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Iraq, US offer differing accounts of progress in Mosul - Washington Post Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:03:45 GMT

Washington Post

Iraq, US offer differing accounts of progress in Mosul Washington Post MOSUL, Iraq — Iraqi and U.S. commanders offered conflicting accounts Thursday of progress in western Mosul, where U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have been battling the Islamic State group for nearly a month as they try to retake the remainder of the city. Maj. Iraqi forces besiege Islamic State around Mosul Old CityReuters Iraq wants fewer US troops on territory after IS defeat in Mosul, says PMMiddle East Eye US, intl military in Iraq will need 'to reduce numbers' after ISIS is crushed – PMRT CTV News -TRT World all 182 news articles »

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After Mosul, Will US-Iran Rivalry Undermine Iraq? - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:30:23 GMT

After Mosul, Will US-Iran Rivalry Undermine Iraq? Wall Street Journal (subscription) MOSUL, Iraq—In the battle against Islamic State, the U.S. and Iran have become de facto allies in Iraq, a convergence of interests that permitted both nations to tacitly cooperate and avoid open conflicts. Once Islamic State is defeated, however ...

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UK lawmakers: Not enough evidence to probe Blair over Iraq - Military Times Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:02:08 GMT

Military Times

UK lawmakers: Not enough evidence to probe Blair over Iraq Military Times The Iraq War Inquiry led by retired civil servant John Chilcot concluded last year that Blair led Britain into the war through a mix of flawed intelligence, inadequate planning and poor judgment. But it refrained from saying whether the invasion was ... Government has 'failed to learn the lessons of the Iraq War' as PM's still have too much powerMirror.co.uk Iraq Inquiry: New facts would justify fresh probe say MPsBBC News Blair will not face probe over Iraq 'unless new evidence emerges'The Courier RT all 17 news articles »

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Iraq takes delivery of first South Korean jets - IHS Jane's 360 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:38:55 GMT

Iraq takes delivery of first South Korean jets IHS Jane's 360 South Korea's Yonhap news agency announced in December 2013 that Iraq had ordered 24 of the FA-50 light attack variant of the T-50 trainer under a USD1.1 billion deal. Want to read more? For analysis on this article and access to all our insight ...

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Air Guard Troops Return Home From Iraq - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:05:39 GMT

Air Guard Troops Return Home From Iraq U.S. News & World Report (AP) — The last contingent of troops from the Kentucky Air National Guard has returned home after a two-month deployment to Iraq. A statement from the Kentucky Air National Guard says the 23 airmen from the 123rd Contingency Response Group returned ... and more »

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Knights of Columbus increases aid to minority Christians in Iraq, Syria - New Haven Register Thu, 16 Mar 2017 21:21:46 GMT

New Haven Register

Knights of Columbus increases aid to minority Christians in Iraq, Syria New Haven Register NEW HAVEN >> The Knights of Columbus has increased its financial contribution to support persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in the Mideast, marking one year since Congress and then-Secretary of State John Kerry declared that the ... and more »

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Humanitarian assistance for Iraq - how Germany is helping the people in Mosul - ReliefWeb Thu, 16 Mar 2017 16:11:35 GMT

Humanitarian assistance for Iraq - how Germany is helping the people in Mosul ReliefWeb The humanitarian situation is very serious for many people in Iraq, despite it usually being overshadowed by the crisis in Syria. The huge efforts of the international community have so far prevented a humanitarian disaster in Mosul. Germany is one of ...

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Iraq Plans to Boost Crude Oil Production and Exports This Year - Bloomberg Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:27:51 GMT

Bloomberg

Iraq Plans to Boost Crude Oil Production and Exports This Year Bloomberg Iraq pumped 4.57 million barrels a day of oil in February and plans to boost output later in the year even as the OPEC member reaffirmed its commitment to the group's decision to cut production to counter a global glut. The country plans to increase ... Iraq Vows to Boost Crude Production as Challenge of Clearing Global Inventory Glut PersistsShip & Bunker all 47 news articles »

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President Blowback: How the Invasion of Iraq Came Home - Truthdig Thu, 16 Mar 2017 22:49:52 GMT

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President Blowback: How the Invasion of Iraq Came Home Truthdig Look someplace far more improbable: Iraq. Donald Trump may have been born in New York City. He may have grown to manhood amid his hometown's real estate wars. He may have gone no further than Atlantic City, New Jersey, to casino-ize the world and ... and more »

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Iraq's oil exports dip so far in March after OPEC cut - Reuters UK Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:35:54 GMT

Reuters UK

Iraq's oil exports dip so far in March after OPEC cut Reuters UK LONDON Oil exports from Iraq's southern terminals have edged lower so far in March, according to loading data and an industry source, although not as much as expected, potentially raising questions over the country's compliance with OPEC production cuts. Iraq committed to OPEC output deal to support prices – oil ministryHellenic Shipping News Worldwide all 4 news articles »