Aljazeera.com | Iraq's pro-government forces retake Al-Baaj from ISIL Aljazeera.com Iraq's pro-government forces have retaken an area near the Syrian border from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) as part of operations to expel the armed group from strongholds in the country's north. The Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular ... Iraq: Alleged white phosphorus was 'smoke screen' for civilians Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitaries take Baaj town west of Mosul from Islamic State: army Iraq paramilitary troops take strategic town west of Mosul |
Common Dreams | In Iraq and Syria, US-Led Coalition Killing Increasing Number of Civilians Common Dreams With its latest official declaration estimating the number of innocent people killed by airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, the U.S. military has admitted killing 484 civilians since beginning a bombing campaign and ground operations to unseat the Islamic ... After tour of Iraq, R.I.'s Sen. Reed warns of post-ISIS dangers US underreports civilian deaths in Syria, Iraq, according to rights groups Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Syria, Iraq |
The Independent | After major losses in Iraq and Syria, London terror attack is an attempt by Isis to prove it's still a major force The Independent The indiscriminate slaughter of ordinary members of the public on London Bridge and in Borough Market on Saturday night is fully in keeping with the operational methods of Isis. They have yet to claim responsibility, but it is extremely likely that ... Iraq condemns terrorist attack in London Europe's Intifada: ISIS Wants the West to Pay for the War in Syria and Iraq London attack: Seven killed in vehicle and stabbing incidents |
Lawfare (blog) | Can the COINdinistas Save Iraq from Trump? - Lawfare Lawfare (blog) Editor's Note: When the United States invaded and occupied Iraq in 2003, it found itself woefully unprepared for the insurgency that followed. It took years—and ... |
The National Interest Online | Keeping ISIS On the Retreat in Iraq Will Depend on Health Care The National Interest Online An epidemic would stress Iraq to the breaking point; anything short of an immediate coordinated response by the Iraqi government under the current environment of sectarianism would reignite feelings of alienation and neglect. If the Iraqi government is ... |
ISIS surrenders leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's hideout in Iraq Outlook India baghdad [Iraq], June 5 : The Islamic State has surrendered the key town of Baaj in north-west Iraq, which was a known hideout of the terrorist group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Baaj had been under Islamist militants' control throughout the 14 years ... |
Rudaw | Kurdish Miss Iraq has her eyes on future Miss Universe Rudaw The event is the only official beauty pageant of Iraq which includes the Kurdistan Region and is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities of Iraq. It is also the only national pageant authorized to send representatives abroad to ... |
Department of Defense | Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq > U.S. ... Department of Defense U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... |
The Jerusalem Post | Hezbollah commander's death in Iraq overshadows Mideast, Israel The Jerusalem Post On Friday, the UK-based website Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that a source close to Hashd al-Shaabi (PMU), a collection of Shi'ite militias affiliated with the Iraqi government, had said a Hezbollah commander was killed fighting against Islamic State in ... |
Rudaw | $112 billion in Iraq is missing: Official Rudaw ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's internal incomes in the oil sector alone since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime from 2003 to 2016 had reached nearly $722 billion, of which 57 percent of this portion is exported outside of the country with another ... |