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Iraq launches offensive to retake Tal Afar from ISIL - Aljazeera.com Sun, 20 Aug 2017 02:03:00 GMT

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Iraq launches offensive to retake Tal Afar from ISIL Aljazeera.com Tal Afar and the surrounding area are among the last pockets of ISIL-held territory in Iraq, after victory was declared in Mosul, the country's second-largest city. Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid, reporting from Erbil, said that while the ground ... IS conflict: Iraq launches ground offensive in Tal AfarBBC News Iraq starts offensive to take back Tal Afar from Islamic StateReuters Can anyone stop Iran from taking over Iraq?The Independent PBS NewsHour all 319 news articles »

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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 ... Saudi, Iraqi leaders 'draw closer' after Sadr meetingAljazeera.com Saudi Arabia 'seeks Iraq's help' to mend ties with IranAljazeera.com Leaked Emails: Saudi Power Behind the Throne “Wants Out of Yemen”The Intercept all 98 news articles »

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Once homeless, Iraq War veteran moves into unique new home - Stars and Stripes Sat, 19 Aug 2017 22:01:22 GMT

Stars and Stripes

Once homeless, Iraq War veteran moves into unique new home Stars and Stripes Iraq war veteran Vernon Poling, walks through a courtyard past a giant American flag at Potter's Lane, an apartment complex made out of shipping containers in Midway City, Calif., on Aug. 14, 2017. Poling was the last of 15 homeless veterans to move ...

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Britain faces higher threat as Isis loses fight in Syria and Iraq, security minister says - The Independent Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:36:50 GMT

The Independent

Britain faces higher threat as Isis loses fight in Syria and Iraq, security minister says The Independent The terror threat to Britain is increasing as Isis loses battles and territory in Syria and Iraq, the Security Minister has said. Ben Wallace said extremist Britons and other Europeans are either unable to get out to the region to join IS, also known ... and more »

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More than football for these Man Utd fans - BBC Sport Sat, 19 Aug 2017 08:36:57 GMT

BBC Sport

More than football for these Man Utd fans BBC Sport In Iraq, football is the country's most popular sport, but a room full of Manchester United supporters in Baghdad is not what you would expect to see. BBC Persia's Nafiseh Kohnavard visits the official Manchester United Fan Club in Baghdad, where ...

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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 ...Telegraph.co.uk Sir Michael Fallon apologises to mother of soldier killed by Iraq roadside blastEvening Standard Tamworth Herald -RT -Yorkshire Post all 39 news articles »

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

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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 ... Two US service members killed, five others injured in IraqCNN 2 American Soldiers Killed in Iraq, US Military SaysNBCNews.com 2 US soldiers killed during operations in IraqCBS News The Denver Post -Stars and Stripes all 174 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia Courts Iraq Alliance, Offering Reconstruction Aid - Antiwar.com Sat, 19 Aug 2017 04:08:40 GMT

Antiwar.com

Saudi Arabia Courts Iraq Alliance, Offering Reconstruction Aid Antiwar.com Iraq would be a strange ally for Saudi Arabia, as the Sunni kingdom keeps its distance from most Shi'ite-dominated states. From the Saudi perspective, the main goal appears to be to split Iraq from its main ally, Iran, who the Saudis consider their ... Saudi Arabia engages Iraq at Iran's dismayAl-Monitor 'Jadidah Arar' Border Crossing between Saudi Arabia, Iraq RevivedAsharq Al-awsat English all 88 news articles »

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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

Fort Worth Star Telegram

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 »