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Falling oil prices have Iraq teetering - Press Herald Sat, 05 Mar 2016 23:28:08 GMT

Press Herald

Falling oil prices have Iraq teetering Press Herald Each month, Iraq's government pays out nearly $4 billion in salaries and pensions to the military and a bloated array of public sector workers. But with more than 90 percent of government revenue coming from oil, it is bringing in only about half that ... Iraq is broke. Add that to its list of worries.Washington Post Iraq's Sadr warns foreign missions in Baghdad to "comply with the Iraqi peoples demands"Rudaw Thousands Rally Across Iraq in Support of Shiite ClericABC News all 62 news articles »

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Syria Rebels Battle IS for Control of Iraq Crossing - ABC News Sat, 05 Mar 2016 11:34:12 GMT

Syria Rebels Battle IS for Control of Iraq Crossing ABC News Syrian insurgents were battling the Islamic State group for control of a key border post with Iraq on Saturday, a day after the U.S.-backed fighters seized control of the crossing, activists said. The Tanf crossing in southeastern Syria links the Homs ... and more »

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This advanced Army reconnaissance plane just crashed in northern Iraq - Washington Post Sun, 06 Mar 2016 01:33:54 GMT

Washington Post

This advanced Army reconnaissance plane just crashed in northern Iraq Washington Post An advanced U.S. Army reconnaissance aircraft crash-landed in a field outside of Irbil in Iraqi Kurdistan on Saturday morning. A statement from the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq confirmed the crash as an “off-airport emergency landing in a field northwest ...

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US-led airstrikes hit Isis targets in Syria and Iraq as group reports civilian deaths - The Guardian Sat, 05 Mar 2016 16:33:00 GMT

The Guardian

US-led airstrikes hit Isis targets in Syria and Iraq as group reports civilian deaths The Guardian The US and its allies struck 12 Islamic State targets in Iraq and two in Syria on Friday, the US military reported on Saturday as human rights group reports civilians killed in ceasefire violations. Two of the strikes in Iraq were near Ramadi, hitting ... The Latest: Danish jets will return fight IS in Iraq, SyriaBusiness Insider Fries: France committed to unity of Syria, IraqAnadolu Agency all 1,598 news articles »

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Iraq's Mosul Dam In Critical Need Of Repair - NPR Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:00:47 GMT

Iraq's Mosul Dam In Critical Need Of Repair NPR Engineers warn that the Mosul dam in Iraq could collapse at any time, threatening 1.5 million people. Needed repairs on the poorly built structure haven't been carried out since ISIS held it. LOURDES GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: The Mosul dam in Iraq is in ...

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Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:07:30 GMT

Sputnik International

Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 5, 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 ... Military strikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) US-Led Coalition Launches 14 Airstrikes Against Daesh in Syria, IraqSputnik International all 4 news articles »

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Airstrikes Hit ISIS Targets In Iraq And Syria - The Inquisitr Sat, 05 Mar 2016 20:55:21 GMT

The Inquisitr

Airstrikes Hit ISIS Targets In Iraq And Syria The Inquisitr U.S. airstrikes are reported to have hit ISIS targets throughout Syria and Iraq Saturday, in spite of a fragile ceasefire established throughout the region. Seven days after a ceasefire was brokered between the U.S., Russia, Assad's regime, and 97 ... US to send nuclear-capable B-52 warplanes to bomb ISIS in Syria and IraqDaily Mail all 16 news articles »

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Bill Clinton Confuses Iraq And Iran In Speech [VIDEO] - Daily Caller Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:31:18 GMT

Bill Clinton Confuses Iraq And Iran In Speech [VIDEO] Daily Caller During a campaign rally Thursday night in Baton Rouge, La., the former president said, “She got those sanctions on Iraq, which required China and Russia to sign off so everybody would enforce them. Even I didn't think she could get them, but she did.”. Bill Clinton | Confuses Iraq and IranWashington Free Beacon Oops: Clinton Confuses Iraq And IranThe Weekly Standard (blog) all 140 news articles »

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3 Architects and Builders Discuss Iraq's Reconstruction Challenges - Curbed Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:43:04 GMT

Curbed

3 Architects and Builders Discuss Iraq's Reconstruction Challenges Curbed Earlier this year in London, at the Iraq Architecture and Planning conference held by the Al-Kindi Society for Engineers, engineers, architects, and preservationists gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by those attempting to ... Iraq's Greatest Danger Yet: Collapse of: "The most dangerous dam in the world."Pravda US Needs A Moral Compass Leading Out Of Syria And IraqForbes PHOTOS: ISIS Fights Coalition Forces in Saladin, IraqHeavy.com all 82 news articles »

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Refugees trapped as Iraq fights to reclaim territory from ISIS - New York Post Fri, 04 Mar 2016 06:23:45 GMT

New York Post

Refugees trapped as Iraq fights to reclaim territory from ISIS New York Post Displaced Iraqi families gather as they flee a military operation by Iraqi security personnel aimed at retaking areas from Islamic State group jihadists, in the desert west of the city of Samarra. Photo: Getty Images ...