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Iraq launches operation to take back IS-held town near Mosul - The Denver Post Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:31:00 GMT

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Iraq launches operation to take back IS-held town near Mosul
The Denver Post
Belgian special forces soldiers sit on a rooftop with a guided-missile launcher, a few miles from the frontline, in the village of Abu Ghaddur, east of Tal Afar, Iraq, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have launched a multi-pronged ...
Iraq starts offensive to take back Tal Afar from Islamic StateCNBC
US-led Iraqi forces launch battle for Tal AfarUSA TODAY
IS conflict: Iraq launches ground offensive in Tal AfarBBC News
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Iraq's Kurds might put off independence vote in return for concessions from Baghdad: official - Reuters Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:36:33 GMT

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Iraq's Kurds might put off independence vote in return for concessions from Baghdad: official
Reuters
SULAIMANIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq's Kurds may consider the possibility of postponing a planned Sept. 25 referendum on independence in return for financial and political concessions from the central government in Baghdad, a senior Kurdish official said.
Iraq's Kurds 'might hold off independence referendum' in return for concessions from BaghdadThe National
Iraq's Kurdish leader Barzani says independence referendum won't be delayedTRT World
Barzani denies plans to postpone Iraq referendumYeni Şafak English

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Preparations under way to reopen Iraq border crossing - Jordan Times Sun, 20 Aug 2017 20:52:31 GMT

Al-Monitor

Preparations under way to reopen Iraq border crossing
Jordan Times
Iraq's Interior Minister Qasem Aaraji visited the crossing border from the Iraqi side on Sunday to check on preparations to reopen the crossing and resume the flow of commodities and personnel between the two countries, Safia Al Souhail, Iraq's ...
Iraq, Saudi Arabia to reopen border crossings after 27 yearsAl-Monitor

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The Case for Improved Water Resource Management in Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq - Reliefweb Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:12:27 GMT

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The Case for Improved Water Resource Management in Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq
Reliefweb
Iraq's recent history has been violent and turbulent. This has fractured the country and created deep social divisions. Today, Iraq is a state in transition. It is trying to establish rule of law, strengthen democratic institutions and provide basic ...


Iraq: Mosul Humanitarian Response: Weekly Explosive Incidents Report (13 Aug - 19 Aug 2017) - ReliefWeb Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:13:10 GMT

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Iraq: Mosul Humanitarian Response: Weekly Explosive Incidents Report (13 Aug - 19 Aug 2017)
ReliefWeb
Iraqi Military Forces found and cleared different types of projectiles, 2000 mortars, locally made weapons, and cylinder launchers in Al-Agidat area in Mosul Al-Qadimah. Asaish Forces found and cleared a storage of explosives near Prdi in Altun Kupri ...

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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 04:00:13 GMT

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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 Arabia 'seeks Iraq's help' to mend ties with IranAljazeera.com
Leaked Emails: Saudi Power Behind the Throne “Wants Out of Yemen”The Intercept

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China makes huge contributions to Iraq's post-war reconstruction - NRT Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:31:42 GMT

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China makes huge contributions to Iraq's post-war reconstruction
NRT
SULAIMANI — China has been playing an active role in Iraq's post-war reconstruction and has made a "huge" contribution in helping rebuild the country, according to Ahmed Tahseen Berwari, the Iraqi ambassador to China. Berwari made the remarks in a ...


Iraq starts offensive to take back Tal Afar from ISIL - The Japan News Sun, 20 Aug 2017 14:19:00 GMT

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Iraq starts offensive to take back Tal Afar from ISIL
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ReutersERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) — Iraqi security forces launched on Sunday an offensive to take back the city of Tal Afar, their next objective in the U.S.-backed campaign to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants, Prime Minister ...
Iraq begins operation to seize Tal AfarPOST-COURIER

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17000 displaced returned to Mosul in past two months: Iraq - The Indian Express Sun, 20 Aug 2017 07:24:00 GMT

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17000 displaced returned to Mosul in past two months: Iraq
The Indian Express
Al-Jaaf pointed out that although such figures of IDPs returning to Mosul were not very significant compared with those who were forced to leave their homes; it was a "good start" to encourage the ministry to offer aid to increase the number of ...

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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

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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 Isis, or have ...
Officials Release Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes in Syria, IraqDepartment of Defense

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