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Turkey: More than 30 Kurdish rebels killed in Iraq raid - Military Times Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:40:00 GMT

Military Times

Turkey: More than 30 Kurdish rebels killed in Iraq raid Military Times ANKARA, Turkey — Clashes between Turkish security forces and autonomy-seeking Kurdish rebels have claimed nearly 60 lives in the southeast and across the border in northern Iraq, officials said Tuesday. More than 30 Kurdish rebels were killed ... Turkey claims 25 PKK rebels killed in air raids, 19 in IraqRudaw More than 30 Kurdish rebels killed in Iraq raid by TurkeyHastings Tribune all 495 news articles »

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Deepening Russian Involvement in Iraq Complicates US Airstrikes on Islamic State - Wall Street Journal Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:58:16 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Deepening Russian Involvement in Iraq Complicates US Airstrikes on Islamic State Wall Street Journal Russian reconnaissance flights over Iraq to spy on Islamic State militants would complicate the U.S.-led campaign against the extremist group but wouldn't obstruct it, American officials said Monday after Baghdad left open the possibility of ... Pentagon Scrambling to Know What US Secrets Iraq Tells RussiaDefense One Iraq defends intelligence sharing agreement with Russia, Syria, IranNew York Daily News Russian, Syrian partnership poses a new challenge for US in IraqWashington Post Minneapolis Star Tribune all 641 news articles »

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Iraq and Nigeria Plead for More Counter-Terror Help at United Nations - NBCNews.com Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:22:13 GMT

NBCNews.com

Iraq and Nigeria Plead for More Counter-Terror Help at United Nations NBCNews.com The leaders of Iraq and Nigeria on Tuesday asked for more international support of their efforts to stem the spread of Islamic extremism that is feeding ISIS and its African affiliate, Boko Haram. Their pleas came during a United Nations summit led by ... and more »

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Iraq: Dozens killed in day of suicide bombings, airstrikes, clashes with IS - UPI.com Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:34:00 GMT

UPI.com

Iraq: Dozens killed in day of suicide bombings, airstrikes, clashes with IS UPI.com 29 (UPI) -- Dozens of civilians, security personnel and Islamic State militants were killed in a day of suicide bombings, airstrikes and ground battles across Iraq Tuesday. Xinhua news agency, quoting an anonymous security source in the Anbar province, ... Bomb blast hits Iraqi security checkpoint, 7 killedPress TV 7 killed in suicide attack in IraqKTUL all 37 news articles »

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Iraq turns to Russia to fill void left by “unserious” Obama - Power Line (blog) Tue, 29 Sep 2015 02:35:48 GMT

Daily Beast

Iraq turns to Russia to fill void left by “unserious” Obama Power Line (blog) The Washington Post reports that Iraq plans to set up a joint-intelligence-sharing hub with Syria, Iran, and Russia to fight ISIS. The center is expected to be operational within a matter of weeks, according to a spokesman for the Iraqi Defense Ministry. Putins New Axis of Resistance: Russia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and HezbollahDaily Beast Obama admits ISIS has taken root in Syria, Iraq and is expandingCBC.ca Russia is trying to coax the US into sharing intel with Iraq, Iran, and Syria ...Business Insider Center for Research on Globalization all 5,971 news articles »

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Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:39:31 GMT

Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, September 29, 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. and more »

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Deal With Iraq to Fight Islamic State Extends Russia's Reach in Middle East - Wall Street Journal Sun, 27 Sep 2015 23:35:24 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Deal With Iraq to Fight Islamic State Extends Russia's Reach in Middle East Wall Street Journal Iraq joined Russia, Iran and Syria in a new agreement to strengthen cooperation against extremist group Islamic State, extending the Kremlin's reach in the Middle East as it rivals Washington for influence. U.S. and Russian officials held talks Sunday ... Iraq turns to Russia in fight against Islamic StateWashington Post Iraq Joins Russia And Iran To Help Syria's Regime Fight ISISBuzzFeed News Iraq to share intelligence on IS with Syria, Russia and IranU.S. News & World Report CBS News all 4,753 news articles »

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Miss Iraq beauty pageant marred by death threats - The Guardian Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:48:59 GMT

The Guardian

Miss Iraq beauty pageant marred by death threats The Guardian The first internationally recognised Miss Iraq beauty contest in more than 40 years was supposed to present a gentler, softer side to a country whose name has become synonymous with violence and bloodshed. Instead, organisers are facing a backlash from ... Bid to revive Miss Iraq pageant draws ire of hardline clerics, tribal leadersReuters all 22 news articles »

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US strategy in question after Iraq's stalemate in Ramadi - U.S. News & World Report Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:07:00 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

US strategy in question after Iraq's stalemate in Ramadi U.S. News & World Report FILE - in this Sept. 16, 2015 file photo, rows of tents at a refugee camp in Baghdad's western neighborhood of Ghazaliyah, Iraq. The camp accommodating people from Anbar province's Ramadi and around received humanitarian aid. A summer of stalemate in ... and more »

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Japan boosts support for war refugees from Syria, Iraq - Reuters Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:34:30 GMT

Reuters

Japan boosts support for war refugees from Syria, Iraq Reuters Shinzo Abe told the United Nations General Assembly that Japan would boost its assistance for refugees and internally displaced people from Syria and Iraq this year to about $810 million, three times the amount provided last year. He added that Japan ... Abe pledges $1.5 billion in Middle East aid, balks at opening door to refugeesThe Japan Times Japan pledges $1.5bn for Syria, Iraq refugees, peace effortsAl-Arabiya Japan pledges US$1.5b for Syria, Iraq refugees, peace effortsChannel News Asia RYOT all 326 news articles »