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Iran's Leader Warns Iraq Not to Weaken Shi'ite Militias - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:56:24 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Iran's Leader Warns Iraq Not to Weaken Shi'ite Militias U.S. News & World Report FILE PHOTO - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the death anniversary of the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in Tehran, Iran, June 4, 2017. TIMA via REUTERS Reuters. Khamenei Warns Iraq Against Relying On US, Weakening Shi'ite MilitiaRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty US, stooges oppose Iraq independence, unity: Ayatollah KhameneiPress TV Saudi Arabia and Iraq move to upgrade relationsgulfnews.com Xinhua -Daily Mail -Saudi Gazette all 69 news articles »

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Iraq's army encircles Islamic State in Mosul's Old City: military - Reuters Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:38:05 GMT

Reuters

Iraq's army encircles Islamic State in Mosul's Old City: military Reuters ERBIL, Iraq Iraq's army said it had encircled Islamic State's stronghold in the Old City of Mosul on Tuesday after taking over an area to the north of the densely populated historic district. The army's 9th armored division seized al-Shifaa district ... NYC communications big mourns journalist cousin killed in IraqNew York Post French journalist killed in Iraq's MosulFRANCE 24 Starving baby boy is found alive after four days alone in a bombed Mosul school after his mother was killedDaily Mail France Diplomatie (press release) -Aljazeera.com all 91 news articles »

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Iraq: Council adopts conclusions - EU News Mon, 19 Jun 2017 13:47:31 GMT

Iraq: Council adopts conclusions EU News In light of recent developments, the Council discussed and adopted conclusions on Iraq. In its conclusions, the Council commends the Iraqi Government of Prime Minister al-Abadi and the Iraqi security forces for the significant advances they have made ...

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Iraq, Saudi Arabia aim to upgrade diplomatic relations: statement - New York Daily News Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:13:50 GMT

New York Daily News

Iraq, Saudi Arabia aim to upgrade diplomatic relations: statement New York Daily News DUBAI (Reuters) - Iraq and Saudi Arabia are setting up a coordination council to upgrade strategic ties, a joint statement said on Tuesday, as part of an attempt to heal troubled relations between the Arab neighbors. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al ... Iraq's Abadi Visits Saudis To Promote Reconciliation Between Shi'a, SunnisRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Saudi, Iraq hail 'leap' in ties after Abadi visitDaily Mail Iraq PM meets with King Salman for talks in SaudiArab News Kurdistan24 -IFP News all 178 news articles »

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'There Was No Escaping It': Iraq Vets Are Becoming Terminally Ill And Burn Pits May Be To Blame - Task & Purpose Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:43:53 GMT

Task & Purpose

'There Was No Escaping It': Iraq Vets Are Becoming Terminally Ill And Burn Pits May Be To Blame Task & Purpose The Iraq War killed former Minnesota Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Amie Muller. It just took a decade to do it. That, at least, is how Muller's family and friends see it. The 36-year-old's pancreatic cancer, they believe, was caused by exposure to the ...

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Why Is the US Killing So Many Civilians in Syria and Iraq? - New York Times Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:21:42 GMT

New York Times

Why Is the US Killing So Many Civilians in Syria and Iraq? New York Times Also, more strikes have occurred in populated areas, like Mosul, the Islamic State's last stronghold in Iraq. A 500-pound bomb aimed at two snipers there detonated stored explosives, which collapsed a building and killed 105 Iraqi civilians on March 17 ... EU considers Iraq security mission after Mosul falls, diplomats sayReuters Volunteer 'adventure' in Iraq still haunts Derek ColemanThe San Diego Union-Tribune Iraqi troops have moved into Mosul's Old City, the last ISIS stronghold in IraqBusiness Insider Aljazeera.com -The Independent -Times of India all 360 news articles »

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What happens after the Islamic State is defeated in Iraq and Syria? - Washington Post Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:59:09 GMT

Washington Post

What happens after the Islamic State is defeated in Iraq and Syria? Washington Post THE UNITED STATES is committed to defeating the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, but as that goal nears realization, another strategic question looms: What security order will replace it, and which of the outside powers enmeshed in the region will ... US shoots down 'hostile' drone on Syria-Iraq border9news.com.au Syria war: RAAF temporarily halts missions after US jet shoots down Syrian bomberABC Online US aircraft shoots down a Syrian government jet over northern Syria, Pentagon saysWashington Post all 1,724 news articles »

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Miss Iraq: Contest about culture and women courage more than just beauty - Rudaw Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:35:04 GMT

Rudaw

Miss Iraq: Contest about culture and women courage more than just beauty Rudaw Vian Amer, 23, was crowned Miss Iraq in May 2017. Vian was born to a Kurdish father from Sulaimani and an Arab mother from Hillah. Vian says that running for the contest was as much about the culture of her people and women courage as it was about ...

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Disturbing civilian death trends in Iraq-Syria air war: A researcher's view - IRINnews.org Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:13:20 GMT

IRINnews.org

Disturbing civilian death trends in Iraq-Syria air war: A researcher's view IRINnews.org The attack that killed Kafaa was just one of 160 reported “coalition casualty” events Airwars, which archives the war against IS, tracked in Iraq and Syria during May 2017. According to our estimates, last month was second only to March as the ... and more »

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Mercury Lobbies for Iraq Comms. - O'Dwyer's PR News Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:13:08 GMT

Mercury Lobbies for Iraq Comms. O'Dwyer's PR News The Washington D.C., office of public affairs and strategy shop Mercury has been tapped by PAM Media, a Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan-based media company, for foreign relations representation in Washington.