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IS conflict: Iraq air strikes 'target militant convoy' - BBC News Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:10:27 GMT

BBC News

IS conflict: Iraq air strikes 'target militant convoy' BBC News A convoy carrying suspected Islamic State militants has been destroyed in air strikes near the Iraqi city of Falluja, the defence ministry says. An Iraqi security source told the BBC the jihadists had been attempting to flee an offensive by government ... US-led strikes pound Islamic State in Iraq, kill 250 fightersReuters UK all 5 news articles »

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IS Repels Advance by US-Backed Syria Rebels Near Iraq Border - ABC News Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:21:06 GMT

Department of Defense

IS Repels Advance by US-Backed Syria Rebels Near Iraq Border ABC News The rebels were heavily backed by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes and were coordinating their fight with Iraqi tribesmen and forces on the other side of the border, al-Saloum said. The U.S.-led coalition has been carrying out airstrikes against IS in ... OIR Spokesman: Local Forces in Iraq, Syria Increase Pressure on ISILDepartment of Defense Syria conflict: Rebels 'move on IS-held town near Iraq border'BBC News IS repels US-backed Syria rebel offensive on Iraq routeThe National Reuters -Voice of America all 185 news articles »

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US gives Iraq $2.7B credit to buy military equipment - USA TODAY Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:15:03 GMT

USA TODAY

US gives Iraq $2.7B credit to buy military equipment USA TODAY BAGHDAD — The United States has extended a $2.7-billion credit facility to Iraq for the purchase of military equipment amid the ongoing fight against the Islamic State group. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said Wednesday that the deal gives Iraq a one ... Report: US-led strikes kill some 250 ISIS fighters in IraqThe Hill (blog) U.S. to provide $2.7 billion credit for IraqUPI.com US airstrikes 'kill at least 250 Isis militants' in IraqThe Independent Financial Times -The Inquisitr all 139 news articles »

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Britain 'over promised and under delivered in Iraq', general admits ahead of Chilcot - Telegraph.co.uk Wed, 29 Jun 2016 05:01:57 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Britain 'over promised and under delivered in Iraq', general admits ahead of Chilcot Telegraph.co.uk The former UN inspector, Hans Blix, said Tony Blair "misrepresented the facts" when he told MPs about Iraq's chemical weapon capabilities. Mr Blix told the programme that what Mr Blair told MPs "did not represent the reality", but that did not suggest ... Iraq: The Final Judgement - Hans Blix claims Tony Blair 'did not represent reality' of invasionInternational Business Times UK War Crimes Iraq: Chilcot Report Countdown – at Last Zero Hour ApproachesCenter for Research on Globalization Britain 'over promised & under delivered' to troops in Basra – former Iraq generalRT Evening Standard -Mirror.co.uk -Herald Scotland all 15 news articles »

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Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:40:18 GMT

Department of Defense

Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL 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 ... and more »

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Orlando shooting inspires transgender veteran of Iraq and Aurora to fight extremism - Los Angeles Times Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:50:02 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Orlando shooting inspires transgender veteran of Iraq and Aurora to fight extremism Los Angeles Times Don and Jacqueline had been trained to face gunfire in Iraq. But after the violence at one of their favorite hangouts, 10 minutes from home, both sought counseling from a Department of Veterans Affairs therapist. The nightmares didn't stop. Don couldn ... and more »

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Father of Isis fighter Mohamed Elomar accused of Iraq bribery plot - The Guardian Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:39:00 GMT

The Guardian

Father of Isis fighter Mohamed Elomar accused of Iraq bribery plot The Guardian The father of Isis recruit Mohamed Elomar has been accused of involvement in a plot to send a million-dollar bribe to Iraq in an effort to secure “first chance” at lucrative building projects. The late terrorist's father Mamdouh Elomar, 62, his brother ... Mamdouh Elomar, father of IS fighter, paid $US1m bribe to Iraqi official, court hearsABC Online NSW court hears of 'outrageous' Iraq bribeNEWS.com.au all 4 news articles »

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UPDATE 1-Iraq's oil exports set to decline in June for second month - Reuters Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:21:00 GMT

FuelFix (blog)

UPDATE 1-Iraq's oil exports set to decline in June for second month Reuters LONDON, June 29 Iraq's oil exports are set to decline in June for a second month, according to loading data and an industry source, adding to signs that supply growth from OPEC's second-largest producer is slowing this year. Iraq in 2015 provided the ... Market Currents: Saudi, Iran, Iraq oil exports rip higherFuelFix (blog) all 15 news articles »

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POW and MIA in Iraq and Afghanistan Fast Facts - ABC 57 News Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:17:21 GMT

POW and MIA in Iraq and Afghanistan Fast Facts ABC 57 News January 17, 1991 - During the first night of Operation Desert Storm, Navy pilot Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scott Speicher is shot down over Iraq. He is initially declared MIA. July 2009 - A crash site is investigated by U.S. Marines after a tip from an Iraqi ... and more »

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ISIS controlled Fallujah longer than any other Iraqi city. Iraq just took it back. - Vox Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:40:18 GMT

Vox

ISIS controlled Fallujah longer than any other Iraqi city. Iraq just took it back. Vox But while Iraq is on the verge of ending ISIS's reign of terror, that's no longer enough. Now that the ISIS endgame is approaching, the country needs to get much better at addressing the root causes of ISIS's rise — most notably, deep sectarian tensions. Iraq Liberates Fallujah From ISIS. Now the Hard Part BeginsTIME Iraq Declares Fallujah Free of Islamic StateVoice of America (blog) Iraq declares battle for Fallujah is 'over'Financial Times BBC News -Military Times -New York Daily News all 435 news articles »