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Crisis-torn Iraq still needs 'continuous and massive' international support ... - UN News Centre Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:56:12 GMT

UN News Centre

Crisis-torn Iraq still needs 'continuous and massive' international support ... UN News Centre 22 July 2015 – With Iraq facing “one of the most difficult phases in its modern history,” the Government, its leadership and, most of all, Iraqis themselves, will need “continuous and massive” support and assistance from the international community ... and more »

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In Iraq, A Kurdish Warrior-Diva Sings Against ISIS, Despite Threats ... - NPR Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:20:20 GMT

The Independent

In Iraq, A Kurdish Warrior-Diva Sings Against ISIS, Despite Threats ... NPR Not even war can keep a good pop star down. In northern Iraq, where soldiers are battling the self-declared Islamic State, or ISIS, one fiery singer is on a mission to stir up patriotic sentiment. Crimson-haired Iraqi performer Helly Luv has a ... Isis fighters 'blown up by their own landmine' in Iraq, Kurdish fighters claim ...The Independent all 18 news articles »

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Defense.gov News Article: Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria ... - Department of Defense Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:34:22 GMT

Press TV

Defense.gov News Article: Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria ... Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 22, 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 ... PressTV-'ISIL commanders flee Iraq to Turkey'Press TV DVIDS - News - Military arstrikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria ...DVIDS (press release) IS suffers losses in Iraq, leaders flee to Turkey - English pravda.ruPravda Today's Zaman -Yahoo! Maktoob News all 49 news articles »

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Risk of civilian casualties in Ramadi poses major test for Iraq's army - USA TODAY Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:02:00 GMT

USA TODAY

Risk of civilian casualties in Ramadi poses major test for Iraq's army USA TODAY BAGHDAD — The fear of causing numerous civilian casualties and getting drawn into a bloody urban fight in Ramadi is forcing Iraqi forces to wage a slow offensive to retake the city from the Islamic State despite an overwhelming advantage in number of ...

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Garden of Eden dries as ISIS, Turkey and Iraq fight over water - New Scientist - New Scientist Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:10:00 GMT

New Scientist

Garden of Eden dries as ISIS, Turkey and Iraq fight over water - New Scientist New Scientist Last week, water levels in the marsh town of Al Chabaish were half the normal levels for the time of year, according to Jassim Al-Asadi of Nature Iraq, a conservation NGO. “The amount of water from the Euphrates reaching the marshes is less than a ...

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Army Chief: ISIS' rise could have been prevented in Iraq | TheHill - The Hill Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:03:07 GMT

The Hill

Army Chief: ISIS' rise could have been prevented in Iraq | TheHill The Hill The Army's top officer said Tuesday it was "frustrating" to watch the gains U.S. troops helped achieve in Iraq unravel with the entrance of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and that the chaos "might have been prevented." “It's frustrating to watch ... U.S. Chief Of Staff Criticizes Obama's Iraq Policy As Islamic State Prepares ...Western Journalism Top Obama General Blames President for Iraq CollapseThe Weekly Standard (blog) Gen. Odierno: ISIS Wouldn't Be Threat if Troops Had Stayed in Iraq - Newsmax.comNewsmax Arutz Sheva all 35 news articles »

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U.S. Military Says That It Lost A Drone Over Iraq - BuzzFeed News - BuzzFeed News Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:50:09 GMT

BuzzFeed News

U.S. Military Says That It Lost A Drone Over Iraq - BuzzFeed News BuzzFeed News U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed to BuzzFeed News on Tuesday that a U.S. Army-operated drone went down over southern Iraq several days ago after pictures of the craft began circulating online. US military drone crashed in Iraq, officials say | Fox NewsFox News US drone crashes in Iraq desert, locals pose for selfies (PHOTOS, VIDEO) — RT ...RT Pentagon: US Drone Crashed in Iraq | Military.comMilitary.com Daily Mail -Engadget -U.S. News & World Report all 40 news articles »

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U.S., allies conduct 30 air strikes in Syria, Iraq: U.S. military - Yahoo News - Yahoo News Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:33:49 GMT

U.S., allies conduct 30 air strikes in Syria, Iraq: U.S. military - Yahoo News Yahoo News The Iraq strikes were spread throughout the country, but the three near Ramadi were intended to hit crucial targets for Islamic State, said Colonel Wayne Marotto, chief of public affairs for the Combined Joint Task Force, referring to the group as ... and more »

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IS: Haditha, Iraq, is next target - UPI.com - UPI.com Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:25:18 GMT

UPI.com

IS: Haditha, Iraq, is next target - UPI.com UPI.com Haditha, with a population of about 100,000 mostly Sunni Muslims in Anbar province, 240 kilometers (150 miles) northwest of Baghdad, it is the site of Iraq's second-largest hydroelectric facility, with the six-mile-long Haditha Dam on the Euphrates River. Iraq: 22 Killed in Islamic State Group Suicide Blast | News | teleSUR EnglishteleSUR English ISIS' Latest Target Could Put A Stranglehold On Iraq | The Daily CallerDaily Caller Anbar offensive starts amid multiple Iraq bomb blasts - Yahoo Maktoob NewsYahoo! Maktoob News all 60 news articles »

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Obama draws line connecting Iran critics to Iraq War backers | TheHill - The Hill Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:31:26 GMT

Politico

Obama draws line connecting Iran critics to Iraq War backers | TheHill The Hill In making the connection between Iraq and Iran, Obama attempted both to sideline his critics — including many Republicans in Washington — and bolster his own record on foreign policy. The former Illinois senator's opposition to the Iraq War set him ... President Obama on Iran deal critics: They were wrong on Iraq, too - Sarah ...Politico Invoking Iraq War, Obama brushes off Iran deal critics - US NewsU.S. News & World Report Invoking Iraq War, Obama Brushes off Iran Deal Critics - ABC NewsABC News PBS NewsHour (blog) -Military.com -Tampabay.com all 445 news articles »