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Iraq army hunts ISIL fighters after Tikrit breakthrough - Aljazeera.com Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:05:06 GMT

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Iraq army hunts ISIL fighters after Tikrit breakthrough Aljazeera.com Iraqi forces battled the last Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters in Tikrit to seal a victory the government described as a milestone in efforts to rid the country of armed group. Iraqi fighters picked their way through the rubble ... Iraq claims "magnificent victory" over ISISCBS News Iraq claims victory over ISIS in Tikrit, but US military official says 'block ...Fox News Iraq caught between US help and Shiite militiasUSA TODAY TIME -Huffington Post -Washington Times all 471 news articles »

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Iraq claims victory over Islamic State in Tikrit - Reuters Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:10:55 GMT

Reuters

Iraq claims victory over Islamic State in Tikrit Reuters The militants captured the city, about 140 km (90 miles) north of Baghdad, last June as they swept through most of Iraq's Sunni Muslim territories, swatting aside a demoralized and disorganized army that has now required an uneasy combination of ... Iraqi forces take back Tikrit from ISIS, official saysCNN Iraq Recaptures Tikrit From Islamic StateWall Street Journal Iraq hails victory over Islamic State extremists in TikritU.S. News & World Report Press TV -Financial Times all 897 news articles »

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Battle for Tikrit: Iraq Hails 'Magnificent Victory' Over ISIS in Saddam's ... - NBCNews.com Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:38:37 GMT

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Battle for Tikrit: Iraq Hails 'Magnificent Victory' Over ISIS in Saddam's ... NBCNews.com Iraq's defense minister said Wednesday that security forces achieved a "magnificent victory" over ISIS in Tikrit, though senior U.S. defense officials signaled the militants still controlled parts of Saddam Hussein's hometown. Khalid al-Obeidi said ... and more »

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Iraq and Syria are 'finishing schools' for foreign extremists, says UN report - The Guardian Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:43:51 GMT

The Guardian

Iraq and Syria are 'finishing schools' for foreign extremists, says UN report The Guardian A military defeat of the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq could have the unintended consequence of scattering violent foreign terrorist fighters across the world, the panel said. And while governments are focusing on countering the threat from ... Syria, Iraq a 'finishing school' for foreign fighters: UN reportReuters ​Syria, Iraq turned into 'international finishing school for extremists' – UN ...RT Over 25k foreign terrorists in Iraq, Syria and other countries: ReportPress TV Jerusalem Post Israel News -Today's Zaman all 87 news articles »

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A Haven Between the - New York Times (blog) Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:52:40 GMT

New York Times (blog)

A Haven Between the New York Times (blog) The invasion by the Islamic State, or ISIS, last summer brought tremendous heartache to Kurdistan, the autonomous region in northern Iraq. Thousands of members of the pesh merga, the Kurdish security forces, have been killed and injured, and government ...

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1250 Fort Drum-based soldiers to deploy to Iraq - ArmyTimes.com Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:42:27 GMT

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1250 Fort Drum-based soldiers to deploy to Iraq ArmyTimes.com About 1,250 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division will deploy to Iraq later this year, officials said Monday. The soldiers from the division's 1st Brigade Combat Team will deploy in August or September, said Maj. Josh Jacques, a spokesman for the ... 1250 Fort Drum soldiers to deploy to Iraq, defense secretary announcesSyracuse.com Troops from 10th Mountain Division heading to Iraq this summerStars and Stripes all 513 news articles »

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Wounded Iraq War veteran has golf clubs stolen at country club - USA TODAY Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:26:57 GMT

USA TODAY

Wounded Iraq War veteran has golf clubs stolen at country club USA TODAY Retired Marine Lt. Col. Justin Constantine took up golfing after he was wounded during a 2006 deployment in Iraq. When he returned, Constantine was presented with custom-made Ping clubs with his name inscribed on them. With clubs in hand, Constantine ... and more »

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Iraq Crude Oil Exports Rise 15% in March to Highest in 35 Years - Bloomberg Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:40:41 GMT

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Iraq Crude Oil Exports Rise 15% in March to Highest in 35 Years Bloomberg Iraq's crude shipments in March rose to the highest level in more than three decades as the government sought to compensate for a drop in exports earlier this year due to bad weather, Oil Ministry spokesman Asim Jihad said. OPEC's second-largest ... Oil exports for Iraq grows in Marchspyghana.com all 2 news articles »

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Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:44:12 GMT

National Post

Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 1, 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 ... Military airstrikes continue against ISIL in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) (registration) all 42 news articles »

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Lawsuit Alleges Iran Directed Killing of US Soldiers in Iraq - Military.com Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:26:45 GMT

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Lawsuit Alleges Iran Directed Killing of US Soldiers in Iraq Military.com WASHINGTON — The families of three American soldiers killed during a brazen attack in Iraq are suing the Iranian government for allegedly orchestrating the raid. Filed late Monday in U.S. District Court in Washington, the lawsuit said Lt. Jacob Fritz, ... Lawsuit Alleges Iran Was Behind 2007 Raid In Iraq That Killed US SoldiersRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 50 news articles »