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Top US general: More American troops headed to Iraq - CNN Fri, 25 Mar 2016 21:41:19 GMT

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Top US general: More American troops headed to Iraq CNN A U.S. defense official told CNN earlier this week that the U.S. currently has between 4,500 and 5,000 troops in Iraq on a regular basis, about 1,000 over the stated limit of 3,800. This includes 200 Special Operations Forces whose presence is not ... The Pentagon is planning to send more combat troops into IraqMilitary Times US Military Officials Expect More Troops Sent to IraqWall Street Journal Defense officials moving to increase US forces in IraqCBS News Department of Defense -Savannah Morning News all 320 news articles »

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IS claims suicide bombing on stadium in Iraq that killed 29 - Minneapolis Star Tribune Fri, 25 Mar 2016 18:45:00 GMT

Minneapolis Star Tribune

IS claims suicide bombing on stadium in Iraq that killed 29 Minneapolis Star Tribune Followers of firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr pray outside the heavily guarded Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, March 25, 2016. Thousands have rallied in Baghdad in support of al-Sadr who has taken the lead role in protests demanding ... ISIS Suicide Bomber in Iraq Kills Dozens at Soccer GameNew York Times Suicide attack at Iraqi soccer stadium kills 25, officials sayCNN Suicide bombing in Iraq leaves 29 dead, dozens injured: officialsCBC.ca BBC News -Fox News all 132 news articles »

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Iraq's powerful cleric says “deadline for government reform” ends Saturday - Rudaw Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:04:24 GMT

Rudaw

Iraq's powerful cleric says “deadline for government reform” ends Saturday Rudaw BAGHDAD, Iraq—The influential Shiite cleric in Iraq, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced Friday that his deadline for “radical government reforms against corruption” will expire on Saturday and warned of “grave consequences” for any party that would stand in ... Iraq's Sadr threatens unrest if reforms blockedAl-Arabiya all 15 news articles »

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Iraq: Another Fine Mess - Truth-Out Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:25:58 GMT

Iraq: Another Fine Mess Truth-Out The cradle of civilisation has become a free for all. Twenty five years after a US-led international coalition of states invaded Iraq in Operation Desert Storm, the situation in Iraq remains as deadly as ever. 16,115 civilian deaths were recorded in ...

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Iran deploys Army Special Forces to Syria and Iraq - Long War Journal Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:14:07 GMT

Long War Journal

Iran deploys Army Special Forces to Syria and Iraq Long War Journal A senior commander in Iran's Army told reporters on Mar. 23 that Special Forces would be deployed as “advisors” to Syria and Iraq. This would mark the first time that Army forces – in this case, commandos and snipers of the Rapid Response Battalions ... Iraq Isn't Lost to IranWall Street Journal (subscription) all 7 news articles »

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U.S. official says Marines expanding combat role in Iraq - PBS NewsHour Thu, 24 Mar 2016 23:03:38 GMT

PBS NewsHour

U.S. official says Marines expanding combat role in Iraq PBS NewsHour Iraqi soldiers from the army's 72nd infantry brigade participate in a live ammunition training exercise with U.S.-led Coalition trainers at Besmaya military base in south of Baghdad, Iraq, January 27, 2016. Picture taken Jan. 27, 2016. Photo by Thaier ... Iraq Presses Fight Against Militants in NorthWall Street Journal (subscription) Iraq launches operation to pave way for Mosul assaultCBS News Iraq says begins offensive to retake IS-held MosulYahoo News USA TODAY -Washington Post all 515 news articles »

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Thailand draw with Iraq to advance to final round of World Cup qualifying - ESPN FC Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:20:00 GMT

ESPN FC

Thailand draw with Iraq to advance to final round of World Cup qualifying ESPN FC Adisak Kraisorn was Thailand's hero as the War Elephants drew 2-2 with Iraq in Tehran on Thursday night to move into the final stage of AFC qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. At the same time, Thailand secured a place in the 2019 Asian Cup as ... Prayut praises Thai team after Iraq matchBangkok Post all 14 news articles »

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George W. Bush has been vindicated on Iraq war – again - Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog) Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:45:15 GMT

Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog)

George W. Bush has been vindicated on Iraq war – again Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog) These were the same “American, European and arms-control experts, counterterrorism agents, and analysts who studied Iraq and briefed White House officials and journalists,” leading then-Secretary of State Colin Powell to deliver his pre-war speech to ... and more »

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News Wrap: Suicide bomber strikes soccer game in Iraq - PBS NewsHour Sat, 26 Mar 2016 00:15:13 GMT

PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Suicide bomber strikes soccer game in Iraq PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, a suicide bomber struck a soccer stadium south of Baghdad, killing 29 people and injuring dozens more. Also, heavy fighting raged in Palmyra as Syrian government forces, supported by Russian airstrikes, fought to recapture the ... Islamic State grapples with Assad regime in Palmyra as Iraq begins Mosul offensiveTelegraph.co.uk Anti-IS Forces Launch Attacks in Iraq and SyriaVoice of America (blog) Despite reports, Syria's Palmyra and Iraq's Mosul not on verge of liberationDEBKA file all 911 news articles »

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Turkish military strikes PKK in northern Iraq, kills 24 militants - Reuters Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:48:00 GMT

Sputnik International

Turkish military strikes PKK in northern Iraq, kills 24 militants Reuters DIYARBAKIR, Turkey Turkish warplanes struck Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq and killed 24 PKK fighters in southeast Turkey on Thursday, the army said, as the militants launched a car bomb attack on a military installation in the ... Turkish Warplanes Launch Strikes on Kurdish Targets in North IraqSputnik International all 209 news articles »