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Problems mount for Obama in Syria, Iraq - Washington Times Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:03:22 GMT

Washington Times

Problems mount for Obama in Syria, Iraq Washington Times The president also acknowledged “big challenges” in Iraq, where Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has been unable to complete forming a government. Mr. Obama told Gulf leaders Thursday to wait to see whether Iraq can resolve its political crisis before ... Obama says political progress needed before more Iraq aidHawaii News Now Obama to allies: Step up Iraq aidColumbus Dispatch Obama Pushes Saudis, Gulf Allies to Step up Iraq AidABC News all 2,302 news articles »

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Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:20:11 GMT

Military Times

Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq ... Video shows first B-52 strike since joining anti-ISIS fight in IraqFox News New rules in place for risking civilian casualties in IraqMilitary Times Obama: Very Important Not To Withdraw From IraqBreitbart News UPI.com -World Socialist Web Site -Jerusalem Post Israel News all 153 news articles »

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Finland To Strengthen Training Mission in Iraq - DefenseNews.com Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:58:13 GMT

DefenseNews.com

Finland To Strengthen Training Mission in Iraq DefenseNews.com HELSINKI — Finland is on course to increase the number of specialized troops involved in crisis management operations in Iraq. The new deployment will double the number of Finnish specialist military personnel serving in Iraq's Kurdistan region to 100.

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Iraq Identifies 6 Victims From Mass Graves in IS-Free Ramadi - ABC News Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:31:46 GMT

ABC News

Iraq Identifies 6 Victims From Mass Graves in IS-Free Ramadi ABC News There have been many instances of mass graves being uncovered in territory wrested from IS militants in Iraq and Syria — thousands of people have been killed in summary and extrajudicial killings by the Sunni militants and the graves have been a dark ... PHOTOS: ISIS Executes 'Peshmerga Spy' in Tal Afar, IraqHeavy.com Mass Graves Found in Ramadi; 199 Killed in IraqAntiwar.com Iraq identifies 6 victims from mass graves in ISIS-free RamadiThe Daily Star all 45 news articles »

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ISIS Executes At Least 250 Women For Refusing 'Temporary Marriage' In Iraq's Mosul - International Business Times Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:43:00 GMT

International Business Times

ISIS Executes At Least 250 Women For Refusing 'Temporary Marriage' In Iraq's Mosul International Business Times ISIS reportedly removed major subjects, including math, biology, chemistry and philosophy, from school curriculums across Syria and Iraq and replaced them with lessons on jihad and the history of ISIS. “These essential courses have been replaced by ... US sending more troops, Apaches to IraqCNN US will send 217 more troops to Iraq to help fight ISILUSA TODAY Commander Of US Forces In Iraq Outlines New Details In The Fight Against ISISDaily Caller Center for Research on Globalization -Fox News -BBC News all 893 news articles »

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Reforming Baghdad Kyle McEneaney - Foreign Affairs Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:43:20 GMT

Foreign Affairs

Reforming Baghdad Kyle McEneaney Foreign Affairs All the while, Iraq's critical oil pipelines and infrastructure are being damaged and, in some cases, destroyed. This has reduced domestic fuel supply and curtailed oil exports. There is, however, an even larger threat to Iraq's long-term stability and ...

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Concocting lies before Iraq war - Jordan Times Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:44:18 GMT

Concocting lies before Iraq war Jordan Times President Barack Obama observed: “ISIL [Daesh] is a direct outgrowth of Al Qaeda in Iraq that grew out of our invasion — which is an example of unintended consequences — which is why we should generally aim before we shoot.” Many of us looking at the ...

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Prosecute Yazidi genocide cases in Iraq - The Boston Globe Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:17:04 GMT

The Boston Globe

Prosecute Yazidi genocide cases in Iraq The Boston Globe They have filed a case with the International Criminal Court, an organization based in The Hague, highlighting evidence found in the mass graves of murdered Yazidis, mainly teenaged boys and men, near the town of Shingal in Northern Iraq, after ISIS ... A genocide is underway in Iraq and Syria. Why won't the government recognise this?Spectator.co.uk (blog) MPs unanimously declare Yazidis and Christians victims of Isis genocideThe Guardian all 45 news articles »

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French bishops travel to Iraq in support of Christian students - Catholic News Agency Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:37:35 GMT

Catholic News Agency

French bishops travel to Iraq in support of Christian students Catholic News Agency The trip was the initiative of Archbishop Pontier and the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Kirkuk, Yousif Thomas Mirkis, and is part of the “Support the Students in Iraq” project which was began last year and seeks to raise approximately $1.7 million to ... and more »

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When Prince Played in Latin America and Opposed the Iraq War - teleSUR English Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:02:50 GMT

teleSUR English

When Prince Played in Latin America and Opposed the Iraq War teleSUR English In 1991, Prince shared his deep concern over the ongoing Iraq War during concert in Brazil. While performing "Purple Rain," the pop icon took advantage of the song's spoken section to express, "There's a war going on, I don't know what's up, but I ...