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Iraq says Russia, Iran, Syria cooperating on security issues in Baghdad - Reuters Sat, 26 Sep 2015 22:21:47 GMT

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Iraq says Russia, Iran, Syria cooperating on security issues in Baghdad Reuters BAGHDAD Iraq said on Saturday that its military officials were engaged in intelligence and security cooperation in Baghdad with Russia, Iran and Syria to counter the threat from the Islamic State militant group, a pact that could raise concerns in ... Long stalemate in battle for Ramadi raises doubts about overall US strategy ...Minneapolis Star Tribune What 'Boots on the Ground' in Iraq Looks LikeNewsweek Iraq Cooperating With Russia, Iran, Syria On Security IssuesRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Bluefield Daily Telegraph all 195 news articles »

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Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sat, 26 Sep 2015 17:37:30 GMT

Press TV

Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, September 26, 2015 — Yesterday, U.S. and coalition military forces 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. UK extends surveillance operations in Iraq, SyriaPress TV UK to extend surveillance aircraft use in Iraq and SyriaBBC News British surveillance operations to monitor IS in Iraq and Syria extendedBT.com ITV News all 56 news articles »

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The 'beauty' and the horror of the Iran-Iraq war - BBC News Sat, 26 Sep 2015 01:15:10 GMT

BBC News

The 'beauty' and the horror of the Iran-Iraq war BBC News Thirty-five years ago this week, Iraq invaded Iran and what has been described as the 20th Century's longest conventional war began. Both sides suffered terrible casualties but they had different motives for fighting and now, looking back, two soldiers ... and more »

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Jeremy Corbyn to Apologize for Labour Party's Role in Iraq War - Truthdig Sat, 26 Sep 2015 19:09:16 GMT

Truthdig

Jeremy Corbyn to Apologize for Labour Party's Role in Iraq War Truthdig In a move to reshape the public view of the British Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, the party's new leader, is expected to apologize for Labour's role in the Iraq War. The apology will come during his first party conference speech, insiders say. Corbyn ... and more »

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Military Analyst Again Raises Red Flags on Progress in Iraq - New York Times Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:35:14 GMT

New York Times

Military Analyst Again Raises Red Flags on Progress in Iraq New York Times WASHINGTON — As the war in Iraq deteriorated, a senior American intelligence analyst went public in 2005 and criticized President George W. Bush's administration for pushing “amateurish and unrealistic” plans for the invasion two years before. Now ... and more »

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Iraq Yazidi minority urge ICC genocide investigation - JURIST Sat, 26 Sep 2015 13:47:23 GMT

JURIST

Iraq Yazidi minority urge ICC genocide investigation JURIST [JURIST] Members of Iraq's Yazidi minority [NYT backgrounder] on Thursday submitted a report [ICC Observer report] to the International Criminal Court [official website] detailing the crimes committed against their community by militants of the Islamic ... and more »

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Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric says snubbing reforms will revive protests - Reuters Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:23:47 GMT

Tasnim News Agency (press release)

Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric says snubbing reforms will revive protests Reuters Since last month, Abadi has eliminated Iraq's three vice presidents, three deputy prime minister positions, sacked a third of his cabinet and cut politicians' security details and perks. The reforms, aimed at eliminating sectarian and ethnic quotas for ... Iraq's Shiite Cleric Urges Measures to Prevent Recurrence of Mina IncidentTasnim News Agency (press release) all 12 news articles »

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Iraq's Ancient Kish City Lies Buried in Sand - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:05:00 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Iraq's Ancient Kish City Lies Buried in Sand U.S. News & World Report KISH CITY, Iraq — A British archaeological team from the Field Museum and Oxford University conducted excavations between 1923 and 1929 in Kish City, 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Baghdad. Since then, no other excavations have been made in the ...

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Deadlock in battle for Iraq refinery casts doubts on Mosul campaign - Reuters Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:41:20 GMT

Reuters

Deadlock in battle for Iraq refinery casts doubts on Mosul campaign Reuters Iraq's military has been trying to build momentum at the Baiji refinery and in Anbar province in the west before attempting to seize Mosul, the biggest prize in the war against the ultra-hardine Sunni group. Officials say the army should secure gains ... and more »

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'Many people have reached the end on the line in Iraq,' warns senior UN relief ... - UN News Centre Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:40:54 GMT

UN News Centre

'Many people have reached the end on the line in Iraq,' warns senior UN relief ... UN News Centre “We are seeing a gradual increase in departures from Iraq,” Dominique Bartsch, the UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq, told reporters in Geneva. “Many people have reached the end on the line. They no longer have the possibility to support ... and more »