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Iraq resumes Mosul operation after a two-week lull - Aljazeera.com Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:23:21 GMT

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Iraq resumes Mosul operation after a two-week lull Aljazeera.com Iraqi troops backed by US-led air strikes have pushed deeper into eastern Mosul after a two-week lull in the operation to retake the city held by the Islamic State of Iraq and the levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) group. Staff Lieutenant-General ... After Mosul, Will Iraq's Shiite Militias Head to Syria?Wall Street Journal Iraq forces launch new assault on IS in MosulBangkok Post Iraq's PM says ISIS could be defeated 'within 3 months'CNN CBS News -Reuters -Business Insider -Daily Beast all 364 news articles »

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Can a divided Iraq be reconciled? - Aljazeera.com Thu, 29 Dec 2016 07:15:40 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Can a divided Iraq be reconciled? Aljazeera.com Iraqi Sunni and Shia political leaders are in the midst of negotiations in an attempt to reach common ground for a post-ISIL reconciliation plan. Representatives from the biggest Sunni bloc in Iraq's parliament, the National Forces Alliance, recently ... Iraq's largest Sunni and Shia political blocs announce post-IS draft dealMiddle East Eye Marine combat vet, Rep. Mike Coffman: How to end violence in a post-ISIS IraqFox News all 3 news articles »

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Iraqi Forces Shift Tactics in Mosul as Forces Advance on New Fronts - Wall Street Journal Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:32:48 GMT

UN News Centre

Iraqi Forces Shift Tactics in Mosul as Forces Advance on New Fronts Wall Street Journal BARTELLA, Iraq—Iraqi security forces began a dramatic shift in tactics Thursday in their stalled offensive to retake Mosul, Islamic State's last major stronghold, advancing on new fronts and bringing federal police into the battle after counterattacks ... Iraq: Nearly 115000 people displaced, 50000 children affected by Mosul military operation – UNUN News Centre WFP Welcomes Denmark's Contribution To Support Iraqis Affected By Mosul CrisisReliefWeb Coalition strike near Iraq hospital may have killed civiliansInterAksyon WTOP -Sputnik International -National Post all 84 news articles »

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Fighting the Islamic State won't change the sectarian image of Iraq's militias - Washington Post Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:04:29 GMT

Washington Post

Fighting the Islamic State won't change the sectarian image of Iraq's militias Washington Post The militias fighting under the banner of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq have played a controversial role in the ongoing battle to liberate Mosul from the Islamic State. The PMF is widely seen inside Iraq and abroad as a sectarian Shiite ... and more »

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Iraq's main port receives large vessel for first time - The Columbia Chronicle Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:19:42 GMT

Iraq's main port receives large vessel for first time The Columbia Chronicle The rehabilitation work, carried out in part by Aloreen, included boosting the port docks, increasing the depth from nine to 12 meters and enlarging the shipping channel, he added. In a statement, the company said the improvements help shippers to Iraq ... and more »

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Kuwait agrees long-delayed Iraq gas import deal - The National Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:09:48 GMT

The National

Kuwait agrees long-delayed Iraq gas import deal The National Kuwait has agreed to start a long-delayed gas import deal with Iraq, the two countries announced during a visit of Iraq's oil minister that was also aimed at drumming up Kuwaiti investment in Iraq. The plans for such a deal have dragged on for well ... Kuwait, Iraq sign four new agreementsMiddle East Monitor Oil minister says Iraq, Kuwait close to gas export dealIraqi News Kuwait to import gas from Iraq — ministersInquirer.net Kuwait Times -Arab Times Kuwait English Daily -Kuwait News Agency all 66 news articles »

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Iraq: U.S. Resumes Bombing Mosul as Residents Flee to Camps - Democracy Now! Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:17:50 GMT

Iraq: U.S. Resumes Bombing Mosul as Residents Flee to Camps Democracy Now! In Iraq, U.S. warplanes launched airstrikes on Mosul today, as the Iraqi Army fought to reclaim the city from ISIS. Hundreds of residents poured out of the city's eastern neighborhoods to escape the violence. Mosul resident: "We fled the Quds ... and more »

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How Rex Tillerson got his lesson on Iraq - Politico Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:13:52 GMT

Politico

How Rex Tillerson got his lesson on Iraq Politico “Exxon took a risk, got a little ahead of their headlights and then corrected and reached out to the people who had opposed them,” said a source familiar with the events in Iraq, one of several people POLITICO spoke to about the issue who requested ... and more »

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After 40 days on foot, Turkmens flee fighting in Iraq to reach Turkey - Reuters Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:14:00 GMT

Daily Sabah

After 40 days on foot, Turkmens flee fighting in Iraq to reach Turkey Reuters Ethnic kin of the Turks, the Turkmens were fleeing clashes between Islamic State and Shi'ite militias near the Islamic State-controlled town of Tal Afar in northern Iraq. Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitary forces have launched an offensive to capture Tal Afar ... Iraq's displaced Turkmens flee to Turkey through SyriaDaily Sabah all 7 news articles »

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Everything Old is New Again: Espionage and Stratagems in Ancient Iraq and Syria - War on the Rocks Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:29:11 GMT

War on the Rocks

Everything Old is New Again: Espionage and Stratagems in Ancient Iraq and Syria War on the Rocks Unfortunately, much of the evidence for these operations comes from Iraq and Syria where, because of recent political events and wars, archaeological work is nearly impossible. Even locating objects already in museums has become much more difficult ...