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Iraq's parliament reinstates ban on Israeli flag - Washington Post Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:48:44 GMT

Washington Post

Iraq's parliament reinstates ban on Israeli flag Washington Post BAGHDAD — Iraq's parliament voted unanimously to activate a lapsed law that criminalizes displaying the Israeli flag in public, an unexpected step that comes in response to a Kurdish bid to secede. The move illustrates both the deep injury Iraq's Arab ... Iraq threatens to resume military operations against KurdsReuters Iraq moves to take key border crossing into Turkey from KurdsAljazeera.com Iraq says negotiations with Kurds have failedFox News BBC News -The Independent all 496 news articles »

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ISIS's defeat in Iraq and Syria makes attacks like New York inevitable - Vox Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:50:16 GMT

Vox

ISIS's defeat in Iraq and Syria makes attacks like New York inevitable Vox The Islamic State's biggest claim to fame — its territorial empire in Iraq and Syria, or “caliphate” — has all but collapsed thanks to a US-led military campaign. With its self-proclaimed capital in the Syrian city of Raqqa falling in October, the ... and more »

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Is Iraq the most dangerous country for journalists? | Iraq News | Al ... - Aljazeera.com Wed, 01 Nov 2017 05:27:38 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Is Iraq the most dangerous country for journalists? | Iraq News | Al ... Aljazeera.com A total of 185 media workers have been killed in Iraq since 2003, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. and more »

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Veteran who survived Iraq, hurricane receives free home - WFMZ Allentown Wed, 01 Nov 2017 23:25:07 GMT

WFMZ Allentown

Veteran who survived Iraq, hurricane receives free home WFMZ Allentown ST. CLAIR, Pa. - A veteran who survived the war in Iraq and Hurricane Maria has been given the gift of a lifetime. Sgt. Vercio Wiley is the new owner of a free, seven-bedroom home in St. Clair, Schuylkill County. Wiley was seriously injured while ... and more »

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Popping wheelies with the Knights of Baghdad, Iraq's not-quite ... - Los Angeles Times Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:46:32 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Popping wheelies with the Knights of Baghdad, Iraq's not-quite ... Los Angeles Times For bored Baghdadis, daredevil motorcycle tricks are the way to go. and more »

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America Never Understood Iraq - The Atlantic Mon, 30 Oct 2017 08:50:00 GMT

The Atlantic

America Never Understood Iraq The Atlantic Days after the Kurdish Region of Iraq held a controversial independence referendum, Baghdad sent army and militia units to attack Kurdish positions in and around Kirkuk in the disputed territories. Such swift, aggressive action demonstrated Prime ... Iraq positions itself for growth after Kurdish referendum, ISIS routCNBC What next for Iraq after the failed Kurdish referendum?Aljazeera.com President of Iraq's Kurdish region resigns, leaving many questions in his wakeLos Angeles Times USA TODAY -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -BBC News all 1,197 news articles »

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US representatives question State Dept policy in Iraq favoring Iran over Kurds - Rudaw Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:57:38 GMT

Rudaw

US representatives question State Dept policy in Iraq favoring Iran over Kurds Rudaw They stood up and they protected the Yezidis, they protected the Christians, and they did it without the Obama administration's help,” said Franks, referring to when ISIS threatened to overrun all of Iraq. “Now this administration needs to stand by ... Lawmakers: US Illegally Arming, Paying Iranian Militants in IraqWashington Free Beacon all 4 news articles »

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OPEC Output Drops in October as Kurdistan Tensions Weigh on Iraq - Bloomberg Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:17:52 GMT

Bloomberg

OPEC Output Drops in October as Kurdistan Tensions Weigh on Iraq Bloomberg Production in Iraq, which saw tensions flare up following a referendum on independence in the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, dropped the most among OPEC nations. Operations were suspended at some crucial Kirkuk fields in the north of the country ... OPEC Output Drops By 80000 BPD On Iraq Output InstabilityOilPrice.com Oil extends 2-yr high amid Opec resolve and Iraq disruptionsGulf Times Oil Extends two-year high amid OPEC resolve, Iraq disruptionsChron.com all 375 news articles »

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Iraq and Afghanistan vets call VA motto 'sexist' - Stars and Stripes Wed, 01 Nov 2017 21:04:46 GMT

Stars and Stripes

Iraq and Afghanistan vets call VA motto 'sexist' Stars and Stripes Marines refill their rifle magazines during the live-fire portion of their training at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, July 31, 2006. A group of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have asked Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin to “remove the outdated motto ... and more »

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Tensions Rise As Iraq Halts Kirkuk Oil Exports - OilPrice.com Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:00:43 GMT

Anadolu Agency

Tensions Rise As Iraq Halts Kirkuk Oil Exports OilPrice.com Since the Iraqi army took control of the fields in the oil-rich Kirkuk area in mid-October, reports of disruptions in oil flows have been a daily occurrence, but now, according to an official at the Kirkuk provincial council, Iraq's oil ministry has ... Turkey, Iraq discuss Kirkuk oil exports via Ceyhan portAnadolu Agency all 3 news articles »