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MPs vote down motion accusing Blair of misleading them over Iraq by majority of 369 - Politics live - The Guardian (blog) Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:41:38 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

MPs vote down motion accusing Blair of misleading them over Iraq by majority of 369 - Politics live The Guardian (blog) Tory and Labour MPs have turned out in force to vote down an SNP motion accusing Tony Blair of misleading parliament about Iraq and demanding a fresh investigation by a Commons committee into his conduct. The motion was defeated by 439 votes to 70, ... Tony Blair faces threat of new parliamentary investigation over IraqTelegraph.co.uk Tony Blair must face new investigation over Iraq, MPs demandThe Independent A debate on the Iraq war reveals Tony Blair's most loyal friends - and enemiesNew Statesman Bloomberg -Sputnik International all 73 news articles »

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Missing Economic Strategy in Iraq - smallwarsjournal Sat, 17 Dec 2016 17:18:08 GMT

Missing Economic Strategy in Iraq smallwarsjournal Summary (2016). This paper was prepared in early 2010, when it might still have been possible to advance an agenda for a diversified private sector in Iraq. We missed our opportunity. US economic strategy passed through stages: first, we encouraged ...

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Americans adjust to a changed role in Iraq - Los Angeles Times Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:48:13 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Americans adjust to a changed role in Iraq Los Angeles Times When U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq in 2011, many expected never to return. President Obama described the country as "sovereign, stable and self-reliant.” But after Islamic State swept across Iraq and Syria, capturing Mosul in 2014, the Iraqi ... Five years after Barack Obama withdrew US Troops from Iraq, thousands remainThe Independent Iraq: retaken Mosul towns still battle-stricken, await aidJournal Gazette and Times-Courier WATCH: ISIS Releases 'Enduring Glory' in English & Shows Battles in Iraq & ExecutionsHeavy.com News18 -International Business Times all 40 news articles »

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If Donald Trump Is So Upset About Iraq WMD Lies, Why Would He Want to Hire John Bolton? - The Intercept Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:18:57 GMT

The Intercept

If Donald Trump Is So Upset About Iraq WMD Lies, Why Would He Want to Hire John Bolton? The Intercept Donald Trump's reaction to news that some U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russia intervened in the 2016 presidential election on his behalf was to fire back: “These are the same people that said Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction.”. Politics|GOP Resistance Builds to John Bolton as State Dept. DeputyNew York Times all 12 news articles »

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Coalition conducts 18 airstrikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria - Iraqi News Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:13:08 GMT

Iraqi News

Coalition conducts 18 airstrikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria Iraqi News Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Joint Task Force announced, that the international coalition air force recently carried out 18 air strikes against the Islamic state in Iraq and Syria. The Joint Task Force revealed in a press statement, “Today ... Iran Deplores Discontent at Terrorist Defeats in Iraq, SyriaTasnim News Agency (press release) all 77 news articles »

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Saddam Hussein should have been left to run Iraq, says CIA officer who interrogated him - Washington Post Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:46:28 GMT

Washington Post

Saddam Hussein should have been left to run Iraq, says CIA officer who interrogated him Washington Post Both President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump believe the United States never should have invaded Iraq in 2o03 (or, at least, Trump claims he now does). The war in Iraq and its chaotic aftermath in many ways prefigure the present moment in the ... and more »

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Despite landmines, snakes and dodgy gin, Iraq is an archaeological paradise - The Guardian (blog) Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:58:00 GMT

Despite landmines, snakes and dodgy gin, Iraq is an archaeological paradise The Guardian (blog) Before the very first time I was going to excavate in Iraq, back in 2012, I have to admit I was a little apprehensive; I mean who wouldn't be? Thankfully the university running the project completely allayed my fears by sending me on a chemical ...

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As Battle For Mosul Rages In Iraq, Observers Warn Of Risk Of 'ISIS 2.0' - Forbes Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:19:33 GMT

Forbes

As Battle For Mosul Rages In Iraq, Observers Warn Of Risk Of 'ISIS 2.0' Forbes Even as ISIS (aka Islamic State or Daesh) looks set to lose control over the Iraqi city of Mosul, observers are warning of the danger of more insurgencies springing up in Sunni-majority areas of Iraq which remain alienated from the Baghdad government ... How Iraq's Army Could Defeat ISIS in Mosul—But Lose Control of the CountryPOLITICO Magazine Voices of Iraq: Minorities on the edge of extinctionCNN ISIL produced military grade weapons in Iraq: reportAljazeera.com New York Post -RT -Jerusalem Post Israel News all 265 news articles »

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Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:14:13 GMT

International Business Times UK

Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq ... Military aims to stop ISIL's 'spillage' outside of Iraq, SyriaNews1130 Outgoing defense chief says US military needs to say in IraqWalker Pilot Independent US will continue to fight Isis in Iraq and Syria under Donald Trump, says Defense Secretary Ash CarterInternational Business Times UK all 56 news articles »

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Iraq boosts oil sales to China, US, India before OPEC supply cuts bite: sources - Iraqi News Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:42:03 GMT

Iraqi News

Iraq boosts oil sales to China, US, India before OPEC supply cuts bite: sources Iraqi News (Reuters) Iraq is selling more crude oil to its biggest customer, China's Unipec, people familiar with the matter say, digging a deeper foothold in the global supply market just before production cuts agreed with OPEC and other producers are scheduled ... Ahead Of OPEC Cuts, Iraq Ramps Up Crude Sales To ChinaOilPrice.com all 6 news articles »