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ISIS destroys ancient site of Khorsabad in northeastern Iraq, reports say - CNN International Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:32:35 GMT

New York Times

ISIS destroys ancient site of Khorsabad in northeastern Iraq, reports say CNN International Great Mosque of Samarra – Once the largest mosques in the world, built in the 9th century on the Tigris River north of Baghdad. The mosque is famous for the Malwiya Tower, a 52-meter minaret with spiraling ramps for worshipers to climb. The site was ... Race in Iraq and Syria to Record and Shield Art Falling to ISISNew York Times Isis attacks on ancient sites erasing history of humanity, says IraqThe Guardian Islamic State group seeks to erase history in IraqScience AAAS The Japan Times -New York Post all 218 news articles »

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What's behind the growing rift between Iraq and U.S. forces in the fight ... - PBS NewsHour Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:30:45 GMT

What's behind the growing rift between Iraq and U.S. forces in the fight ... PBS NewsHour Iraqi forces have made significant headway against the Islamic State this past week, pushing extremist fighters out of the territory they seized last year. But Iranian troops have joined Iraq's ground offensive, and that's causing a serious rift ... and more »

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Iraq Praises Iran's Help in Fight Against ISIS - Newsweek Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:30:56 GMT

Newsweek

Iraq Praises Iran's Help in Fight Against ISIS Newsweek Iraq's Defence Minister Khaled al-Obeidi (R) speaks during a news conference with U.S. Army General Martin Dempsey in Baghdad March 9, 2015. Dempsey, the top U.S. military officer, said on Monday that Islamic State would be defeated, as he visited ... Iraq's divide could strain anti-IS coalition: USYahoo News US urges Iraq to ensure coalition aid is effective against Islamic StateWashington Post U.S. Can't Lead From Behind in IraqBloomberg View Al-Arabiya -CBS News -KPRC Houston all 486 news articles »

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Mysterious death of Canadian Special Forces soldier in Iraq prompts frustration - Washington Post Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:28:28 GMT

CBC.ca

Mysterious death of Canadian Special Forces soldier in Iraq prompts frustration Washington Post Sgt. Andrew J. Doiron had been in the Canadian military for more than a decade when he was killed Friday. He's depicted in a photograph distributed by his fellow Special Forces with a thick red beard and a sign seemingly bearing the logo of the ... 'Friendly fire' casualty fuels questions on Canada's mission in IraqCBC.ca Canada could opt for more special forces in IraqOttawa Citizen Canada's military engagement in Iraq is “low risk” no more: EditorialToronto Star Ashland Times Gazette (subscription) -Globalnews.ca -Brantford Expositor all 197 news articles »

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Coalition Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:07:08 GMT

The Guardian

Coalition Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense WASHINGTON, March 9, 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 reported ... Jordan expands Islamic State bombing raids into Iraq after pilot burning deathWashington Times US-led coalition conducts 13 air strikes against Isis in Iraq and Syria in 24 ...The Guardian US, allies conduct 14 air strikes in Syria, Iraq: statementReuters NDTV -Today's Zaman all 721 news articles »

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US Looking for Contractors to Help in Iraq - DefenseNews.com Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:03:13 GMT

DefenseNews.com

US Looking for Contractors to Help in Iraq DefenseNews.com WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense only has about 250 civilian contractors in Iraq supporting the 2,700 US troops deployed there; but a handful of new solicitations and potential contracts may soon add to that number, according to items posted to ...

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Iraq Asks US-led Coalition to Help Prevent Islamic State Destruction of ... - Wall Street Journal Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:31:38 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iraq Asks US-led Coalition to Help Prevent Islamic State Destruction of ... Wall Street Journal 26, Islamic State broadcast footage of militants destroying Assyrian sculptures on display in the Mosul Museum. On Thursday, Iraq's government said militants had destroyed remnants of the 3,000-year-old city of Nimrud, once an Assyrian capital near Mosul. Iraq says Islamic State militants raze ancient Hatra cityReuters Islamic State destroying another ancient site in IraqUSA TODAY ISIS Militants Destroy Iraq's Ancient Hatra City: OfficialsHuffington Post Fox News -New York Times all 1,813 news articles »

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US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle - Washington Post Sun, 08 Mar 2015 03:14:29 GMT

New York Times

US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle Washington Post ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The top U.S. military officer will press the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi during a visit to Iraq this week about its plans for avoiding sectarian fallout once the Iranian-backed operation to dislodge ... US Strategy in Iraq Increasingly Relies on IranNew York Times Turkish leader warns of renewed sectarian war in IraqUSA TODAY Top US General Confident About Iraq's Ground Assault On TikritRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Military Times -Politico -Reuters all 1,704 news articles »

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Iraq needs justice, not revenge - Al-Monitor Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:47:26 GMT

Iraq needs justice, not revenge Al-Monitor NAJAF, Iraq — At a conference for dialogue between religions and sects in Baghdad on Jan. 31, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said that defending Shiites and Sunnis cannot be achieved by saying “O Shiites” or “O Sunnis,” but through cohesion and ...

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Canadian soldier's Iraq death was his fault, Kurds say - CBS News Sun, 08 Mar 2015 12:38:19 GMT

CBS News

Canadian soldier's Iraq death was his fault, Kurds say CBS News IRBIL, Iraq - A Canadian special forces soldier was killed in a friendly fire incident after he and others ignored an order to stay in their car and showed up to the front line unannounced, a spokesman for Iraq's Kurdish forces said Sunday. The death ... Canadian soldier killed in Iraq appeared at front line unannounced: Kurdish ...Toronto Star Sgt. Andrew Doiron, Canadian soldier killed in Iraq, made military his 'mission'CBC.ca Canada and Kurds Disagree Over Circumstances of Soldier's Death in IraqNBCNews.com CTV News -Huffington Post Canada -U.S. News & World Report all 486 news articles »