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Why Obama's Plan to Send Advisers to Iraq Will Fail - New York Times Thu, 18 Jun 2015 07:21:42 GMT

New York Times

Why Obama's Plan to Send Advisers to Iraq Will Fail New York Times LAST week President Obama approved an additional 450 troops to join the roughly 3,000 already in Iraq. Living inside secure bases nicknamed “lily pads,” they will train Iraqi soldiers for a few weeks via lecture and drill instruction. The graduates ... A new strategy for Iraq and SyriaWashington Post US questions Iraq's commitment to fighting Islamic StateBBC News Iraq denies Islamic State claim it shot down fighter planeYahoo News The Hill -Gazettextra all 543 news articles »

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DIA Director sees Iraq as 'quagmire,' but strikes term from testimony - Fox News Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:51:14 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 ... and more »

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

Northwest Arkansas News

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 ... Pentagon chief defends growing training program in Iraq — but acknowledges ...Washington Post US to fall short of Iraq training goalNorthwest Arkansas News Few Good Men: US Says Iraqi Recruits in Short SupplyNBCNews.com Military.com -Newsmax -Voice of America all 435 news articles »

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Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:47:44 GMT

Voice of America

Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 18, 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 ... Theresa May issues warning to Britons considering joining ISBBC News Military airstrikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) all 72 news articles »

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

Long War Journal

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 ... Iraq's PM introduces US-designated terrorist to Iran's PresidentLong War Journal Iran buries 175 military divers killed in 1980s Iraq wareuronews Iran's Support Can Eliminate ISIS From Middle East: IraqInternational Business Times Philly.com all 154 news articles »

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A new strategy in Iraq and Syria - Chicago Tribune Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:05:43 GMT

Chicago Tribune

A new strategy in Iraq and Syria Chicago Tribune A Syrian refugee carries children in southeastern Turkey as he and others flee intense fighting in northern Syria between Kurdish fighters and Islamic State militants. The Kurds have shown commitment to the fight in Syria and Iraq and deserve direct U ... and more »

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Iraqi Sunni soldiers graduate amid complaints about equipment, low morale - CNN Thu, 18 Jun 2015 07:31:16 GMT

CNN

Iraqi Sunni soldiers graduate amid complaints about equipment, low morale CNN Last week, the Obama administration announced it will send up to 450 U.S. troops to Iraq, destined for Al-Taqaddum, to bolster the training mission -- specifically to help train Sunni fighters. It was a decision taken after the fall last month of ... and more »

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82nd Airborne begins deployment to Iraq - Fayetteville Observer Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:48:50 GMT

Paris Post Intelligencer

82nd Airborne begins deployment to Iraq Fayetteville Observer Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division have begun departing to Iraq to back the U.S. intervention against the Islamic State. Master Sgt. Patrick Malone, spokesman for the division, said about 500 paratroopers from the division headquarters are ... Marine found guilty of murder in retrial of Iraq war-crimes case for 2006 ...Times Daily all 2,522 news articles »

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To Defeat ISIS in Iraq, Obama Must Treble Our Forces - Newsweek Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:02:00 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 ... One year on, ISIS is only digging deeper into Mosul, IraqHaaretz An Up Close Look at the Battle Against ISIS in IraqABC News Obama rolls the dice in Iraq, as we hope for victory thru follyThe Fabius Maximus website (blog) San Mateo Daily Journal all 114 news articles »

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Military jury sentences US Marine convicted of Iraq murder to time served - Reuters Fri, 19 Jun 2015 02:19:00 GMT

Reuters

Military jury sentences US Marine convicted of Iraq murder to time served Reuters After the killing in Iraq came to light, then-U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus called it a "cold-blooded murder". On Wednesday, the military jury at the Southern California base found Hutchins guilty of murder, conspiracy and larceny but acquitted him of ... and more »