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Obama's New Iraq Strategy: Don't Lose - Bloomberg View Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:24:00 GMT

Bloomberg View

Obama's New Iraq Strategy: Don't Lose Bloomberg View If you've been following the crisis in Greece, you may not have noticed, but President Barack Obama held a news conference Monday at the Pentagon that will be significant for his legacy. What was important was not so much what he said as what he didn't ... U.S. troops in Iraq to stay at 3000; Islamic State fight local to ObamaWashington Times US-Led Coalition Airstrikes Target IS in Syria, IraqVoice of America Obama gives update on military campaign against ISIS in Syria and IraqCBC.ca Christian Science Monitor -Ynetnews all 1,661 news articles »

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Senators: Iraq strategy is 'delusional' - Military Times Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:25:00 GMT

Military Times

Senators: Iraq strategy is 'delusional' Military Times Dempsey said the campaign to push back the Islamic State in Iraq likely will take three years, and reiterated Obama's call for patience a day earlier. But he also acknowledged it will take "a generation" to influence the cultural changes needed to make ... Most combat sorties in Iraq end without striking ISISAirForceTimes.com all 7 news articles »

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​2200 jihadists from Russia fight in Syria, Iraq – Russian Foreign Ministry - RT Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:58:13 GMT

RT

​2200 jihadists from Russia fight in Syria, Iraq – Russian Foreign Ministry RT There about 2,200 Russian-born fighters among the ranks of the terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, Russian deputy foreign minister has said, stressing that “the figures start getting really alarming.” “At the time being, around 2,200 people from Russia ... More than 2200 Russian jihadists active in Syria, IraqARA News all 2 news articles »

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Ashton Carter: U.S. forces training 500 Sunnis at Al Taqaddum in Iraq - Washington Times Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:18:47 GMT

Washington Times

Ashton Carter: U.S. forces training 500 Sunnis at Al Taqaddum in Iraq Washington Times President Obama announced last month that 450 additional troops would deploy to Al Taqaddum, an old air base used by the U.S. during the Iraq War. The troops are providing advice and assistance to Iraqis trying to retake Ramadi and other key areas of ... and more »

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Ellen Page to Star in Indie Iraq War Drama 'Lioness' (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:18:40 GMT

Hollywood Reporter

Ellen Page to Star in Indie Iraq War Drama 'Lioness' (Exclusive) Hollywood Reporter Lioness tells the true story of Lance Corporal Leslie Martz, a U.S. Marine who was stationed in Haditha, Iraq. Martz was sent to Afghanistan as a leader of a Female Engagement Team and tasked with the dual mandate of gaining the trust of Afghan women ...

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Iraq war not to blame for 7/7 bombings, insists Tony Blair - The Independent Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:03:45 GMT

The Independent

Iraq war not to blame for 7/7 bombings, insists Tony Blair The Independent He said attacks in countries that did not participate in the decision to invade Iraq in 2003, such as France, as well as other nations such as Norway, Belgium and Tunisia that have “no real foreign policy presence” proved his point. Mr Blair, who was ... 7/7 anniversary: Tony Blair DENIES invasion of Iraq brought on London bombingsExpress.co.uk Global terror attacks show bombings were not response to Iraq, says BlairYorkshire Post all 21 news articles »

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Elliott Abrams On Iraq, ISIS - WBUR Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:56:15 GMT

WBUR

Elliott Abrams On Iraq, ISIS WBUR In part two of Here & Now's series on ISIS and Iraq, host Jeremy Hobson spoke with Elliot Abrams, a supporter of the original war in Iraq who believes the rise of ISIS can be tied to decisions made by President Barack Obama. Abrams is a senior fellow ... ISIS strategy in Iraq: Sessions slams joint chiefs chairman for not embedding ...AL.com all 37 news articles »

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Islamic State target Iraq's Haditha town with vehicle bombs - Reuters Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:09:00 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Islamic State target Iraq's Haditha town with vehicle bombs Reuters Haditha and its nearby dam lie in one of the few parts of the huge western province of Anbar still under the control of Iraq's Shi'ite-led government forces, which were driven out of the provincial capital Ramadi in May. Security services said they ... Situation Report: Iraq first, or Syria; moves at the …Foreign Policy (blog) ISIS target Iraq's Haditha town with vehicle bombsAl-Arabiya 10 Killed in Suicide car Bombings in IraqThe New Indian Express TwoCircles.net all 146 news articles »

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Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:47:30 GMT

Center for Research on Globalization

Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 6, 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 ... Military airstrikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) Belgium's Exit From Anti-ISIL Coalition's Bombing Campaign in Syria and IraqCenter for Research on Globalization At least 35 ISIL terrorists killed in Iraq by army airstrikesPress TV Al-Manar TV -CCTV -Kuwait News Agency all 38 news articles »

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Clinton asks voters to consider full foreign policy record, not just Iraq vote - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:38:27 GMT

Clinton asks voters to consider full foreign policy record, not just Iraq vote The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines IOWA CITY — Hillary Clinton would like Iowa Democratic caucusgoers to consider her entire foreign policy record, not just her vote to go to war in Iraq, which she admits was a mistake. The former secretary of state who campaigned in Iowa City Tuesday ... and more »