BBC News | UK Iraq veterans 'may face prosecution' BBC News UK soldiers who fought in the Iraq War may face prosecution for war crimes, according to the head of a unit investigating alleged abuses. Mark Warwick said there were "lots of significant cases" and that discussions would be held over whether they met ... Investigator: British Soldiers May Face Prosecution For Crimes In Iraq British Soldiers Could Face Charges for Alleged War Crimes Committed in Iraq Inquiry: UK Soldiers Who Fought in Iraq May Face Prosecution |
The Guardian | Coalition Strikes ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, January 2, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... US and allies conduct 24 airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq US, French Planes Hit Islamic State Sites In Iraq, Syria US reports 24 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq |
Deutsche Welle | Iran, Iraq protest execution of Shiite cleric Nimr Deutsche Welle News of prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr's execution has sparked outrage within Saudi Arabia and beyond. Protestors have called for the overthrow of the Saudi royal family, while Shiite leaders have urged action. Outrage in Iraq over Saudi execution of Shiite cleric Iraq's Sadr calls for protests in Gulf, Iraq, after Nimr execution Nimr al-Nimr execution: Former Iraq PM al-Maliki says death will 'topple Saudi ... |
Center for Research on Globalization | Turkey Drags NATO into Quagmire as Iraq Threatens Military Retaliation Center for Research on Globalization Iraq's readiness to take military action against Turkey if Ankara fails to withdraw its troops from Iraqi territory has increased the possibility of NATO involvement on the side of Turkey and its territorial ambitions, reported the German press on ... |
Press TV | Conundrum of a unified Iraq Arab News That densely populated urban center in the north, with triple the population of Ramadi, has served as Daesh's center of operations in Iraq since the militants overran it 18 months ago. Daesh fighters numbered in the hundreds in Ramadi; there are ... Recapturing Mosul requires Kurds' help: Iraq deputy PM Iraq cleansing northern Ramadi of Daesh terrorists ISIS suicide bombers attack Iraqi forces at base near Ramadi |
Deutsche Welle | UN says 980 killed in Iraq violence in December U.S. News & World Report BAGHDAD (AP) — Violence has claimed the lives of 980 Iraqis in December, up from 888 the previous month, the United Nations said on Friday. The U.N. Assistance Mission for Iraq, known as UNAMI, said in a statement that 506 of those killed in December ... UN says almost 1000 killed in Iraq violence in December |
Sputnik International | Coalition Conducts 24 Strikes Against ISIL in Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, January 1, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... US-Led Coalition Conducts 24 Airstrikes Against Daesh in Syria, Iraq |
Sputnik International | Daesh Counterattack Kills 11 Iraq Security Forces in Ramadi Sputnik International At least 11 members of Iraq's counterterrorism forces have been killed in the city of Ramadi partly liberated from the Islamic State (Daesh in Arabic) jihadist group, sources told the Al Jazeera broadcaster. A member of Iraq's elite counter-terrorism ... |
New York Daily News | WNBC weatherman David Price travels to Iraq to entertain troops New York Daily News While most of us are still trying to cure our New Year's hangovers, his kind-hearted forecast calls for a flak jacket. In what has become an annual tradition, WNBC/Channel 4 weatherman Dave Price is in Iraq on his 11th tour of duty to entertain the ... |
CNN International | After retaking most of Ramadi from ISIS, Iraq sets sights on Mosul CNN International Next year "will be the year we drive ISIS out of Iraq," he declared. With efforts to finish clearing ISIS out of Ramadi still expected to take weeks, it seemed like a bold statement, especially in light of the militants' habit of hiding among local ... Iraq retakes central Ramadi from Islamic State Retaking Ramadi From ISIS Only the First Step for Iraq Back-to-back losses in Iraq and Syria deal blow to IS |