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Brian Van Reet's 'Spoils' moves fiction about the Iraq War into new territory - Washington Post Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:21:45 GMT

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Brian Van Reet's 'Spoils' moves fiction about the Iraq War into new territory
Washington Post
The canon of veteran literature from the forever wars has expanded beyond the swell of male memoir and Americentric combat fiction. It's been more than a decade since Brian Van Reet rolled into Baghdad as a tank crewman for the second invasion of Iraq, ...

Iraq sells first oil supertanker through auction - Financial Times - Financial Times Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:01:00 GMT

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Iraq sells first oil supertanker through auction - Financial Times
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Iraq has sold its first cargo of Basra Light crude through an auction on the Dubai Mercantile Exchange on Friday.
Energy Voice | Iraq's first Basra Light crude sold on DME - News for ...Energy Voice

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Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:53:22 GMT

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Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
Department of Defense
SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 53 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ...
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, April 27, 2017 ...eNews Park Forest
U.S. And Allies Hit Oil-Related ISIS Targets In Syria And IraqOilPrice.com
US-Led Coalition Destroys Daesh Media Center in Iraq - Joint Task ForceSputnik International

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Does Turkey plan to continue airstrikes in Iraq and Syria? - Al-Monitor Fri, 28 Apr 2017 22:51:41 GMT

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Does Turkey plan to continue airstrikes in Iraq and Syria?
Al-Monitor
Turkey's airstrikes on Kurdish regions in Syria and Iraq recently raised many an eyebrow around the globe. They left world leaders wondering if there will be more strikes and, if so, how the escalation will unfold. This article is a sequel to Amberin ...
Iraq Scolds Turkey for Attack on Kurds as Parliament Seeks Exit for PKKBreitbart News
Turkey-PKK escalation risks engulfing new areas of IraqThe New Arab
Egypt: Turkish Strikes on Kurds in Iraq 'Unacceptable Violation of Sovereignty'Sputnik International

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State dept. official visits children from Iraq, Syria in metro Detroit - Fox 2 Detroit Fri, 28 Apr 2017 22:19:53 GMT

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State dept. official visits children from Iraq, Syria in metro Detroit
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MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WJBK) - A key state department official visits metro Detroit for a first-hand look at how hundreds of children from Iraq and Syria are adjusting to life in America. Danny Talal is a new third grader at Keys Grace Academy Charter ...

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

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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 ...

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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

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Trump gives Pentagon power to determine US troop levels in Iraq, Syria
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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
Trump Promises White House Will No Longer Obscure Iraq and ...Breitbart News
Trump gives Pentagon power to reset Iraq, Syria troop limitsReuters
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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

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Qatar Denies Trying to Pay Ransom Money to Free Hostages in Iraq
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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
Qatar says Iraq had 'full knowledge' of hostage dealThe National
FM: Iraq sought Qatar's 'support' in hostage releaseGulf Times

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Iraq: Proving Ground For Multi-Domain Battle « Breaking Defense ... - Breaking Defense Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:57:41 GMT

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Iraq: Proving Ground For Multi-Domain Battle « Breaking Defense ...
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ARMY WAR COLLEGE: The brutal ground war in Iraq holds vital lessons for sophisticated future operations in the Pacific, Australian Maj. Gen. Roger Noble said ...

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Army hero who led biggest tank battle in Iraq War close to becoming Tory MP - The Sun Sat, 29 Apr 2017 01:19:00 GMT

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Army hero who led biggest tank battle in Iraq War close to becoming Tory MP
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An Army hero who led the biggest tank battle in the Iraq War was last night on the verge of becoming a Tory MP. Chris Brannigan was the third candidate shortlisted for the prized safe Conservative seat of Aldershot, famed for its military links. War ...