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Iraq Only Accepts Fraction of U.S. Equipment to Fight ISIS - U.S. News & World Report Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:54:13 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Iraq Only Accepts Fraction of U.S. Equipment to Fight ISIS U.S. News & World Report The 300 MRAPs were provided directly to the government of Iraq and the Iraqi security forces from the stockpile in Kuwait, and the remainder of the equipment was shipped back to the U.S. for normal postwar processing, says Danish Maj. Jens Lunde, a ... Iraq Apathetic to U.S. Equipment OfferAINA (press release) all 4 news articles »

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Turkey Escalates Airstrikes on Kurdish Targets in Northern Iraq - New York Times Wed, 29 Jul 2015 23:18:29 GMT

New York Times

Turkey Escalates Airstrikes on Kurdish Targets in Northern Iraq New York Times ISTANBUL — Turkey stepped up its offensive against Kurdish militias in northern Iraq early Wednesday, pounding targets in six locations from the air, officials said. The Iraqi government condemned the airstrikes, calling them “a dangerous escalation ... Turkey Hits Kurdish Militants in Iraq in Largest Airstrike YetWall Street Journal Turkey steps up bombing of Kurdish targets in IraqThe Guardian Turkey Bombs Kurdish Rebels in IraqVoice of America VOA Learning English -Al-Arabiya -Al Jazeera America all 6,404 news articles »

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The head of one of Iraq's fiercest Shi'ite militias is taunting the US - Business Insider Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:50:32 GMT

Business Insider

The head of one of Iraq's fiercest Shi'ite militias is taunting the US Business Insider NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - The head of one of Iraq's fiercest Shi'ite militias called the U.S.-led coalition's campaign against Islamic State ineffective and accused Washington of lacking the will to uproot radical Sunni jihadis controlling large swathes ... US wants to use ISIS for projects in Iraq – Shiite militia leaderRT Iraq militia leader: US not serious about fighting ISISThe Daily Star all 35 news articles »

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The toll of extremism: 50 Britons killed fighting for Syria and Iraq militants - The Guardian Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:09:41 GMT

The Guardian

The toll of extremism: 50 Britons killed fighting for Syria and Iraq militants The Guardian The conflict spread prominently to Iraq in 2014 after Isis used its base in the north-west of Syria to sweep through the neighbouring country and declare a caliphate. Isis has been most effective at attracting foreigners through disseminating hundreds ... and more »

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Think it's hot here? Iraq declared a 4-day heat holiday for temps over 120 degrees - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:59:04 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Think it's hot here? Iraq declared a 4-day heat holiday for temps over 120 degrees Washington Post (blog) Ever wonder what it takes to get a heat advisory in one of the hottest places on Earth? How about temperatures that will soar past 120 degrees, approaching all-time records, for four days in a row. Such is the heat wave that Iraq is facing this week as ... Sweltering Iraq declares four-day weekend as mercury tipped to top 50 degreesSydney Morning Herald Sweltering Iraq declares four-day weekend from ThursdayReuters Iraq calls four-day weekend as temperatures expected to reach 122 degreesINFORUM CBC.ca -Mashable all 64 news articles »

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UN panel questions Iraq over use of torture - Reuters Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:54:00 GMT

UN panel questions Iraq over use of torture Reuters "Is there anyone in Iraq in prison, sentenced for torturing another human being? Is there one person? Five? Ten?" the chairman of the U.N. Committee against Torture Claudio Grossman asked the Iraqi delegation. Another committee member, Alessio Bruni, ... and more »

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Can Iraq bring Iran and the GCC closer? - Al-Monitor Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:23:36 GMT

Al-Monitor

Can Iraq bring Iran and the GCC closer? Al-Monitor Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's recent visit to Najaf in Iraq and his press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, Ibrahim al-Jaafari, in Baghdad sends several important signals — all centering on increasing regional security in the ... and more »

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Anti-ISIL Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria Continue - Department of Defense Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:44:39 GMT

Press TV

Anti-ISIL Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria Continue Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 29, 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 ... ISIL opens gift shop in Iraq's Mosul, selling terrorists' gearPress TV Iraq's Identity CrisisAINA (press release) Iraq: The Anbar Offensive Succeeds So FarStrategy Page all 26 news articles »

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White House To Kurds: Please Just Stay In Iraq - Huffington Post Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:41:15 GMT

Huffington Post

White House To Kurds: Please Just Stay In Iraq Huffington Post WASHINGTON -- The Kurds who run their own region in northeastern Iraq should be content with the level of autonomy they have now, the White House said Tuesday in response to a petition asking for President Barack Obama to endorse full Iraqi Kurdish ... and more »

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Is the US paying to train child soldiers in Iraq? - CBS News Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:35:46 GMT

CBS News

Is the US paying to train child soldiers in Iraq? CBS News It's yet another way minors are being dragged into Iraq's brutal war as the military, Shiite militias, Sunni tribes and Kurdish fighters battle to take back territory from ISIS militants who seized much of the country's north and west last year. The ... Iran offered Iraq an 'open cheque' to help them battle Isis, says ambassadorThe Independent Real U.S. allies in Iraq difficult to identify, experts sayMilitary Times The US is losing track of who its friends are in IraqBusinessinsider India all 165 news articles »