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Meet the man trying to bring Iraq back from the brink - Reuters Blogs (blog) Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:56:27 GMT

The Beacon

Meet the man trying to bring Iraq back from the brink Reuters Blogs (blog) On August 16, an Iraqi parliamentary report named Iraq's former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, among dozens of officials responsible for the collapse of security forces and the fall of Mosul to Islamic State militants last summer. In his eight years ... Recognize that Iraq Is HistoryThe Beacon Islamic State Video: ISIS Militants In Iraq Burn Four Shiite Fighters AliveInternational Business Times Isis releases graphic video showing four Shia 'spies' being burned alive in ...The Independent Rudaw -Xinhua all 81 news articles »

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Protests in Iraq Bring Fast Promises, but Slower Changes - New York Times Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:00:33 GMT

New York Times

Protests in Iraq Bring Fast Promises, but Slower Changes New York Times The protests have come to overshadow the fight against the Islamic State, Iraq's main preoccupation over the past year. Change, at least on paper, came quickly. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced a set of sweeping measures to placate the protesters. Iraq's street sellers rake in fresh profits from national flag salesAl-Arabiya The Heat: Iraq's current challengesCCTV-America Baghdad protesters demand chief justice resignRudaw all 5 news articles »

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Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:18:33 GMT

Anadolu Agency

Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 31, 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) all 23 news articles »

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Cheney blames Obama's Iraq troop withdrawal for rise of ISIS - RT Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:04:03 GMT

RT

Cheney blames Obama's Iraq troop withdrawal for rise of ISIS RT In an interview with CBS on Monday to promote his new book, Cheney said that Iraq was “in good shape” by the time he and former President George W. Bush had left office, but blamed Obama's withdrawal of US troops for the rise of Islamic State (IS ... Cheney: Obama's Iraq withdrawal created ISISThe Hill Former VP Cheney: US troop withdrawal from Iraq gave rise to ISISRudaw Cheney comments on 'spread' of Takfiri terrorists in IraqPress TV CNN all 90 news articles »

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War, Drought Threaten Iraq's Marshlands - Voice of America Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:25:13 GMT

Voice of America

War, Drought Threaten Iraq's Marshlands Voice of America Iraq's southern wetlands are in crisis. These areas are the spawning ground for Gulf fisheries, a resting place for migrating wildfowl, and the source of livelihood for fishermen and herders who have called the marshes home for generations. But drought ... and more »

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Iran behind Iraq and Lebanon's 'Awakening?' - Al-Arabiya Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:56:01 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iran behind Iraq and Lebanon's 'Awakening?' Al-Arabiya In the Middle East this week, a fiery force has awoken from hibernation, coupling together Iraq and Lebanon in an unlikely scenario. Both countries have been the scene of angry rallies calling for lasting fixes to their socio-economic woes. In Lebanon ... Protesters in Iraq and Lebanon demand accountabilityAl-Monitor all 702 news articles »

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Bing West: We have no credible policy in Iraq - Dallas Morning News Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:58:00 GMT

Dallas Morning News

Bing West: We have no credible policy in Iraq Dallas Morning News “I'm disappointed for you not to be in favor of us having forward air controllers on the ground” in Iraq, McCain said. McCain's son fought as a Marine in Anbar province, where Neller organized the advisory effort that resulted in the Sunni Awakening ... and more »

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Almost all militias fighting in Iraq are Iranian, claims researcher - Middle East Monitor Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:34:44 GMT

Middle East Monitor

Almost all militias fighting in Iraq are Iranian, claims researcher Middle East Monitor A senior researcher in Iraq has claimed that “90 per cent” of the militias fighting in the country “are Iranian.” Dr Yahya El-Kubaisi, of the Iraqi Centre for Strategic Studies, made his claim at a conference in Amman and pointed out that Iran “is one ...

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Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:08:13 GMT

The National

Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 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 ... Coalition Airstrikes Again Hit Terrorists in Syria, IraqStudent Operated Press all 26 news articles »

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Iraq retakes territory from Islamic State: army - Reuters Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:31:00 GMT

Reuters

Iraq retakes territory from Islamic State: army Reuters The Iraqi government says it has recaptured the desert area to the west of Samarra from Islamic State forces, and says the operation will move down to recapture Anbar. Jillian Kitchener reports. △ Hide Transcript. ▷ View Transcript. For Iraqi troops ...