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The Only Way to Solve Iraq's Political Crisis - New York Times Thu, 05 May 2016 10:59:53 GMT

New York Times

The Only Way to Solve Iraq's Political Crisis New York Times With the Islamic State still in control of large parts of the country and oil prices depressed, Iraq is on the verge of a meltdown. But instead of working to solve the country's problems, Iraq's political class has been consumed by a power struggle ... The ungovernable countryThe Economist Iraq Prime Minister Calls for Unity Amid Political CrisisWall Street Journal Iraq Reconciliation Requires American HelpThe National Interest Online (blog) ABC News -Washington Post -Newsweek all 109 news articles »

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Spokesman Describes Battle That Left Service Member Dead in Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 05 May 2016 16:58:35 GMT

Department of Defense

Spokesman Describes Battle That Left Service Member Dead in Iraq Department of Defense The service member killed in a battle yesterday with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighters responded to an early attack on peshmerga units about 2 miles behind the forward line of troops, Army Col. Steven Warren, spokesman for Operation ... US|Another Combat Death in Iraq May Presage Future US RoleNew York Times In Iraq, US troops edge closer to front lines against ISISChristian Science Monitor Pentagon spokesman says deadly IS attack in Iraq was a surpriseChicago Tribune CBS News -CBS Local -NavyTimes.com all 1,307 news articles »

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Iraq defeated IS in Ramadi at a high cost: A city destroyed - Fox News Thu, 05 May 2016 17:41:23 GMT

San Francisco Examiner

Iraq defeated IS in Ramadi at a high cost: A city destroyed Fox News RAMADI, Iraq – The dust of thousands of wrecked buildings drifts over the Iraqi city of Ramadi. Once home to around 1 million people, it stands virtually empty. Apartment block after apartment block has been levelled. A giant highway overpass at the ... Iraq routed IS from Ramadi at a high cost: A city destroyedSan Francisco Examiner What are Fort Campbell troops heading into in Iraq?Clarksville Leaf Chronicle all 48 news articles »

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Australian IS recruiter Neil Prakash 'killed in Iraq' - BBC News Thu, 05 May 2016 09:49:49 GMT

BBC News

Australian IS recruiter Neil Prakash 'killed in Iraq' BBC News An Australian man considered a senior recruiter for so-called Islamic State (IS) has been killed in a US air strike in Iraq, Australia's government says. Attorney-General George Brandis said US officials had confirmed Neil Prakash was killed in Mosul ... ISIS Operative From Australia Is Killed in Iraq Airstrike, Officials SayNew York Times Australia's Top ISIS Recruiter Has Been Killed in Iraq, Officials SayTIME US airstrike in Iraq kills 'most dangerous' Australian Islamic State operativeFox News Telegraph.co.uk -Newsweek -Hindustan Times all 126 news articles »

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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 05 May 2016 13:56:59 GMT

National Post

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, May 5, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported ... US, allies stage 18 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq, SyriaJerusalem Post Israel News all 5 news articles »

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SAS snatch Islamic State chiefs in Iraq during secret raid lightning raids - Mirror.co.uk Thu, 05 May 2016 21:25:48 GMT

Mirror.co.uk

SAS snatch Islamic State chiefs in Iraq during secret raid lightning raids Mirror.co.uk British special forces are leading a secret Coalition mission to snatch Islamic State commanders before a major assault on Mosul in Iraq. Since the operation began three weeks ago, three mid-ranking ISIS warlords have been seized in lightning attacks ... DOD: 'Largest Group' of US Forces in Iraq There as 'Security Protection for Advisers and Assisters'CNSNews.com all 15 news articles »

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Trump Confronted On Past Support For Invading Iraq: “Blah, Blah, Blah, Yes, I Guess” - BuzzFeed News Fri, 06 May 2016 01:23:02 GMT

BuzzFeed News

Trump Confronted On Past Support For Invading Iraq: “Blah, Blah, Blah, Yes, I Guess” BuzzFeed News Donald Trump was confronted on statements he made in support of invading Iraq and the lack evidence of his opposition to the war from the start – a claim Trump continues to make despite being rated false widely by fact-checkers. “The war in Iraq was ... Fox Host Presses Trump on 2002 Comment He Made in Favor of Invading Iraq — See How He RespondsTheBlaze.com all 6 news articles »

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US Worried Political Chaos in Iraq Will Hurt IS Fight - Voice of America Thu, 05 May 2016 00:08:36 GMT

Voice of America

US Worried Political Chaos in Iraq Will Hurt IS Fight Voice of America The Obama administration says Iraq needs a stable, central government to help push back Islamic State militants, who still occupy large swaths of the country. The country has long been divided among sectarian lines, including Kurdish, Sunni and Shi'ite. and more »

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Former Ambassador to Iraq: 'It can descend into something like chaos' - KUTV 2News Thu, 05 May 2016 18:01:26 GMT

Former Ambassador to Iraq: 'It can descend into something like chaos' KUTV 2News FILE - Iraqi counterterrorism soldiers raise an Iraqi flag on the ruins of a building near the provincial council headquarters in Ramadi in this Dec. 27, 2015 file photo, during the offensive that freed the Iraqi city from nearly a year of rule by the ... and more »

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166000 troops didn't fix Iraq. 250 won't fix Syria: Column - USA TODAY Wed, 04 May 2016 07:35:25 GMT

USA TODAY

166000 troops didn't fix Iraq. 250 won't fix Syria: Column USA TODAY When President Obama announced he'd commit more special operations forces in Syria and Iraq, I was not surprised. Likewise, I was saddened but not surprised by the news that a member of the military's “advise and assist” team had been killed by the ... Britain could send hundreds more troops to IraqTelegraph.co.uk More British troops will be sent to Iraq to fight ISIS, Defence Secretary announcesMirror.co.uk Iraq's political chaos makes Canada's war there trickier: WalkomToronto Star National Post -BBC News all 103 news articles »