamist State militant group. He also blamed regional powers for making the conflict worse. “I was against this invasion and my fears ... |
Los Angeles Times | Brian Williams takes leave of absence from NBC News over Iraq war story Los Angeles Times Brian Williams, acknowledging intense criticism about his memories of war reporting in Iraq, is taking a leave of absence from the anchor chair at "NBC Nightly News." In a memo Saturday to NBC News staff, the anchorman said he'd decided to take himself ... Brian Williams' Iraq War account isn't his only story being questioned Brian Williams On Iraq, In 2007: 'I Looked Down The Tube Of An RPG That Had ... Williams steps away from news desk after Iraq story called into question |
The Independent | Isis in Iraq: Britain has no plan for tackling the militants, and no idea who ... The Independent The traumatic experience of Britain's participation in the 2003 Iraq war led the Government to have as little to do with the country as possible. By the spring of 2014, as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) prepared its great offensive ... Airstrikes pound ISIS targets in Mosul UAE back in the fight against ISIS after Pentagon boosts Iraq capabilities Richard Engel Reports From Front Line in War on ISIS in Iraq |
Telegraph.co.uk | 'More than 30 politicians and officials' to be criticised in Iraq inquiry report Telegraph.co.uk Mr Straw was also branded a “liar” in the House of Commons as he justified Britain's involvement in the Iraq War. Mr Straw was met with a volley of abuse from Respect MP George Galloway when he was discussing talks with the UN Security Council. Bumbling Sir John Chilcot's playing us for fools in Iraq report |
Fox News | After a decade of twists, vanishing Marine goes to trial Fox News RALEIGH, N.C. – A U.S. Marine who vanished from a base in Iraq and later wound up in Lebanon is set to face trial more than a decade after the puzzling case began. Cpl. Wassef Hassoun's court martial on desertion and other charges starts Monday at ... After a decade of twists, Marine who vanished in Iraq and later Lebanon faces ... |
Rudaw | Drawing new lines in the sand: Iraq's 'disputed' or 'occupied' territories Rudaw Recognizing that there are obvious and distinct differences between Kurdistan/Iraq and Israel/Palestine, there are also significant parallels between the “disputed/occupied” West Bank and the “disputed territories” in Iraq -- Nineveh, Kirkuk ... |
Reuters | Sunnis Killed by Security Forces in Anbar; 134 Killed across Iraq Antiwar.com Shi'ite militias have been successful in their fight against Islamic State militants, but it may come at a cost that will destroy Iraq. At least 134 people were killed today and 133 more were wounded. Two Sunnis may have been killed in an extrajudicial ... Stalled in Iraq UAE sees no defeat of Islamic State without Iraq's Sunnis: Etihad paper Iraq PM orders probe into killing of 2 civilians at security facility |
CNN | Cut Brian Williams a break on Iraq claim CNN (CNN) The NBC anchor issued an abject apology in his "Nightly News" program Wednesday, admitting he'd falsely claimed to have been in a Chinook helicopter shot down over Iraq 12 years go. He wrote on the NBC Nightly News Facebook page that he'd ... Brian Williams Under Fire Over His Shifting Story Of Iraq Helicopter Attack Controversy grows over Brian Williams' Iraq apology NBC's Tom Brokaw reportedly wants Brian Williams fired over fabricated Iraq ... |
The Guardian | Vian Dakhil: Iraq's only female Yazidi MP on the battle to save her people The Guardian Vian Dakhil is one of only two Yazidis in Iraq's parliament. It seems obvious that it's a lonely job; she's also the only woman from the besieged minority in an assembly that is three-quarters male. (The other Yazidi politician, a man, is so inactive ... Vian Dakhil: Iraq's Only Female Yazidi MP On The Battle To Save Her People ... |