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French journalist dies of injuries after reporting on Isis war in Iraq - The Independent Sat, 24 Jun 2017 15:22:25 GMT

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 ...FRANCE 24
Journalist Dies of Wounds From Blast in Iraq's MosulNew York Times
Franco-Swiss journalist dies in Paris after being injured in Mosul blastThe Guardian

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US list to drop Iraq, Myanmar as worst offenders on child soldiers - AOL Sat, 24 Jun 2017 17:24:45 GMT

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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' listReuters
US to drop criticism of Burma and Iraq over child soldiers despite ongoing concerns of diplomats and expertsThe Independent
Report: US to Remove Iraq, Myanmar From Child Soldiers ListDaily Beast
Kurdistan24 -Mic
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Iraq forces help hundreds of civilians escape Isis-held Mosul as UN warns of 'unimaginable' risk to life - The Independent Sat, 24 Jun 2017 16:46:11 GMT

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 MosulAljazeera.com
IS militants destroy 12th century mosque in Iraq's MosulThe Philadelphia Tribune
In Iraq's Mosul, Ghostly Civilians Emerge From Old City HellNDTV
Independent Online -Press TV
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Canadian sniper records 2.2-mile kill shot in Iraq - The Seattle Times Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:53:00 GMT

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 milesPress Herald
Sniper reportedly hits target in Iraq from more than 2 miles awayWashington Post
Mulcair raises red flags after Canadian sniper breaks record in IraqMacleans.ca
Huffington Post Canada -The Globe and Mail
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5 reasons why Nasrallah's threat to use Iraq and Iran fighters against Israel is alarming - The Jerusalem Post Sat, 24 Jun 2017 20:21:02 GMT

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 ...

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Iraq Conflict Deadly for Children, Says UNICEF - Voice of America Sat, 24 Jun 2017 22:02:05 GMT

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 ...


ISIS Destroys One of Iraq's Most Iconic Mosques - TIME Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:57:26 GMT

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 mosqueCNN
ISIS Terrorists Destroy Mosul Mosque in IraqDepartment of Defense
In Iraq, Children Dying, Suffering in 'One of the Most Brutal Wars'Voice of America
U.S. News & World Report -Aljazeera.com
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Iraq PM: Mosul liberation to be announced in a few days - Aljazeera.com Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:30:57 GMT

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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 BeginsThe National Interest Online
Iraq dismisses mosque attack as mark of defeat for IsisFinancial Times
ISIS militants destroy 12th-century mosque in Iraq's MosulLA Daily News
UN News Centre -Bangor Daily News -Newsy -SITE Intelligence Group
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Letters: Sharp-looking uniform; screening officers for ability; Iraq at crossroads; Afghan camo - ArmyTimes.com Sat, 24 Jun 2017 14:41:50 GMT

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Letters: Sharp-looking uniform; screening officers for ability; Iraq at crossroads; Afghan camo
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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 ...


Iraqi federal police chief hails Hashd al-Shaabi's role in terror fight - Press TV Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:11:44 GMT

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 ...

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