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Arlington's Sgt. Stigler died a hero in Iraq - Fort Worth Star Telegram Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:59:00 GMT

Fort Worth Star Telegram

Arlington's Sgt. Stigler died a hero in Iraq Fort Worth Star Telegram As with so many overseas military operations, their presence in Iraq is largely unknown to and unacknowledged by many of us at home. It shouldn't be. These men and women are heroes. Stigler was a child when the U.S. was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, and ... Pentagon: US soldiers killed in Iraq were casualties of artillery "mishap"CBS News Brooklyn sergeant among two killed in Iraq mortar accidentNew York Daily News Arlington soldier killed during "artillery mishap" in IraqFOX 4 News UPI.com -Daily Mail -WRAL.com all 101 news articles »

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Iraq asks UN to collect evidence to prosecute Islamic State - ABC News Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:57:35 GMT

Voice of America

Iraq asks UN to collect evidence to prosecute Islamic State ABC News FILE- In this July 19, 2017, file photo, Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq is asking the U.N. Security Council for assistance in collecting evidence to ... Iraq Asks World's Help in Investigating IS CrimesVoice of America Iraq seeks UN resolution to investigate ISDaily Mail Thousands flee as air raids hit ISIL-held Tal AfarAljazeera.com Al-Monitor all 53 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia to reopen border with Iraq after 27 years - Aljazeera.com Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:25:06 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Saudi Arabia to reopen border with Iraq after 27 years Aljazeera.com Sohaib al-Rawi, the governor of Iraq's southwestern Anbar province, whose staff was on hand for the ceremonies, said the Iraqi government had deployed troops to protect the desert route leading to Arar and called its opening a "significant move" to ... Iraq's August oil exports dip, still some way off OPEC complianceReuters Saudi Arabia-Iraq border to reopen after 27 years to boost tradeRudaw Shiite Iraq Cleric Key Player in Sunni Attempts to Curb IranBloomberg The New Indian Express -Foreign Affairs -StepFeed all 149 news articles »

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10 security personnel killed in IS attacks on Iraq bases - The Hindu Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:16:28 GMT

The Hindu

10 security personnel killed in IS attacks on Iraq bases The Hindu At least 10 security personnel were killed on Wednesday in three attacks by Islamic State (IS) militants on military bases in Iraq's Salahudin province, an official said. Six suicide bombers wearing explosive vests carried out a pre-dawn attack on ... Daesh kills 7, mostly security personnel, in N. IraqAnadolu Agency all 11 news articles »

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Iraq bombing Islamic State-held Tal Afar ahead of assault: Iraqi military spokesman - Reuters Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:45:00 GMT

Reuters

Iraq bombing Islamic State-held Tal Afar ahead of assault: Iraqi military spokesman Reuters ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi forces are carrying out air strikes on Tal Afar, a town held by Islamic State west of Mosul, in preparation for a ground assault, an Iraqi military spokesman said on Tuesday. Islamic State's self-proclaimed caliphate ... Iraq army launches aerial offensive against IS-controlled Tal AfarDeutsche Welle Iraq is preparing to take Tal Afar, here's why it mattersThe Jerusalem Post Iraq bombing Islamic State held Tal Afar ahead of assault: Military spokesmanHindustan Times all 118 news articles »

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Can Anyone Stop Iran From Taking Over Iraq? - New York Times Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:57:14 GMT

New York Times

Can Anyone Stop Iran From Taking Over Iraq? New York Times A crucial fighting force in the battle for Mosul and other areas liberated from the Islamic State was provided by paramilitary groups that receive supplies and support from Iran, and cross the Iran-Iraq border at will. These were sanctioned by the ... and more »

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Iraq sets up oil shipping, trading joint venture - Reuters Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:08:41 GMT

Iraq sets up oil shipping, trading joint venture Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - OPEC member Iraq has formed a joint venture with a shipping company owned by Arab states to transfer, store and trade crude and oil products, according to official documents and industry sources. Middle East oil producers are ... New Iraq JV With Arab States Eyes Global Oil TradeOilPrice.com all 2 news articles »

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2 US Service Members Killed, 5 Injured In Northern Iraq - NPR Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:25:00 GMT

CNN

2 US Service Members Killed, 5 Injured In Northern Iraq NPR Two U.S. service members were killed and five others were injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday, the military announced in a statement. The joint task force against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Operation Inherent Resolve ... 2 US Soldiers Killed in Iraq in Combat OperationsNew York Times Two US service members killed, five others injured in IraqCNN 2 US soldiers killed during operations in IraqCBS News The Denver Post -Newsweek -Stars and Stripes all 174 news articles »

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Turkey says Kurdish Iraq's referendum could worsen situation, lead to civil war - Reuters Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:02:26 GMT

Reuters

Turkey says Kurdish Iraq's referendum could worsen situation, lead to civil war Reuters ANKARA (Reuters) - A planned independence referendum in Kurdish northern Iraq could make the situation in the region worse and even lead to a civil war, Turkey's foreign minister warned on Wednesday. Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region has said it would ...

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Thousands flee as Iraq steps up airstrikes on IS-held town - Washington Post Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:59:49 GMT

Washington Post

Thousands flee as Iraq steps up airstrikes on IS-held town Washington Post BADOUSH, Iraq — Thousands of Iraqis have fled an Islamic State-held town west of Mosul as Iraqi and coalition warplanes step up strikes ahead of a ground offensive to drive out the militants. Tal Afar and the surrounding area is one of the last ... and more »