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Turkey urges Iraqi Kurds to abandon independence vote - Aljazeera.com Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:46:59 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Turkey urges Iraqi Kurds to abandon independence vote Aljazeera.com Speaking to reporters in Baghdad on Wednesday, Cavusoglu called the referendum a "mistake" and said he had travelled to Iraq to underline the importance of the country's "territorial and political integrity". "Our expectation from Erbil is clear, that ... Mattis Asks Iraqi Kurds to Put Off Vote on IndependenceNew York Times Turkey, Iraq to Cooperate to Defeat PKK, FM Çavuşoğlu SaysNovinite.com Iraq's Kurds might put off independence vote in return for concessions from Baghdad: officialReuters Sputnik International -AzerNews all 247 news articles »

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Mattis: US, Coalition 'Steadfast' With Iraq for ISIS Defeat - Department of Defense Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:35:49 GMT

Department of Defense

Mattis: US, Coalition 'Steadfast' With Iraq for ISIS Defeat Department of Defense Army Spc. Richard Pena, a crew chief assigned to C Troop, 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, conducts preflight inspections of an AH-64E Apache helicopter at Erbil, Iraq, July 11, 2017. The AH-64E Apache provides reconnaissance ... Iraq expands focus to organised crimeIHS Jane's 360 Battle for Tal Afar: A new humanitarian tragedy unfolds in IraqThe National US-backed Iraqi forces keep up grinding battle against Islamic StateLos Angeles Times Anadolu Agency -Hurriyet Daily News all 133 news articles »

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CPJ Safety Advisory: Shifting security situation in Iraq - CPJ Press Freedom Online Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:11:49 GMT

CPJ Safety Advisory: Shifting security situation in Iraq CPJ Press Freedom Online Threats to journalists in Iraq have changed after government forces regained control over the city of Mosul and significantly reduced the territory controlled by the militant group Islamic State. CPJ's Emergencies Response Team (ERT) has issued the ... and more »

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US defense secretary in Iraq as troops battle for Tal Afar - Reuters Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:45:00 GMT

Reuters

US defense secretary in Iraq as troops battle for Tal Afar Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited Iraq on Tuesday just days after the start of an offensive to oust Islamic State from the city of Tal Afar, with talks focused on backing Iraqi efforts to stabilize areas recaptured from the ... Mattis: ISIS is on the runCNN Mattis: IS militants caught in Iraq-Syria military visewreg.com Iraqi forces make gains against ISIL in Tal Afar pushAljazeera.com Voice of America -BBC News all 264 news articles »

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How Saudi Arabia is stepping up in Iraq - American Enterprise Institute Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:19:00 GMT

Times of India

How Saudi Arabia is stepping up in Iraq American Enterprise Institute Some of the best news to come from the Middle East in a long time is the recent and long-overdue improvement in relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It started in February, when Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir visited Baghdad—the first such ... Saudi renews Iraq ties in bid to distance IranTimes of India ANALYSIS: Is this the beginning of a new era for Iraq without Iran?Al-Arabiya It Would Be a Wise Move If Iraq Mediates Between Saudi Arabia and ...Center for Research on Globalization IFP News all 57 news articles »

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Iraq sets conditions to exempt Jordanian products from fee hikes - Jordan Times Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:50:56 GMT

Iraq sets conditions to exempt Jordanian products from fee hikes Jordan Times Jordan has requested Iraq to exempt Jordan from the 30 per cent customs duties imposed on imports from all countries during the meeting of Jordanian-Iraqi joint committee, as the two neighbours are bracing for a new era after the expected reopening of ... and more »

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Remains of Army sergeant slain in Iraq return to NY - News 12 Bronx (registration) Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:44:12 GMT

News 12 Bronx (registration)

Remains of Army sergeant slain in Iraq return to NY News 12 Bronx (registration) The 30-year-old soldier died alongside 22-year-old Sgt. Allen Stigler, of Texas, during a combat mission in Iraq last week. Mourners say Brooks began training in the Canarsie Park after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. He wanted to get fit ... and more »

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Iraq international Ali Abbas joins Wellington Phoenix - ESPN FC Wed, 23 Aug 2017 03:39:45 GMT

ESPN FC

Iraq international Ali Abbas joins Wellington Phoenix ESPN FC Wellington Phoenix have signed former Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC star Ali Abbas for a return to the A-League. The Iraq international's two-season deal completes the Phoenix's squad under new coach Darije Kalezic. The 30-year-old Abbas already ... Phoenix sign Iraq international Ali Abbas to two-year dealTVNZ Phoenix sign Iraq fullback Abbas | Stuff.co.nzIndependent Community Newspaper Transfer news: Phoenix sign Iraq's ex-Sydney FC starHyundai A-League all 9 news articles »

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Military chief says ISIS too weak to plot terror attacks from Iraq - Mirror.co.uk Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:51:00 GMT

Mirror.co.uk

Military chief says ISIS too weak to plot terror attacks from Iraq Mirror.co.uk ISIS no longer has the ability to orchestrate major terror attacks from its bases in Iraq and Syria, military commanders said today. Maj Gen Rupert Jones, the deputy commander of the international coalition against ISIS, said the jihadi forces were too ... US, Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, IraqDepartment of Defense From Kabul to Baghdad, My Bird's-Eye ViewNew York Times 'US Army covering up crimes in Syria, Iraq'Press TV Blasting News -The Hindu -Blasting News all 210 news articles »

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Iraq Must Ensure Islamic State's Victims of Sexual Violence See Justice: UN - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:36:00 GMT

Middle East Monitor

Iraq Must Ensure Islamic State's Victims of Sexual Violence See Justice: UN U.S. News & World Report Thousands of people, predominantly from Iraq's ethnic and religious minorities, have been subjected to sexual violence since Islamic State militants swept across vast swathes of Iraq in 2014. The report pays particular attention to members of the ... UN urges Iraq to protect children of Daesh terroristsMiddle East Monitor UN urges justice and support for women abused by Daesh in IraqDaily Sabah all 11 news articles »