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3 Americans kidnapped in Iraq have been freed, officials say - CNN International Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:36:12 GMT

CNN International

3 Americans kidnapped in Iraq have been freed, officials say CNN International "We sincerely appreciate the assistance provided by the government of Iraq, and its whole-of-government effort to bring about the safe release of these individuals," the department said in a statement. "Specifically, we express our gratitude to the ... Iraq: Three American citizens released after month in captivityBBC News 3 kidnapped American contractors freed in IraqUSA TODAY Americans kidnapped in Iraq last month releasedReuters NBCNews.com -Huffington Post -Voice of America all 418 news articles »

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America's unlearned lesson: the forgotten truth about why we invaded Iraq - Vox Tue, 16 Feb 2016 19:42:37 GMT

Vox

America's unlearned lesson: the forgotten truth about why we invaded Iraq Vox To understand the American decision to invade Iraq, and to learn the lessons of that mistake, one must begin not with George W. Bush's claims of Iraqi WMDs or with the 9/11 attacks, but rather with a series of initially obscure ideological debates on ... How the war in Iraq is haunting the 2016 presidential contestWashington Post George W. Bush Campaigns with Jeb as Trump Reopens Iraq War WoundsVanity Fair Donald Trump crossed the line twice on 9/11, Iraq warNew York Post Salon -Foreign Policy (blog) all 8,285 news articles »

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After 25 Years of US Role in Iraq, Scars Are Too Stubborn to Fade - New York Times Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:30:46 GMT

New York Times

After 25 Years of US Role in Iraq, Scars Are Too Stubborn to Fade New York Times For the two neighborhood men, the anniversary of the shelter bombing was an occasion for reflection on a stark milestone: The gulf war began in January 1991, and so by now the United States has been using its military to shape events in Iraq for more ... and more »

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ISIL 'losing appeal' in Iraq, but threat should not be underestimated – UN envoy - UN News Centre Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:26:41 GMT

UN News Centre

ISIL 'losing appeal' in Iraq, but threat should not be underestimated – UN envoy UN News Centre 16 February 2016 – Iraq has been steadily gaining ground against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da'esh), which is gradually losing its appeal to the disenfranchised population, the United Nations envoy for that country ... and more »

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Canada wants Iraq to probe allegations of massacre of 55 Yazidis - Toronto Star Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:26:05 GMT

Toronto Star

Canada wants Iraq to probe allegations of massacre of 55 Yazidis Toronto Star Iraq government troops look for bombs hidden in houses and streets in Ramadi, Iraq, on Monday. The government retook Ramadi over the past weeks and efforts to reconquer more land from the Islamic State are now expected to focus on Mosul, the jihadists' ... Isis in Iraq: Former Yazidi sex slave says nine year olds are being held and raped by DaeshInternational Business Times UK all 37 news articles »

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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:19:38 GMT

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, February 16, 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 ... and more »

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Iraq vet Chris Marquez was beaten by teens who asked him if 'black lives matter' - Daily Mail Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:37:26 GMT

Daily Mail

Iraq vet Chris Marquez was beaten by teens who asked him if 'black lives matter' Daily Mail An Iraq war veteran whose bravery inspired two statues says he was beaten by a group of teens in Washington, DC on Friday night after they approached and asked him whether 'black lives matter'. Chris Marquez, a decorated US marine, was eating in a ... Iraq War vet says he was brutally beaten by a group of teens after they asked him if he believed 'that black lives ...New York Daily News Iraq War Vet Allegedly Beaten And Asked If He Believes in Black Lives MatterThe Inquisitr all 18 news articles »

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Oil Freeze: Iraq Ready to Cap Output, Iran to Maintain Share - Bloomberg Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:56:42 GMT

Bloomberg

Oil Freeze: Iraq Ready to Cap Output, Iran to Maintain Share Bloomberg Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world's biggest crude oil producers, joined Venezuela and Qatar in an agreement to freeze output in an effort to revive prices from a 12-year low. Whether the deal succeeds will depend on Iran, Iraq and other large ... Iraq ready to freeze oil output at January levels pending deal - sourceThe Fiscal Times all 1,397 news articles »

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Iraq military helicopter crashes, killing nine - Yahoo News Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:05:29 GMT

Yahoo News

Iraq military helicopter crashes, killing nine Yahoo News Baghdad (AFP) - An Iraqi military helicopter crashed south of Baghdad on Tuesday killing nine people due to a "technical problem", a security spokesman said. "A military helicopter of the Mi-17 type crashed because of a technical problem," killing its ... and more »

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Officials: 3 Americans kidnapped in Iraq freed - CNN Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:35:42 GMT

CNN

Officials: 3 Americans kidnapped in Iraq freed CNN Three American contractors who were kidnapped last month by an armed group in Baghdad have been freed, two Iraqi security officials and a U.S. official said Tuesday. 3 Americans kidnapped in Iraq have been freed, officials say. By Hamdi Alkhshali and ...