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Carter, Dempsey paint bleak picture of Iraq situation - CNN Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:38:49 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Carter, Dempsey paint bleak picture of Iraq situation CNN Washington (CNN) America's two top defense officials presented a dismal outlook on the situation in Iraq Wednesday during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, even addressing possible U.S. policy if the country's current borders ... Top US Officials Consider Bigger American Role in IraqWall Street Journal US questions Iraq's commitment to fighting Islamic StateBBC News Pentagon chief defends growing training program in Iraq — but acknowledges ...Washington Post Los Angeles Times -Military.com -Newsmax all 320 news articles »

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DIA Director sees Iraq as 'quagmire,' but strikes term from testimony - Fox News Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:59:42 GMT

Fox News

DIA Director sees Iraq as 'quagmire,' but strikes term from testimony Fox News EXCLUSIVE: One of President Obama's top intelligence officers has privately concluded that the situation in Iraq is a “quagmire,” but struck the term from testimony being prepared for him to deliver on Capitol Hill, Fox News has learned. Internal ... White House: Iraq Is 'Chaotic' but No 'Quagmire'TheBlaze.com Fox's James Rosen Presses Earnest: 'Is Iraq Today a Quagmire?'Mediaite DIA Director Calls Iraq 'Quagmire'Newsmax Washington Free Beacon all 9 news articles »

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David Cameron says he is losing patience over Iraq inquiry report delay - The Guardian Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:58:03 GMT

The Guardian

David Cameron says he is losing patience over Iraq inquiry report delay The Guardian David Cameron has written to Sir John Chilcot warning he is “fast losing patience” with the Iraq inquiry, amid reports the report might not appear for yet another year. The inquiry has now been running for six years, but Chilcot told the prime minister ... Chilcot inquiry delay: MPs tell Sir John to publish findings into Iraq War now ...The Independent Cameron 'losing patience' with Chilcot Iraq Inquiry delayBBC News David Cameron 'losing patience' with Iraq probeFinancial Times Reuters UK -Daily Mail -The Times (subscription) all 61 news articles »

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US envoy hints at further Iraq expansion - The Hill Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:19:01 GMT

The Hill

US envoy hints at further Iraq expansion The Hill Retired Gen. John Allen, the president's envoy to the international coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) said Wednesday the U.S. could establish a presence at more bases in Iraq. "We may see additional ones in the future as time ... and more »

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House rejects bid to force troop withdrawal in Iraq, Syria unless use of force ... - Fox News Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:51:07 GMT

Fox News

House rejects bid to force troop withdrawal in Iraq, Syria unless use of force ... Fox News FILE - In this May 7, 2014 file photo, Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. The House has rejected a bipartisan effort to force President Barack Obama to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq and Syria by the end of the year ... House Rejects Bid to Force Troop Withdrawal in Iraq, SyriaABC News House rejects plan for rapid withdrawal from IraqMilitary Times One year after Iraq deployments, lawmakers are far from war voteThe Hill all 108 news articles »

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To Defeat ISIS in Iraq, Obama Must Treble Our Forces - Newsweek Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:02:13 GMT

Newsweek

To Defeat ISIS in Iraq, Obama Must Treble Our Forces Newsweek Shiite fighters launch a rocket towards Islamic State militants on the outskirt of Bayji June 11, 2015. The United States is considering building more U.S. military bases in Iraq to drive back Islamic State militants in a move that may require a ... Back to Iraq: No really, these troops are just here to adviseReuters Blogs (blog) US urges 'greater commitment' to war effort from BaghdadReuters War On ISIS: House Vote Keeps US Troops In Iraq And Syria Fighting Islamic StateInternational Business Times Christian Science Monitor all 244 news articles »

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Islamic State kills five policemen near Iraq's Baiji refinery - Reuters Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:26:52 GMT

Reuters

Islamic State kills five policemen near Iraq's Baiji refinery Reuters BAGHDAD Islamic State has killed five policemen in a town near Iraq's biggest refinery, in an attack that may help ease pressure on some of its fighters trapped in the strategically important facility, a security official said on Wednesday. The ... 275 Killed across Iraq; Ramadi Operations StalledAntiwar.com all 78 news articles »

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Iran, Iraq Leaders Confer on Islamic State - Wall Street Journal Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:28:02 GMT

International Business Times

Iran, Iraq Leaders Confer on Islamic State Wall Street Journal Mr. Khamenei's security forces and intelligence services have helped lead the fighting against Islamic State in Iraq while also providing weapons, other equipment and uniforms to Iraqi soldiers and mostly Shiite militia fighters. The militias' front ... Iran's Support Can Eliminate ISIS From Middle East: IraqInternational Business Times Iran buries 175 military divers killed in 1980s Iraq wareuronews Latest from IranPress TV Al-Monitor all 92 news articles »

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Marine convicted in 2nd trial of killing Iraqi - U-T San Diego Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:33:14 GMT

U-T San Diego

Marine convicted in 2nd trial of killing Iraqi U-T San Diego Marine Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins III is being retried on a murder charge in a major Iraq war crimes case involving the 2006 killing of an Iraqi civilian dragged from his home. The jury began deliberating after closing arguments Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris ... U.S. Marine convicted of killing unarmed civilian in IraqCBS 8 San Diego Marine found guilty of murder in retrial of Iraq war-crimeHindustan Times Marine found guilty of murder in retrial of Iraq war-crimes case for 2006 ...Times Daily all 217 news articles »

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Congress Pushes Obama to Arm Iraq's Kurds - Bloomberg View Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:20:19 GMT

Bloomberg View

Congress Pushes Obama to Arm Iraq's Kurds Bloomberg View The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to give the Obama administration new authority to directly arm Iraq's Kurds, even though the White House doesn't want that power and doesn't think there's anything wrong with the current system, which ... Western Vets Crowdfund Their Journeys to Fight ISIS in Iraq and SyriaBreitbart News North Carolina mother travels to Iraq to fight ISISKFOX El Paso all 29 news articles »