The Independent | French journalist dies of injuries after reporting on Isis war in Iraq The Independent Veronique Robert, 54, a Swiss national, died in a military hospital outside Paris where she had been transferred from Iraq. Ms Robert was in Mosul covering a military operation to root out Isis extremists for Envoyé Special, a news programme broadcast ... Franco-Swiss journalist wounded in Iraq's Mosul dies of injuries ... Journalist Dies of Wounds From Blast in Iraq's Mosul Franco-Swiss journalist dies in Paris after being injured in Mosul blast |
AOL | US list to drop Iraq, Myanmar as worst offenders on child soldiers AOL WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to remove Iraq and Myanmar from a U.S. list of the world's worst offenders in the use of child soldiers, U.S. officials said, a step that could prompt accusations the Trump administration is ... Exclusive: Overruling diplomats, US to drop Iraq, Myanmar from child soldiers' list US to drop criticism of Burma and Iraq over child soldiers despite ongoing concerns of diplomats and experts Report: US to Remove Iraq, Myanmar From Child Soldiers List |
The Independent | Iraq forces help hundreds of civilians escape Isis-held Mosul as UN warns of 'unimaginable' risk to life The Independent There are reports that thousands, maybe even tens of thousands, of people are being held as human shields [by Isis],” Lise Grande, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Iraq, said in a statement. “Hundreds of civilians, including children, are being shot ... Deadly suicide bombings hit shopping district in Mosul IS militants destroy 12th century mosque in Iraq's Mosul In Iraq's Mosul, Ghostly Civilians Emerge From Old City Hell |
Washington Post | Canadian sniper records 2.2-mile kill shot in Iraq The Seattle Times A Canadian sniper in Iraq killed an Islamic State fighter from a distance of 3,540 meters, or almost 2.2 miles. The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command released a statement confirming that a member of Joint Task Force 2 made the shot, but for ... Canadian sniper in Iraq makes fatal shot from 2 miles Sniper reportedly hits target in Iraq from more than 2 miles away Mulcair raises red flags after Canadian sniper breaks record in Iraq |
The Jerusalem Post | 5 reasons why Nasrallah's threat to use Iraq and Iran fighters against Israel is alarming The Jerusalem Post In recent years, Iran has been accused of attempting to create a route to the sea via Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. This would link Tehran with its allies in Baghdad, Damascus and Beirut. These allies include the Iraqi based Shi'ite militias called the ... |
Voice of America | Iraq Conflict Deadly for Children, Says UNICEF Voice of America The continuing conflict in Iraq has brought destruction to many areas of the country. It also has had an extreme cost for families and children, as well. The United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF, says fighting has displaced more than 1.5 million ... |
Department of Defense | ISIS Destroys One of Iraq's Most Iconic Mosques TIME (IRBIL, Iraq) — The Islamic State group blew up a historic landmark in Mosul — the city's famed 12th century al-Nuri mosque with its iconic leaning minaret known as al-Hadba, from where the IS leader proclaimed the militant group's self-styled ... US, Iraq say ISIS blew up famous Mosul mosque ISIS Terrorists Destroy Mosul Mosque in Iraq In Iraq, Children Dying, Suffering in 'One of the Most Brutal Wars' |
Aljazeera.com | Iraq PM: Mosul liberation to be announced in a few days Aljazeera.com Officials from Iraq and the US-led anti-ISIL coalition said the destruction of the site was a sign of ISIL's imminent loss of Mosul, with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi calling it an "official declaration of defeat". The loss of the iconic 12th-century ... When the Battle for Mosul Ends, the Fight for Iraq Begins Iraq dismisses mosque attack as mark of defeat for Isis ISIS militants destroy 12th-century mosque in Iraq's Mosul |
ArmyTimes.com | Letters: Sharp-looking uniform; screening officers for ability; Iraq at crossroads; Afghan camo ArmyTimes.com Readers sent these letters to the editor for the July 3 issue of Army Times. Have thoughts you'd like to share on Army Times stories or letters? Send them to armylet@armytimes.com. Include your name, address, phone number and rank. Submissions may be ... |
Press TV | Iraqi federal police chief hails Hashd al-Shaabi's role in terror fight Press TV Iraq's federal police chief has praised the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), commonly known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, for contributing significantly to the fight against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group. “The Popular Mobilization Units are vital part of ... |