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WHO receiving 'frequent' reports of chemical attacks in Iraq - Daily Sabah Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:37:04 GMT

Daily Sabah

WHO receiving 'frequent' reports of chemical attacks in Iraq Daily Sabah The World Health Organization (WHO) has been receiving frequent reports about alleged chemical attacks in Iraq, especially from Mosul, the U.N. organization's spokesman said Sunday. "Events involving the possible deliberate use of toxic chemicals to ... and more »

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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 injuriesFRANCE 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 all 55 news articles »

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US to drop criticism of Burma and Iraq over child soldiers despite ongoing concerns of diplomats and experts - The Independent Sat, 24 Jun 2017 13:59:19 GMT

The Independent

US to drop criticism of Burma and Iraq over child soldiers despite ongoing concerns of diplomats and experts The Independent ... the Government of Burma signed a joint action plan to end the recruitment of child soldiers, “children continue to be present in the ranks of the Tatmadaw Kyi (state army) as well as non-state armed groups”. Iraq, which has received more than $2bn ... Exclusive: Overruling diplomats, US to drop Iraq, Myanmar from child soldiers' listReuters US list to drop Iraq, Myanmar as worst offenders on child soldiersAOL Report: US to Remove Iraq, Myanmar From Child Soldiers ListDaily Beast Mic -Kurdistan24 all 31 news articles »

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Mosul celebrates first Eid without Islamic State in years - Reuters Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:27:54 GMT

Voice of America

Mosul celebrates first Eid without Islamic State in years Reuters MOSUL, Iraq People in the Iraqi city of Mosul celebrated their first Muslim Eid holiday without Islamic State in years on Sunday after the militants were ejected from much of the city, and hoped the battle to recapture the remaining area would soon be ... Iraq Conflict Deadly for Children, Says UNICEFVoice of America Iraq forces help hundreds of civilians escape Isis-held Mosul as UN warns of 'unimaginable' risk to lifeThe Independent Deadly suicide bombings hit shopping district in MosulAljazeera.com Hindustan Times -The Philadelphia Tribune -NDTV all 183 news articles »

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ISIS Destroys One of Iraq's Most Iconic Mosques - TIME Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:39:24 GMT

CNN

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 all 430 news articles »

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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 ... Future Israel War Could Draw Iran, Iraq FightersFinancial Tribune all 34 news articles »

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Islamic State's last stand in Iraq: Who will liberate Hawija? - Rudaw Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:34:11 GMT

Rudaw

Islamic State's last stand in Iraq: Who will liberate Hawija? Rudaw “From what the Iraqi forces have said Hawija might be the last bit of Iraqi territory to be liberated,” Iraq analyst Joel Wing of Musings of Iraq, told Rudaw English. “After Mosul is finished the joint forces will go after Tal Afar then western Anbar ... and more »

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Marcin Gortat travels to Iraq to meet Polish military and special forces - Bullets Forever (blog) Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:45:22 GMT

Bullets Forever (blog)

Marcin Gortat travels to Iraq to meet Polish military and special forces Bullets Forever (blog) Gortat has been very supportive of the Polish military. Polish soldiers have been part of the Wizards Polish Heritage Nights, including last season. It's great to see Gortat out there to support troops in Iraq. Though he had a little fun on an assault ...

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Iraq PM: Mosul liberation to be announced in a few days - Aljazeera.com Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:50:08 GMT

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 ... Iraq dismisses mosque attack as mark of defeat for IsisFinancial Times Iraq's children caught in cycle of violence and poverty as conflict escalates, UNICEF warnsUN News Centre When the Battle for Mosul Ends, the Fight for Iraq BeginsThe National Interest Online Reuters -LA Daily News -Vox -SITE Intelligence Group all 309 news articles »

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Around 500 Fort Bliss soldiers deploy to Iraq - KFOX El Paso Mon, 26 Jun 2017 02:55:28 GMT

KFOX El Paso

Around 500 Fort Bliss soldiers deploy to Iraq KFOX El Paso Her first deployment happened when Celeste was only four months old. "I've been to Iraq once before, went to Afghanistan a few years ago, and now I'm back to Iraq,” she said. She told KFOX14 that she continues to keep her mission in mind. "We're trained.