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Cleric's Role Reversal Upends Iraq's Political Order - Wall Street Journal Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:02:36 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Cleric's Role Reversal Upends Iraq's Political Order Wall Street Journal BAGHDAD—Ever since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, there have been two Baghdads. One a chaotic metropolis choked by traffic and tormented by bombings. Another is the so-called Green Zone, a placid expanse of empty avenues and verdant gardens ... Iraq's Abadi vows to implement reformsAl-Arabiya Iraq's Sadrist bloc won't join Abadi's next governmentMiddle East Monitor Baghdad demos continue amid calls for new Iraq gov'tAnadolu Agency Yahoo News all 19 news articles »

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HOW THE WEST BOUGHT IRAQ - The Age Thu, 31 Mar 2016 01:01:48 GMT

The Age

HOW THE WEST BOUGHT IRAQ The Age A Fairfax Media and Huffington Post investigation has uncovered an extraordinary case of bribery and corruption in the oil industry, centred on Monaco-based company Unaoil. This is how the West carved up Iraq. and more »

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Daesh moves its command centers to hospitals in N Iraq - Press TV Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:55:35 GMT

Press TV

Daesh moves its command centers to hospitals in N Iraq Press TV The Daesh Takfiri terrorist group has moved its key command centers to hospitals and health centers in Iraq's northern Kirkuk province to use civilians as human shields against government airstrikes, military sources say. Jabbar al-Mamouri, a commander ...

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Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal honors recent service in Iraq, Syria - Stars and Stripes Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:06:09 GMT

Stars and Stripes

Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal honors recent service in Iraq, Syria Stars and Stripes President Barack Obama signed an executive order Wednesday establishing the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal for recent service in Iraq, Syria and nearby areas. According to the order, it "shall be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United ... This is the U.S. military's new medal for troops fighting ISISMilitary Times all 15 news articles »

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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Iraq, Syria - Department of Defense Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:35:19 GMT

Sputnik International

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Iraq, Syria Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 30, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today ... US-led Coalition Hits Four Daesh Targets in Syria, 20 in IraqSputnik International 4 airstrikes in Syria, 20 in Iraq target IS - CoalitionKuwait News Agency all 3 news articles »

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Clark County deputy to deploy to Iraq - Springfield News Sun Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:01:53 GMT

WDTN

Clark County deputy to deploy to Iraq Springfield News Sun Deputy Andrew Miller will deploy to Iraq on Thursday and serve for one year. Miller's job in the Army is civil affairs, he said. He'll be talking with civilians to determine what they need. “Trying to troubleshoot and see how we can fix those problems ... Clark County deputy prepares for deployment to IraqWDTN all 2 news articles »

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Has the US found a new friend in Iraq's Shiite militias? - Al-Monitor Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:50:38 GMT

Al-Monitor

Has the US found a new friend in Iraq's Shiite militias? Al-Monitor On March 12, US Consul General Steve Walker visited Al-Sadr Teaching Hospital in Basra to pay his respects to wounded members of the Popular Mobilization Units. The visit marked the first time a US official has publicly met these troops. This is ... and more »

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Obama could decide on greater troop presence in Iraq soon: general - Reuters Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:06:45 GMT

Reuters

Obama could decide on greater troop presence in Iraq soon: general Reuters "I brought it to the secretary (Defense Secretary Ash Carter). The secretary will engage with the president." Dunford said last week he expected an increase in the level of U.S. forces in Iraq from the current 3,800, but that those decisions had not ... and more »

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Iraq Army's Mosul offensive stalls in face of fierce fighting, desertions - USA TODAY Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:00:28 GMT

USA TODAY

Iraq Army's Mosul offensive stalls in face of fierce fighting, desertions USA TODAY MAKHMOUR, Iraq — The Iraqi army soldiers smoked nervously as they described their ordeal. Sent to clear a village of Islamic State fighters, they found themselves pinned down by sniper fire. A few hours later, after 10 comrades were wounded, they ... Front line view of Mosul offensive as Iraq appeals for help against ISILeuronews ISIS fighter beheads three Peshmerga prisoners on the streets in IraqDaily Mail Iraq denies US troops taking part in Mosul offensiveAl-Bawaba Antiwar.com -Department of Defense all 161 news articles »

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Iraq could have $15 billion IMF standby arrangement by June - Rudaw Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:06:23 GMT

Rudaw

Iraq could have $15 billion IMF standby arrangement by June Rudaw The head of the IMF's mission in Iraq, Christian Josz, told Reuters on Tuesday that the IMF could approve a standby arrangement by early June which would provide Iraq with $15 billion worth of international assistance over the course of the next three ... Iraq makes progress towards gaining IMF financial supportPublic Finance International IMF says Iraq could secure three-year standby deal by JuneReuters UK IMF says Iraq could secure 3-year standby deal by JuneEconomic Times Rebuilding Iraq (press release) (subscription) (blog) -euronews all 52 news articles »