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A new political and economic settlement for Iraq - Financial Times Thu, 18 May 2017 12:18:19 GMT

Financial Times

A new political and economic settlement for Iraq Financial Times US leadership of the international coalition against Isis has brought Iraq to the brink of defeating the terrorists who took control of a third of the country. Thanks to the efforts of the Iraqi security forces, the Peshmerga and Hashd al-Shaabi, Isis ... Iraqi volunteer forces recapture 2 airbases from Daesh terroristsPress TV all 10 news articles »

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Airstrikes fuel Mosul gains as Iraq pushes for quick victory - ABC News Thu, 18 May 2017 20:05:38 GMT

The Independent

Airstrikes fuel Mosul gains as Iraq pushes for quick victory ABC News Launched in mid-February, the fight for Mosul's western sector has been marked by some of the most difficult fighting and catastrophic destruction yet in Iraq's war against IS. The brutality of the operation was highlighted by a single incident just a ... Iraq's generation of stateless Isis children is being 'punished for the crimes of their fathers'The Independent UN says 200000 more people could flee Mosul as fighting intensifiesReuters Alarming numbers of people fleeing western Mosul cityReliefWeb all 51 news articles »

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Sunnis seek greater say in post-IS Iraq but face resistance - ABC News Thu, 18 May 2017 06:17:22 GMT

The Daily Star

Sunnis seek greater say in post-IS Iraq but face resistance ABC News FILE - In this Tuesday, April 18, 2017 file photo, Civilians flee heavy fighting by Iraqi special forces to wrest the al-Tanek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq. Iraq's Sunni minority is pushing for a greater say in power once the Islamic State group is ... Sunnis seek greater say in post-Daesh IraqThe Daily Star This is the aim of Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia – and it isn't good for Shia communitiesThe Independent all 606 news articles »

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Tommy Tuberville: After leaving Auburn, Lubbock, Texas 'looked like Iraq' - CBS sports.com (blog) Thu, 18 May 2017 23:01:40 GMT

CBS sports.com (blog)

Tommy Tuberville: After leaving Auburn, Lubbock, Texas 'looked like Iraq' CBS sports.com (blog) He's not running for governor of Alabama, as rumored, but Tommy Tuberville has found ways to stay in the headlines during his time away from the sidelines of college football. Tuberville has contributed extensively to 247Sports' Auburn Undercover, but ... Tommy Tuberville says Lubbock 'looked like Iraq' while at Texas TechSporting News Tommy Tuberville in radio interview: Lubbock, Texas 'looked like Iraq'AL.com Former Auburn HC Tommy Tuberville on Lubbock: 'It looked like Iraq'SECcountry.com News/Talk 790 KFYO -247Sports -Dallas News (blog) all 11 news articles »

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Iraq troops face Isil chemical attacks in final battle for Mosul - Telegraph.co.uk Thu, 18 May 2017 06:01:45 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Iraq troops face Isil chemical attacks in final battle for Mosul Telegraph.co.uk Brigadier General Yahya Rasool, spokesman for Iraq's Joint Operations Command, on Tuesday told a news conference in Baghdad that the jihadists now control just over 10 per cent of the west Mosul. Facing defeat, Isil has become increasingly ruthless in ...

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US confirms strikes against pro-Syrian regime forces near Iraq-Jordan border - Rudaw Thu, 18 May 2017 18:59:09 GMT

Rudaw

US confirms strikes against pro-Syrian regime forces near Iraq-Jordan border Rudaw ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — The US-led international coalition has confirmed that it struck Syrian pro-regime forces near the Syrian border area of Al-Tanf close to Jordan and Iraq. "[On Wednesday (local time)] the Coalition struck Syrian pro-regime ... Syria, Iraq Discuss Direct Cooperation Against Islamic State: SANAU.S. News & World Report US-led coalition strikes pro-Assad forces near Jordan, IraqMiddle East Monitor Syria, Iraq vow to enhance anti-terror cooperationXinhua The Atlantic all 144 news articles »

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Thousands of U.S. forces may still be needed for post-ISIS Iraq - Washington Times Fri, 19 May 2017 00:31:11 GMT

Washington Times

Thousands of U.S. forces may still be needed for post-ISIS Iraq Washington Times A postwar force of between 4,000 to 8,000 American troops “is probably sufficient” to help local security forces ensure security in Iraq as ISIS faces defeat in its final stronghold in Mosul, Eric Edelman, the Pentagon's top policy official during the ...

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Iraq: Families Who Fled Mosul Forced Back | Human Rights Watch - Human Rights Watch Thu, 18 May 2017 04:07:20 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Iraq: Families Who Fled Mosul Forced Back | Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch (Beirut) – The Iraqi army and other local security forces have forced over 300 displaced families to return to west Mosul neighborhoods still under risk of attack by ... and more »

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Iraq's unity, stability a Jordanian interest — King - Jordan Times Thu, 18 May 2017 20:27:23 GMT

Jordan Times

Iraq's unity, stability a Jordanian interest — King Jordan Times During their meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty and Massoum reaffirmed the solid relations between Jordan and Iraq and highlighted the importance of increasing cooperation and coordination at all levels, especially in the political ... Jordan, Iraq say they share vision in combating terrorismXinhua all 9 news articles »

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Middle East peace can be achieved by shift to Iraq - Washington Times - Washington Times Thu, 18 May 2017 01:35:22 GMT

Washington Times

Middle East peace can be achieved by shift to Iraq - Washington Times Washington Times Donald Trump's decision to visit Saudi Arabia during his first overseas trip as president creates the perfect opportunity for his administration to take positive steps ... and more »