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Top general: US should consider embedding troops in Iraq - U.S. News & World Report Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:06:47 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Top general: US should consider embedding troops in Iraq U.S. News & World Report "It is frustrating to look at what has happened inside of Iraq," said Odierno, recalling that in 2010 and 2011, the U.S. "thought we had it in a place that was really headed in the right direction." He said violence was down, the economy was growing ... Top general: US should consider boots on ground in IraqCNN International Gen. Ray Odierno: I disagree with Donald Trump on IraqWashington Post Departing US army chief says Iraq may have to be partitionedYahoo News Reuters all 141 news articles »

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Chris Christie hits Jeb Bush on Iraq War discussion - CNN Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:46:04 GMT

CNN

Chris Christie hits Jeb Bush on Iraq War discussion CNN Bush gave a foreign policy address Tuesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, during which he went after President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton for pulling out of Iraq. "So eager to ... Christie to Jeb: 'Bad Decision-Making' to Talk About Iraq WarNewsmax Christie Takes Aim at Jeb Bush Over Iraq, No-Tax PledgeBloomberg Chris Christie: Jeb Bush shouldn't 're-litigate' Iraq warTampabay.com (blog) Philly.com -NJ.com all 32 news articles »

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The US is about to face a big test in Iraq - Business Insider Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:21:00 GMT

Business Insider

The US is about to face a big test in Iraq Business Insider Iraqi security forces, trained and backed by the US, are preparing a final assault on the Sunni city of Ramadi, a senior coalition official told Jim Michaels of USA Today. The newspaper called it "the first significant test of American-trained forces ... UPDATE 1-Iraq PM sacks cabinet officials, says reform drive under threatReuters Reform Plan Could Tear Iraq ApartBloomberg View Iraq PM sacks cabinet officials, says reform drive under threatReuters UK Tampabay.com -Firstpost -Hastings Tribune all 170 news articles »

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Jeb Bush Is Trying to Blame the Iraq Crisis on Hillary Clinton - Mother Jones Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:08:31 GMT

Mother Jones

Jeb Bush Is Trying to Blame the Iraq Crisis on Hillary Clinton Mother Jones Jeb Bush is trying to pull off the mother of all chutzpah moves by blaming Hillary Clinton for today's troubles in Iraq and the rise of ISIS. Yes, you heard that right: The brother of the fellow who invaded Iraq on false premises, and who did so ... Jeb Bush blames Clinton for Iraq turmoilBBC News Jeb Bush Blames Hillary Clinton and Obama for Iraq's DeclineNew York Times Jeb Bush Blames Obama For Creating The Mess In IraqThinkProgress Washington Post -Daily Beast -Reno Gazette Journal all 662 news articles »

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Iraq's Parliament Approves Reform Plan in Rare Show of Unity - New York Times Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:03:43 GMT

Daily Beast

Iraq's Parliament Approves Reform Plan in Rare Show of Unity New York Times BAGHDAD — Iraq's parliament on Tuesday unanimously approved an ambitious reform plan that would cut spending and eliminate senior posts, including the three largely symbolic vice presidencies, following mass protests against corruption and poor ... In Iraq's anticorruption reforms, a rejection of US-backed modelChristian Science Monitor Iraqs Big GambleDaily Beast Iraq's Parliament Approves Major Government Reform PackageHuffington Post all 330 news articles »

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Families of Iraq war victims launch unprecedented legal challenge over Chilcot ... - Daily Mail Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:10:06 GMT

Daily Mail

Families of Iraq war victims launch unprecedented legal challenge over Chilcot ... Daily Mail Grieving families of British troops killed in Iraq last night launched an unprecedented legal battle to force Sir John Chilcot to publish his official report into the war. Relatives desperate to learn the truth about why Tony Blair sent their sons and ... Iraq War families threaten legal action over Chilcot report delayYahoo News UK all 7 news articles »

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Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:14:47 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 12, 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 ... Iraq and Syria: How many foreign fighters are fighting for Isil?Telegraph.co.uk all 6 news articles »

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How the Iran nuclear vote is, and isn't, like the Iraq war vote - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:52:08 GMT

The Hill

How the Iran nuclear vote is, and isn't, like the Iraq war vote Washington Post (blog) I can assure you that the experience of the Iraq war vote has at some point popped into the mind of every Democrat trying to determine where they'll stand on the Iran nuclear deal. (It isn't an issue for the Republicans, whose reflexive belligerence on ... Iraq vets group launches campaign against Iran dealThe Hill Powerful: Injured Iraq Vet Slams Iran Deal, Says Politicians Behind It Will ...Town Hall Iraq Veteran Wounded by Iranian Bomb Speaks Out Against Iran Nuclear DealBreitbart News Bloomberg View -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette all 2,597 news articles »

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The Future of Iraq's Minority Groups - Arutz Sheva Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:27:38 GMT

The Future of Iraq's Minority Groups Arutz Sheva The entire world is appalled at the tragedy that has befallen the Yazidis of northern Iraq. An ethnic group whose culture spans thousands of years and who survived a problematic history, is facing extermination at the hands of Islamic State, which has ...

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Rick Santorum backs Donald Trump on Iraq - CNN International Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:08:26 GMT

CNN International

Rick Santorum backs Donald Trump on Iraq CNN International "I have serious problems with the government of Iraq, too, and it is incredibly influenced by the government of Iran and is doing the bidding of the government of Iran," the former Pennsylvania senator said on "The Lead with Jake Tapper." Trump has ... and more »