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Iraq: PM Abadi declares victory over ISIL in Fallujah - Aljazeera.com Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:59:31 GMT

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Iraq: PM Abadi declares victory over ISIL in Fallujah Aljazeera.com Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says Iraqi forces have retaken most of Fallujah from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as clearing operations are under way to flush out the armed group's remaining fighters in the city. The ... Iraq Says Most of Fallujah Has Been Retaken From Islamic StateTheBlaze.com Iraq PM: Fallujah 'back home,' Mosul nextUSA TODAY Iraq Says Military Has Retaken Central Fallujah From Islamic StateWall Street Journal CBS News all 285 news articles »

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Will Iraq's wetlands join World Heritage List? - Al-Monitor Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:54:20 GMT

Al-Monitor

Will Iraq's wetlands join World Heritage List? Al-Monitor Iraq's wetlands, known as the Mesopotamian marshlands, are located in the areas surrounding the confluence of the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers in the provinces of Basra, Maysan and Dhi Qar in southern Iraq. Eridu, Ur and Uruk are archaeological sites ...

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Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:45:29 GMT

Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 17, 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 ... and more »

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Obama, Saudi prince focus on Iraq and Syria in Washington meeting - Reuters Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:50:31 GMT

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Obama, Saudi prince focus on Iraq and Syria in Washington meeting Reuters WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and the deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia on Friday discussed ways to support Iraqis in their fight against Islamic State militants and the importance of a political transition in war-torn Syria, the White House said. Obama, Saudi prince focus on Iraq, SyriaThe Daily Star all 164 news articles »

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Qods Force general vows to fight in Iraq and Syria until the last jihadist is killed - Long War Journal Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:59:41 GMT

Qods Force general vows to fight in Iraq and Syria until the last jihadist is killed Long War Journal A senior advisor to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – Qods Force vowed that Iranian forces would continue to fight in Iraq and Syria until the last Islamic State and “takfiri” fighters are killed. The statement, which was made ... and more »

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Donald Trump accused of 'smearing' US soldiers as he labels Iraq 'crooked as hell' - Express.co.uk Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:29:45 GMT

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Donald Trump accused of 'smearing' US soldiers as he labels Iraq 'crooked as hell' Express.co.uk Mr Trump had been discussing the cost of US intervention in the Middle East when he appeared to accuse US troops of stealing money meant for the post-war reconstruction of Iraq's infrastructure. He said: "Iraq. Crooked as hell. How about bringing ... Iraq Veteran: I Didn't See Iraqi Soldiers Handling Cash as Trump ClaimedNBCNews.com Trump: US troops stole money in IraqPolitico Donald Trump says that soldiers stole from Iraq recovery fundNew York Daily News myfox8.com -CNN -The Weekly Standard (blog) all 84 news articles »

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IS conflict: Iraqi forces 'retake most' of Falluja - BBC News Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:54:56 GMT

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IS conflict: Iraqi forces 'retake most' of Falluja BBC News But Iraq's prime minister hailed the day's events as a "liberation". A senior army spokesperson said he expects IS to "suffer a total breakdown during the next hours". "The enemy is collapsing. They have lost control of their fighters. They are on the ... Iraqi Forces Enter Falluja, Encountering Little Fight From ISISNew York Times Iraqi forces: we have seized 80% of FallujaThe Guardian Iraq recaptures central parts of Falluja from ISISWJXT Jacksonville Reuters all 31 news articles »

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Post-Islamic State Iraq should be split in three: top Kurdish official - Reuters Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:00:02 GMT

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Post-Islamic State Iraq should be split in three: top Kurdish official Reuters The Kurds have already taken steps towards realizing their long-held dream of independence from Iraq, which has been led by the Shi'ite majority since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, a Sunni, in 2003, following a U.S.-led invasion. They run their own ... Top Kurdish Official Calls for Splitting Iraq ApartU.S. News & World Report Iraq should be 'split into THREE' once ISIS are destroyed to end sectarian bloodshedExpress.co.uk KRG official suggests tri-state solution for post-ISIS IraqRudaw all 10 news articles »

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ISIS Committed Genocide Against Yazidis in Syria and Iraq, UN Panel Says - New York Times Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:32:42 GMT

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ISIS Committed Genocide Against Yazidis in Syria and Iraq, UN Panel Says New York Times GENEVA — Islamic State forces have committed genocide and other war crimes in a continuing effort to exterminate the Yazidi religious minority in Syria and Iraq, United Nations investigators said on Thursday, urging stronger international action to ... UN condemns Isis genocide against Yazidis in Iraq and SyriaThe Guardian UN Says Islamic State Committing Genocide Against Yazidi Minority in Iraq and SyriaWall Street Journal Islamic State militants committing genocide against Yazidis in Syria, Iraq: UN investigationABC Online Deutsche Welle all 116 news articles »

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Iraq War vet receives mortgage-free home - WCNC.com Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:58:22 GMT

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Iraq War vet receives mortgage-free home WCNC.com Black served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his deployment he survived five improvised explosive devices, or IED attacks. On the fifth attack, he sustained severe injuries. Support from his family and 'staying the course' are the things ...