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Wave of attacks kills dozens in Iraq - Aljazeera.com Sat, 15 Oct 2016 15:28:57 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Wave of attacks kills dozens in Iraq Aljazeera.com ISIL, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIS, issued later an online statement claiming the attack, saying it had been carried out by a man who detonated an explosive vest. ISIL frequently carries out suicide bombings targeting ... Suicide Bombing, Shootouts Kill Dozens In IraqHuffington Post Attacks by ISIS Kill Dozens in IraqNew York Times Dozens Die in Baghdad Suicide Blast Claimed by ISVoice of America TheBlaze.com -BBC News -Reuters all 158 news articles »

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Turkey's Erdogan says Iraq cannot handle Mosul assault alone - Reuters Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:07:05 GMT

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan says Iraq cannot handle Mosul assault alone Reuters Turkey has been locked in a row with Iraq's central government about the presence of Turkish troops at the Bashiqa camp in northern Iraq, and over who should take part in the planned U.S.-backed assault on Mosul. "We won't let Mosul be given to Daesh ... Presence of Turkish troops in northern Iraq angers BaghdadFox News Erdogan: Iraq unable to liberate Mosul on its ownAl-Arabiya Bashiqa base in northern Iraq will stay: President ErdoğanHurriyet Daily News Aljazeera.com -Press TV all 518 news articles »

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Iraqi forces gear up to take on Isil in decisive battle for Mosul - Telegraph.co.uk Sat, 15 Oct 2016 14:16:56 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Iraqi forces gear up to take on Isil in decisive battle for Mosul Telegraph.co.uk Thick, black plumes of smoke carry for miles over northern Iraq, blotting out the afternoon sun and making it feel like night. and more »

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Opinion: Political death cult in Iraq - Deutsche Welle Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:10:26 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Opinion: Political death cult in Iraq Deutsche Welle When Saddam sent his troops to Shiite cities in Southern Iraq to exact revenge, US President George H. W. Bush declined to intervene. As a result, thousands of Shiites were displaced, deprived of their livelihood or killed. Things went on that way ...

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MoD censors soldier's account of Iraq 'mercy killing' then reports him to police: Despicable betrayal of an SAS hero ... - Daily Mail Sat, 15 Oct 2016 21:01:06 GMT

Daily Mail

MoD censors soldier's account of Iraq 'mercy killing' then reports him to police: Despicable betrayal of an SAS hero ... Daily Mail An SAS hero is facing murder charges after the Ministry of Defence launched an investigation into his 'mercy killing' of Iraqi soldiers 13 years ago. Sergeant Colin Maclachlan, who starred in the Channel 4 series Who Dares Wins, could be jailed after ... MoD reports SAS hero to police over his account of Iraq 'mercy killing'The Sun SAS veteran faces probe over Iraq 'mercy killings'NW Evening Mail all 7 news articles »

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Mosul civilians brace for assault as Iraq forces bid to retake Isis stronghold - The Guardian Sat, 15 Oct 2016 10:52:56 GMT

The Guardian

Mosul civilians brace for assault as Iraq forces bid to retake Isis stronghold The Guardian I'm scared because Isis bases are close to us, warplanes come to bomb our area from time to time. I have seen more than three wars in Iraq but this one is going to be the worst, with other wars the fighting was not near our house and the security was good. ISIS crushes rebel plot in Iraq, executes 58Raw Story Iraq attack shows deadly potential of 'off-the-shelf' dronesBBC News Iraq Kurdish leader says time for Mosul battle to beginDaily Mail Aljazeera.com -Al-Arabiya -New York Times all 302 news articles »

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Merkel says should consider protected zones for Yazidis in northern ... - Reuters Sat, 15 Oct 2016 14:24:37 GMT

Reuters

Merkel says should consider protected zones for Yazidis in northern ... Reuters German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday plans should be considered to give Yazidis in Iraq protected areas to retreat to in the north of the country. and more »

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Obama Bragged About 'Ending the War in Iraq.' Well, Brace Yourself...500 US Troops Were Just Sent to Iraq. - Independent Journal Review Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:40:48 GMT

Independent Journal Review

Obama Bragged About 'Ending the War in Iraq.' Well, Brace Yourself...500 US Troops Were Just Sent to Iraq. Independent Journal Review When Donald Trump insisted — during both debates — that he had opposed the war in Iraq, many believed that they were catching him in an outright lie. But when the audio was released from the “Howard Stern Show,” it turned out that there was more to ...

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Army announces Iraq deployment for 500 soldiers - ArmyTimes.com Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:07:26 GMT

ArmyTimes.com

Army announces Iraq deployment for 500 soldiers ArmyTimes.com About 500 soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division headquarters will deploy this fall to Iraq, the Army announced Friday. The soldiers, who are stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, will support Operation Inherent Resolve. Once in-country, they will assume ... 500 soldiers from Fort Riley to deploy to Iraq - News - StripesStars and Stripes all 6 news articles »

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Iraqi PM on ISIS-held cities: 'We will go in soon' - CNN Sat, 15 Oct 2016 09:56:02 GMT

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Iraqi PM on ISIS-held cities: 'We will go in soon' CNN The battle is expected to take place in the air and on the ground, and has already been bolstered by more than a year of airstrikes against ISIS targets by Iraq and coalition forces. Having nearly cleared ISIS from Anbar and Salaheddin provinces, the ... and more »