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Tony Blair could face Iraq contempt vote in Commons - BBC News Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:07:58 GMT

BBC News

Tony Blair could face Iraq contempt vote in Commons BBC News A group of senior MPs is calling for a vote to decide whether Tony Blair is guilty of contempt of Parliament over his decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Conservative David Davis said he will present the motion on Thursday accusing the former PM of ... Tony Blair faces being expelled from Privy Council over Iraq 'contempt'Telegraph.co.uk symbol of stupidityBangkok Post Chilcot report: John Prescott says Iraq War was illegalThe Independent The Guardian -Newsweek -Financial Times all 446 news articles »

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Islamic State lost quarter of its Iraq, Syria territory in 18 months: IHS - Reuters Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:26:40 GMT

Reuters

Islamic State lost quarter of its Iraq, Syria territory in 18 months: IHS Reuters BEIRUT Islamic State lost an area the size of Ireland - a quarter of its territory - to hostile forces in the last 18 months in Iraq and Syria and is likely to further step up attacks on civilians in coming months, IHS said in a report on Sunday. The ... British Think Tank: Islamic State Continues to Lose Territory in Iraq, SyriaVoice of America Islamic State Losing Territory in IraqThe Media Line Islamic State 'losing territory in Iraq and Syria,' report saysDeutsche Welle Sputnik International -New York Times all 92 news articles »

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We forget why Iraq is in a dire situation - The Seattle Times Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:48:43 GMT

We forget why Iraq is in a dire situation The Seattle Times Yet, here in the U.S., the larger context goes ignored. How many commentators are highlighting how today's violence is a legacy of yesterday's poor foreign policy choices? There has been no peace in Iraq since the first American bomb was dropped in 2003.

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Iraq PM: Key base taken back from Islamic State - Northwest Herald Sun, 10 Jul 2016 10:35:50 GMT

Northwest Herald

Iraq PM: Key base taken back from Islamic State Northwest Herald Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, fell to IS militants in the summer 2014, when the extremist group captured large swaths of northern and western Iraq. In late March, Iraqi forces launched an operation aimed at dislodging IS from areas to the south ... Iraq PM announces recapture of key base from IS militantsBusiness Insider At least 30 killed in ISIL assault on Iraq shrineAljazeera.com Iraq shrine attack: IS kills dozens in BaladBBC News The Guardian -Wall Street Journal all 530 news articles »

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What does Angela Eagle believe? Her voting record from Iraq to welfare cuts to the NHS - The Independent Sun, 10 Jul 2016 09:31:49 GMT

The Independent

What does Angela Eagle believe? Her voting record from Iraq to welfare cuts to the NHS The Independent Angela Eagle is expected to announce that she will stand for Labour leader against Jeremy Corbyn, triggering a contest. The former shadow Business Secretary is hardly a household name – gaining just 1 per cent of support in a previous poll of potential ...

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Russia supplies Iraq with more helicopter gunships - Rudaw Sun, 10 Jul 2016 07:55:09 GMT

Rudaw

Russia supplies Iraq with more helicopter gunships Rudaw Since the war against ISIS began in June 2014 Iran and Russia supplied Baghdad with Su-25 attack planes to support their war effort, more recently the United States has begun delivering Iraq F-16's, which have also flown airstrikes against ISIS targets. and more »

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Iran, Once Quiet About Its Casualties in Syria and Iraq, Now Glorifies Them - New York Times Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:19:04 GMT

New York Times

Iran, Once Quiet About Its Casualties in Syria and Iraq, Now Glorifies Them New York Times For years, Iran covered up its military activities in Syria and Iraq, so the government could deny any official involvement on the ground. Coffins arrived with the bodies of soldiers who went unidentified, referred to only as “defenders of the shrines ... Iran to continue military advisory assistance to Iraq, SyriaPress TV Iran to Continue Advisory Missions in Iraq, Syria: ShamkhaniAl-Manar TV all 15 news articles »

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ON TARGET: Lying to ourselves about our apparent role in Iraq - TheChronicleHerald.ca Sun, 10 Jul 2016 18:57:17 GMT

TheChronicleHerald.ca

ON TARGET: Lying to ourselves about our apparent role in Iraq TheChronicleHerald.ca With the release last week of Sir John Chilcot's damning report on the United Kingdom's role in the Iraq war and its aftermath — which concluded that the 2003 invasion of Iraq was an unnecessary and colossal blunder — discussions about the current ... and more »

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Iraqi forces retake air base from ISIS near Mosul, prime minister says - CNN Sat, 09 Jul 2016 17:07:48 GMT

CNN

Iraqi forces retake air base from ISIS near Mosul, prime minister says CNN Recapturing and securing al-Qayyarah -- one of the biggest air bases in Iraq -- is seen as a breakthrough in the mission to liberate Mosul, as the base can be used by the army and the U.S.-led international coalition in further missions against ISIS in ... and more »

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Britain wants Tony Blair punished for 'illegal' Iraq War, MP warns - Mirror.co.uk Sun, 10 Jul 2016 18:37:03 GMT

Mirror.co.uk

Britain wants Tony Blair punished for 'illegal' Iraq War, MP warns Mirror.co.uk The former Prime Minister faces a humiliating Commons vote to find him in contempt of Parliament under plans to be put before the House later this week. Blair could be hauled into the chamber and “brought to the bar of House” in a symbolic gesture ...