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US Considers Opening Network of Bases in Iraq - Wall Street Journal Fri, 12 Jun 2015 01:20:45 GMT

Wall Street Journal

US Considers Opening Network of Bases in Iraq Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—The Obama administration is considering opening a network of new bases in Iraq like the hub being established west of Baghdad, the nation's top military officer said, something that would deepen the U.S. role in the war against Islamic State. Pentagon Planning for Potential Iraq ExpansionDefenseNews.com Trainers Intended as Lift, but Quick Iraq Turnaround Is UnlikelyNew York Times Obama's Personnel Increase in Iraq: Incrementalism Is Not a StrategyNewsweek Washington Post -Reuters -VOA Learning English all 3,572 news articles »

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After Iraq-Syria Takeover, the Inside Story of How ISIL Destroyed Al-Qaeda ... - Democracy Now! Fri, 12 Jun 2015 21:23:56 GMT

Democracy Now!

After Iraq-Syria Takeover, the Inside Story of How ISIL Destroyed Al-Qaeda ... Democracy Now! A year ago this month, fighters from the self-proclaimed Islamic State declared they had established a caliphate in the territories they controlled in Iraq and Syria. Since then, the Islamic State has continued to grow, building affiliates from ... and more »

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Iraq militias: No U.S. help needed in Anbar operation - Military Times Fri, 12 Jun 2015 19:10:45 GMT

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Iraq militias: No U.S. help needed in Anbar operation Military Times A fighter from the Badr Brigades Shiite militia walks near the front line in Kessarrat, located (70 kilometers) north west of Baghdad, Iraq, June 12, 2015. Despite concerns over heightened sectarian strife, Shiite militiamen continue to pour into Iraq ... Shiite militias say they don't need US help in IraqOCRegister Iraqi militias say they don't need US help in Anbar operation against Islamic ...Minneapolis Star Tribune Iraq militias say they don't need US help in AnbarSanta Fe New Mexican all 30 news articles »

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Far From The Battle Zones In Iraq And Syria, ISIS Is On A Rampage In Libya - Huffington Post Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:52:21 GMT

Huffington Post

Far From The Battle Zones In Iraq And Syria, ISIS Is On A Rampage In Libya Huffington Post Tweet @TheWorldPost or let us know on our Facebook page. Hundreds of miles west of its headquarters in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State is fighting for control of more territory in Libya, with its brutal tactics prompting clashes with residents and ... Situation Report: More bases in Iraq; Pentagon audit scandal…Foreign Policy (blog) Carl P. Leubsdorf: Iraq can't be fixedPost-Bulletin Military: US, coalition forces conduct air strikes against IS in IraqMalay Mail Online all 209 news articles »

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Fewer in US View Iraq, Afghanistan Wars as Mistakes - Gallup.com Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:04:14 GMT

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Fewer in US View Iraq, Afghanistan Wars as Mistakes Gallup.com WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Amid a security situation in Iraq and Afghanistan that continues to be contentious, a smaller share of Americans now than last year view the conflict in Afghanistan or the Iraq war as a mistake. A slim majority, 51%, say the 2003 ... Losing IraqTribune-Review Littwin: The uncertain saga of the US in IraqThe Colorado Independent Column: Did America lose Iraq under Obama?Shelby Star The Elkhart Truth -Omaha World-Herald all 24 news articles »

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More US Troops In Iraq Won't Stop ISIS: Expert - International Business Times Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:46:15 GMT

International Business Times

More US Troops In Iraq Won't Stop ISIS: Expert International Business Times The U.S. government must understand that sending more troops to Iraq would only make the situation worse, Petras said. “The problem is not the lack of U.S. troops; the problem is the history of U.S. military involvement in Iraq, which caused over 1 ... Huh: Number who say US made a mistake sending troops to Iraq drops to 51 ...Hot Air Bombs, but no boots: The US strategy in Iraq is to avoid sending troops back thereThe Independent Obama's Iraq quagmirePolitico OCRegister -Press TV -RealClearPolitics all 125 news articles »

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Why Iraq has to stay in business - CNBC Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:02:46 GMT

CNBC	Why Iraq has to stay in business CNBC "The future of Iraq is in trade and industry and business – to get to that stage, I fear that more military muscle is required," she warned. There has been an increase in the U.S. military presence in Iraq this week, amid ongoing concerns about ...

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Back from Syria and Iraq, Bosnian Fighters Pose Threat at Home - Voice of America Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:57:49 GMT

Voice of America

Back from Syria and Iraq, Bosnian Fighters Pose Threat at Home Voice of America SARAJEVO—. Bosnian fighters returning from Syria and Iraq are forming regional militant networks that pose a direct threat to security in the Balkans and beyond, a study warned on Thursday. The returnees have formed links extending to Serbia ...

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Iraq Troop Increase Part of Broader Coalition Strategy - Department of Defense Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:04:01 GMT

Iraq Troop Increase Part of Broader Coalition Strategy Department of Defense WASHINGTON, June 12, 2015 – The recently announced presidential authorization of up to 450 additional U.S. troops deploying to Iraq is just one part of the 60-nation coalition's support to the country, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said today. and more »

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Tensions rise between Kurdish and Shi'ite forces in Iraq - Reuters UK Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:55:52 GMT

Reuters UK

Tensions rise between Kurdish and Shi'ite forces in Iraq Reuters UK A police official said five people were killed after clashes erupted between the two sides competing for territory in several parts of Iraq, even though they have joined forces against Islamic State in the past. But Mahmoud Sangawi, the senior Kurdish ... Tensions between Kurdish and Shi'ite forces in IraqHindustan Times all 18 news articles »