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Iraq: security reform, State control of armed groups priorities at 'critical junction,' UN envoy says - UN News Centre Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:09:05 GMT

UN News Centre

Iraq: security reform, State control of armed groups priorities at 'critical junction,' UN envoy says UN News Centre Briefing the Security Council, Mr. Kubiš, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) highlighted that recent victories against ISIL in Fallujah and Qayyarah and the progress in cutting off ISIL forces in Hawjia “have once again proved ... Pentagon could seek more forces for IraqStars and Stripes Size of force in Iraq may grow as U.S. helps rebuild airfieldMilitary Times UN: Iraq Can Defeat IS but Must Work on What Happens AfterABC News OCRegister -Fox News -TRUNEWS all 33 news articles »

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Nice attack: What it means for fight in Syria, Iraq - CNBC Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:15:32 GMT

CNBC

Nice attack: What it means for fight in Syria, Iraq CNBC In the wake of the attack in Nice on Friday, French President Francois Hollande has said the country will strengthen actions in Iraq and Syria in order to continue the fight against terrorism. Speaking in the early hours of Friday morning after a ... French President Links Nice Attack to Iraq, Syria ConflictABC News Defiant Hollande promises country will strengthen role in IraqDaily Mail France to Escalate Strikes in Syria and Iraq After Nice AttackteleSUR English Luxemburger Wort - English Edition -TASS all 5,266 news articles »

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Manfred Schwoch: Britain publishes Iraq report; where is ours? - Boulder Daily Camera Sat, 16 Jul 2016 00:14:19 GMT

The Guardian

Manfred Schwoch: Britain publishes Iraq report; where is ours? Boulder Daily Camera Families of British soldiers killed serving in Iraq, stand together for the media outside the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London, after the publication of the Chilcot report into the Iraq war on July 6. The Iraq war was mounted on flawed ... Troops' families sent body armour to Iraq during war, says MPThe Guardian Blair justified Iraq War with 'discredited' child mortality dataRT Iraq War did not have to happen, and certainly not when it didIrish Examiner Policy Forum -Center for Research on Globalization -Blackpool Gazette all 84 news articles »

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Iraq: Thousands defy ban to protest against corruption - Aljazeera.com Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:09:50 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iraq: Thousands defy ban to protest against corruption Aljazeera.com Mowaffak al-Rubaie, Iraq's former national security adviser, said that he did not blame protesters for being angry over the many problems the country was facing, but cautioned against confrontations. "I dont blame them for becoming angry ... but I call ... Iraq Warns Public Against Joining 'Illegal' ProtestAntiwar.com all 38 news articles »

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Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:04:41 GMT

Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense Also, in support of coalition operations, coalition fighter aircraft conducted a strike near Albu Hayat in Iraq, striking inoperable coalition equipment thus denying ISIL access to such equipment. Task force officials define a strike as one or more ... and more »

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Iraq war veteran jailed for five years for terrorism offences - The Guardian Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:54:00 GMT

The Guardian

Iraq war veteran jailed for five years for terrorism offences The Guardian Iraq war veteran jailed for five years for terrorism offences. Stephen Gray, who was an RAF gunner stationed in Baghdad, had converted to Islam and tried twice to join jihadis in Syria. Stephen Gray allegedly had a contact in Syria whom he met at an ... RAF Iraq Veteran Jailed For Trying To Join DaeshForces TV RAF airman and Iraq veteran jailed for trying to wage jihadDaily Mail all 7 news articles »

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Kurds in Iraq see Israel as Middle East model - Jerusalem Post Israel News Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:09:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Kurds in Iraq see Israel as Middle East model Jerusalem Post Israel News Peshmerga are the armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq. Not far in the distance is the front line against Islamic State. “In some places the enemy is only 500 meters away from the line,” says the colonel. The Kurds have ... and more »

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Donald Trump Ridiculed Iraq War Position Held By His VP Pick, Mike Pence - The Intercept Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:02:05 GMT

The Intercept

Donald Trump Ridiculed Iraq War Position Held By His VP Pick, Mike Pence The Intercept During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has made the decision to go to war in Iraq a major foreign policy litmus test, concluding that Hillary Clinton was “trigger-happy” for supporting what he called a “disaster.” But his apparent vice ... and more »

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Iraq Gets $5.34 Billion IMF Loan to Support Economic Stability - International Monetary Fund Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:18:45 GMT

International Monetary Fund

Iraq Gets $5.34 Billion IMF Loan to Support Economic Stability International Monetary Fund The IMF has approved a three-year, $5.34 Billion loan for Iraq focused on implementing economic and financial policies to help the country cope with lower oil prices and ensure debt sustainability. The loan will be provided under the Stand-By ... IMF deal will lower Iraq's fiscal, balance of payment challenges: Moody'sReuters all 16 news articles »

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Heartbreaking Image of Burned Girl Captures Agony of Iraq - ABC News Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:37:20 GMT

Heartbreaking Image of Burned Girl Captures Agony of Iraq ABC News The ISIS suicide attack, one of the deadliest bombings since the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003, occurred in a mostly Shiite district in Baghdad during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan — during which ISIS urged its followers to bring pain to ...