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Twin bombings kill at least 28 in Iraq's Baghdad - Aljazeera.com Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:18:58 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Twin bombings kill at least 28 in Iraq's Baghdad Aljazeera.com In an online statement, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group claimed responsibility for the attack on the commercial street. No one has claimed responsibility for the other attack, which comes as Iraqi forces are trying to dislodge ... ISIS claims deadly attack on army checkpointCBS News Iraq bombings kill 31, leave dozens injuredCBC.ca Car bombing in Iraq kills at least 15 civiliansCTV News BBC News -Wall Street Journal -euronews all 220 news articles »

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A desperate woman's email from Iraq reveals the high toll of Obama's low-cost wars - Washington Post Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:11:15 GMT

Washington Post

A desperate woman's email from Iraq reveals the high toll of Obama's low-cost wars Washington Post President Obama came to office promising to end the United States' long and costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Instead of sending tens of thousands of ground troops to distant battlefields, he has increasingly relied on aerial drones, attack planes ... and more »

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An American Found in Iraq Fleeing From ISIS Is Charged - New York Times Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:19:11 GMT

New York Daily News

An American Found in Iraq Fleeing From ISIS Is Charged New York Times WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors on Thursday said that a former bank teller in the Washington suburbs joined the Islamic State in Syria in December, received religious training for months and pledged to become a suicide bomber. Nearly 90 people in ... American who 'gave himself' to ISIS in Iraq to stand trialNew York Daily News American ISIS fighter captured in Iraq charged in federal courtThe Hill Virginia man captured in Iraq is charged with providing material support to ISKuwait News Agency all 46 news articles »

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Soldier home from Iraq surprises mother during traffic stop - Fox 59 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 20:35:55 GMT

Fox 59

Soldier home from Iraq surprises mother during traffic stop Fox 59 Police pulled over a Georgia mother on her way to volunteer at a summer feeding program for children, but the traffic stop turned out to be an elaborate surprise. Fresh off the plane from Iraq, and with balloons and roses in hand, Army staff Sergeant ... Watch: Ga. soldier surprises mom with early homecoming from IraqWLS-TV How soldier surprised mom upon his return from IraqAtlanta Journal Constitution Soldier Home From Iraq Surprises Mom During Traffic StopABC News WALB-TV all 13 news articles »

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Setbacks Seen for Islamic State in Syria, Iraq, Libya - New York Times Thu, 09 Jun 2016 20:04:10 GMT

Jordan Times

Setbacks Seen for Islamic State in Syria, Iraq, Libya New York Times BEIRUT — U.S.-backed fighters in Syria converged from three sides on an Islamic State stronghold near the Turkish border Thursday, while Iraqi special forces pushed deeper into Fallujah, one of the last bastions of the militant group in western Iraq ... US allies tighten grip around Islamic State stronghold in SyriaReuters The Latest: Bomb attacks claimed by IS in Iraq kill 31Colorado Springs Gazette Rights group urges Iraq to probe Fallujah abusesJordan Times Arutz Sheva -Iraq Oil Report all 196 news articles »

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Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:45:28 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 09, 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 ... Iraq's child soldiers: 'What happened to our boys?'Aljazeera.com US-Led Coalition Conducts 35 Airstrikes Against Daesh in Iraq, SyriaSputnik International all 10 news articles »

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Iraq: Funding is running out to help people fleeing Fallujah, UN relief official warns - UN News Centre Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:22:30 GMT

UN News Centre

Iraq: Funding is running out to help people fleeing Fallujah, UN relief official warns UN News Centre 9 June 2016 – The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Iraq said today she is deeply concerned by the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the besieged city of Fallujah, warning that funding is insufficient to continue to carry out the massive ... and more »

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If Jeremy Corbyn had stopped Tony Blair invading Iraq, dictators and jihadists would rule the world today - Telegraph.co.uk Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:53:28 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

If Jeremy Corbyn had stopped Tony Blair invading Iraq, dictators and jihadists would rule the world today Telegraph.co.uk "I'm accused of being a war criminal for removing Saddam Hussein – who by the way was a war criminal – and yet Jeremy is seen as a progressive icon as we stand by and watch the people of Syria barrel-bombed, beaten and starved into submission and do ... Tony Blair, the Chilcot report and the legacy of IraqThe Guardian British public owed an explanation on Iraq Wargulfnews.com UK: The Iraq Inquiry, A Government U-Turn and an "Apology" from Tony BlairPravda BBC News all 22 news articles »

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Slow progress, worst to come in battle for ISIS stronghold - CBS News Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:30:23 GMT

CBS News

Slow progress, worst to come in battle for ISIS stronghold CBS News The operation to retake Fallujah is expected to be one of the most difficult yet - this city in Iraq's western Anbar province is symbolically important to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and has been a bastion of support for anti-government ... Iraq: Fallujah Abuses Test Control of MilitiasHuman Rights Watch Spats among Iraq's security forces delay advance on ISIS-held FallujahFox News Iraqs Shia Militias Accused of War Crimes in Fight Against ISISDaily Beast Aljazeera.com all 951 news articles »

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Iran's Long Con in Iraq - TheTower.org Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:58:10 GMT

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Iran's Long Con in Iraq TheTower.org In June 2014, the Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani, the foremost Shia leader of Iraq, issued a fatwa encouraging Iraqi Shias to take up arms against ISIS. In the short term, this has had a resounding impact on the battle against the jihadist organization ... and more »