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US to Remove Iraq From Travel-Ban List - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:50:40 GMT

US to Remove Iraq From Travel-Ban List
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WASHINGTON—The White House's decision to remove Iraq from a list of countries subject to a travel ban came amid concerns in Washington and Baghdad the ban would undercut relations with a critical ally in the fight against Islamic State. There was ...

Top Trump advisers urged Iraq to be removed from new travel ban - CNN Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:37:44 GMT

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Top Trump advisers urged Iraq to be removed from new travel ban
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Washington (CNN) Three of President Donald Trump's top foreign policy advisers have advocated for Iraq to be removed from the Trump administration's list of banned countries in his new executive order, citing diplomatic reasons, sources told CNN.
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Iraq's offensive against Islamic State militants in western Mosul sends thousands on trek for safety - Los Angeles Times Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:11:52 GMT

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Iraq's offensive against Islamic State militants in western Mosul sends thousands on trek for safety
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“We've heard stories of people tranquilizing their kids or putting duct tape on their mouths to stop them from making any noise as they make their escape from Islamic State,” Hala Jaber, Iraq press officer for the International Organization for ...
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US commander downplays chance of big Iraq, Syria troop hike - Reuters Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:53:29 GMT

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US commander downplays chance of big Iraq, Syria troop hike
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WASHINGTON The top U.S. commander in Iraq on Wednesday downplayed the chances that the United States would deploy a large number of additional coalition forces to battle Islamic State, even as President Donald Trump weighs options to speed the ...

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British medical students who joined Isis 'killed in Iraq' | The ... - The Independent Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:32:03 GMT

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British medical students who joined Isis 'killed in Iraq' | The ...
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Two British medical students who joined Isis after studying in South Sudan have reportedly been killed during a firefight in Iraq. Ahmed Sami Khider, from ...
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His Majesty reaffirms Jordan's support to Iraq - Jordan Times Wed, 01 Mar 2017 20:25:58 GMT

His Majesty reaffirms Jordan's support to Iraq
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The King and President Massoum discussed regional issues and developments in Iraq. Jordan has been a strong advocate for Iraq to achieve a political process involving all segments of the Iraqi community with the aim of enhancing consensus and building ...

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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:49:27 GMT

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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
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These strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The destruction of ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria also further limits the group's ability to project terror and conduct external ...

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ISIS leader 'admits DEFEAT in Iraq and orders militants to flee or kill themselves in suicide attacks' - Daily Mail Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:50:43 GMT

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ISIS leader 'admits DEFEAT in Iraq and orders militants to flee or kill themselves in suicide attacks'
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ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has admitted defeat in Iraq and ordered militants to either flee or kill themselves in suicide attacks, it has been claimed. The terror mastermind is said to have issued a statement called 'farewell speech' which was ...

Not Wanted: A Permanent U.S. Presence in Iraq | The National Interest - The National Interest Online Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:37:31 GMT

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Not Wanted: A Permanent U.S. Presence in Iraq | The National Interest
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If the American people liked the Iraq War, then they will love a permanent U.S. military presence in that dysfunctional state. Apparently, the Trump administration ...

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An American in D.C. A refugee in Iraq. And a powerful exhibit that let ... - Washington Post Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:07:23 GMT

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An American in D.C. A refugee in Iraq. And a powerful exhibit that let ...
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On a blustery Friday morning, Carolyn Rapkievian wrapped herself in a coat and gauzy scarf and walked a mile from her office to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial ...

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