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Saudis in talks over alliance to rebuild Iraq and 'return it to the Arab fold' - The Guardian Fri, 18 Aug 2017 04:00:19 GMT

The Guardian

Saudis in talks over alliance to rebuild Iraq and 'return it to the Arab fold' The Guardian Iraq and Saudi Arabia are negotiating a new alliance that would give Riyadh a leading role in rebuilding Iraq's war-torn towns and cities, while bolstering Baghdad's credentials across the region. Meetings between senior officials on both sides over ... What post-ISIS Iraq can do for peaceChristian Science Monitor Saudi, Iraqi leaders 'draw closer' after Sadr meetingAljazeera.com Iraq looks to 'return to the Arab fold'DIGITALLOOK gulfnews.com -Hindu Business Line -Aljazeera.com -The Intercept all 98 news articles »

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Defence Secretary apologises for Iraq Land Rovers that failed to protect soldiers from bombs - Mirror.co.uk Fri, 18 Aug 2017 19:31:46 GMT

Mirror.co.uk

Defence Secretary apologises for Iraq Land Rovers that failed to protect soldiers from bombs Mirror.co.uk At least 37 British troops died in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan while travelling in the Land Rovers. They included driver Private Phillip Hewett, of the Staffs Regiment, who was killed in 2005, in Iraq. The Chilcot report published last year was ... Fallon apologises to families of soldiers killed in Land Rovers in IraqThe Guardian Sir Michael Fallon apologises over British soldier's Iraq War Snatch Land Rover deathTelegraph.co.uk Sir Michael Fallon apologises to mother of soldier killed by Iraq roadside blastEvening Standard Tamworth Herald -RT -Yorkshire Post all 19 news articles »

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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 ... Analysis: Here's what I learned from 3 years reporting in IraqPBS NewsHour Clearing bombs and booby traps in Iraq will take decadesSFGate Iraq acknowledges abuses committed against civilians in Mosul campaignReuters AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -U.S. News & World Report -The Spokesman-Review all 214 news articles »

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Officials Release Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes in Syria, Iraq ... - Department of Defense Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:09:28 GMT

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Officials Release Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes in Syria, Iraq ... Department of Defense U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported. Mindless horror of Islamic State a tragedy created out of desperationNEWS.com.au Isis regroups in Libya after defeats across Iraq and SyriaThe Times all 14 news articles »

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Once Homeless, Iraq War Veteran Moves Into Unique New Home in Orange County - NBC Southern California Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:25:42 GMT

NBC Southern California

Once Homeless, Iraq War Veteran Moves Into Unique New Home in Orange County NBC Southern California In this Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 photo, Iraq war veteran Vernon Poling, 44, takes pictures of plants in the courtyard of his apartment complex in Midway City, Calif. Poling was homeless for seven months before he found temporary housing in the area. He ... and more »

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Saudi Arabia engages Iraq at Iran's dismay - Al-Monitor Fri, 18 Aug 2017 19:01:08 GMT

Al-Monitor

Saudi Arabia engages Iraq at Iran's dismay Al-Monitor In the wake of the visit, Saudi Arabia took various measures in favor of Iraq, such as announcing the opening of a Saudi Consulate in Najaf, where Sadr lives. Iraq's most senior Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, did not object to this ... and more »

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Barcelona attack: How the Iraq war is linked to Spain's outbreak of Islamist terror - The Independent Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:43:39 GMT

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Barcelona attack: How the Iraq war is linked to Spain's outbreak of Islamist terror The Independent The secrecy and subterfuge behind the Iraq war links Spain to Islamist terror. Jose Maria Aznar, the Prime Minister at the time, and his government misled the country by claiming that a devastating massacre in Madrid, a direct retaliation for the ... and more »

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Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq > U.S. ... - Department of Defense Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:24:45 GMT

Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq > U.S. ... Department of Defense U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported. and more »

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Arlington soldier who died in Iraq was a hero | Fort Worth Star ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:59:00 GMT

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Arlington soldier who died in Iraq was a hero | Fort Worth Star ... Fort Worth Star Telegram Sgt. Allen Stigler Jr. gave his life fighting the Islamic State in Iraq. We honor his sacrifice. Pentagon identifies two U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq - UPI.comUPI.com all 6 news articles »

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UN Security Council Should Hold ISIS Accountable for its Crimes in Iraq - Human Rights First Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:10:40 GMT

UN Security Council Should Hold ISIS Accountable for its Crimes in Iraq Human Rights First Yesterday Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari sent a letter to U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres calling for the resolution. Since its rise, the terrorist organization has committed crimes against humanity in Iraq, including a genocide ... and more »