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Tensions Flare Between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in US Coalition - New York Times Thu, 16 Apr 2015 01:38:44 GMT

New York Times

Tensions Flare Between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in US Coalition New York Times The exchange, driven by sharply opposing views of Iran in the region, reflected the challenges facing the Obama administration as it tries to hold together a diverse coalition, including Sunni Arab states and Shiite-dominated Iraq, in the fight against ... Iraq PM Says Yemen Could Engulf Region In War, Slams Saudi OperationsHuffington Post Iraqi prime minister fears Yemen conflict could spark wider sectarian warWashington Post all 1,627 news articles »

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Islamic State gains ground near capital of Iraq's Anbar province - Reuters Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:31:10 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Islamic State gains ground near capital of Iraq's Anbar province Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State militants gained ground in western Iraq on Wednesday, overrunning several villages on the edge of the capital of Anbar province, police sources and local officials said. Iraqi police came under attack from the ... Ramadi could fall as ISIS militants lay siege, Iraqi official warnsCNN Islamic State Fighters Launch Offensive in Iraq ProvinceWall Street Journal Iraq government struggles to contain Isis gains in Anbar provinceFinancial Times Yahoo News -Christian Science Monitor all 620 news articles »

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Former British diplomat claims Clinton oversaw 'dysfunctional' mission in Iraq - Fox News Wed, 15 Apr 2015 05:48:43 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Former British diplomat claims Clinton oversaw 'dysfunctional' mission in Iraq Fox News Ray Odierno, writes that Clinton's choice as the Obama administration's first ambassador to Iraq, Christopher Hill, had "lacked regional experience and was miscast in the role in Baghdad. In fact, he had not wanted the job," but was persuaded to accept ... Ex-British diplomat accuses Hillary Clinton of role in meltdown of IraqTelegraph.co.uk Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama failings played role in Iraq collapse says ex ...International Business Times UK Clinton accused of failures in IraqNew Zealand Herald all 13 news articles »

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US: ISIS loses quarter of territory in Iraq - 3 things you need to know - CNN Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:30:37 GMT

CNN

US: ISIS loses quarter of territory in Iraq - 3 things you need to know CNN The map, above, shows gains in key central and northern areas of Iraq where the terror group was previously the dominant force. The gains made in the fight against the terror group by Iraqi security forces and coalition air power certainly look ... and more »

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Blackwater and the Iraq War Time Warp - The Atlantic Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:02:46 GMT

The Atlantic

Blackwater and the Iraq War Time Warp The Atlantic So much has changed since then: The debate has quieted, and the American occupation of Iraq has ended. The "surge," in progress at the time of the massacre, has come and gone. Blackwater has gone through two name changes in an attempt to distance ... Ex-Blackwater contractors sentenced in Nusoor Square shooting in IraqCNN Father of Blackwater Victim: 'Too Late' for ApologiesThe Intercept - First Look Media Four Blackwater guards sentenced in Iraq shootings of 31 unarmed civiliansWashington Post The Seattle Times -Los Angeles Times -GovExec.com all 964 news articles »

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Obama Pledges More Humanitarian Aid, Not Military Help, for Iraq - Voice of America Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:57:36 GMT

Voice of America

Obama Pledges More Humanitarian Aid, Not Military Help, for Iraq Voice of America President Barack Obama pledged $205 million in new humanitarian aid to Iraq on Tuesday but didn't mention providing additional weapons and military support sought by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. After the two leaders met at the White House, ... Obama: An additional $200 million for IraqUSA TODAY US Warns Iran to Halt Unilateral Military Moves in IraqWall Street Journal Obama warns Iran its fighters in Iraq must answer to BaghdadReuters BBC News -Whitehouse.gov (press release) -ABC News all 1,213 news articles »

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Boots on the ground: The foreign volunteers training anti-ISIS fighters - CNN Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:00:07 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Boots on the ground: The foreign volunteers training anti-ISIS fighters CNN Schwemmer and other active U.S. military personnel are on the ground in Iraq, whipping often ill-equipped government troops into shape. They've been here before, but this time, he feels, they're getting it right. But the U.S. military isn't the only ... Islamic State suicide bomber's car explodes mid-air in IraqTelegraph.co.uk all 60 news articles »

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A former top adviser destroyed Obama's Iraq policy in one sentence - Business Insider Wed, 15 Apr 2015 03:38:15 GMT

Business Insider

A former top adviser destroyed Obama's Iraq policy in one sentence Business Insider A former top adviser destroyed Obama's Iraq policy in one sentence. Michael B Kelley. Apr. 14, 2015, 5:19 PM; 18,969; 60 · facebook · linkedin · twitter; email; print. emma sky iraq WikipediaEmma Sky, second from left, accompanying Gen. Ray Odierno ... and more »

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Iraq: ISIS Escapees Describe Systematic Rape - Human Rights Watch Wed, 15 Apr 2015 03:59:05 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Iraq: ISIS Escapees Describe Systematic Rape Human Rights Watch (New York) – The extremist group Islamic State (also known as ISIS) has carried out systematic rape and other sexual violence against Yezidi women and girls in northern Iraq. Human Rights Watch conducted research in the town of Dohuk in January and ... and more »

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UPDATE 2-Iraq will seek $5 billion bond issue, other measures to relieve budget - Reuters Wed, 15 Apr 2015 23:52:27 GMT

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UPDATE 2-Iraq will seek $5 billion bond issue, other measures to relieve budget Reuters (Adds details on Iraq's Ex-Im Bank request, Zebari quotes, background on Iraq economy, and oil minister comments). By Yeganeh Torbati. WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Iraq has decided to issue $5 billion in international bonds and is negotiating the ... Iraq, Seeking Cash, Planning to Issue $5 Billion in BondsWall Street Journal Iraq will seek $5 billion bond issue, other measures to relieve budgetThe Fiscal Times all 8 news articles »