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Can anyone stop Iran from taking over Iraq? - The Independent Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:56:44 GMT

The Independent

Can anyone stop Iran from taking over Iraq? The Independent Mosul is back in the Iraqi government's hands and the war against Isis seems to finally be approaching its end. This is the good news. But one of the by-products of the campaign is that Iran's reach now extends even deeper throughout Iraq and seems ... and more »

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Analysis: Here's what I learned from 3 years reporting in Iraq - PBS NewsHour Thu, 17 Aug 2017 18:25:19 GMT

PBS NewsHour

Analysis: Here's what I learned from 3 years reporting in Iraq PBS NewsHour Videographer Alessandro Pavone has been reporting in Iraq for the past three years since the Islamic State group took control of the Northern city of Mosul in the summer of 2014. He recounts some of the key moments on the front lines. Iraq acknowledges soldiers abused civilians and tortured ISIS militants in MosulBusiness Insider Iraq government may prosecute those behind abuses in MosulWashington Post all 14 news articles »

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What is it like to be a fixer in Iraq? - Aljazeera.com Thu, 17 Aug 2017 07:44:52 GMT

Aljazeera.com

What is it like to be a fixer in Iraq? Aljazeera.com Erbil - Every day, dozens of stories are published from the front lines of the war in Iraq. And each day, local fixers put their lives on the line to help journalists tell these stories. Without their assistance in securing access and translations, it ...

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What post-ISIS Iraq can do for peace - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 17 Aug 2017 18:49:00 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

What post-ISIS Iraq can do for peace Christian Science Monitor August 17, 2017 —The collapse of Islamic State (ISIS) strongholds in Iraq is proving to be more than a military victory over terrorists. The two-year battle against the militant sectarian group has also awakened Iraqi leaders to the need to mend ... Saudi, Iraqi leaders 'draw closer' after Sadr meetingAljazeera.com Riyadh pushing for a strong, independent Iraqgulfnews.com Saudi Arabia, Iraq look to reopen border after 27 yearsHindu Business Line The Intercept -Aljazeera.com all 83 news articles »

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Thousands flee as air raids hit ISIL-held Tal Afar - Aljazeera.com Wed, 16 Aug 2017 02:55:24 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Thousands flee as air raids hit ISIL-held Tal Afar Aljazeera.com Iraqi warplanes carried out air attacks on Tuesday against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) positions in Tal Afar in preparation for a ground assault to retake the town near the Syrian border, the military said. Plans to ... Iraq prime minister Haider al-Abadi vows to free 'every inch' of nation from Islamic StateFirstpost After Mosul, Iraq's western Anbar next up in IS fightAl-Monitor Civilians evacuated before assault on Iraq's Tal AfarAnadolu Agency The New Arab all 61 news articles »

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Crew Cuts: Meram to return to Iraq national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers - The Columbus Dispatch Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:34:43 GMT

Crew Cuts: Meram to return to Iraq national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers The Columbus Dispatch The 28-year-old Crew midfielder confirmed to The Dispatch on Thursday that “as long as everything goes well,” he will be with Iraq's national team for an Aug. 31 World Cup qualifier against Thailand in Bangkok and a Sept. 5 World Cup qualifier against ...

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Iraq Asks UN To Help Investigate IS 'Crimes Against Humanity' - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Thu, 17 Aug 2017 06:05:00 GMT

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Iraq Asks UN To Help Investigate IS 'Crimes Against Humanity' RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iraq has asked the United Nations to assist it with gathering evidence of possible "crimes against humanity" committed by the Islamic State (IS) extremist group. In a letter released on August 16, Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jafaari said ... Iraq asks UN to collect evidence to prosecute Islamic StateThe Spokesman-Review Iraq Asks World's Help in Investigating IS CrimesVoice of America 7 killed in IS attack on Iraq baseThe Hindu Arab News -Yahoo Singapore News all 57 news articles »

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Pentagon: US soldiers killed in Iraq were casualties of artillery "mishap" - CBS News Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:27:55 GMT

CBS News

Pentagon: US soldiers killed in Iraq were casualties of artillery "mishap" CBS News WASHINGTON -- A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery "mishap. The soldiers have been identified as 22-year-old Sgt. Allen L. Stigler Jr. of Arlington, Texas, and 30-year-old Sgt. Roshain E. Brooklyn sergeant among two killed in Iraq mortar accidentNew York Daily News Pentagon identifies the two young soldiers, aged 22 and 30, who were killed in Iraq by an artillery 'mishap' during ...Daily Mail 2 US soldiers killed in artillery mishap in Iraq identifiedStars and Stripes WRAL.com -FOX 4 News -Reuters -WTVD-TV all 99 news articles »

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Cruel ISIS thugs are blown up trying to booby trap a DONKEY when the explosive vest they were strapping to the ... - Daily Mail Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:30:22 GMT

Daily Mail

Cruel ISIS thugs are blown up trying to booby trap a DONKEY when the explosive vest they were strapping to the ... Daily Mail The terrorists were trying out new tactics in the al-Rashad region of Iraq - about 25 miles southwest of Kirkuk - by turning the unlucky mammal into a weapon of war. It is thought the donkey was going to be sent into the Hamreen mountains in the ... and more »

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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 Saudi Arabia plans to open the Arar border crossing with Iraq for the first time since 1990, according to Saudi local news media and officials. Abdul Aziz al-Shammari, Saudi charge d'affaires in Baghdad, said on Tuesday "the crossing that will open ... Iraq's August oil exports dip, still some way off OPEC complianceReuters Iraq's Shiites Test IranForeign Affairs Shiite Iraq Cleric Key Player in Sunni Attempts to Curb IranBloomberg all 149 news articles »