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War-torn Iraq is outperforming the rest of the Middle East and investors are starting to take notice - CNBC Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:02:17 GMT

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War-torn Iraq is outperforming the rest of the Middle East and investors are starting to take notice CNBC Believe it or not, Iraq — riven as it is by terrorist insurgency and civil strife — is expected to grow by a sizzling 7.2 percent this year, according to World Bank data. It recovered from a brutal 9 percent contraction in 2015 and is outpacing the ...

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Iraq gives militias official status despite abuse claims - Washington Post Sat, 26 Nov 2016 16:58:50 GMT

Washington Post

Iraq gives militias official status despite abuse claims Washington Post IRBIL, Iraq — The Iraqi parliament passed a law Saturday making militia units, including Iranian-backed groups accused of human rights abuses, an official part of the country's security forces. Lawmakers passed the measure 208 to 0 in a session that ... Iraq's Shiite Militias Get Formal Role in Armed ForcesWall Street Journal Iraq's parliament adopts law legalizing Shiite militiasOCRegister Iraq's Parliament Adopts Law Legalizing Shi'ite MilitiasRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Deutsche Welle all 64 news articles »

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Iraq's parliament passes law legalising Shia militias - Aljazeera.com Sat, 26 Nov 2016 15:44:17 GMT

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Iraq's parliament passes law legalising Shia militias Aljazeera.com The force, numbering more than 100,000, is currently involved in the battle to retake the city of Mosul, fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) in the western flank of the city at Tal Afar. The forces have been key ... Iraq parliament passes law legalising PMF Shia militias – Middle ...Middle East Monitor Iraq parliament recognizes Shia militia - Anadolu AgencyAnadolu Agency all 5 news articles »

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MPs launch new attempt to interrogate Tony Blair over Iraq - The Guardian Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:01:03 GMT

MPs launch new attempt to interrogate Tony Blair over Iraq The Guardian A cross-party group of MPs will make a fresh effort to hold Tony Blair to account for allegedly misleading parliament and the public over the Iraq war. The move, which could see Blair stripped of membership of the privy council, comes as the former ...

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ISIS attack's death toll rises outside Iraq capital - CBS News Fri, 25 Nov 2016 15:21:32 GMT

CBS News

ISIS attack's death toll rises outside Iraq capital CBS News MOSUL, Iraq -- The death toll from a car bombing south of Baghdad claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, rose to 73 on Friday, including about 40 Iranian pilgrims, as Iraqi forces continued to inch closer to the center of the northern ... Iraq bomb kills at least 80, mostly Iranian Shi'ite pilgrims; ISIS claims responsibilityCNN Death Toll in Iraq Bombing Claimed by IS Rises to 73ABC News Iraq: Scores killed in petrol station Hilla attackAljazeera.com New York Times -USA TODAY -Yahoo News all 389 news articles »

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In Northern Iraq, ISIS Leaves Behind An Archaeological Treasure In ... - NPR Sat, 26 Nov 2016 13:01:42 GMT

NPR	In Northern Iraq, ISIS Leaves Behind An Archaeological Treasure In ... NPR When archaeologist Layla Salih was a 14-year-old schoolgirl in Mosul, Iraq, she visited the ancient site of Nimrud for the first time on a field trip, led by a guide ... and more »

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Syria Firmly Denounces ISIL Terrorist Attack in Iraq's Babil Province - Al-Manar TV Fri, 25 Nov 2016 19:09:42 GMT

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Syria Firmly Denounces ISIL Terrorist Attack in Iraq's Babil Province Al-Manar TV Syria denounced in the strongest terms the terrorist attack launched by ISIL on buses carrying visitors in Iraq's Babil province, affirming its confidence that victory over terrorism, criminals and their supporters will not be far. An official source ... Coalition launches 18 strikes in Syria, IraqKuwait News Agency all 7 news articles »

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In northern Iraq, Yazidis risk all to flee Islamic State - Reuters Sat, 26 Nov 2016 09:14:36 GMT

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In northern Iraq, Yazidis risk all to flee Islamic State Reuters DUHOK, Iraq When shells began crashing around the town of Tal Afar as Shi'ite militias brought the fight to Islamic State in northern Iraq, Abu Faraj saw his chance to escape captivity. He and 17 other members of the Yazidi religious community, one of ... and more »

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Rouhani urges Iran-Turkey joint efforts in Iraq, Syria - Reuters Sat, 26 Nov 2016 14:43:00 GMT

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Rouhani urges Iran-Turkey joint efforts in Iraq, Syria Reuters "Preserving the territorial integrity and national unity of Iraq and Syria is in the interest of Iran and Turkey as well as that of regional peace and stability," Cavusoglu was quoted by IRNA as saying. Iran, a Shi'ite Muslim nation, is a main ally of ... Iran calls on Turkey to help establish stability in Syria, IraqMiddle East Monitor Rouhani: Stability in Syria, Iraq defines ties with TurkeyTehran Times all 23 news articles »

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Iraq readies force to storm flashpoint town near Mosul - Reuters Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:08:49 GMT

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Iraq readies force to storm flashpoint town near Mosul Reuters Capturing or isolating Tal Afar from Mosul is a key part of the U.S-backed offensive to take back Islamic State's last major city stronghold in Iraq, by allowing the ground forces taking part in the campaign to complete Mosul's encirclement. The army ... Iraq says its forces have retaken most of eastern Mosul from ISILeuronews Middle East|Iraq Told Civilians to Stay in Mosul. Now They're Paying With Their Lives.New York Times Iraq Commanders Weigh Tactical Shift in MosulWall Street Journal Daily Mail -CNN -BBC News all 1,060 news articles »