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General vows action if intelligence distorted to show gains in Iraq, Syria - USA TODAY Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:55:01 GMT

USA TODAY

General vows action if intelligence distorted to show gains in Iraq, Syria USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander for operations in the Middle East said Wednesday he would take "appropriate action" if an investigation concludes that members of his command distorted intelligence to make the U.S. fight against the Islamic State ... and more »

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Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria - Department of Defense Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:36:53 GMT

Sputnik International

Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, September 16, 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 ... Iraq Unwilling to Host Foreign Ground Troops – Foreign MinistrySputnik International Lindsey Graham: 'Stupid' for Trump to Think Taking Oil from Iraq Will Destroy ISILCNSNews.com Military airstrikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) all 26 news articles »

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In Iraq, building a team on the field and off - UNICEF (press release) Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:56:05 GMT

UNICEF (press release)

In Iraq, building a team on the field and off UNICEF (press release) DOHUK, Iraq, 16 September 2015 – The two young men are from different parts of Iraq, have different religious and ethnic backgrounds, and they can't even agree on who is the best football player in the world. “It's Messi,” says Khaled, while Jolal ...

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DoD discloses data on Iraq War deaths linked to Iran - Military Times Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:10:41 GMT

Military Times

DoD discloses data on Iraq War deaths linked to Iran Military Times ... U.S troop fatalities from the tail end of 2005 through 2011 were directly attributed to "explosively formed penetrators," or EFPs, a distinctly deadly type of bomb used by the Iranian-backed Shiite militias during the Iraq War following the 2003 U ... Iraq in clutches of IranArab News all 3 news articles »

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Militants release two Turkish workers taken hostage in Iraq - Deutsche Welle Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:12:26 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Militants release two Turkish workers taken hostage in Iraq Deutsche Welle In the clip, the militants threatened to attack Turkish interests if their demands for Turkey to halt the flow of militants into Iraq and to order rebel forces to stop besieging Shiite villages in Syria weren't met. The group also demanded Turkey stop ... Two of 18 kidnapped Turkish workers freed in IraqYahoo News Two kidnapped Turkish workers freed in IraqThe Daily Star Two Kidnapped Turkish Workers Released In IraqRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 66 news articles »

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Australia to cut number of special forces in Iraq on training mission - The Guardian Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:50:33 GMT

The Guardian

Australia to cut number of special forces in Iraq on training mission The Guardian The then prime minister, Tony Abbott, had last week announced that Australia was extending airstrikes from Iraq into eastern Syria. Labor supports the airstrikes and the mission to overcome Isis forces. “We continue to be ready to work with the ... Australian commandos to leave Iraq as first strike in Syria is launchedSydney Morning Herald Australian special forces in Iraq to be cut by more than halfHerald Sun 80 special forces troops serving in Iraq to return to AustraliaThe Australian Washington Free Beacon -Reuters all 218 news articles »

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Russian Flights Over Iraq and Iran Escalate Tension With US - New York Times Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:01:02 GMT

The Boston Globe

Russian Flights Over Iraq and Iran Escalate Tension With US New York Times The actions also lay bare another major policy challenge for the United States: how to encourage Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq, who came to power with the blessing of the United States but is still trying to establish his authority, to block ... Russian flights carrying arms over Iran, Iraq raise tensionsThe Boston Globe Russia flying supplies to Syria over Iraq, IranUPI.com all 2,961 news articles »

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Stalled Oil Field Project Adds to Iraq's Woes - Wall Street Journal Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:40:20 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Stalled Oil Field Project Adds to Iraq's Woes Wall Street Journal BAGHDAD—A stalled project aimed at sustaining Iraq's record oil production has become a symbol of missed opportunities for a country reeling from the fall in crude prices and the war against Islamic State. The government has ramped up production to ... Iraq warns oil companies of spending cutsMarketWatch Iraq warns big oil groups on spending curbs in southern oilfieldsFinancial Times Iraq Asks Oil Companies to Cut Spending After Drop in PricesBloomberg all 44 news articles »

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US Intelligence WRONG-ISIS Is Winning The War In Syria and Iraq Experts Say - Western Journalism Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:56:26 GMT

Western Journalism

US Intelligence WRONG-ISIS Is Winning The War In Syria and Iraq Experts Say Western Journalism The intelligence analysts who investigated the reports say that their superiors in CENTCOM altered conclusions on a number of topics, among them the effects of the air campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. This was done in order to present a more ... and more »

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American fighting force of 160 'lands in Anbar province' in iraq to tackle ISIS - Daily Mail Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:08:42 GMT

Daily Mail

American fighting force of 160 'lands in Anbar province' in iraq to tackle ISIS Daily Mail Although the U.S. is yet to confirm the reports, it would be the first time American group troops were deployed for combat in Iraq since forces were withdrawn in 2011. That said, several hundred U.S. soldiers are already stationed in Anbar but their ... No end in sight for Iraq fight against ISIS in RamadiMilitary Times Iraq denies US participation in ground battles in RamadiMiddle East Monitor We're Losing the War Against ISIS in IraqThe National Interest Online (blog) Daily Sabah all 12 news articles »