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Iraq: Can Mosul survive ISIL? - Aljazeera.com Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:43:02 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Iraq: Can Mosul survive ISIL? Aljazeera.com Traditionally, Mosul has been viewed as one of the three pillars of Iraq, alongside the cities of Baghdad and Basra, dating back to Iraq's administrative layout under the Ottoman Empire. The three cities were the capitals of the three Ottoman provinces ... In the aftermath of Islamic State's retreat in Iraq: destruction, fire and toxic fumesLos Angeles Times The Painful Liberation of Iraqs Christian HeartlandDaily Beast Turkey's Push to Join Battle for Mosul Inflames Tension With IraqNew York Times Washington Times -Washington Post all 2,458 news articles »

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Iraq is balking at OPEC's oil deal — and it'll probably get away with it - CNBC Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:13:00 GMT

CNBC

Iraq is balking at OPEC's oil deal — and it'll probably get away with it CNBC Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi dropped the bombshell on Sunday, doubling down after Iraq had already kicked up a fuss over how OPEC plans to set quotas when it meets next month in Vienna. He argued that his country can't cut production because ... Iraq lures investors to boost its oil output as OPEC debates cutsReuters No Oil Production Cuts, Says Iraq, Funds Needed To Fight ISISForbes Iraq Threatens To Sink OPEC DealOilPrice.com The National -Bloomberg -Wall Street Journal all 996 news articles »

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Donald Trump Lies Again About The Iraq War - Huffington Post Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:05:28 GMT

Huffington Post

Donald Trump Lies Again About The Iraq War Huffington Post “If I were president at that time, Capt. Khan would be alive today, George, because I wouldn't have been in Iraq,” Trump said Wednesday. “You did support it initially,” Stephanopoulos pointed out. “Support what?” Trump responded. “Look, let's get it ... Father Who Lost Muslim Son in Iraq Berates Trump From MosqueABC News Donald Trump wanted to 'declare victory and leave' Iraq to whoever could take itDaily Kos all 130 news articles »

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Mosul offensive: ISIS kills hundreds of men and boys, Iraqi source says - CNN Sat, 22 Oct 2016 23:10:52 GMT

CNN

Mosul offensive: ISIS kills hundreds of men and boys, Iraqi source says CNN ... northeast of Mosul, the Peshmerga General Command said Sunday; Prime Minister Abadi reiterated his view that Iraq does not need Turkey's assistance in the battle; Kurdish officials accused Sunni Arabs in Kirkuk of supporting ISIS a day after ... Correction: Iraq StoryNew York Times Turkey's complex reasons for fighting in Syria and IraqCNN International Iraqi leader says no thanks to US push for Turkish role in Mosul fightUSA TODAY Voice of America -CBS News -Aljazeera.com all 3,371 news articles »

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CRS Iraq assisting displaced people fleeing Mosul - Vatican Radio Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:15:47 GMT

Vatican Radio

CRS Iraq assisting displaced people fleeing Mosul Vatican Radio Meanwhile, humanitarian aid agencies in Iraq, including CAFOD and Catholic Relief Services have been working to assist those affected by the fighting. Hani El-Mahdi, CRS Director for Iraq, spoke with Vatican Radio's Christopher Wells about relief ... and more »

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War-torn Iraq is the world's most generous country to strangers - Washington Post Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:27:25 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

War-torn Iraq is the world's most generous country to strangers Washington Post But Iraq's conspicuous place in the survey may also be a reflection of the reality of war. In the past week, the Iraqi government and affiliated militias launched a long-anticipated offensive to reclaim the northern city of Mosul from the extremist ... World Giving Index 2016 | Global view of giving trends | CAF - Charities Aid FoundationCharities Aid Foundation all 66 news articles »

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US-Led Coalition Conducts 11 Airstrikes Against Daesh in Syria, Iraq - Sputnik International Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:44:44 GMT

Sputnik International

US-Led Coalition Conducts 11 Airstrikes Against Daesh in Syria, Iraq Sputnik International The US-led coalition of more than 60 nations has been conducting airstrikes against Daesh in Syria and Iraq since 2014. The strikes in Syria are not authorized by the government of President Bashar Assad or by the United Nations Security Council. and more »

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Iraq Christian areas retaken but return still distant - Yahoo News Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:02:36 GMT

Yahoo News

Iraq Christian areas retaken but return still distant Yahoo News Arbil (Iraq) (AFP) - Between bombs, destruction and fears for the future, returning home remains a distant prospect for the Christians of northern Iraq displaced by the Islamic State jihadist group. Iraqi forces are fighting their way toward Mosul to ... and more »

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SitRep: JSOC Hunting ISIS; Turkey Threatening Combat in Iraq and Syria - Foreign Policy (blog) Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:52:00 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

SitRep: JSOC Hunting ISIS; Turkey Threatening Combat in Iraq and Syria Foreign Policy (blog) Turkish officials continue to push and prod Iraq over the Mosul fight, insisting on playing a role despite Baghdad refusing to allow the Turks to join the assault. Earlier this week, officials in Ankara said their F-16s were involved in the air war ... and more »

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The Geniuses Who Brought You the Iraq War Are at It Again - The Nation. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:20:13 GMT

The Nation.

The Geniuses Who Brought You the Iraq War Are at It Again The Nation. These are the apostles of American exceptionalism, from the neoconservatives who promoted the invasion of Iraq to the “indispensable nation” liberal interventionists who championed regime change in Libya. Virtually without exception, all supported Bush ... and more »