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Qatar Denies Trying to Pay Ransom Money to Free Hostages in Iraq - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:56:23 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Qatar Denies Trying to Pay Ransom Money to Free Hostages in Iraq U.S. News & World Report DOHA/BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Qatar has denied trying to pay ransom money this month to secure the release of 26 Qataris abducted in Iraq a year and a half ago by unidentified gunmen, in a complex saga that has highlighted the Gulf state's strained ties ... Iraq considers next move after intercepting 'world's largest' ransom for kidnapped QatarisThe Independent The Kidnap of the Qataris Is a Defeat to Iraq's SovereigntyAsharq Al-awsat English Qatar says Iraq had 'full knowledge' of hostage dealThe National Gulf Times -Rudaw all 26 news articles »

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Iraq to break with oil tradition in debut supertanker auction - Financial Times Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:56:00 GMT

Financial Times

Iraq to break with oil tradition in debut supertanker auction Financial Times Ahmad Sharaf, chairman of the DME, said Iraq's use of electronic auctions followed the sale of two cargoes by Oman since they launched the service in 2015, arguing there is a “need for reliable, regulated and innovative tools to sell crude oil in such ... and more »

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Trump gives Pentagon power to determine US troop levels in Iraq, Syria - CBS News Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:13:00 GMT

CBS News

Trump gives Pentagon power to determine US troop levels in Iraq, Syria CBS News WASHINGTON -- The White House is giving the Pentagon greater flexibility to determine the number of U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria, in another move by President Donald Trump to shift greater power to his military leaders. The decision will give Defense ... Trump Gives Mattis Authority to Set Troop Levels in Iraq, SyriaMilitary.com Pentagon gets more flexibility on Iraq, Syria troopsFox News Trump authorizes Pentagon to manage number of troops deployed to Iraq & SyriaRT The American Interest -ABC News -Reuters -BuzzFeed News all 25 news articles »

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Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:42:13 GMT

Department of Defense

Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 27, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 56 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... U.S. And Allies Hit Oil-Related ISIS Targets In Syria And IraqOilPrice.com all 17 news articles »

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Iraq four neighborhoods away from fully capturing west Mosul - UPI.com Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:36:09 GMT

UPI.com

Iraq four neighborhoods away from fully capturing west Mosul UPI.com Nuaman said forces need to capture four more Mosul neighborhoods before completely capturing Iraq's second-largest city. The U.S.-led international coalition estimates there are less than 1,000 Islamic State militants remaining in Mosul. Iraqi forces ... War in Iraq: ISIS Dressed As Soldiers To Slaughter Civilians And TroopsNewsweek Iraq – Recapture of Hatra (26 April 2017)France Diplomatie (press release) Additional assistance to IraqReliefweb BBC News -New York Times -Washington Post all 242 news articles »

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Turkish Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Kill Partner Counter-ISIS Fighters - Department of Defense Wed, 26 Apr 2017 21:24:47 GMT

Department of Defense

Turkish Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Kill Partner Counter-ISIS Fighters Department of Defense WASHINGTON, April 26, 2017 — Turkey conducted airstrikes this week in Syria and Iraq that killed partner forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, giving little notice and making no effort to coordinate the strikes, a spokesman ... Pentagon expands rebuke of Turkey over Iraq, Syria strikesWashington Post Russia expresses concern about Turkish airstrikes in Syria, Iraq against Kurdish forcesAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) US 'deeply concerned' after Turkey bombs allies in Iraq and SyriaCNN New York Times -The Spokesman-Review -BBC News all 503 news articles »

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Iraq says will go with consensus at next OPEC meeting - Reuters Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:21:59 GMT

Reuters

Iraq says will go with consensus at next OPEC meeting Reuters Iraq's Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi talks to journalists during a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2016. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader. By Alex Lawler | PARIS. PARIS Iraq will go ... and more »

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DJI adds much of Iraq and Syria to its list of no-fly zones for its ... - TechCrunch Thu, 27 Apr 2017 05:49:33 GMT

TechCrunch

DJI adds much of Iraq and Syria to its list of no-fly zones for its ... TechCrunch Drone maker DJI has updated their software to turn huge expanses of Syria and Iraq into no-fly zones. DJI usually prevents users from navigating their drones.. DJI grounded its drones in Iraq and Syria to lock out extremistsEngadget DJI Mysteriously Turned Vast Swaths of Iraq and Syria Into Drone No-Fly ZonesGizmodo DJI Deactivates Its Drones in Parts of Iraq and SyriaPopular Mechanics VICE News -The Register all 18 news articles »

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Iraq says will comply with any OPEC oil production deal extension - Platts Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:03:46 GMT

Iraq says will comply with any OPEC oil production deal extension Platts Iraq, which has disputed secondary source estimates of its output, produced 4.40 million b/d in March, down slightly from February's 4.41 million b/d, according to secondary sources. Iraq did not self-report a March figure but said in February it ... and more »

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Singaporean jailed in US for trading radio modules used in Iraq IEDs - Channel NewsAsia Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:00:27 GMT

Channel NewsAsia

Singaporean jailed in US for trading radio modules used in Iraq IEDs Channel NewsAsia WASHINGTON: A Singaporean man was sentenced to 40 months in prison on Thursday (Apr 27) for helping ship US-made radio frequency modules to Iran that were eventually found in IED bombs in Iraq. Lim Yong Nam, 43, also known as Steven Lim, ... US jails Singaporean Lim Yong Nam for exporting bomb parts to IraqHong Kong Standard (press release) all 7 news articles »