The Intercept | War Correspondents Describe Recent US Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen The Intercept Sentiment in Washington may not reflect that the U.S. is at war, but two war correspondents described the astonishing extent and toll of recent U.S. military strikes in Iraq, Syria and Yemen on Intercepted, the weekly podcast by The Intercept's Jeremy ... Where Will ISIS Go Next? Islamic State Group Militants, Fleeing Iraq and Syria, May Move to Libya Tillerson's Push for Safe Zones in Iraq and Syria Faces Questions, Obstacles Tillerson Admits Iraq War Actually Going To Last A Long Time |
Sputnik International | Trudy Rubin: Iran deepens presence in Iraq | The Spokesman-Review The Spokesman-Review Even before the Islamic State is fully defeated, Shiite Iran is laying the groundwork to expand its deep penetration of Iraq. US Praises Iraq for Not Allowing Shiite Militia Groups in Mosul |
The Independent | Christianity is 'over' in Iraq and will not return, says former vicar of Baghdad The Independent Christianity is all but dead in war-torn Iraq, according to the so-called British “Vicar of Baghdad”. Canon Andrew White, who was vicar of the only Anglican church in the country before being pulled out in 2014, said the “time has come” where ... Iraq car bomb kills 20 in south-west Baghdad Car Bomb Kills 23 in Iraq's Capital |
The Detroit News | Iraq veteran plans to challenge freshman Rep. Bergman The Detroit News Retired Marine Lt. Col. Matthew W. Morgan of Traverse City is challenging Rep. Jack Bergman for his seat in Congress. Morgan served a total 18 months in Iraq, where this photo was taken. (Photo: Courtesy of Matthew W. Morgan). |
Washington Post | Trump inherits the Iraq War. But what will he do? Washington Post There are vexing challenges ahead: The weak Shiite-led government in Baghdad has yet to prove it has the ability to govern provinces where Sunnis comprise the majority; a movement for a referendum on an independent Kurdish state in northern Iraq is ... Iraq's Shia Militias: The Double-Edged Sword Against ISIS Iraq: ISIS Dumped Hundreds in Mass Grave Iraq: Humanitarian Snapshot (as of 28 February 2017) |
Washington Examiner | Mattis: US should stay in Iraq after Islamic State is defeated Washington Examiner Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford both told Congress Wednesday that a residual force of U.S. troops should remain in Iraq after the Islamic State is defeated to prevent a resurgence of the terrorist group. That ... Mattis: Expect US troops in Iraq even after ISIS falls |
Doctors Without Borders | Iraq: Thousands of wounded and sick coming from western Mosul ReliefWeb Erbil - As fighting rages in Mosul, Iraq, civilians in the city are caught in the crossfire with limited access to lifesaving medical care. Risking their lives, tens of thousands have fled since the offensive on the western part of the city started on ... Iraq: Thousands Fleeing Western Mosul with Acute Medical Needs Iraq: “Yesterday, it was calm; we only received 20 war-wounded patients” |
The West Australian | Iraq better than results show: Postecoglou The West Australian Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has warned Iraq's poor World Cup qualifying record belies their true ability ahead of Thursday night's crunch clash in Tehran. Sitting fifth in Group B after four losses, Iraq are in must-win territory and defender ... Training mail: Tehran pitch for Socceroos v Iraq a nightmare Preview: Iraq v Australia Caltex Socceroos boss speaks ahead of Iraq |
Devex | How Iraq and Syria put psychosocial care into emergency education Devex QAYYARAH, Iraq — Sabine speaks deliberately, elevating her voice above those of her pupils at a tented school in Northern Iraq. The 13-year-old wants to talk about why she wasn't in class the past two years. The Islamic State took over her home ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | As the net tightens around it in Syria and Iraq, Isil will continue to lash out abroad Telegraph.co.uk Britain's foreign intelligence chief is among a number of senior intelligence officials that have warned over recent month that, despite suffering heavy losses in Syria and Iraq, the terrorist organisation still poses a real and present danger to our ... |