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Petraeus: The Islamic State isn't our biggest problem in Iraq - Washington Post (blog) Sat, 21 Mar 2015 00:58:11 GMT

Business Insider

Petraeus: The Islamic State isn't our biggest problem in Iraq Washington Post (blog) Gen. David H. Petraeus, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq during the 2007-2008 surge, was back in that country last week for the first time in more than three years. He was attending the annual Sulaimani Forum, a get-together of Iraqi leaders, thinkers ... Petraeus: Iran, Shiite Militias Bigger Threat To Iraq Than ISISNPR (blog) Gen. David Petraeus: ISIS isn't the biggest threat to IraqBusiness Insider How US is making Iraq worseCNN CBS News -Wall Street Journal -Antiwar.com all 558 news articles »

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Isis destroys historic Christian and Muslim shrines in northern Iraq - The Guardian Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:21:58 GMT

The Guardian

Isis destroys historic Christian and Muslim shrines in northern Iraq The Guardian Islamic State militants appear to have destroyed Christian and Shia Muslim shrines in northern Iraq – including a fourth-century memorial built by an Assyrian king – in the group's latest rampage against the embattled country's religious and cultural ... People's Biz: National polls show support for fighting ISIS in Iraq, area ...Fayetteville Observer (blog) Iraq: ISIS Erecting Medieval-Style 'Caliphate Fences' Around MosulBreitbart News ISIS Fighters dresses as women to flee fighting in Northern IraqVenture Capital Post all 34 news articles »

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Iraq: IS war crimes fear as mass grave unearthed in Tikrit - The National Sat, 21 Mar 2015 01:17:03 GMT

Reuters

Iraq: IS war crimes fear as mass grave unearthed in Tikrit The National MORE than a dozen bodies have been unearthed from a mass grave near the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, as a new UN report said Islamic State (IS) militants may have committed genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during their rampage across ... ICC should prosecute Islamic State for Iraq genocide, war crimes: UNReuters UN: Islamic State may have committed genocide against Yazidis in IraqThe Guardian United Nations Investigators Accuse ISIS of Genocide Over Attacks on YazidisNew York Times Al-Arabiya -Yahoo News -DefenseNews.com all 384 news articles »

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This Declassified CIA Report Shows the Shaky Case for the Iraq War - Mother Jones Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:48:01 GMT

Mother Jones

This Declassified CIA Report Shows the Shaky Case for the Iraq War Mother Jones The United States began its invasion of Iraq 12 years ago. Yesterday, a previously classified Central Intelligence Agency report containing supposed proof of the country's weapons of mass destruction was published by Jason Leopold of Vice News. Revealed: The CIA report used as pretext for Iraq invasionRT Iraq Invasion 12 Years Later: See How Much Has ChangedABC News In Photos: The Lead-Up to the Iraq WarNational Journal Business Insider -CounterPunch all 15 news articles »

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David Petraeus: Iran more of a threat than ISIL - Politico Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:05:47 GMT

Politico

David Petraeus: Iran more of a threat than ISIL Politico “In fact, I would argue that the foremost threat to Iraq's long-term stability and the broader regional equilibrium is not the Islamic State; rather, it is Shiite militias, many backed by — and some guided by — Iran,” Petraeus said in written ... and more »

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Isis militants blow up 4th-century Christian Mar Behnam monastery in Iraq - The Independent Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:44:07 GMT

The Independent

Isis militants blow up 4th-century Christian Mar Behnam monastery in Iraq The Independent Militants first seized the Mar Behnam monastery, which is located close to the town of Beth Khdeda, 20 miles south-east of Mosul, shortly after launching their insurgency across northern Iraq in 2014. Reports in June surfaced suggesting fighters had ... Islamic State Militants Bomb Famous Ancient Catholic Monastery in IraqAleteia ISIS destroy 4th Century Mar Benham monastery in IraqDaily Mail Islamic State destroys fourth-century monastery in IraqChristianToday International Business Times UK all 10 news articles »

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Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:42:04 GMT

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Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 20, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... US-led coalition launches 19 more airstrikes in Iraq and SyriaNRT US Concerned About ISIL Presence Outside Iraq, SyriaSputnik International Military airstrikes continue against ISIL in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) (registration) Kuwait News Agency all 26 news articles »

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National reconciliation in Iraq remains elusive - Al-Monitor Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:38:58 GMT

National reconciliation in Iraq remains elusive Al-Monitor Iyad Allawi (L), Osama al-Nujaifi (2nd L), Iraq's supreme court judge Midhat al-Mahmoud (2nd R) and Nouri al-Maliki (R) stand together during a swearing-in at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Sept. 8, 2014. (photo by REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani) ... and more »

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Iraq's economy - The Economist Fri, 20 Mar 2015 03:07:03 GMT

The Economist

Iraq's economy The Economist ALMOST 90% of government revenue in Iraq comes from oil. Yet the price of the stuff has fallen by more than half over the past year, and the volume of Iraq's exports has fallen by a fifth, even as the government embarks on an expensive military ... Envoy: US wants to help Iraq's Kurds defeat ISIS, gain greater autonomyRudaw Iraq to make budget payment to Kurds within days: finance ministerReuters Iraq makes $412 mn payment to Kurdistan region: ministerYahoo News NRT all 45 news articles »

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David Mulroney warns Canada should apply Afghanistan's lessons to Iraq - CBC.ca Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:49:20 GMT

CBC.ca

David Mulroney warns Canada should apply Afghanistan's lessons to Iraq CBC.ca A former top official on Canada's work in Afghanistan is warning against getting too involved in Iraq without clear and realistic objectives. David Mulroney, who served as the deputy minister in charge of the Afghanistan Task Force, said Canada hasn't ... Iraq mission a matter of 'moral clarity' for Canada, Foreign Affairs Minister saysThe Globe and Mail Yemen, Tunisia, Boko Haram, Libya, Syria, Iraq: ISIS' explosive expansionfox6now.com Five unanswered questions from Canada's Iraq War: WalkomToronto Star CTV News -Toronto Sun all 121 news articles »