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Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria - Department of Defense Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:33:18 GMT

Department of Defense

Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 5, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 70 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... ISIS territory withers away under incessant attacks from Iraq and SyriaBlasting News all 22 news articles »

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ISIS surrenders another key town in Iraq - Axios Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:17:30 GMT

Axios

ISIS surrenders another key town in Iraq Axios Why it matters: This is another indication that ISIS's control of northern Iraq is dissipating (after losing Falluja, Tikrit, Ramadi, and most of Mosul). ISIS held Baaj since mid-2014 and Islamic militants controlled it for 14 years. What it means: The ... Iraq's pro-government forces retake Al-Baaj from ISILAljazeera.com Iraq paramilitary troops take strategic town west of MosulThe Boston Globe Iraq: Alleged white phosphorus was 'smoke screen' for civiliansRudaw Reuters -VICE all 247 news articles »

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Exiting Paris “probably our most consequential error since the Iraq War,” economist says - Vox Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:10:08 GMT

Vox

Exiting Paris “probably our most consequential error since the Iraq War,” economist says Vox Pulling out of Paris is also such a failure of moral leadership, he writes, that it “is probably our most consequential error since the Iraq War.” As I wrote last week, Trump's decision on Paris was cruel in the message it sends about how America ... and more »

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Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:10:47 GMT

Department of Defense

Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 4, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 32 strikes consisting of 65 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... At Least 3800 Civilians Killed By US-Coalition Attacks In Iraq, Syria Since 2014Mintpress News (blog) Coalition praises Shia paramilitary forces for their fight against ISIS in IraqARA News The Best Way to Counter the Islamic State Group in Iraq and SyriaU.S. News & World Report Operation Inherent Resolve -Department of Defense -The New Arab -Washington Examiner all 194 news articles »

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Soldier whose stolen-valor scam began in Iraq will end in prison - Stars and Stripes Mon, 05 Jun 2017 18:51:37 GMT

Stars and Stripes

Soldier whose stolen-valor scam began in Iraq will end in prison Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON — After lying about a rocket in Iraq, post-traumatic stress disorder and a brain injury; after bilking 16 agencies out of more than $600,000; and after copping to two counts of fraud last year, former National Guard soldier Darryl Lee ... and more »

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Iraq: Lives of 100000 children 'on the line' as fighting continues in west Mosul - UN News Centre Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:09:02 GMT

UN News Centre

Iraq: Lives of 100000 children 'on the line' as fighting continues in west Mosul UN News Centre 5 June 2017 – Some 100,000 children remain in extremely dangerous conditions in western sections of Iraq's Mosul city as fighting between Government and terrorist forces continues, the United Nations children's agency today reported, warning that ... UNICEF: 100000 children at risk in MosulAljazeera.com 100000 children threatened as conflict escalates in west Mosul [EN/AR]ReliefWeb Up to 100000 children at risk in Iraq's Mosul – UNICEFRappler all 26 news articles »

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Barzani and Sunni leader discuss post-ISIS Iraq politics - Rudaw Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:18:46 GMT

Rudaw

Barzani and Sunni leader discuss post-ISIS Iraq politics Rudaw Osama al-Nujaifi, Iraq's vice-president and the head of the United for Iraq or Mutahidun party, discussed with Barzani Iraq's political landscape post-ISIS, next year's general elections, and “the danger of the disappearance of the consensus and ... Ex football coach is on mission to support fighters against ISIS in IraqWLOS all 3 news articles »

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Iraq: Dozens Found Handcuffed, Executed in, around Mosul ... - Human Rights Watch Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:07:53 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Iraq: Dozens Found Handcuffed, Executed in, around Mosul ... Human Rights Watch [nid:304439 field_ne_alignment=center]] (Beirut) – At least 26 bodies of blindfolded and handcuffed men have been found in government held areas in and ... and more »

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Canadian general expects extension of anti-ISIS mission in Iraq and Syria - CBC.ca Mon, 05 Jun 2017 22:43:23 GMT

CBC.ca

Canadian general expects extension of anti-ISIS mission in Iraq and Syria CBC.ca The commander of the Canadian Forces mission in Iraq and Syria says he expects the government to extend the operation past its scheduled expiry date at the end of the month. Brig.-Gen. Dan MacIsaac told The Canadian Press that he's looking forward to ... Canadian general expects extension of anti-ISIL mission in Iraq and SyriaHamilton Spectator all 3 news articles »

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Keeping ISIS On the Retreat in Iraq Will Depend on Health Care - The National Interest Online Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:12:00 GMT

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 ...