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UN: At least 6878 civilians killed in Iraq in 2016 - Aljazeera.com Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:55:25 GMT

Aljazeera.com

UN: At least 6878 civilians killed in Iraq in 2016 Aljazeera.com At least 6,878 civilians were killed in Iraq last year as the Iraqi government struggled to maintain security and dislodge fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) group from areas under its control. The UN ... Watch a US-led coalition airstrike wipe out a weapons cache amid the fight for ISIS' last Iraqi strongholdBusiness Insider Operation Inherent Resolve service member dies in IraqThe Hill Terrorism, Violence Killed Nearly 7000 Civilians in Iraq in 2016Voice of America Financial Tribune -UN News Centre -Democracy Now! all 139 news articles »

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How Iraq and Turkey could beat the Islamic State but still lose - Washington Post Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:13:10 GMT

Washington Post

How Iraq and Turkey could beat the Islamic State but still lose Washington Post In the past two years, the terrorist movement has lost some 50,000 fighters, according to U.S. estimates, as well as more than half of the ground it once controlled in Syria and Iraq. But with offensives to capture its two biggest remaining cities ... Turkish Prime Minister Planning to Visit Iraq Thursday-FridaySputnik International all 28 news articles »

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KBR defeats appeal in US over Nepal, Iraq trafficking claims - Reuters Wed, 04 Jan 2017 01:01:21 GMT

KBR defeats appeal in US over Nepal, Iraq trafficking claims Reuters N) liable for alleged human trafficking, in connection with the 2004 kidnapping and murder by insurgents of 12 Nepali men being transported in Iraq to work for a subcontractor at a U.S. military base. By a 2-1 vote, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of ... and more »

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Civilian Deaths Top 188 in US-Led Operation Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria - Newsweek Mon, 02 Jan 2017 16:10:25 GMT

Newsweek

Civilian Deaths Top 188 in US-Led Operation Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria Newsweek At least 188 civilians have been killed in U.S.-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014, the U.S. military said in a statement on Monday. The Combined Joint Task Force, in its monthly assessment of ... 70% Spike in Civilian Deaths by US-Led Coalition in Syria, IraqteleSUR English US strikes killed 188 civilians in Syria, Iraq: US militaryPress TV US-Led Coalition Conducts 3 Airstrikes Near Iraq's Mosul - Joint Task ForceSputnik International Al-Manar TV all 31 news articles »

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MoD names British soldier killed in Iraq - The Guardian Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:29:40 GMT

Daily Mail

MoD names British soldier killed in Iraq The Guardian A British soldier killed in Iraq is believed to have been shot after another member of the UK force accidentally discharged a weapon at the Taji base, north of Baghdad. The Ministry of Defence named the dead soldier as L/Cpl Scott Hetherington, 22, of ... British soldier killed in mysterious Iraq incident became a father just 3 months agoDaily Mail 1st British soldier dies in Iraq since 2009, cause unknownFox News L/Cpl Scott Hetherington: UK soldier died 'in shooting accident'BBC News Telegraph.co.uk -Express.co.uk -Sky News all 46 news articles »

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PMU Strategic Asset of Iraq - Financial Tribune Tue, 03 Jan 2017 23:08:27 GMT

Sputnik International

PMU Strategic Asset of Iraq Financial Tribune A senior official said Iraqi voluntary forces, known as Popular Mobilization Units or Hashd Shaabi, are a strategic asset capable of protecting Iraq's future security. "Iraq's successes in its fight against terrorism prove that the only effective way ... Iraq's VP Slams Real Terrorist Safe-Haven: Saudi ArabiaSputnik International Maliki: Hashd Shaabi Can Help Fighting ISIL in Syria after Cleansing IraqAl-Manar TV all 19 news articles »

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Iraq: 13000 people flee Mosul over five days as anti-terrorist operations intensify - UN News Centre Tue, 03 Jan 2017 19:42:26 GMT

UN News Centre

Iraq: 13000 people flee Mosul over five days as anti-terrorist operations intensify UN News Centre 3 January 2017 – More than 13,000 people have fled Mosul in just five days since 29 December, as the second phase of military operations to retake the Iraqi city from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) terrorists has apparently begun, a ... Displaced up by 50 percent as military operations intensify to retake Iraq's MosulGlobal Times all 2 news articles »

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Obama May Have Ended the Iraq War, But Babies and Restaurants There are Being Named After... Trump - Independent Journal Review Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:54:02 GMT

Independent Journal Review

Obama May Have Ended the Iraq War, But Babies and Restaurants There are Being Named After... Trump Independent Journal Review President-elect Trump's influence isn't just being felt here in America. He's also making an impact in Iraq, of all places. While Democrats blast Trump for his world views and approach to international issues, some Iraqis are praising the president-elect. Donald Trump themed fish restaurant opens in IraqStuff.co.nz Donald Trump-themed restaurant opens in Iraqi KurdistanCNN all 16 news articles »

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Iraq: IS bombings in Baghdad demonstrate an appalling disregard for civilian life - Amnesty International Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:03:28 GMT

Reuters

Iraq: IS bombings in Baghdad demonstrate an appalling disregard for civilian life Amnesty International The armed group calling itself the Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for Monday's bombings, that targeted civilians in the predominantly Shi'a neighborhood of Sadr city, Baghdad. In response, Samah Hadid, Deputy Director for Campaigns at ... In Iraq, Hollande vows to tackle foreign fighters and their childrenReuters Fighting ISIL in Iraq prevents terror at home - President Hollandeeuronews France's Hollande hopes for 'year of victory against terrorism' during Iraq visitDeutsche Welle Fox News -FRANCE 24 -Al-Manar TV all 696 news articles »

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ISIL claims attack in busy Iraq market - Hays Daily News Tue, 03 Jan 2017 14:41:21 GMT

KCRA Sacramento

ISIL claims attack in busy Iraq market Hays Daily News The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) took responsibility for the blast via its Amaq website, claiming the “martyrdom operation.” Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said the bomber pretended to be seeking to hire day laborers ... Iraq: Suicide bombing kills at least 36 in BaghdadKCRA Sacramento all 3,051 news articles »