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Army chief supports increased force presence in Afghanistan and Iraq - DefenseNews.com Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:11:59 GMT

DefenseNews.com

Army chief supports increased force presence in Afghanistan and Iraq DefenseNews.com WASHINGTON — Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said he supports additional troops in Afghanistan and keeping a residual force in Iraq should Mosul be retaken from the Islamic State during a Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing ... and more »

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What will the Kurdish independence referendum mean for Iraq and the rest of the Middle East? - Washington Examiner Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:28:13 GMT

Washington Examiner

What will the Kurdish independence referendum mean for Iraq and the rest of the Middle East? Washington Examiner In the case of Iraq, the challenge is simple: Iraq doesn't want to lose vast areas of territory. That said, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is in a bind. He needs the help of Kurdish forces to continue fighting the Islamic State, and his position in ... Kurds in Iraq are to hold a referendum on independence on September 25The Sun Iraqi Kurdish leader: Kurds in Iraq to hold referendum on independence on September 25Washington Post Iraqi Kurds plan independence referendum on Sept. 25Reuters Bloomberg -teleSUR English -Haaretz all 38 news articles »

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Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Iraq, Syria - Department of Defense Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:47:16 GMT

Department of Defense

Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Iraq, Syria Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 7, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 70 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... and more »

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US sculptor focuses London exhibit on Iraq, Syria conflicts - Washington Post Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:21:48 GMT

Washington Post

US sculptor focuses London exhibit on Iraq, Syria conflicts Washington Post EVANSTON, Ill. — A replica of an Assyrian statue destroyed by Islamic State militants in Iraq in 2014 will soar over tourists in London's Trafalgar Square beginning in March, courtesy of a vision from American artist Michael Rakowitz. The 15-foot high ... and more »

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From Iraq, a good-news immigration story - Philly.com Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:22:11 GMT

Philly.com

From Iraq, a good-news immigration story Philly.com He also reached out to Massachusetts senators and congressmen, in his and in Wisam's home districts, and beyond to send letters of support, tracking down Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton, a four-tour Iraq veteran on Facebook. Moulton replied ...

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Hezbollah threatens to strike US in Syria over 'red lines' - ABC News Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:11:29 GMT

Daily Beast

Hezbollah threatens to strike US in Syria over 'red lines' ABC News Also Wednesday, a U.S. official said the fight for Raqqa, the Islamic State group's de facto capital, will "only accelerate" as the militants lose their grip on Iraq's Mosul. Brett McGurk, the U.S. envoy for the global coalition against IS, said the U ... YPG fighters clear village close to Islamic State-held RaqqaNRT all 118 news articles »

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Face of Defense: Iraq Experience Shapes Airman's Leadership Style - Department of Defense Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:52:31 GMT

Department of Defense

Face of Defense: Iraq Experience Shapes Airman's Leadership Style Department of Defense He's got the experience; with three deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait, all of which were between eight and 11 months long, far exceeding the Air Force-standard, six-month deployment. "Hopefully none of my airmen will ever have to experience ... and more »

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Iraq: Populations at Risk - Current Crisis (15 May 2017) - ReliefWeb Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:59:36 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Iraq: Populations at Risk - Current Crisis (15 May 2017) ReliefWeb The extremist armed group the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has committed genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Iraq. As they confront ISIL, some Iraqi Security Forces, Kurdish Peshmerga and Shia militias are also committing ... Iraq: Civilian Casualties Mount in West Mosul | Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch 700000 people in Iraq live in refugee campsDaily Sabah US Coalition Forces Taking 'Inadequate Precautions' in Iraq: HRWteleSUR English France Diplomatie (press release) -RT -Asharq Al-awsat English all 41 news articles »

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Messianic leader dies in Iraq in pedestrian accident - BP News Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:46:07 GMT

BP News

Messianic leader dies in Iraq in pedestrian accident BP News Simon was walking back to his hotel in northern Iraq after preaching a sermon when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The Messianic leader was in Iraq to provide aid to locals in the troubled country. He had taken several trips to Iraq and would often ...

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Review: 'Raw Bacon' Finds Fearful Poetry in an Iraq War Vet's Mind - New York Times Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:00:43 GMT

New York Times

Review: 'Raw Bacon' Finds Fearful Poetry in an Iraq War Vet's Mind New York Times Yet portraying an Iraq war veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder in Ms. Masciotti's “Raw Bacon,” sensitively directed by Ben Williams, Mr. Perez is giving the kind of instinctive yet disciplined, all-out emotional performance that makes ...